Uganda Travel Guide
Mountain gorillas in misty forest, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions and the mighty Nile. Everything you need to plan a trip to the "Pearl of Africa".
Plan your trip
Best Time to Visit Uganda
Dry seasons, rainy months and the best time for gorillas. Read the guide
Uganda Safari Cost
Permits, park fees, lodges, transport and extras. Read the guide
Uganda Visa and Entry Requirements
The e-visa, yellow fever, passport and arriving at Entebbe. Read the guide
Uganda Packing List: Gorillas and Safari
Boots, gloves, rain gear and safari layers. Read the guide
Gorilla Trekking: Uganda or Rwanda?
Permits, terrain, travel time and what else each country offers. Read the guide
Gorillas, chimps and parks
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Permits, Rules and Tips
Where to go, permits, a trek day, fitness and the rules. Read the guide
Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
Kibale, permits, a trek day, the rules and Bigodi. Read the guide
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: Visitor Guide
The forest, the four sectors, getting there and the Batwa. Read the guide
Uganda National Parks
Bwindi, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison, Mburo and Kidepo. Read the guide
Things to Do in Uganda
Gorillas, chimps, the Nile, rhinos on foot and more. Read the guide
Know before you go
The Pearl of Africa
Uganda packs rainforest, savannah, crater lakes, mountains and the source of the Nile into a small, green country. It is one of the very few places on Earth where you can trek to see mountain gorillas, and its forests are home to chimpanzees and many other primates. On the savannah parks you will find lions, elephants, buffalo and huge numbers of birds.
Most trips start at Entebbe, on the shores of Lake Victoria. Our Uganda safaris run from a 4-day gorilla trek in Bwindi to a 14-day journey through the whole country. See the parks on our Uganda destinations page.
Uganda: the questions travellers ask us
How many days do I need in Uganda?
Four days is enough for a gorilla trek from Entebbe. With 7–10 days you can add chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls; two weeks lets you see the whole country.
Is Uganda good for gorilla trekking?
Yes. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga are home to a large share of the world's mountain gorillas. See gorilla trekking in Uganda.
Where do Uganda safaris start?
At Entebbe International Airport, about an hour from Kampala, the capital.
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