Choosing a Trip
Which trip is right for me?
The itineraries below illustrate some of the most popular options for travelling in Uganda. However, in most cases we will create a bespoke itinerary with you, perhaps using one of the itineraries below as a starting point.
We'll listen to what excites you most about visiting Uganda, your travel history and preferences, and then go away and design an itinerary that's right for you. We'll keep working on it until you're happy with every detail.
The main factors we consider when designing an itinerary are:
- Your preferred dates and travel window
- The availability of gorilla and chimp permits
- Your budget and accommodation preferences
- Your wider interests and what is drawing you to Uganda
- Your fitness and preferred activity levels
- Your travel pet peeves
Discover Uganda
The trips below showcase just some of what is possible. Use these itineraries as starting points, or to draw inspiration. Then get in touch, and let our expert team help craft the perfect itinerary for you.
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Uganda at a glance
Uganda is most famous for its large population of gorillas and chimpanzees. Tracking the gorillas and chimps is one of the most enthralling wildlife experiences in the world, and the majority of trips to Uganda will include one (or both) of these experiences.
Beyond the primates, Uganda is one of the bio-diverse countries in Africa and its national parks are excellent safari destinations.
Uganda also has some extraordinary trekking and hiking routes, most notably in the Rwenzori Mountains, one of the few places in Africa where thick forest vegetation morphs into snow-capped peaks and dangling icicles as you ascend.
The lakes and rapids of Uganda also provide opportunities for outdoor activities like white-water rafting, kayaking and canoeing. Boat safaris and horse riding is also possible, and you can even witness Uganda from above via hot-air balloon or bungee jumping.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Uganda is home to half the world's mountain gorilla population.
Seeing these animals up close in their natural habitat is one of the most impressive wildlife encounters in Africa. Visiting the gorillas directly supports conservation efforts and population growth.
We've written a comprehensive guide to gorilla trekking in Uganda including where and when to go, costs involved and how to get set up on a gorilla trek with us.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
By no means a support act to the gorillas, Uganda’s chimps are a draw in their own right.
Occupying different habitats to the gorillas and living within distinct social structures, the chimps are close to us - not just in terms of DNA. They have a dark side that enthrals just as much as their more charming characteristics.
While chimp trekking is often combined with a visit of the gorillas, it can also be done as a standalone trip and is much cheaper than the gorilla trekking. The chimps are found in a few different spots around Uganda, but Kibale Forest National Park is the best place to see them in the wild.
Safaris in Uganda
What wildlife comes to mind when you think 'Africa safari'? Chances are you will find it and much more in one of Uganda's national parks. From giraffes and elephants to tree-climbing lions and leopards, game drives and boat cruises in Uganda are among the best safaris experiences available on the continent.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular safari destination in Uganda, and Murchison Falls National Park another fantastic option. These parks have great wildlife densities and diversity, and are well positioned along the southwestern circuit to combine with Bwindi and Kibale (the primary destinations for gorillas and chimps).
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Popular Trips to Uganda
The trips below showcase just some of what is possible. Use these itineraries as starting points, or to draw inspiration. Then get in touch, and let our expert team help craft the perfect itinerary for you.
Ready to plan your African adventure?
Listen
We'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
Match
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
Reserve
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.
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