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Long after western explorers first walked the vibrant red soil of Uganda and coined the well-established epithet “Pearl of Africa”, modern-day visitors have never gotten tired of travelling here to marvel at the country’s natural beauty, various wildlife as well as charming cultures.

Uniquely diverse, Uganda’s landscape ranges from the wildlife inhabited savannah plains to glacier covered mountains of Rwenzori, from tracking endangered mountain gorillas in the rainforest to rushing down the rapids of the famous R Nile, your experience will never leave you the same

The journey comprises of visiting the chimpanzees, birds viewing among them being the shoebill, one of over 1000 bird species to be found in the country. More interesting activities that can catch your eye, Mountaineering, Water rafting, cycling among others

Ten national parks sum up the tourism beauty part of Uganda. Their Rift Valley landscapes and tropical forests make dramatic backdrops to an extensive variety of flora and fauna.
The parks offer ‘traditional’ savanna safaris along with boat tours, forest hikes, mountain climbing and wildlife research activities. Uganda is unmatched on the continent as a bird watching destination with over 1,000 species of birds – several of which are found nowhere else on the planet. It is also home to 13 types of primates including over half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas; and our closest relative – the chimpanzee.
Explore the wild Kidepo Valley; spot Queen Elizabeth’s tree-climbing lions; trek up the Virunga Volcanoes; summit the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains; take on Bwindi’s “impenetrable forest”; learn ancient tribal traditions and crafts – or just relax at your lodge surrounded by the wonderful sights and sounds of Africa’s most hospitable destination.
Explore Uganda – on the tip of discovery with the safest and most hospitable parks on the African continent! 

Our Travel Destinations

1

Murchison Falls National Park

Covering an area of over 3,840 km², Murchison Falls National Park is the largest conservation area in Uganda. The park’s name derives from its famous waterfall: the mighty Murchison Falls, which are formed where the Victoria Nile powerfully forces its way through a narrow cleft before plunging 43m down with a thunderous roar, you can expect to quench your eye thirst with a variety of animals, birds and rest at the beautiful lodges.
2

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited game reserve and certainly the most scenic. The park has a wide range of habitats including savanna grassland mixed with various kinds of trees and grassy plains, but also tropical rainforest, different swamps and volcanic features, comprising volcanic cones and deep craters.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is excellent place for you to sight large game, track the chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge, go bird watching on the Kazinga Channel, as well as Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise and see the famous tree climbing lions in Ishasha.
3

Kibale National Park

Located in west-central Uganda just east of the Rwenzori Mountains, near the town of Fort Portal. The 766 km² Kibale Forest National park predominantly covers evergreen rain forest and ranges between 1100 and 1600m in elevation. Kibale Forest is one of the last remaining expanses to contain both lowland and montane forests and forms a continuous forest with Queen Elizabeth National Park.
4

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 1994. Bwindi was gazzeted a national park in 1991. It lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are encased by one of Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked.
This diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species such as baboons and chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. There are around 350 species of birds that live in this forest, not forgetting the 23 Albertine Rift endemics.
A stream collection of luxury lodges, budget campsites, rustic bandas and restaurants, craft stalls and guiding services is what you can never wish to miss. The local Bakiga and Batwa Pygmy cultures through performances, workshops and village walks should never miss out.
5

Lake Mburo NP

Located 220 kms south west of Kampala, the Park is the smallest of Uganda's wildlife parks, it’s a four-hour drive from the capital Kampala. Lake Mburo has rich animal life with more than 332 different species of birds and 69 different mammals which include the impala, buffalo, leopards, hyenas, jackals, etc). Lake Mburo is also the only park in south western Uganda that hosts zebras and elands, Leopards and Hyenas are also Present in this park. The Park can be accessed on a direct route from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable forest and from Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishaka and it can be visited any time of the year. Tourists can be in position to do Game drives, Birding, Night drives where nocturnal animals can be spotted, salt Lick walks and mountain biking at Rwakobo rock and Leopard tail Rest camp. An unforgettable experience Mburo National Park will leave you with.
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Kidepo Valley National Park

