Uganda Safaris
& Tours

Trek With The Gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park

Visiting Uganda to see the mountain gorillas is a truly amazing experience! Imagine being surrounded by stunning landscapes as you take on an exciting gorilla trek through the 331 sq km Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The gorillas are incredibly strong yet gentle, and watching them play and care for their young is truly heartwarming. Their eyes are so soulful, just like ours, and being in their presence will make you feel a special connection with nature. There is a special arrangement of the gorilla habituation experience where you can spend more time with the gorillas.

Besides the 459 gorillas, Uganda is blessed with the highest concentration of chimpanzees in Africa. When you visit Kibale forest you will encounter the chimpanzee and various monkey species. A visit to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park will give you a chance to see the Virunga gorillas and the sought after golden monkey.

The Big Five Animals: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park offer wildlife watchers a rich array of safari experiences. These parks let you observe the famous Big Five animals up close, along with many fascinating creatures. During thrilling game drives across the open savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park, visitors spot grand elephants, commanding lions, secretive leopards, striking rhinoceroses, and graceful buffaloes. Murchison Falls National Park, named for its impressive falls, offers stunning boat trips where you can watch magnificent Nile Crocodiles sunbathing on riverbanks, see groups of hippos playing in the water, and catch sight of quick African water buffalo and towering Giraffes along the shore..

Uganda Cultural Experience

Learn about 60 distinct cultural traditions in Uganda, their native languages, local crafts, and African music and dance! You’ll meet local people including Buganda with its lively traditions and deep history, to traditional pastoralist Karamojong people in northern Uganda, and their unique livestock herding practices. Each region in Uganda shows its own cultural character.

Experience Uganda’s bright traditional ceremonies like the engaging Kiganda dance or Banyankore Cow milking ritual, where rhythmic dance and music join with local customs. Sample the tasty cuisine of Uganda, such as matooke (steamed green bananas) and oluwombo (traditional stew) plus Rolex, a chapati wrap. Browse local markets or craft centres to watch Ugandan artisans creating detailed baskets, bright textiles and beautiful wooden pieces.

Sightseeing & Fishing on Lakes, Rivers & Climbing Mountains & Hiking Trails

Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s 2nd deepest lake sits in south-western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale, near Rwanda’s border. Its name means “place of many little birds.” Made up of 24 Islands, it holds both historical and cultural importance making it a top holiday spot in Southern Uganda. Lake Victoria stands as Africa’s largest lake and the world’s second largest freshwater lake by area, after Lake Superior in North America. It spans about 59,947 square kilometers. The lake supports fishing and water activities with over 200 fish species. Hike Mountain Rwenzori and Mt Elgon, visit Sipi Falls and other adventure trails in Uganda.