Best for those looking for quieter areas in East Africa, gorilla treks or for previous travellers looking for something different.
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Also known as ‘The Pearl of Africa’, Uganda sits between savannah Africa and forest Africa. As such, it offers a great combination of both safari experiences. Most famous for the mountain gorillas that live in two of its national parks, there is also a range of activities available for every style of traveller, from the adrenaline seeking and remote hikers to nature lovers and safari aficionados. Uganda is often combined with Kenya or Tanzania as part of a larger itinerary that explores the major attractions of East Africa and often with Rwanda as part of the gorilla experience.
Conditions vary in Uganda depending on the style of trip taken. Generally, expect long drives between stops and some rough driving conditions. Visits to remote areas will involve some light air travel.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park makes up a large part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is an incredibly diverse national park, home to many species of mammals, chameleons, birds, plant life and more. Most famously it is home to Uganda’s largest population of mountain gorillas that can be visited on a gorilla trek.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most famous parks in Uganda, home to healthy populations of the major African animal attractions such as lions, leopard and elephants. With a large and varied terrain, the park offers a great place to view many different animal species in the one area.
Linked to Queen Elizabeth National Park by a wildlife corridor, Kibale National Park does offer sightings of elephant, leopard and more, however the biggest drawcard is the large variety of primates in this area, in particular the chimpanzees that call this park home.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park makes up a large part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is an incredibly diverse national park, home to many species of mammals, chameleons, birds, plant life and more. Most famously it is home to Uganda’s largest population of mountain gorillas that can be visited on a gorilla trek.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most famous parks in Uganda, home to healthy populations of the major African animal attractions such as lions, leopard and elephants. With a large and varied terrain, the park offers a great place to view many different animal species in the one area.
Linked to Queen Elizabeth National Park by a wildlife corridor, Kibale National Park does offer sightings of elephant, leopard and more, however the biggest drawcard is the large variety of primates in this area, in particular the chimpanzees that call this park home.
Home to the incredible Murchison Falls, Murchison Falls National park is Uganda’s largest and is home to four of the ‘Big Five’ as well as many other animal attractions. The biggest drawcard are the Falls themselves, where the Nile river rapidly condenses and with incredible force pushes through a chasm almost horizontally.
This mountain range is snow-capped, glacial and dramatic, the epic peaks reaching over 5,000m. Named after the main peak in the range this area has also been known as the mythical ‘Mountains of the Moon’, named by the early Greek scholar Ptolemy as the beginning of the Nile river. As you’d imagine, it is a wonderful place for hiking and climbing.
Whether you want to rest and relax or enjoy some adrenaline fuelled adventures, a few days on the banks of this mighty river is unforgettable. Let the waters wash your worries away, or enjoy activities alongside, over it and in it.
At The Explorer Society, we are always discovering new pockets of wonder on our own adventures and through chats with our local logistics team. Get in touch with us to find out what hidden gems you might discover on your rip.
At The Explorer Society we firmly believe that there is no right or wrong time to go anywhere.
Instead, we think that each time of the year offers different experiences that better suit different travellers.
After all, high and low season often refers to the amount of travellers present, not whether something is ‘good’ or ‘bad’.
If you are experiencing only Uganda then you’ll need a bare minimum of a week. This is assuming you are travelling by air between locations. As road transfers between areas can take many hours of driving, on rough roads, you will have less time to spend on safari. This means you’ll need a longer trip to make that time up or visit fewer locations. 10 to 14 days is a common trip duration if focused solely on Uganda. It’s quite common combine Uganda with another safari destination (such as Kenya or Tanzania) as part of a larger itinerary. If this is your plan then usually around a minimum of seven days is spent per country, with each country providing contrasting safari opportunities.
Everyone is different, so please note that these guidelines are general in nature.
Ultimately it will depend on your own expedition’s requirements.
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