Located in the rugged, semi-arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo Valley National Park lies 700km north east of the capital Kampala. Gazetted as national park in 1962 the park hosts over 77 mammals and nearly around 475 bird species.
Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national parks, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja will accept that it is also the most magnificent. From Apoka, in the heart of the park, a savannah landscape extends far past the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges.
During the dry season, the only permanent water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. These seasonal oases, combined with the open, savannah terrain, make the Narus Valley the park’s prime game viewing location.

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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park sits on a high altitude of between 2,227m and 4,127m. As its name, it was created to protect the rare mountain gorillas that inhabit its dense forests, and it is also an important habitat for the endangered golden monkeys.
As well as being important for wildlife, the park also has a huge cultural significance, in particular for the indigenous Batwa pygmies. This tribe of hunter-gatherers was the forest’s “first people”, and their ancient knowledge of its secrets remains unrivalled.
Mgahinga’s most striking features are its three conical, extinct volcanoes, part of the spectacular Virunga Range that lies along the border region of Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. Mgahinga forms part of the much larger Virunga Conservation Area which includes adjacent parks in these countries. The volcanoes’ slopes contain various ecosystems and are biologically diverse, and their peaks provide a striking backdrop to this gorgeous scenery.

BEST UGANDA

05 DAYS

 Kibale-Semuliki Safari

Uganda is well known for her hospitable and friendly people and incredible diversity of landscapes and activities. The 5-day expedition will enrich your eyes, you will see the best that Uganda has to offer meetings with the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, Beautiful birds of Semuliki and Sempaya Hot springs. 

06 DAYS

Murchison & Kibale Trek

Murchison Falls National Park is a popular safari destination in Uganda, known for its stunning waterfall on the Nile River and diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and hippos. Kibale National Park, on the other hand, is famous for its population of chimpanzees and other primates. Both parks offer unique experiences for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

5 Days

Kidepo Valley Uganda

Your 5 days wild safari takes you to Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda’s most remote park, situated in the Karamoja region, in north-eastern Uganda. The park’s major attractions include; the Kidepo and Narus rivers, Mount Morungole, Kanangarok hot spring, the Narus and Kidepo valleys. The IK farmers, Karamojong, and Dodoth pastoralists, are also part of the park’s attractions. Game drives, birding excursions, hikes and nature walks, are some of the adventures to engage in while at this magnificent park..

3 Days

Lake Mburo Zebra Paradise

This park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including zebras, impalas, hippos, and crocodiles. Visitors to Lake Mburo can go on game drives, boat cruises, and guided nature walks to explore the park and spot its many inhabitants. The park is also a great destination for birdwatching, with over 300 species of birds recorded in the area. If you're looking for a peaceful and scenic safari experience in Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park is definitely worth a visit

6 Days

Game Viewing -Murchison, Kibale & Queen Elizabeth

This park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including zebras, impalas, hippos, and crocodiles. Visitors to Lake Mburo can go on game drives, boat cruises, and guided nature walks to explore the park and spot its many inhabitants. The park is also a great destination for birdwatching, with over 300 species of birds recorded in the area. If you're looking for a peaceful and scenic safari experience in Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park is definitely worth a visit

05 Days

Bwindi Gorillas & Kibale Chimpanzees

For Primate Lovers, this trip will be spectacular and one to remember as you come into close contact with Chimpanzees and Gorillas in Kibale and Bwindi national Parks respectively. The Adventure can never leave you the same. You will encounter and happily interact with the local communities. Your Safari will begin with a guide Picking you from Entebbe international airport upon your arrival.

