Uganda
Uganda Travel Guide
Visit and explore Uganda for a lifetime of wildlife experiences with Alba Wonders Africa. The Pearl of Africa is endowed with natural wonders, including lakes, rivers, mountains, wildlife, forests, and National parks, which support a variety of travel experiences. With over 500 mountain gorillas, Uganda is the top gorilla trekking destination in the whole world! Gorilla watching is an interest for over 80% of people on Uganda safaris. Also, Uganda is a hot spot for birding expeditions with over 10,000 birds inhabited in different corners of the county. Other interesting activities in Uganda include chimpanzee trekking game viewing, community tours, golden monkey trekking and mountain hiking among others
Top tourism destinations in Uganda
- Bwindi impenetrable Forest National park , famous for gorilla trekking, birding and community tours
- Murchison Falls National Park for game viewing, launch cruise, hike to the top of the falls, community tours, bird watching and camping
- Queen Elizabeth national Park for game safaris, birding, crater lakes exploration, sport fishing and launch cruise at Kazinga channel
- Kibale Forest National park for chimpanzee trekking, bird watching, community tours and butterfly watching among others
- Kidepo Valley National park for game viewing
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Mount Rwenzori National Park
- Semliki Valley National Park
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Mount Elgon national Park
Where to go:
Gorilla trekking with UWA expert
Gorilla trekking is one of the top experiences you should consider a must-do on Uganda safaris. Gorilla trekking in Uganda takes you deep into the jungle to explore mountain gorillas, and this can be in Bwindi/Mgahinga Game Park. You can get a chance to visit gorillas in Uganda only if you have a valid gorilla permit. Uganda gorilla permits cost USD 800 per person, and visitors on gorilla tours can book them through a trusted tour operator
Chimpanzee tracking
Uganda offers unmatched chimpanzee trekking adventures in East Africa. The largest concentration of chimp population can be found in Uganda, and visitors have multiple options to consider for trekking adventures. Key places to consider for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda include Kibale National Park, Budongo Forest, Kyambura, and Kalinzu Forest Reserve.
Game viewing
Uganda safaris are complete when you have a wildlife tour included on your itinerary. The amazing bit about Uganda game viewing tours is that you embark on a journey to observe a range of big 5 game, antelopes, plus other mammals and birds. Game viewing excursions in Uganda are excellently done in the savanna-dominated Parks like Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo Wildlife Park, Kidepo, and Murchison Falls Game Park.