Uganda gorilla trekking is a must-do on anyone’s bucket list of travel destinations to Central Africa where you can not only spend time in the presence of the great apes but also explore captivating forests, lakes and volcanoes where so much untouched life still exists. Book your next safari package to this Garden of Eden, explore its breath-taking landscapes and unravel the many hidden gems within.
Uganda holds one of the last refuges for the rare Mountain Gorilla, a primate linked to the evolution of humanity, an intelligent being that is sadly at risk from poachers and habitat destruction of pristine rain forests in Africa. Tourism to Uganda is vital for these magnificent beings and has become a booming industry, thanks to the country’s mind-blowing biodiversity and unblemished natural beauty.
Don’t miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hang out with some of our primate cousins, the rare and gentle giant mountain gorilla. Include the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in your itinerary so you can spend some quality time with these beautiful creatures – with a permit that gives you but one hour and you must be in perfect health so as not to threaten these gorillas at all.
Uganda has 60 protected areas, including ten national parks and is home to diverse species, including the population of mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorillas and golden monkeys in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and hippos in the Murchison Falls National Park.
As you lie on the white sand beach, palms swaying lazily in the gentle breeze, the water lapping at your feet, you could be forgiven for thinking you are on a tropical island utopia. But you are in fact tanning on the shores of the famous Lake Victoria where many a tourist has hooked the giant Nile perch or the Nile Tilapia! Make sure to include a trip to Lake Bunyonyi and have your breath taken away by the sheer beauty of this watery wonderland and its forested islands.
The Ruwenzori mountain range contains the highest peak in Uganda, named Alexandra, reaching an astounding 5,094 m high. Lake Kyoga is in the centre of the country and is surrounded by extensive marshy areas, one of the many lakes in this landlocked country.
You know what to do! Book your dream Uganda safari in a country brimming with 60 protected areas including 10 national parks. Uganda is home to diverse species, including the population of mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorillas and golden monkeys in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and hippos in the Murchison Falls National Park. The country is famous as a gorilla trekking destination.
Give yourself an authentic safari adventure in nature and be part of the fact that Uganda is a country of volcanoes, mountains and great lakes, forests and endangered species. Get to know its treasures with us.
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The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is situated along the (DRC) border next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Only accessible on foot, this 321 square kilometres indigenous forest zone is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is most notable for the 400 Bwindi gorillas, half of the world’s population of endangered mountain gorillas, and is a sanctuary for colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, and many birds such as hornbills and turacos.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Rwendzori Mountains. Almost 1,000 square km in size, the park boasts Africa’s third-highest mountain peak and many waterfalls, lakes and glaciers. The park is known for its beautiful plant life with a high diversity of trees home to 89 species of birds, 15 species of butterflies, and various primate species.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda’s smallest national park and is barely known or visited by tourists. Find it adjacent to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and the southern part of Virunga National Park in the DRC. Tourists who love off-the-beaten-track holidays can go mountain gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking, volcano hiking, on nature walks to the gorge platform, bird watching and meeting the Batwa community.
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) covers nearly 2 000 square km of pristine wilderness harbouring abundant wildlife, including elephants, buffalos, hippos, topi, leopards, chimpanzees and lions. It’s famous for its tree-climbing lions, whose males often sport black manes. The park is a ‘lion conservation unit’ and is also considered a potential lion stronghold in Central Africa if poaching can be restricted.
Pack up the entire family for a safari holiday to Uganda that they will never forget. Intrepid journeys into Africa introduce your kids to the biggest classroom in the world, nature! Gorilla trekking, mountain hikes, nature walks, river cruises and camping under the stars are all part of a safari adventure your family will talk about for years down the line! We love seeing children have a ball in the true wilderness of Uganda, our top African safari destination of all time – so check out the luxury lodge and mountain forest accommodation where children are made to feel like royalty and book your special family package today.
Book from the travel experts and enjoy signature experiences on your dream African holiday. Plan a Uganda tour and safari with Voyage2Africa, the African travel experts, and enjoy signature experiences to the premier wildlife destination south of the equator. We bring you thrilling adventures in some of the 10 national parks and protected areas and we offer you the best of the best forest accommodation in Uganda in lavish lodges, family resorts, modern hotels, eco villas and rustic cabins in nature.
