Uganda is a welcome splash of green in a predominantly arid continent. Its dense forests give shelter to some of the last remaining mountain gorillas on Earth. People travel from far and wide to spend an hour in their presence, watching them graze, groom, sleep and play. Our safari specialists, having experienced the country beyond its prized wildlife attraction, will arrange your gorilla encounter and recommend how to spend your holiday in Uganda before or after.
We can arrange a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, giving you a chance to see the Big Five, including tree-climbing lion. On boat trips along the Ishasha River, you can look for water-dwelling birdlife, hippo pods and elephant herds lining the banks. Or, trek with a guide through Kibale Forest National Park for a chance to see its 13 species of primate, including chimpanzees, red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys.
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Suggested tours for Uganda
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Uganda could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Uganda
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Uganda.
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Gorilla Tracking ![Mountain gorilla in the rain, Bwindi National Park]()
Gorilla Tracking
Bwindi Impenetrable ForestGorilla Tracking
Tracking mountain gorilla is one of Africa's most superb wildlife experiences. It is difficult to describe the exhilaration attached to first setting eyes on a wild mountain gorilla.
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Chimpanzee Tracking ![Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Uganda]()
Chimpanzee Tracking
Kibale Forest National ParkChimpanzee Tracking
You enter the forest and following signs and chimp calls your guide leads you to the chimpanzees. Chimpanzee sightings are not guaranteed, however the odds of encountering them have greatly increased in recent years, now standing at 90% or over.
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Hot air balloon flight ![Hot air ballooning, Queen Elizabeth National Park]()
Hot air balloon flight
Queen Elizabeth National ParkHot air balloon flight
Ballooning has long been popular in East Africa for wildlife viewing and taking in the majesty of the environment. An early start is unavoidable but the morning wake-up call will soon be forgotten as you float over the bush below, spotting animals from the air.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Uganda, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to Uganda, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest FCDO travel advice.
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Uganda in pictures
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Browse the local shops in Kampala -
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Go chimpanzee spotting in Kibale Forest -
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Walk in the Rwenzori Mountains -
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Try a night safari in Semliki Wildlife Reserve -
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View the splendours of Lake Victoria -
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See the tree climbing lions of Ishasha -
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Go on a wildlife walk in Maramagambo Forest -
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Go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Our expert guides to travelling in Uganda
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Uganda. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Uganda at its best.
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My travels in Uganda, 2018
Getting close to buffalo, elephant and birdlife on boat trips, watching cave-dwelling Egyptian fruit bats, and getting to know the traditions of rural tribes — a trip to Uganda can take you beyond gorilla tracking. Safari specialist Mark shares footage from his latest visit.
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Gorilla tracking: Rwanda or Uganda? ![Mountain gorilla, Volcanoes National Park]()
Gorilla tracking: Rwanda or Uganda?
Gorilla tracking: Rwanda or Uganda?
Tracking mountain gorilla in either Uganda or Rwanda is one of Africa's most memorable wildlife encounters. There are pros and cons to each country, but in each one, you will have an experience you will never forget.
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What to do in Uganda: our highlights guide ![Mother and baby gorilla]()
What to do in Uganda: our highlights guide
What to do in Uganda: our highlights guide
Uganda is famed for its mountain gorillas, and tracking them through the forest with a guide is one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences. Africa specialist Toby describes how to encounter Uganda’s gorillas and more of its wildlife, from chimpanzees to tree-climbing lion.
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Chimpanzee trekking holidays in Africa ![Chimpanzee, Mahale Mountains National Park]()
Chimpanzee trekking holidays in Africa
Chimpanzee trekking holidays in Africa
Africa's most famous primates are its gorillas but there are places which reverberate to the hoots and shrieks of their closest relatives, chimpanzees. Discover more about Audley tailor-made trips to see wild chimpanzees.
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