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Uganda – Mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, birds, butterflies and the source of the River Nile

This lush and beautiful country is a melting pot of ecosystems home to the world’s highest density of primates, an incredible diversity of plants and animals, the source of the River Nile at Lake Victoria and over 1,000 species of birds.

Where Should I Go?

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting mountain gorillas and Africa’s richest flora.

Kibale Forest National Park

This tropical rain forest is home to the highest density of primates in the world and is the best place in Uganda for chimpanzee trekking.

Mgahinga National Park

Uganda’s smallest and arguably most scenic National Park is one of two places in the country where mountain gorillas live.

Murchison Falls National Park

The largest National Park in Uganda is stunning African savannah bisected by the mighty River Nile; it’s filled with dramatic scenery and numerous chimpanzees.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

The most popular and game rich wildlife park in Uganda is home to chimpanzees, lions, leopards, elephants, giant forest hogs and an astonishing 606 species of birds.

Semliki National Park

An ancient and dense tropical lowland forest at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains, Semliki is on the border of the Congo and known for its outstanding bird and butterfly viewing.

Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary

This remote tropical island on Lake Victoria is home to orphaned chimpanzees which offer visitors an intimate and interactive chimpanzee experience.

Jinja

See the source of the River Nile as it aggressively flows out of Lake Victoria over a series of rapids just outside the charming town of Jinja.

Rwenzori Mountains

Africa’s highest mountains are known as the “Mountains of the Moon” and were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their incredible plant life and outstanding natural beauty.

When Should I Go?

Uganda has an equatorial* climate with plenty of sunshine; temperatures are moderated by high elevation throughout most of the country with a daytime average of 78F.

Rainy seasons: one from March through May, and another October-November
Dry seasons: one from December through February, and another from June through Aug
Peak tourism: July-August

Equatorial climate – A type of tropical climate with no summer or winter season; as a result, the weather is typically hot and wet most of the year with possible rain every day and little change in temperature throughout the year.