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Mountain gorilla feeding in dense green forest

Destination

Gorillas, chimpanzees and the Nile

Uganda is greener and more varied than the classic savannah safari. Its headline experience is tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi, but the country also offers chimpanzees in Kibale, lions and hippos in Queen Elizabeth, and the Nile at Murchison Falls.

Planning a gorilla trek

Gorilla permits are the first thing to secure: numbers are limited per gorilla family per day. Treks can take from about two to eight hours in steep, muddy forest, and the minimum age is 15. Once the group is found, you have up to an hour with them.

Road distances are long — Bwindi is roughly nine to ten hours from Entebbe — so longer itineraries break the journey with Kibale and Queen Elizabeth, or you can fly to airstrips near Bwindi.

Where to go in Uganda

Safaris in Uganda

All 8 safaris

Good to know

Uganda questions, answered.

When is the best time to visit Uganda?

June to August and December to February are drier and easier for trekking; treks run all year.

How do I get to Uganda?

Entebbe International Airport.

Do I need a permit?

Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are limited. We apply for permits as soon as your dates are confirmed.

Which safaris include Uganda?

We publish 8 itineraries in Uganda, from 3 to 15 days. Each one lists the route, where you stay and the price per person for the complete package.

Can you plan a tailor-made trip to Uganda?

Yes. Our Nairobi team can adjust any published itinerary or design a route around Uganda for your dates, group and budget. Send an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp at +254 117 151 203.

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Tell us your dates and travel style and we will suggest the right Uganda itinerary, or build one around you.

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