UGANDA
Unforgettable Uganda. The small country is well-known for its primate encounters, being home to two-thirds of the world population of mountain gorillas around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, as well as chimpanzee tracking in Budongo and Kibale (the country is home to more than 5,000 chimps).
Yet there is much more to Uganda than primates. There is great African wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the tree climbing lions in Ishasha being a highlight, excellent birding and boat-based game viewing in the Kazinga Channel, more wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, relaxing beach getaways on the islands of Lake Victoria, and the breath-taking Wild Waters Lodge wedged on a tropical forest island between the rapids on the Nile, one of our favourite lodges on the continent.
And the for off-the beaten track adventurous, there is Kidepo Valley at the border to South Sudan, a very special place with fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities and great cultural experiences too.
How to get there
The main port of entry is the international airport in Entebbe. For clients focusing on tracking the gorillas in Southern Bwindi though, or generally starting their trip there, Kigali, the capital of the neighbouring country Rwanda is also and option to fly to.
How to get around
Even though some of Uganda's roads are still slightly rougher, African 'country roads', the road network is very good and with the right vehicle and sense of adventure, driven safaris are very easily organised and a great way of experiencing not only the national parks, but also the land and people who live in-between.
For a more comfortable experiencing, fly-in safaris can also be organised of course, or even a mix of both. The light aircraft flights are great to see the areas from a birds eye view, so having at least one flight included is a great way of ending the trip for example.
Yet there is much more to Uganda than primates. There is great African wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the tree climbing lions in Ishasha being a highlight, excellent birding and boat-based game viewing in the Kazinga Channel, more wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, relaxing beach getaways on the islands of Lake Victoria, and the breath-taking Wild Waters Lodge wedged on a tropical forest island between the rapids on the Nile, one of our favourite lodges on the continent.
And the for off-the beaten track adventurous, there is Kidepo Valley at the border to South Sudan, a very special place with fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities and great cultural experiences too.
How to get there
The main port of entry is the international airport in Entebbe. For clients focusing on tracking the gorillas in Southern Bwindi though, or generally starting their trip there, Kigali, the capital of the neighbouring country Rwanda is also and option to fly to.
How to get around
Even though some of Uganda's roads are still slightly rougher, African 'country roads', the road network is very good and with the right vehicle and sense of adventure, driven safaris are very easily organised and a great way of experiencing not only the national parks, but also the land and people who live in-between.
For a more comfortable experiencing, fly-in safaris can also be organised of course, or even a mix of both. The light aircraft flights are great to see the areas from a birds eye view, so having at least one flight included is a great way of ending the trip for example.
UGANDA'S DESTINATIONS
Please find out more about the individual destinations by clicking on the links below and if you would like to get some itinerary inspiration, please click on the Uganda Itineraries button (you will be led there from the destination pages as well).
