The Pearl of Africa · Our home
Uganda
Mist-wrapped gorilla forests, the roaring Nile and the warmest welcome in East Africa.
- Best time
- Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb
- Visa
- E-visa before you fly
- Money
- Ugandan shilling, US dollars accepted
- Driving
- On the left
- Gorilla trekking
- Age 15 and up
Highlights
Six reasons travellers fall for Uganda
Bwindi
Mountain gorillas
About half the world's mountain gorillas live here.
Kibale
Chimpanzees
The primate capital of Africa.
Queen Elizabeth
Tree-climbing lions
Lions lounging in the fig trees of Ishasha.
Murchison Falls
Where the Nile roars
The river squeezes through a 7 m gap.
Kidepo Valley
Remote and wild
Cheetahs, ostriches and big herds.
Jinja
Source of the Nile
Rafting, bungee and boat cruises.
National parks
Ten parks, biggest to smallest
Park sizes are approximate
Murchison Falls
about 3,840 km²
Uganda's largest park. The Nile squeezes through a 7 m gap and plunges 43 m. Cruise to the base of the falls past hippos and crocodiles, then spot lions, giraffes and big elephant herds.
Queen Elizabeth
about 1,978 km²
Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, hippo-packed Kazinga Channel, Kyambura Gorge chimpanzees, volcanic crater lakes and over 600 bird species.
Kidepo Valley
about 1,442 km²
Remote, wild and breathtaking. Narus Valley delivers cheetahs, ostriches and big herds, with Karamoja culture and Kanangorok hot springs.
Mount Elgon
about 1,279 km²
An ancient extinct volcano with Wagagai peak at 4,321 m, caves, waterfalls and the hiking trails near Sipi Falls.
Rwenzori Mountains
about 996 km²
The legendary Mountains of the Moon. Margherita Peak at 5,109 m, glaciers, giant lobelias and a UNESCO World Heritage setting.
When to go
Warm all year, with two dry seasons
June to September and December to February are driest. March to May and November bring lush green landscapes and cheaper lodges.
- JanDry
- FebDry
- MarGreen
- AprGreen
- MayGreen
- JunDry
- JulDry
- AugDry
- SepDry
- OctGreen
- NovGreen
- DecDry
- Dry season: best for trekking and game drives
- Green season: lush, quieter, cheaper lodges
Gorilla and chimp permits: book 4 to 6 months ahead for June to September and December to February. We secure permits for you.
Uganda safaris
Ready made trips in Uganda
4 daysGorillas · Uganda
4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
One unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family, plus a day at Lake Bunyonyi.
From, per person$1,450
5 daysChimps & forests · Uganda
5 Days Primates & Savannah
Chimpanzees in Kibale, then tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth.
From, per person$1,690
3 daysWildlife · Uganda
3 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari
Game drives and a boat trip to the foot of the mighty falls.
From, per person$890
2 daysPrice on request
Before you go
Land in Entebbe feeling ready
Requirements change, so always confirm with official sources before you travel.
Most visitors apply for an e-visa online before they fly. A yellow fever certificate is usually required.
Uganda park fees at a glance
Foreign non-resident rates per person from the Uganda Wildlife Authority price list. Always confirm current rates before you travel.
Design your own
Build your Uganda safari and see the price instantly.
For example, 3 days in comfort lodges for 2 travellers is estimated at $2,689 in total, about $1,345 per person. This is a guide, not a quote.