UGANDA

‘The pearl of Africa’ Uganda is an absolute jewel of a country which lies to the north of Lake Victoria in east-central Africa. The country is renowned for having the highest density of primates in the world; including the endangered mountain gorilla and chimpanzee. It is home to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, and Murchison Falls, the biggest national park in the country.

Uganda Highlights

Visit Kampala	Kampala is Uganda’s capital city and makes a fascinating stop on your Ugandan adventure. This is a great place to spend a day or two experiencing the country's most important city.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park	A UNESCO World Heritage site, and a mountainous rainforest with hundreds of gorillas and other animals. Considered one of the best places in Uganda for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences.
Kidepo Valley National Park	The only location in Uganda where you can visit and find animals like cheetahs, bat-eared foxes, aardwolves, caracals, and greater and lesser kudus.
Queen Elizabeth National Park	Uganda’s most popular and most accessible savannah reserve and is home to elephant, buffalo, leopard, numerous antelope species and the famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Plains. Birding, Game Viewing, Chimps & River Cruises
Kibale Forest National Park	Primates, Birds & Butterflies Rapidly becoming one of the must-visit places in Uganda, Kibale Forest offers visitors an accessible and enlightening insight into life in a tropical rainforest. Large mammals aren’t so easily seen but the clouds of dazzling butterflies and gorgeous forest birds more than make up for it, with Kibale in fact being most famous for its primates. Go on guided chimpanzee treks in the majestic forest and see how many of the other 12 primate species you can spot.
Lake Mburo National Park	A relatively small protected area, Lake Mburo National Park is classed as a savanna area containing different wildlife. You can spot antelopes, hyena, hippo, buffalo, zebra, and many different birds.
Visit Murchison Falls	Murchison Falls is a fantastic natural attraction located in the aptly named Murchison Falls National Park, which with a few other protected areas create the Murchison National Park.
Adrenaline activities	Climbing enthusiasts can summit the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains, the highest in Uganda, Attempt Mt. Elgon which is a less technical adventure and or try the Virunga Volcanoes which require more rugged climbing but offer the chance to see gorillas and rare bird species.
Sport Fishing	This is a popular activity as one-third of the country is covered in water.
White-water rafting on the River Nile at Jinja	Uganda boasts the source of the Nile River, which provides opportunities for exciting white-water rafting.