Uganda, called the Pearl of Africa by Sir Winston Churchill, is a country of great natural beauty and spectacular wildlife. The Rwenzoris tower over Queen Elizabeth National Park; mountain gorillas live in the Virunga volcanoes and Bwindi; and the source of the Nile flows from Lake Victoria.
Four experiences that travelers come back for, again and again.
Africa is home to the world's largest primate — the gorilla. Uganda's mountain gorillas live at higher altitude and grow longer, more abundant fur than their lowland cousins.
Uganda's forests host the endangered chimpanzee, with the largest population living in pristine Kibale Forest in the east.
Uganda's western border is famed for its dramatic Rift Valley lakes and mountains, including the snow-capped Rwenzori range — home to Africa's last glacier.
Uganda's most popular wildlife park — a remarkable 600 bird species and 100 mammal species share the diverse landscape, including the famous tree-climbing lions.
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Uganda offers a wide variety of experiences — classic big-game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, pristine rainforest in Bwindi, Kibale and the Rwenzori, and a rich culture with over 30 languages spoken by tribes ranging from the regal Buganda and Bunyoro to the forest-dwelling Batwa pygmies.
Gorilla trekking happens year-round. April/May and November are wetter (rain falls all year, but heaviest then). For general game-viewing safaris the best time is the dry season, June to September.
Although Uganda sits on the Equator, much of the country is at altitude, so temperatures are very pleasant (25°–28°C). The mountain areas where the gorillas live can be cool to cold. Rain falls year-round but is heaviest in March–May and October–November.
Uganda combines well with Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. We highly recommend including renowned game parks such as the Masai Mara or the Serengeti in your itinerary.
Source of the Nile (Jinja)
. Mount Elgon National Park & Sipi Falls (Eastern Uganda)
Lake Mburo National Park (South-Central Uganda)
Kidepo Valley National Park (Northeastern Uganda)
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Southwestern Uganda)
Lake Bunyonyi (Southwestern Uganda)
Kibale National Park (Western Uganda)
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Western Uganda)
Murchison Falls National Park (Northwestern Uganda)
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Southwestern Uganda)
Rwenzori Mountains
Mount Sabinyo
Entebbe is reachable by air from Nairobi in Kenya, Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Emirates from Dubai, and SAA from Johannesburg, South Africa.
Murchison Falls, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (gorilla trekking), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and the Rwenzori Mountains are the headliners — and only the start of what's worth seeing.
Generally yes. The country has invested significantly in tourism safety and infrastructure. Stay informed and listen to your guide and accommodation — true anywhere you travel.
