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Uganda and Rwanda. Countless ways to feel the wild.
Uganda national parks
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Open a park to see its landscape, wildlife, activities and practical planning notes.
Updated Uganda collection: Lake Mburo, Ssezibwa Falls, Sipi Falls, Rwenzori, Mgahinga, Semuliki and Mount Elgon are now included.
01South-west Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
An ancient Albertine Rift rainforest of steep ridges and misty valleys, best known for guided mountain gorilla trekking, forest birds, monkeys, waterfalls and Batwa cultural experiences.
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02Western Uganda
Kibale National Park
Uganda’s primate capital, where chimpanzee tracking follows calls through tall tropical forest and Bigodi Wetland adds monkeys, birds, butterflies and community-guided nature walks.
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03Western Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park
A varied landscape of Kasenyi plains, crater lakes, Kyambura Gorge and the Kazinga Channel, with elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, leopards and tree-climbing lions in Ishasha.
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04Northern Uganda
Murchison Falls
Uganda’s largest protected area, where elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions and antelopes roam the northern savannah and the Victoria Nile surges through a narrow gorge before the falls.
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05North-east Uganda
Kidepo Valley
A remote Karamoja wilderness of dramatic valleys and mountains, exceptional dry-country wildlife, big cats, elephants, zebras, giraffes and meaningful community encounters.
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06Eastern Uganda
Jinja & the Source of the Nile
A river-and-lake adventure base where visitors can take a Source of the Nile boat trip, explore historic Jinja, raft or kayak, cruise at sunset and discover Itanda Falls.
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07Central Uganda
Ssezibwa Falls
A sacred Buganda heritage site near Kampala where guided river walks combine waterfall scenery, traditional beliefs, royal history, birding and local storytelling.
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08Central Uganda
Mabira Forest
A lowland tropical forest reserve with guided primate walks, Great Blue Turacos, butterflies, forest trails, Griffin Falls, cycling and canopy adventures.
Read full park guide09Lake Victoria, Uganda
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
A conservation-focused island reached by boat from Entebbe, offering carefully managed encounters with rescued chimpanzees, sanctuary education, Lake Victoria scenery and overnight island stays.
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010South-west Uganda
Lake Mburo National Park
A compact acacia-and-wetland park close to Kampala, known for zebra, impala, eland, buffaloes, hippos, walking safaris, cycling and boat trips on Lake Mburo.
Read full park guide011Eastern Uganda
Sipi Falls & Mount Elgon
Three waterfalls above the Kapchorwa hills, paired with Arabica coffee tours, village walks, hiking, abseiling, rock climbing and wide views across Mount Elgon’s foothills.
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012Western Uganda
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The Mountains of the Moon rise through bamboo, montane forest, giant lobelias, waterfalls and high-altitude valleys, creating a demanding multi-day trekking experience.
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013South-west Uganda
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
A compact Virunga landscape of bamboo forest and volcanic slopes where visitors can track mountain gorillas or golden monkeys, hike volcanoes and follow the Batwa trail.
Read full park guide014Western Uganda
Semuliki National Park
A warm lowland Albertine Rift forest with Central African species, forest elephants, primates, exceptional birdlife and the remarkable Sempaya hot springs.
Read full park guide015Eastern Uganda
Mount Elgon National Park
An ancient extinct volcano of waterfalls, caves, cliffs, caldera and Afro-montane forest, with guided hikes, birding and coffee-region experiences around its slopes.
Read full park guideRwanda national parks and lakes
Another way
to encounter.
Gorillas, rainforest, savannah and Lake Kivu—each with its own detailed guide.
01North-west Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park
Misty rainforest, volcanic slopes and the chance to meet mountain gorillas and golden monkeys with expert guides.
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02Eastern Rwanda
Akagera National Park
Savannah plains, papyrus wetlands and Lake Ihema bring classic wildlife viewing to Rwanda’s eastern border.
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03South-west Rwanda
Nyungwe Forest National Park
An ancient rainforest for chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, waterfalls and rich birdlife.
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04Western Rwanda
Lake Kivu & Rubavu
A calm lakeside extension of beaches, boat rides, scenic drives and views across to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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way in.
