Uganda Destinations
From mist-covered mountains to sweeping savannas, discover the Pearl of Africa's most remarkable places.
Home of the Mountain Gorillas
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi is one of the most biologically diverse areas on Earth. It shelters roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas within its ancient, mist-covered rainforest.
June to September, December to February
Where Savanna Meets Rainforest
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda's most popular park, stretching from the crater-dotted lowlands to the dense forests of the Maramagambo. Famous for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector and the Kazinga Channel.
June to August, December to February
The World's Most Powerful Waterfall
Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda's largest national park, where the mighty Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gap before crashing 43 meters below. The park hosts big game and offers spectacular boat safaris.
January to March, June to September
Primate Capital of the World
Kibale National Park
Home to 13 primate species including over 1,500 chimpanzees. The lush tropical rainforest offers unforgettable chimp tracking experiences and beautiful nature walks through ancient forest.
Year-round, drier June to September
Zebras & Tranquility
Lake Mburo National Park
A compact gem of a park, perfect for a quick safari. The only place in southern Uganda where you'll see zebras, and the landscape of rolling hills and acacia woodland is utterly peaceful.
Year-round
Africa's True Wilderness
Kidepo Valley National Park
Voted Africa's best park, Kidepo lies in the remote northeast. Its semi-arid valleys and rugged mountains harbor species found nowhere else in Uganda, offering a raw African wilderness experience.
December to March (dry season)