Things to do in Uganda
Come face to face with a gorilla
Visiting one of the 11 habituated families is Uganda’s most compelling activity, as a two- to six-hour trek through the rainforest culminates in an eye-to-eye encounter with one of our closest relatives. All tours are regulated through the Uganda Wildlife Authority, so you can be sure that your fee is reinvested into the national park and the gorillas' protection.
Uganda shelters over half of the earth's mountain gorillas, and most of these live in the mist-shrouded Bwindi "Impenetrable" Forest.![]()
Our Uganda Holidays
Gorilla safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
From
£4899
17 days
inc UK flights
Uganda wildlife holiday
This you cannot miss while in Uganda -The wild and beautiful!
From
£2650
8 days
ex flights
Uganda wildlife and activity holiday
Experience the Pearl of Africa...true African adventure!
From
£4450
15 days
ex flights
Uganda primate trekking and community holiday
Community focused gorilla and chimpanzee safari
From
US $6431 to US $7035
10 days
ex flights
Small group adventure holiday in Uganda
Experience the fresh waters, wilderness & Jungle in Africa!
From
£2380
7 days
ex flights
Uganda gorilla safari and Murchison Falls holiday
Explore two of Uganda's iconic conservation areas
From
US $4891 to US $5337
8 days
ex flights
Best of Uganda wildlife tour
Chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions & more
From
£5250
7 days
ex flights
Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
Incredible wildlife experience in Uganda and Rwanda
From
£3075 to £3810
8 days
ex flights
Privately guided Uganda holiday
Gorilla habituation, volcanic crater lakes and safari
From
US $5741 to US $5933
9 days
ex flights
Uganda highlights tour
Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi & Murchison Falls National Parks
From
£4950
12 days
ex flights
Gorillas and big game, Nairobi to Kigali tour
See classic African game and gorillas
From
£6449 to £6649
17 days
inc UK flights
Gorilla and game safari in Uganda
The great Silverback Gorilla & wildlife all in one package!
From
£3050
10 days
ex flights
Mountain gorilla project in Uganda
Work towards conservation of the majestic gorilla in Uganda
From
£2995
14 days
ex flights
4 day gorilla safari in Uganda
Enjoy the Ultimate Wildlife Tick-List Experience!
From
US $2162 to US $2372
4 days
ex flights
Primate tour in Rwanda and Uganda
Track down mountain gorillas and chimps in Uganda & Rwanda
From
£4595
11 days
ex flights
Chimp and gorilla tracking in Uganda
The best trip for tracking chimps and Mountain Gorillas
From
£1500 to £2000
6 days
ex flights
Uganda gorilla tracking and wildlife safari holiday
A wonderful gorilla and wild life experience in Uganda
From
£1700
10 days
ex flights
Tailor made gorilla and chimp tracking safari, Uganda
The Ultimate Primate experience in the Jungle!
From
£1850
4 days
ex flights
Gorilla safari and game parks, Uganda
A wildlife experience like no other
From
£2592 to £2990
16 days
ex flights
Uganda tailor made tour
A nature lover’s wonderland, where savannah meet jungles
From
£3395
10 days
ex flights
Kenya & Uganda holiday, Maasai Mara & mountain gorillas
Overland safari to Maasai Mara and the Mountain Gorillas.
From
£2282 to £2428
14 days
ex flights
Tailor made Uganda holiday, culture and wildlife
Highlights of culture and wildlife in beautiful Uganda
From
US $3950 to US $5696
9 days
ex flights
Lake Mutanda gorilla safari in Uganda
Gorilla trekking with lakeside lodge accommodation
From
US $2100
5 days
ex flights
Kenya & Uganda small group holiday
Trek to see the Mountain gorillas and chimpanzees of Uganda
From
£2049 to £2299
14 days
ex flights
Gorilla and Chimp safari in Uganda
See Gorillas and Chimps in the Ugandan rainforest.
