Safari Destinations

Discover Uganda's extraordinary national parks and iconic destinations

10+
National Parks
1,080
Bird Species
50%
World's Mountain Gorillas
13
Destinations We Cover

Uganda's Premier National Parks & Destinations

From misty rainforests to vast savannahs, explore the diverse UNESCO-recognized ecosystems and exceptional wildlife that make Uganda the Pearl of Africa. All destinations are accessible with our professional guides and modern 4x4 safari vehicles.

Bwindi Impenetrable ForestUNESCO World Heritage Site

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Home to Mountain Gorillas

Home to a significant population of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, and one of only a handful of places on earth you can trek them

Southwestern Uganda
Year-round availability, but drier months (June-August, December-February) offer easier trekking conditions
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Queen Elizabeth National Park95 Mammal Species

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Tree-Climbing Lions & Big Game

Diverse ecosystems featuring tree-climbing lions and boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel

Western Uganda
Year-round destination. Dry seasons (June-September, December-February) best for wildlife viewing
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Murchison Falls National ParkUganda's Largest Park

Murchison Falls National Park

The Most Powerful Waterfall

Uganda's largest national park where the Nile River explodes through a 7-meter gorge

Northwestern Uganda
December-February (dry season) and June-September for best wildlife viewing
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Jinja - Source of the NileSource of the Nile

Jinja - Source of the Nile

Adventure Capital of East Africa

Grade 5 white water rafting, bungee jumping and kayaking at the Nile's source

Eastern Uganda (on Lake Victoria)
Year-round activities. Best rafting: June-September and December-February for lower water levels and bigger rapids.
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Kibale Forest National Park13 Primate Species

Kibale Forest National Park

Chimpanzee Capital of the World

Track habituated chimpanzees in Africa's premier primate destination. Home to 13 primate species.

Western Uganda
February-June and September-November (dry seasons) for easier forest trekking
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Lake Mburo National ParkHorse Riding Safaris

Lake Mburo National Park

Zebras & Savannah Beauty

Closest national park to Kampala, offering unique horseback and walking safaris

Western Uganda
June-August and December-February (dry seasons)
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Sipi FallsEastern Uganda's Iconic Hike

Sipi Falls

Three-Tiered Waterfall in Coffee Country

A trio of dramatic waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Elgon, surrounded by Arabica coffee plantations and Bagisu farming villages

Kapchorwa District, Eastern Uganda
June-August and December-March (dry seasons) for safer hiking
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Mgahinga Gorilla National ParkVolcano Hiking

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Golden Monkeys & Volcanoes

Mountain gorillas, rare golden monkeys, and volcanic peak hiking experiences

Southwestern Uganda (Virunga Mountains)
June-August and December-February (dry seasons) for easier trekking
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Ziwa Rhino SanctuaryRhino Tracking on Foot

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

The Only Place to See Rhinos in Uganda

Uganda's only wild rhino sanctuary, where conservation success allows on-foot tracking of southern white rhinos

Nakasongola District, Central Uganda
Year-round. Early morning treks (7am) offer the best chance to find active rhinos
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Kidepo Valley National ParkUntouched Beauty

Kidepo Valley National Park

Uganda's Most Remote Park

Uganda's most remote park, with wide-open savannah and species found nowhere else in the country

Northern Uganda (Karamoja region)
September-March (dry season). Wet season (April-August) brings green landscapes and fewer visitors.
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Rwenzori Mountains National ParkUNESCO World Heritage Site

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Mountains of the Moon

Africa's third-highest peaks rise above 5,000m, with glaciers, alpine lakes, and rare endemic flora

Western Uganda (DRC border)
June-August and December-February (dry seasons) for safer climbing
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Mount Elgon National ParkSipi Falls & Coffee Country

Mount Elgon National Park

The World's Largest Volcanic Caldera

Africa's oldest extinct volcano, with a vast caldera, Sipi Falls, and coffee farms on its lower slopes

Eastern Uganda (Kenya border)
June-August and December-March (dry seasons)
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Semuliki National ParkSempaya Hot Springs

Semuliki National Park

Congo Rainforest in Uganda

A true lowland Congo-basin rainforest in Uganda's far west, with hot springs, 440+ bird species, and forest elephants

Western Uganda (DRC border, Bundibugyo District)
December-February and June-September (dry seasons)
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Beyond Uganda

Explore East Africa

Uganda sits within easy reach of its neighbours, and we plan cross-border journeys across the region. Tell us where you'd like to go and we'll put the itinerary together.