Places to Visit in Uganda

Located on the equator, surrounded by the Great Rift Valley, Uganda is home to a wide variety of landscapes and habitats. Ranging from the open savannah to verdant rainforest, it is this fascinating ecology which allows Uganda's rich assortment of wildlife to thrive. Our Africa experts have traveled all over the country and will use their first-hand experience to help show you the best places to visit in Uganda.

Explore this rugged wilderness, trekking through the dense unspoiled jungle of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. In Kibale Forest National Park you’ll find forest paths that offer a fantastic opportunity to spot chimpanzee, L’Hoest’s monkey, red colobus and black-and-white colobus, amongst many other primates. For a traditional safari visit Queen Elizabeth National Park to admire herds of elephant enjoying the lush vegetation and hippo wading in the Kazinga Channel. Or marvel at the natural wonder of Murchison Falls National park where the mighty force of the Nile is pushed through a narrow gap creating awe-worthy mist.