From primate-rich forests to river and savannah country, each destination offers a different rhythm for seeing Uganda and Rwanda.
01South-west Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
An ancient Albertine Rift rainforest of steep ridges and misty valleys, best known for guided mountain gorilla trekking, forest birds, monkeys, waterfalls and Batwa cultural experiences.
Explore destination02Western Uganda
Kibale National Park
Uganda’s primate capital, where chimpanzee tracking follows calls through tall tropical forest and Bigodi Wetland adds monkeys, birds, butterflies and community-guided nature walks.
Explore destination03Western Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park
A varied landscape of Kasenyi plains, crater lakes, Kyambura Gorge and the Kazinga Channel, with elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, leopards and tree-climbing lions in Ishasha.
Explore destination04Northern Uganda
Murchison Falls
Uganda’s largest protected area, where elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions and antelopes roam the northern savannah and the Victoria Nile surges through a narrow gorge before the falls.
Explore destination05North-east Uganda
Kidepo Valley
A remote Karamoja wilderness of dramatic valleys and mountains, exceptional dry-country wildlife, big cats, elephants, zebras, giraffes and meaningful community encounters.
Explore destination06Eastern Uganda
Jinja & the Source of the Nile
A river-and-lake adventure base where visitors can take a Source of the Nile boat trip, explore historic Jinja, raft or kayak, cruise at sunset and discover Itanda Falls.
Explore destination07Central Uganda
Ssezibwa Falls
A sacred Buganda heritage site near Kampala where guided river walks combine waterfall scenery, traditional beliefs, royal history, birding and local storytelling.
Explore destination08Central Uganda
Mabira Forest
A lowland tropical forest reserve with guided primate walks, Great Blue Turacos, butterflies, forest trails, Griffin Falls, cycling and canopy adventures.
Explore destination09Lake Victoria, Uganda
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
A conservation-focused island reached by boat from Entebbe, offering carefully managed encounters with rescued chimpanzees, sanctuary education, Lake Victoria scenery and overnight island stays.
Explore destination010South-west Uganda
Lake Mburo National Park
A compact acacia-and-wetland park close to Kampala, known for zebra, impala, eland, buffaloes, hippos, walking safaris, cycling and boat trips on Lake Mburo.
Explore destination011Eastern Uganda
Sipi Falls & Mount Elgon
Three waterfalls above the Kapchorwa hills, paired with Arabica coffee tours, village walks, hiking, abseiling, rock climbing and wide views across Mount Elgon’s foothills.
Explore destination012South-west Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi
A peaceful highland lake of terraced hills and small islands, ideal for canoe journeys, village visits, birding and a restorative stay before or after Bwindi gorilla trekking.
Explore destination013Western Uganda
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The Mountains of the Moon rise through bamboo, montane forest, giant lobelias, waterfalls and high-altitude valleys, creating a demanding multi-day trekking experience.
Explore destination014South-west Uganda
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
A compact Virunga landscape of bamboo forest and volcanic slopes where visitors can track mountain gorillas or golden monkeys, hike volcanoes and follow the Batwa trail.
Explore destination015Western Uganda
Semuliki National Park
A warm lowland Albertine Rift forest with Central African species, forest elephants, primates, exceptional birdlife and the remarkable Sempaya hot springs.
Explore destination016Eastern Uganda
Mount Elgon National Park
An ancient extinct volcano of waterfalls, caves, cliffs, caldera and Afro-montane forest, with guided hikes, birding and coffee-region experiences around its slopes.
Explore destination017North-west Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park
Misty rainforest, volcanic slopes and the chance to meet mountain gorillas and golden monkeys with expert guides.
Explore destination018Eastern Rwanda
Akagera National Park
Savannah plains, papyrus wetlands and Lake Ihema bring classic wildlife viewing to Rwanda’s eastern border.
Explore destination019South-west Rwanda
Nyungwe Forest National Park
An ancient rainforest for chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, waterfalls and rich birdlife.
Explore destination020Western Rwanda
Lake Kivu & Rubavu
A calm lakeside extension of beaches, boat rides, scenic drives and views across to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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