Luxury Safaris To

Uganda

Uganda boasts the highest population of the endangered mountain gorilla, the rare shoebill stork, and shy sitatunga. Visitors to this area can also trek to see chimpanzee in the wild. Uganda offers a wealth of wildlife, spectacular scenery, and a warm and welcoming population.

Uganda

Buganda Kingdom History & Wonders

Uganda is a beautiful land, revered by travelers and explorers for centuries and now experiencing a rebirth. Country of the Kabaka Kingdoms, the source of the Nile, a birder’s paradise, keeper of the mysterious “Mountains of the Moon” and home to the endangered mountain gorilla… this country has many unique attractions. Uganda is remembered for its beauty, its serenity and its sheer diversity. From the air much of the country seems to shimmer.

Uganda is a safe destination, beginning to rebuild its reputation and while currently accommodations are showing up with luxury, the great attractions of Lake Victoria, Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Kazinga channel and Murchison Falls are as beautiful as ever.

Nestled on the western arm of the Great Rift Valley, Uganda benefits from flora and fauna species of both East and West Africa. Within this remarkable country are the plains of Kidepo and Ishasha, the breathtaking crater area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, tropical rain forests along the western border and the mighty Murchison Falls.

Uganda offers rewarding Big Five safaris without the need to cross borders. National parks like Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley are home to elephants, buffalo, leopards and lions, including the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, one of only two places in Africa where this rare behaviour is seen.

For birdwatchers, Uganda is a top destination with over 1,000 bird species. Highlights include the elusive shoebill stork found in the wetlands of Murchison Falls, the grey-crowned crane, goliath heron, and vibrant red-throated bee-eaters. Birding safaris in Uganda are among the best in Africa for both endemic and rare species.

When to visit Uganda

The best time to visit Uganda is during the dry seasons from June to August and from December to February. These months offer the best conditions for gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing, as trails are less slippery and animals gather around water sources.