Uganda

WHY GO

Lush, adventurous and wonderfully diverse. Uganda offers extraordinary primate experiences alongside traditional safari, with the opportunity to trek both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. It’s a fantastic choice for travellers looking to venture a little farther off the beaten path.

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WHEN TO GO

Uganda can be visited year-round, but the drier periods of June–September and December– February generally provide the most comfortable conditions for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. Wetter months mean muddier trails but beautifully green landscapes and fewer visitors.

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Highlights

Mountain gorillasChimpanzee trekkingBwindi Impenetrable ForestKibale ForestQueen Elizabeth National ParkMurchison FallsNile

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Best For

Gorilla + chimp trekkingAdventureActive travellersPrimatesNature loversOff-the-beatenpath travelLonger journeys

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Best Paired With

KenyaRwandaTanzania

NOT SURE WHICH SAFARI DESTINATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

That’s where I come in. The best safari isn’t necessarily the most expensive one — it’s the one that matches how you want to travel.