Bwindi Forest National Park is one of Uganda’s most visited safari destinations because it is home to mountain gorillas and offers some of the best gorilla trekking experiences in Africa. The park is located in southwestern Uganda and can be…
Easter is one of the best times for families, couples and groups to take a short break and enjoy Uganda’s wildlife, lakes, beaches and adventure destinations. Many travellers look for peaceful places where they can relax away from busy Kampala…
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is best known for mountain gorilla trekking, but the communities living around the forest also form an important part of the visitor experience. The region is home to Bakiga farming communities and Batwa cultural communities whose…
Entebbe is one of the best places to visit in Uganda, especially for travellers arriving through Entebbe International Airport. Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, the town offers a calm introduction to Uganda before or after a gorilla trekking…
Fort Portal is one of the most scenic tourist cities in western Uganda and is widely known for its crater lakes, tea plantations, green hills and views of the Rwenzori Mountains. The town was named after a fort built during…
Planning a Uganda safari can feel overwhelming for first-time travellers because the country offers many different experiences, including gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife safaris, birding, cultural tours, mountain hiking, boat cruises, and short city excursions. Uganda safaris can range from…
Gorilla trekking, also called gorilla tracking, is a guided forest walk that takes visitors into the natural habitat of mountain gorillas. In Uganda, the experience takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, while in Rwanda…
Bird watching in Uganda. Uganda has noticed an increase in numbers of tourists’ but majorly because of gorilla trekking safaris. However little do visitors know that Uganda is a gem when it comes to bird watching safaris. Uganda is truly…
Kabwoya Wildlife reserve Located in western Uganda close to Lake Albert, Kabwoya wildlife reserve is one of the hideends ‘gems’ of the Albertine rift Valley. Kabwoya wildlife reserve is just 300 km away from kampala and can be visited all…
Unlike southwestern Uganda, which is famous for gorilla trekking and savannah safaris, eastern Uganda offers a different kind of travel experience focused on mountains, waterfalls, hiking, birding and adventure activities. One of the region’s main attractions is Mount Elgon National…