#Explore Uganda
The Pearl of Africa
Uganda is aptly referred to as “The Pearl of Africa” due to its breathtaking natural beauty, which includes pristine rainforests, majestic snow-capped mountains, shimmering lakes, and vast grasslands.
The roaring Murchison Falls and rich wildlife further enhance its reputation as one of Africa’s most stunning destinations. Uganda is the place where the East African savannah blends beautifully with the West African jungle.
Situated on the equator, Uganda is bordered by Tanzania to the south, Kenya to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west.
Gorilla
Few adventures rival the excitement of tracking mountain gorillas in the verdant expanse of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of their remaining sanctuaries.
Prepare for a demanding hike through one of Africa’s ancient jungles. Still, the opportunity to be mere feet away from these incredible creatures, who share approximately 97.7% of our DNA, is truly unparalleled.
Additionally, Bwindi also hosts forest elephants, bushbucks, and a variety of colorful butterflies and birds that thrive in this breathtaking environment.
Vibrant Wildlife
While mountain gorillas are the allure for many visitors, there’s an astounding variety of attractions for safari adventure travelers.
Although smaller than the United Kingdom, Uganda features a remarkable diversity of landscapes, ranging from towering mountains and vast savannahs to vibrant wetlands and dense forests.
The country is a tapestry of various shades of green, highlighting its breathtaking natural beauty. Its remote and untouched parks are home to a wide array of wildlife, including iconic big game species such as tree-climbing lion, African elephant, white rhino, and buffalo, as well as rivers teeming with hippos.
This nation is celebrated as the primate capital of the world, housing the largest population of chimpanzees on the continent.
This rich biodiversity is complemented by an impressive bird checklist of over 1,100 species, the largest in East Africa, if not the continent.
Culture
Uganda is a dynamic mosaic of culture, influenced by a diverse array of ethnic groups and its neighboring countries. With more than 56 distinct ethnic communities, each brings its own unique traditions, customs, and languages to the mix.
The country has over 41 indigenous languages, with English and Swahili serving as the official languages. Uganda’s cultural heritage is rich with artistic expressions, including language and literature, performing and visual arts, handicrafts, as well as indigenous knowledge, beliefs, traditions, values, and significant cultural sites.
Safari Specialists
Our safari adventure specialists are here to help you explore the incredible biodiversity of this stunning East African nation.
Contact us to design your personalized tailor-made holiday to Uganda, and you could find yourself interacting with playful chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, photographing the rare tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park, or observing bat-eared foxes in the stunningly remote Kidepo National Park.
Moreover, Uganda’s crater lakes and watering holes attract a diverse array of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and flamingos.
A tailor-made holiday to Uganda is one you’ll remember forever.
Where to Go
Destinations
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The park is located in Southwestern Uganda on the edge of Albertine rift. It covers 33,000 hectares , bordered by The Democratic Republic of Congo in the West. The park is more famous for its mountain gorillas and the batwa pygmies. Some of the activities in the park are guided village walks, gorilla trekking, bird [...]
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park is located in the Western part of Uganda in the outskirts of Fortportal town. It covers an area of 795sq.km. This park offer the most fascinating chimpanzee tracking experience in Africa with a success rate of over 90% chances of seeing the apes in a single trek. Activities in this park [...]
Kidepo National Park
Kidepo national park lies in the rugged, semi arid valleys between Uganda’s border with Sudan. Its the most isolated park in Uganda with over 77 mammals and 475 bird species. Some of the interesting activities in Kidepo national park are game drives which help you spot lions, elephants, bush pigs, ostriches. Birding can be done [...]
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National park is one of Uganda’s smaller parks which offers excellent game viewing. its the only park in Uganda where you can view game on foot, quad bike and horseback. The park has several animal species like impala, zebra and some bird species like bare-faced go-away bird, black billed busard. Activities at Lake [...]
Murchison Falls National Park
The park is located in northwestern part of Uganda. It derives its name from Murchison water fall where the mighty Nile explodes through the narrow gorge and flows down to become placid river. The park has over 75 species of mammals including four of the big five such as elephant, lion, leopard and buffaloes. It [...]
Semuliki National Park
The park is situated in Bundibugyo district. The park has over 53 mammal species including 8 primate species, 441 bird species. Activities in this park include guided nature walk, hiking on Sempaya nature trail, Kirumia hiking trail which leads tourists to different attractions like primates, birds and the popular Sempaya hot spring.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Elizabeth national park is the second largest park in Uganda almost 1,978 sq.km. It’s located in the south western part of Uganda, bordered by Lake Edward in the West and Rwenzori Mountains in the North. The park has extensive flora and fauna and most popular for tree climbing lions. There are guided walks in Maramagambo [...]
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Where to Stay
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When to Visit
Uganda experiences a predominantly sunny climate throughout most of the year, with temperatures generally staying below 29 degrees.
Seasons:
The rainy season is March – May.
The light rain season is November – December
Dry seasons are January – February and June – October
Best time for:
December – February and June – August: Best time for Gorilla Trekking | Temp: 18C – 28C
March-May: Best time for Lush Green Landscapes | Temp: 17c – 27C
What To Do
With varied habitats, Uganda has much to offer visitors. Traditional safaris on the plains of Queen Elizabeth and Kidepo National Parks, the latter being one of the remotest in Africa with just one camp
Uganda is a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 1,000 recorded species with the Shoebill Stork seen frequently in Semuliki and Central African species also found here Several protected areas have resident populations of chimpanzees along with other rare primates
Bwindi is home to roughly half the World’s mountain gorillas and the only place where they co-exist with chimpanzees. Visit the source of the Nile, Murchinson Falls, and part of Lake Victoria
Activities include:
- Gorilla Trekking
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Game Viewing
- Boat tour
- Mountain Climb
- Hiking & Nature Walk
- Culture & Village Visits
- Community Support
- City Tours
- Game viewing on Horseback
- Whitewater Rafting & Tubing
- Kayaking on the Nile
- Visit the Source of the Nile
- Bungee Jumping on the Nile
- Relax on Ssese Island
- Historical Sites and Museums
Uganda
Key Facts
FLIGHT (FROM LDN) – 8 hrs (Direct)
FLIGHT (FROM NYC) – 15 hrs (Indirect)
CURRENCY – Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
POPULATION – 50.43 Million
BEST TIME TO GO – All year round
LANGUAGE – English/Swahili
TIMEZONE – GMT + 3
CAPITAL CITY – Kampala
GEOGRAPHIC SIZE – 241,038 km²