Uganda is home to the mountain gorillas of Africa. You can track the gorillas in Bwindi National Park. Other wildlife safaris and visits to National Parks is also possible

Uganda the pearl of Africa as described by Winston Churchill, is home to various wildlife animals, flora and fauna. A visit to Uganda would enable you to see the mountain gorillas. A gorilla safari permit costs USD 500 per person per trek. You can also visit queen elizabeth national park which has one of the highest biodiversity ratings in the whole world.

Othe interesting activities include the Murchison falls wildlife safari, birdwatching at Lake Mburo National Park, white water rafting on the river nile, mountain climbing at the Rwenzoris and Mt. Elgon National Parks and so much more.

Kampala, Established in 1891, Kampala exudes traditional charm, and is certainly the greenest city in Africa. Yet it is also the commercial centre of Uganda, as well as the seat of government. Kampala is a vibrant modern metropolis adorned with gardens and parks providing colourful oases for its citizens and visitors alike.

Entebbe, If you are coming or going by air, this is the location of the International Airport and it is set along the shore of Lake Victoria. Entebbe has several fine hotels, a golf course and splendid colonial-era homes on tree-lined streets, an impressive Botanical Garden and a wildlife orphanage.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, In the south west of the Uganda, on the edge of the Western Rift Valley this 331km² of montane rainforest is home to approximately 300 mountain gorillas, about half of their estimated world population. They live alongside 350 to 400 chimpanzees and this is the only forest in Africa where they occur together. In addition there are another 120 species of mammal, including 10 species of primate and roughly 360 bird species.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lying across the equator, this park is bordered by Lake Edward and Lake George with the Kazinga Channel connecting the two. The Park boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, with almost 100 mammal species and an incredible 606 bird species. The rainforest in the Kyambura Gorge is home to chimpanzees and the remote Ishasha sector is famed for its tree-climbing lions while flamingos provide a stunning splash of colour on the crater lakes.

Kibale Forest National Park, This rainforest, interspersed with patches of grassland and swamp, supports a rich variety of fauna, 250 species of animal and over 300 birds. There are 13 different primates here, the highest total for any Ugandan National Park, including a large population of chimpanzees

Ngamba Island, On Lake Victoria, 23 kms from Entebbe, this island is home to a good number of orphaned chimpanzees. The boat trip to the island is lots of fun and by visiting the island your entrance and activity fees help cover the costs of the island sanctuary and the well being of the chimpanzees.

Murchison Falls National Park,This is Uganda’s largest National Park and the Nile River, the world’s longest, winds through it. At Murchison Falls the river is forced through narrow gap and falls 43 mtrs to a pool below. These Falls are notable not so much for height as for their immense power. The park is vast and beautiful. Predominantly wooded savannah, at 4,000km² it is home to giraffe, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, hartebeest and many more.

Lake Mburo National Park, With a varying landscape of open plains, acacia grasslands and marshes this park is home to a huge array of flora and fauna. About 68 different species of mammals can be found within its 260km². The park also has as many as 313 different species of birds including Uganda’s national emblem, the elegant crested crane.

Semliki National Park, This is the place to get to know hot springs, incredible forests and pygmies. Situated within the remote Semliki Valley, both are named for the river that forms the Congolese border. The Park protects an extension of the Congo’s vast Ituri Rainforest – here is where East Africa meets West! It is of particular interest to bird watchers as a high proportion of the 400 bird species recorded here, are thought to occur nowhere else in Uganda (10% are essentially Congolese species). Semliki is also home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, chimps & more.

Kidepo National Park, Tucked into the corner of Uganda’s border with Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo is a truly stunning park boasting a real sense of wilderness that enchants visitors. The Narus Valley in the southwest and the Kidepo Valley in the northeast break the mountainous terrain of the park. Whilst it covers a large area, most of the wildlife is concentrated within the Narus Valley revealing fantastic panoramic views of vast herds of buffalo with elephant, giraffe, waterbuck and zebra grazing alongside. There are also a number of predators present including lion, cheetah, leopard, and spotted hyena.

Lake Victoria, The source of the Nile, Lake Victoria is best seen in Uganda at Jinja. There are nice beaches on the shore, but parasites (especially bilharzia, which can cause severe liver damage) and diseases in the water have been a problem. The Sese Islands are a collection of 84 beautiful, untouched islands on the lake.

Jinja,On Lake Victoria, Jinja (pop. 45,000) is all about seeing where the White Nile leaves Lake Victoria on its 5590 km (3470 mile) journey to the Mediterranean. While the river can be interesting, don’t expect much of the starting point – it is now the site of Owen Falls Dam and is no longer in its natural state.

The Nile River, Flowing for over 6600 kms from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean, this mighty waterway alternates between a placid, wide river and swirling white water rapids. It traverses an incredible variety of landscapes, a colourful medley of cultures. If you dare, you can challenge this mighty river and raft the Nile near the Bujagali-Falls.

Ruwenzori, The Mountains of the Moon The features of this fascinating mountainous area in the western Rift Valley include geothermal activity, numerous lakes and jagged, volcanic mountains. Astride the mountains sits Ruwenzori National Park. It is a fantastic place to trek.