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Uganda

The Pearl of Africa β€” Primates, Savannahs & the Source of the Nile

Overview

A taste of Uganda

Uganda β€” the Pearl of Africa β€” is a land of extraordinary biodiversity and dramatic contrasts. Nowhere else on Earth can you track mountain gorillas in dense rainforest in the morning and watch tree-climbing lions on an open savannah in the afternoon. Uganda is home to nearly half the world's mountain gorillas, the world's most powerful waterfall per volume (Murchison Falls), and the source of the mighty Nile River. Its national parks span towering mountains, endless savannahs, crater lakes, papyrus swamps, and ancient forests. With over 50 tribes and a cultural tapestry unlike anywhere else in Africa, Uganda also offers profound human connection β€” from Batwa forest communities to the magnificent Buganda Kingdom in Kampala. Uganda remains one of Africa's most undiscovered luxury safari destinations, offering extraordinary wildlife with fewer crowds and exceptional value.

What you'll see

Uganda Highlights

✦ Kampala (Vibrant Capital & Cultural Heart)
✦ Murchison Falls National Park (Nile Safari & Waterfall)
✦ Queen Elizabeth National Park (Tree-Climbing Lions)
✦ Lake Mburo National Park (Walking & Horseback Safaris)
✦ Lake Victoria (Source of the Nile β€” Jinja)
✦ Source of the Nile (Jinja Adventures)
✦ Sipi Falls (Scenic Mountain Waterfalls)
✦ Kidepo Valley National Park (Remote Wilderness Safari)
✦ Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon)
✦ Kibale Forest National Park (Chimpanzee Trekking Capital)
✦ Lake Bunyonyi (Africa's Most Beautiful Lake)
✦ Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Mountain Gorillas)
✦ Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas & Golden Monkeys)
✦ Batwa Cultural Experience (Forest Peoples)
✦ Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Rhino Trekking on Foot)

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Destinations in Uganda

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Batwa Cultural Experience

Spend a day with the Batwa, the original forest people of the …

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home …

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Kampala

Uganda's bustling capital, draped over seven hills β€” markets, music, mosques and …

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Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo Valley National Park is one of Africa's most remote and spectacular …

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Lake Bunyonyi

Africa's "place of many little birds" β€” a labyrinth of 29 islands …

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Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda's smallest savannah park and one of …

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Lake Victoria

Africa's largest lake β€” fishing villages, island lodges and the calm waters …

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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda's smallest national park but one of …

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Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest protected area and one of …

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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited park and one of …

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Rwenzori Mountains

The "Mountains of the Moon" β€” glaciated peaks above 5,000 m, hanging …

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Sipi Falls

A trio of dramatic waterfalls cascading down the foothills of Mount Elgon …

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Source of the Nile (Jinja)

Where the world's longest river is born β€” the adventure capital of …

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Kibale Forest

Kibale National Park is widely regarded as the best place in Africa …

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Budongo Forest Reserve

Budongo Forest Reserve is one of Uganda's largest and most ancient mahogany …

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Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Kalinzu Forest Reserve is one of Uganda's best-kept secrets for chimpanzee trekking …

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