Uganda Safaris

The Uganda portion of the Virunga Volcanoes, which form a border with Rwanda and the Congo, are hosted by the protection of Mgahinga National Park.  The National Park is 33.7 sq. km and consists of the partly forested slopes of Read More …

Uganda Hiking and Mountaineering Adventures regarded to be the legendary the “Mountains of the Moon” for its mist and snow-capped peaks, the Rwenzori Mountains in western Uganda are perfect for world class hiking adventures in large evergreen & bamboo forests.    Read More …

Although best known for the mountain gorilla trekking safaris, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park also provides refuge to elephant, antelope, monkeys and chimpanzee.  The national park has 90 mammal species, including 11 primates, of which the black-and-white Columbus, with its lovely Read More …

Uganda’s largest protected area, Murchison Falls National Park is most famous for its scenic beauty, plunging waterfalls and high concentration of game.  Murchison Falls National Park is the largest national park in Uganda, and an ecological jewel for all of Read More …

Lying in the rugged, semi-arid valleys of Karamoja province on the far northern border with the Sudan, Kidepo Valley is Uganda’s most remote national park. Few undertake the pilgrimage to the park but the spectacular beauty of this pristine wilderness Read More …

This is a wonderful national park, sometimes dubbed ‘the Pearl of Africa or Switzerland of Africa’. Quite simply this fertile equatorial area is especially scenic, with two lakes connected by a channel overlooked by a high peninsula. You will also Read More …

Going on an African safari had long been a dream of mine. And Uganda specifically. Ever since we had been assigned a research report in middle school for a foreign country. There were 30 students in the class and because Read More …

Uganda’s Kibale equatorial rainforest is an enchanting park full of lakes, grasslands, marshes and forests on the lower slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains in western Uganda. It’s best known for its healthy population of approximately 500 chimpanzees, though it’s also Read More …

Jinja is the second commercial center in Uganda, Africa. It was established in 1901. Jinja lies in the south east of Uganda, 87 km north east of the capital, Kampala. It is located on the shores of Lake Victoria, near Read More …

Mbarara is situated in the South-West of Uganda, at a height of approx. 1000-1200m. It is a modern town with good facilities and around 100.000 inhabitants. There is a main hospital where various expatriate specialists work and several other clinics. Read More …

(around 70 km from Kampala) you can make a stopover at the equator. Halfway Kampala-Mbarara Road you find a junction at Masaka to Nabugabo, a small lake near Lake Victoria, where they have set up some small simple bandas (round Read More …

Kampala is Uganda’s capital city and economic center. It is also the largest urban center in Uganda, with a population of 2 million people. Endowed with diversity of ethnic groups, blossoming economy, and its warm and friendly people, Kampala offers Read More …

Africa is an amazing place. Its nature looks almost intact, and full of wonderful animals we all wish to see in person. But, traveling to Africa isn’t cheap. Some of us would love to go to a safari, but just Read More …

Visitors to Uganda, as well as safari-seekers, should consider a quick day or weekend trip across the border to Rwanda. It is one of the smallest countries on the African mainland, and thus lends itself to a wonderfully succinct, short Read More …

Many visitors to Uganda, especially those requesting safaris, are eager to see one particular animal: gorillas. If you fall into this group, you happen to be in luck. There are a number of tours designed to target gorilla sightings. Often Read More …

If you plan to travel to Uganda for a safari, you are probably worried about travelling. After all, sitting on long flights and navigating foreign airports is not something people generally look forward to. Rest assured: you will be taken Read More …

Game drives offer some of the best safari and wildlife viewing availability in all of Uganda. Below are a few of my personal favorites, as well as what you might see upon visiting.   Queen Elizabeth—Perfect for visitors seeking the Read More …

If you’re just starting to plan your safari, this easy list of parks and reservations is a great place to start. Below, I’ve listed a few fun facts about each place, as well as which animals you are most likely Read More …