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Best of Both: Active Safari Adventure in Uganda and Tanzania
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The best places to visit in Uganda
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Kibale
Kibale National Park draws global attention for its habituated chimpanzee communities that allow close observation of the species in the wild. The park lies in western Uganda and protects a moist evergreen rainforest that stretches across 766 square kilometres. Established formally in 1993 after an earlier designation in 1932, it forms part of a larger forested landscape that links directly with Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Explore DestinationEntebbe
Entebbe first entered global headlines when an Israeli rescue operation freed more than 100 hostages at its international airport in 1976. The city sits on a peninsula that reaches into Lake Victoria, about 36 kilometres southwest of Kampala in Uganda. It once served as the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda before independence in 1962, and it still houses State House, the official office and residence of the Ugandan president. Entebbe’s blend of diplomatic history and lakeside setting gives it a character that few other Ugandan towns share.
Explore DestinationBwindi Forest
BwindiForest is the only place where regular, close‑up encounters with mountain gorillas are possible, drawing wildlife enthusiasts from every continent. The forest forms the core of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994 that straddles the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local Batwa communities manage several of the park’s outreach programmes, linking conservation with cultural preservation.
Explore DestinationQueen Elizabeth
Tree‑climbing lions that often wear black manes draw visitors to the Ishasha sector, a scene that defines Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. The park covers roughly 1,978 km² and protects a mosaic of savanna, forest and volcanic terrain. It lies on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and includes the waters of Lakes George and Edward.
Explore DestinationMurchison Falls
A narrow 7 metre gap forces the White Nile to plunge 43 metres at Murchison Falls, Uganda, creating one of the continent’s most concentrated river flows. The waterfall sits at the apex of Lake Albert, where the river exits Lake Victoria and rushes toward the lake’s western shore.
Explore DestinationJinja
At the point where the Nile emerges from Lake Victoria, the city of Jinja marks the river’s source on the lake’s north shore in Uganda’s Eastern Region. Founded by British settlers in 1901, it grew around the dramatic waterway that once featured the Ripon Falls before the 1954 Owen Falls Dam raised the lake level. The name derives from the local word for “the stones,” a reference to the flat rocks that once lined the falls.
Explore DestinationKidepo Valley
Rugged savannah spreads across the foothills of Mount Morungole, while the Kidepo and Narus rivers carve two valleys with markedly different rainfall. The landscape forms Kidepo Valley National Park, a 1,442 km² protected area in Uganda’s Karamoja region. Its isolation and dramatic contrast between the two river basins give the park a character that few other African reserves share.
Explore DestinationReal Voices, Real Benefits
We believe travel is more than ticking destinations off a list – it's about discovering new places deeply, feeling connected wherever you go, and knowing you have a trusted team of local experts behind you every step of the way.
Uganda offers a variety of adventures, whether you're looking for adventure in the hills above Fort Portal or the hustle and bustle of Kampala City. There are many options for dining out in Uganda. You can choose to eat fresh food at the local markets, or you can go to the nearest Kafunda to sample local beer. Or you could explore the national parks and have an adventure of a lifetime. You have the options to choose.
The Pearl of Africa is blessed by an unmistakable natural beauty. The Rwenzori peaks in the west reach towards the heavens. This is the ideal challenge for brave explorers. Parks all across the country are home to some of the most exotic animals in the world: Lions, Gorillas, and many others.
This unique chance to view gorillas in the wild is amazing. Many people say it has changed their lives. The encounters with gorillas in their natural habitat are carefully managed by expert trackers and guides who lead small groups up bamboo-covered slopes for a special and inspiring hour or more.
The gorilla is the largest living primate and can be found throughout much of the equatorial African forest. The species can be broadly divided into mountain gorillas or lowland gorillas.
The mountain gorilla is found in the volcanic range which stretches across Rwanda and Uganda.
The latest count shows that there are about 1,000 mountain gorillas living in the wild and 604 in Virunga Massif. The governments, communities, NGOs and other organizations are working together to increase the population.
While the composition of the troops is fluid, they tend not to move beyond a particular area. They are monitored by park rangers and protected at all times. Visitors can only come in contact with them for one hour each day.
The Bwindi National park headquarters is where visitors gather at 7 a.m. They are given a group according to their fitness levels and briefed about the protocols and rules for visiting gorillas.
It takes anywhere from 30 minutes up to four hours to hike to their destinations. The elevation can be between 2,500m-4,000m. To carry your camera and backpack, as well to provide assistance along the way, porters are available.
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