Wildlife and nature in Uganda
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest &
Mgahinga National Park
Uganda is one of the few places on Earth where you can track endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that involves a hike through lush, misty rainforest to spend one precious hour with a gorilla family.
Game Drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth,
and Kidepo Valley National Parks
Drive through savannah landscapes teeming with wildlife like lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, and various antelope species.
Morning and evening game drives offer the best sightings and light for photography.
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Budongo Forest
Meet wild chimpanzees up close in their natural habitat. Kibale is especially rich in primate life, hosting 13 different species. The experience is active, educational, and thrilling.
Birdwatching in Mabamba Swamp, Queen Elizabeth, and Semuliki
Uganda is a birding paradise with over 1,000 recorded species. Bird lovers can spot the iconic shoebill stork in Mabamba, Albertine Rift endemics in Bwindi,
and forest birds in Semuliki.
Boat Safaris on Kazinga Channel & the Nile River
Enjoy unique wildlife viewing from the water. See elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birds up close as they gather along the banks.
The Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth is a top highlight.
Nature Walks and Hiking in Rwenzori Mountains & Mount Elgon
These mountain ranges offer scenic trails through tropical rainforest, waterfalls, and alpine landscapes.
Multi-day hikes are possible, but there are also shorter, guided nature walks with incredible flora and birdlife.
Rhino Tracking on Foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
This is the only place in Uganda where you can track white rhinos on foot, guided by rangers. It’s safe, exciting, and contributes to rhino conservation efforts.
Hot Springs Exploration in Semuliki & Sempaya
Discover bubbling hot springs set in the remote rainforest of Semuliki National Park. It's a fascinating geological site, and the surrounding forest is rich in bird and monkey species.
Wetland and Canoe Safaris in Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo
Peaceful canoe trips or guided walks through papyrus swamps offer intimate encounters with aquatic birds, small mammals, and lush vegetation.
Nocturnal Game Drives in Lake Mburo National Park
Experience Uganda’s wildlife after dark. Night drives with spotlighting offer a chance to see elusive animals like bush babies, leopards, hyenas, and genets.
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