04 Days

Queen Elizabeth Exclusive

The 4 days Queen Elizabeth National park will be non-other than a master class as it takes you to Uganda’s second largest national park with great views of wildlife and bird species as well as beautiful lodges. Viewing wild game, like elephants, leopard, African lion, and Buffalos. The Kazinga Channel Launch Cruise will also expose you to a variety of bird species, Nile crocodiles and hundreds of Hippos, not forgetting a glance at the climbing lions in Ishasha.

08 Days

Mt. Elgon Hike

Mount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano in East Africa, located on the border between Uganda and Kenya. It is the fourth highest mountain in Africa, and is known for its diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife. The mountain is a popular destination for hiking and trekking, with several routes leading to the summit where hikers can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

08 Days

High End Safari

Uganda is well known for her hospitable and friendly people and incredible diversity of landscapes and activities. On this 8-day expedition, you will see the best that Uganda has to offer from wildlife safaris on the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to warm meetings with the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and mountain gorilla encounters in the trails of Bwindi impenetrable Forest. Our exclusive tours has got some of Uganda’s very best amazing lodges.

05 DAYS

L. Mburo & Queen Elizabeth Wonder

A combination of Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth national parks is a true wonder why Uganda was named the pearl of Africa. Rich in wild game, your eyes may never wish to blink as u love every moment. The biggest mammals, boat cruises, bird watching is all you can expect from this expedition.

04 DAYS

Bwindi Gorilla Tracking 

The exclusive Bwindi trip is one that reveals the true beauty of the pearl of Africa, you will encounter Gorillas, a walk through the impenetrable, a wide view for different Bird Species, you will also visit the lake Bunyonyi the second deepest lake in Africa

05 Days

 Kibale – Queen Elizabeth Safari

This 5 days Uganda safari is the ideal package for the primate – wildlife lover. A trip to Kibale National Park guarantees you an encounter with 13 primate species including; the endangered chimpanzees, baboons and various monkey species. A visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park is your chance to encounter over 95 mammal species including the noteworthy tree-climbing lions in Ishasha.

04 Days

Mgahinga Expedition & Virunga Hike

Mgahinga Gorilla national park is one of the best safari destinations that will give you a memorable holiday stay in the Pearl of Africa. Located at the border with Rwanda in the Virungas, this park is where you will track both the rare mountain Gorillas and the Golden monkeys. This is on addition to the rewarding mount Gahinga, Sabinyo and Muhavura. These scenic hikes will get you immersed in the true African Jungle that you will forever live to remember.

03 Days

Source of the Nile Voyage

Commonly referred to as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is a country blessed with natural beauty. From East to West, North to South, the country has a lot to offer to visitors. we will take you for two days experience in Eastern Uganda, highlighting the source of the world’s longest river the Nile and Mabira forest trek.

03 Days

Ssese Islands Voyage

Ssese Island is a group of 84 islands located in Lake Victoria, Uganda. It is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, lush forests, and abundant wildlife. The main island, known as Bugala Island, is the largest and most developed, with a number of resorts, lodges, and guesthouses for visitors to stay in. Ssese Island is a popular destination for tourists looking to relax, swim, fish, and explore the natural beauty of Lake Victoria.

04 Days

Murchison water fall rumble 

In a 4 Days Murchison falls national park tour you will explore Uganda’s largest and oldest park. Explore the mighty roar of the Murchison falls, go game viewing in the open plains, trek rhinos at Zziwa Rhino sanctuary and enjoy a launch cruise to the bottom of Murchison falls.

09 Days

Best of Uganda

On this trip you will trek the Mountain Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, View chimpanzees and other primate species in their natural habitat. you will search for tree-climbing lions and other wildlife in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Encounter the Devils Cauldron as you Cruise along the River Nile. Encounter the rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and experience a nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park

09 Days

Mt. Rwenzori Summit

The Highest block mountain in Africa, this is one of the memorable hikes of a life time you will live to remember. The hike takes you to the grand Rwenzori Mountains, the true source of sweetness for alpine climbers!
The Rwenzori Mountains have been selected as one of the World’s Best Hikes by National Geographic!

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