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Uganda's Wilderness

Bwindi Impenetrable

National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable

Mountain gorilla trekking in ancient rainforest. Home to nearly half of the world's mountain gorillas.

Gorilla Trekking

Mgahinga Gorilla

National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla

Golden monkeys and volcanic peaks. Part of the magnificent Virunga Mountains.

Volcano Hiking

Murchison Falls

National Park

Murchison Falls

Powerful waterfalls where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge.

Boat Safaris

Queen Elizabeth

National Park

Queen Elizabeth

Tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel boat cruises, and diverse ecosystems.

Game Drives

Kibale

National Park

Kibale

Chimpanzee tracking in tropical forest. Primate capital of East Africa.

Chimp Tracking

Lake Mburo

National Park

Lake Mburo

Zebras, impalas, and acacia-dotted plains. Five lakes within the park.

Walking Safaris

Kidepo Valley

National Park

Kidepo Valley

Remote savannah in northeastern Uganda. Wild and untouched landscapes.

Wilderness Experience

Rwenzori Mountains

National Park

Rwenzori Mountains

Afro-alpine moorland, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks. Mountains of the Moon.

Mountain Climbing

Mount Elgon

National Park

Mount Elgon

Caldera hikes, waterfalls, and caves. Ancient volcanic mountain.

Caldera Walks

Ziwa Rhino

Sanctuary

Ziwa Rhino

The only place in Uganda to see rhinos in the wild. A conservation success story.

Rhino Tracking

Rwenzori Mountains

Mountain Range

Rwenzori Mountains

Mountains of the Moon. Snow-capped peaks and unique afro-alpine vegetation.

Trekking

Margherita Peak

Mountain Peak

Margherita Peak

Highest peak in the Rwenzori Mountains. Third highest in Africa at 5,109m.

Technical Climb

Mount Elgon

Volcano

Mount Elgon

Extinct volcano with the largest volcanic caldera in the world.

Hiking

Nile River

River

Nile River

Source of the White Nile. The world's longest river begins its journey here.

Boat Cruises

Kazinga Channel

Channel

Kazinga Channel

Natural channel connecting two lakes. High concentration of hippos.

Boat Safaris

Sipi Falls

Waterfalls

Sipi Falls

Three beautiful waterfalls on the edge of Mount Elgon. Coffee region.

Waterfall Hikes

Lake Mburo

Lake

Lake Mburo

Scenic lake within Lake Mburo National Park. Home to hippos and crocodiles.

Boat Rides

Murchison Falls

Waterfall

Murchison Falls

World's most powerful waterfall. The Nile forced through a 7m gap.

Boat Trips

Northern Uganda

Region

Northern Uganda

Remote and wild. Home to Kidepo Valley, one of Africa's best wilderness areas.

Off-the-beaten-path

Eastern Uganda

Region

Eastern Uganda

Dramatic landscapes including Mount Elgon and Sipi Falls. Coffee plantations.

Mountain Hikes

Southwestern

Region

Southwestern

The pearl of Uganda. Gorilla trekking, volcanoes, and beautiful lakes.

Gorilla Trekking

Albertine Rift

Region

Albertine Rift

Western arm of the East African Rift. Biodiversity hotspot.

Endemic Species

Rift Valley

Region

Rift Valley

Dramatic escarpments and fertile valleys. Part of the Great Rift Valley.

Scenic Views

Kasenyi Plains

Plains

Kasenyi Plains

Open savannah in Queen Elizabeth Park. Excellent for lion sightings.

Game Drives

Karamoja

Region

Karamoja

Semi-arid region in northeast. Rich cultural heritage and dramatic landscapes.

Cultural Experiences

Kampala

City

Kampala

Capital city built on seven hills. Vibrant markets, nightlife, and culture.

Urban Exploration

Entebbe

City

Entebbe

Botanical gardens, lakeshore, and Uganda's international airport.

Relaxation

Budongo Forest

Forest

Budongo Forest

Mahogany forest in Murchison Falls area. Known for chimpanzee habituation.

Chimpanzee Tracking