From
£4790 to £5197
13 days
inc UK flights
Uganda safari holiday, gorillas, chimps & lions
Wildlife and primate safari in Uganda's national parks
From
US $3480 to US $4262
10 days
ex flights
Horse riding safari in Uganda
Follow the Nile on horseback where it leaves Lake Victoria
From
£3250
8 days
ex flights
Uganda discovery tour
A 3-week tour of Uganda's diverse wildlife & natural beauty
From
£6750
20 days
ex flights
Gorilla photography holiday in Uganda
Uganda mountain gorilla and chimpanzee photography holiday
From
£3400 to £3780
10 days
ex flights
Discover Ugandan culture
Visitors to Uganda credit it with being one of the friendliest nations in Africa; no wonder the national slogan is “you’re welcome!” Still very much tribal, culture varies widely across the country – which has up to 80 languages and dialects – and music, dance, song and traditions will vary from village to village. In the southwest, phenomenally energetic performers compete to see who can thump their bare feet loudest on the ground, while swinging their arms in joyful dance. Venture into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with the forest’s original inhabitants, the Batwa, who will teach you to harvest honey, make fire and “hunt” antelope with spears, before leading you into their sacred cave. The arid northeast is home to the adungu – a stringed instrument that comes in all sizes. The tiniest fit into the palm of your hand, while the largest is like a double bass. In between, learn to “mingle” dough, grind millet, prepare medicinal plants, and meet a traditional blacksmith.
If you’re worried you won’t have time to discover it all, book an evening at Kampala’s fantastic Ndere Centre, which presents music, dance, costume and folklore from around the country, with entertaining explanations about each region’s culture and history.
Our top Uganda Holiday
Gorilla safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
From
£4899
17 days
inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 25 Jun, 10 Sep
2022: 25 Jun, 10 Sep
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Raft the Nile
Rafting is understandably one of Jinja’s most popular activities, taking on the Grade III-IV-V rapids as you rush 20km downriver. Less adrenaline-fuelled kayaking trips are also possible, as are treks or mountain bike excursions into the nearby Mabira Forest, where the air is punctuated by the eerie shrieks of tree hyraxes.
Jinja is Uganda's adventure capital. The mighty Nile begins here – in an exhilarating froth of whitewater.![]()
Explore the parks
Uganda’s national parks are a well kept secret. Lusher than their Kenyan or Tanzanian counterparts, they have rivers and lakes for boat rides as well as standard game drives. Dented with volcanic craters against a mountain backdrop, Queen Elizabeth National Park’s landscapes alone are spectacular.Take a boat along the park’s Kazinga Channel, lined with elephants, buffalo, marabou storks and Nile crocodiles. Further north, the sprawling Murchison Falls National Park is bisected by the River Nile. Lazy cruises take you past wildlife here, too – and close to the base of the falls, where the mighty river squeezes itself through a 7m gap, with thunderous results. Trek to the top of the falls, or spend your days driving through this wild savannah. Mgahinga Gorilla is Uganda’s smallest national park – sheltering rare golden monkeys which you can track in the forests on the slopes of volcanoes. And Lake Mburo National Park is a mecca for bird watchers. Early morning walks here can also take you up close to hyena dens.
More about Uganda
So much more than just mountain gorillas - our travel guide is your ultimate resource for Uganda.
The best time to visit Uganda is pretty much all year round, though March to May and October to November are wetter.
Useful maps and itineraries to help you make the most of your time on a Uganda holiday.
Gorilla tracking in Uganda is the highlight of trips to this equatorial country, home to over half the world's mountain gorillas.
We explain all you need to know about chimpanzee tracking in Uganda, from permit fees to packing tips.
Uganda wildlife holidays use game drives, river cruises and walking safaris to explore 10 national parks.
Murchison Falls is Uganda’s largest national park, and it feels like one of its wildest.
We know Uganda its gorillas, but actually Queen Elizabeth National Park is the jewel in the wildlife crown.
Among Uganda’s least visited natural wonders, but for experienced trekkers and keen birders, a must-see.
While its rapids draw keen rafters in from around the world, anyone can enjoy white water rafting on the Nile.
Uganda has some of the harshest anti-LGBT laws in the world - learn how to travel safely.
Our travel experts have shared their top Uganda tips with us, from exploring the culture to seeing gorillas.
Responsible tourism in Uganda helps reach rural people, helping them conserve their lands, and their wildlife.
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