Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park covers an area size of 3,840 square kilometres, Uganda's largest national park by some stretch. The park's wildlife has mostly recovered over the past few decades from the massacre by poachers and troops under Idi Amin. A variety of antelope, elephant, lion, buffalo and giraffe are frequently seen on game drives.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its volcanic features, wildlife and of course its magnificent birdlife. One of Uganda's most popular and visited attractions. The National Park is home to 95 mammal species and over 500 bird species with the most famous of wildlife being the tree-climbing lions.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
There are five different vegetative zones found in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park; these are grassland, montane forest, bamboo, Heather / Rapanea and Afro-alpine moorland. Game viewing is a pleasure, with Rwenzori colobus monkey, chimpanzees, forest hog, hyrax, duiker, leopard and blue monkeys to be seen.
Semliki National Park
Semliki National Park is lower-lying and more remote than most of Uganda's national parks, located in the Bundibugyo District. The park is known for the Sempaya hot springs and has more than 400 bird species, 53 mammal species and 305 tree species recorded.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park consists mainly of three extinct volcanoes and forested slopes. The park forms part of the 'Virunga Conservation Area' or VCA and has great biological importance. Attractions of the park are gorilla tracking, hiking, birding and cave exploration.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is most renowned for half of the world's population of endangered Mountain Gorillas. There are many other animals in the park, such as the grey-cheeked mangabey, elephants, black and white colobus, red colobus, blue monkeys and chimpanzees.
Mount Elgon National Park
Mt. Elgon has the largest surface area of any extinct volcano in the world, and the mountain has a variety of vegetation that ranges from thick and dense montane forest and bamboo belts to intriguing heath and moorland. The wildlife to be seen includes a variety of antelope and forest monkeys, along with buffalo and elephant.
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest of Uganda's savanna national parks and is located in western Uganda (a four-hour drive from Kampala). Lake Mburo accounts for twenty per cent of the park's surface. A variety of wildlife can be seen at the park, including buffaloes, impala, eland, zebras, topi and klipspringer.
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park adjoins with Queen Elizabeth National Park and is the most accessible of Uganda's major rainforests. The park is famous for the opportunity to track habituated chimpanzees and is a primatologist's dream. The mammal population of Kibale National Park is dominated by primates.
The Ultimate Guide To The 10 Must-See Attractions In Uganda
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Uganda's diverse landscapes and captivating culture. From wildlife encounters to adventure activities, Uganda offers incredible attractions that will leave you with lasting memories.
Discover the must-see attractions, from Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to stunning landscapes and waterfalls in Sipi Falls & Mount Elgon National Park. Explore Uganda and immerse yourself in its unique cultural experiences and majestic wildlife.
Exploring Uganda Safaris - Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife Tours & Safari Holidays
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa"! Experience gorilla trekking, wildlife tours, and breathtaking landscapes in the country's 10 national parks.
Encounter mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions, and witness the powerful Murchison Falls. Immerse yourself in the local culture and explore Uganda's incredible beauty on an unforgettable safari!
Popular Uganda Destinations
When I was a younger man, the name of Uganda was evocative of the dangers and thrills of Africa, the superlative wildlife, the psychopathic dictator Idi Amin, the raid on Entebbe and the multiple civil wars.
Uganda the Pearl of Africa
There are certain magical names in Africa, names which conjure up images of mystery, of exotic fauna and flora and even of a certain danger.
I had the pleasure of visiting one of these places last year; the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the southwest corner of Uganda, home to troupes of mountain gorillas.
White Water Rafting Uganda
The best Whitewater rafting on the Nile River adventure ever started from the Nile River Explorers backpackers in Jinja.
We were given a very thorough safety briefing by our guides, which included multiple compulsory practice flips in the boat.
Bwindi Safari Experience Uganda
Called "The Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill and in more recent memory the scene of great civil war under the mad dictator Idi Amin, it throws up many images.
Most people go to Uganda today to see the famed mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei).
Top Restaurants In Kampala
The capital of the pearl of Africa is booming.
Like many other African cities, a burgeoning middle class enlarged by a stable Ugandan government and consistent economic growth over the last two decades has created a dynamic city.
A Special Gorilla Family
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of a very special family, the Mubare family group in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the south western corner of Uganda.
They are, of course, gorillas. Why are they so special?