Uganda is where the East African savannah meets the West African jungle. It is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. It is the only place where you can see Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees one day, and lions, elephants, and hippos the next. It offers a more "rugged" and affordable alternative to Rwanda.
- Uganda
- ±241,038 km²
- Bwindi Impenetrable, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth NP
- Tree-climbing lions; Gorillas; Chimpanzees; Shoebill Stork
- High risk; prophylaxis is essential
- ~1°00′N 32°00′E
- Entebbe, Kampala, Fort Portal
- Entebbe International (EBB); domestic flights to bush airstrips.
- Long distances; a private driver-guide is the most common way to travel.
- Half of the world's population is in Bwindi.
- Found in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP.
- A "holy grail" for birders, found in the Mabamba swamp.
Best for gorilla trekking and general savannah game viewing.
Great for birding and tracking primates through the forest.
- A UNESCO site home to roughly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
- Uganda’s largest park, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge to create a thunderous waterfall.
- Famous for its diverse ecosystems and the tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector.
- The "Primate Capital of the World," boasting the highest density of primates in Africa, including over 1,500 chimpanzees.
The dry seasons are essential for easier trekking, though Uganda’s equatorial climate means rain can occur at any time.
Uganda is the best all-rounder for primate lovers. It offers a raw, authentic African experience with a huge variety of ecosystems and species.