Semuliki is one of Uganda’s most unique parks, set in the Albertine Rift Valley. It is characterized by lowland tropical rainforest, an extension of the Congo’s Ituri Forest, and is home to rare Central African species not found elsewhere in East Africa. The park features bubbling hot springs at Sempaya and supports over 440 bird […]
Rwenzori Mountains National Park, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering one of Africa’s most dramatic mountain trekking experiences. The Rwenzoris are home to snow-capped peaks, including Margherita Peak, Africa’s third highest. Hikes pass through a series of vegetation zones: tropical rainforest, bamboo, giant heather, and alpine […]
Kibale is Africa’s top destination for tracking wild chimpanzees. The park is a dense tropical rainforest with a remarkable primate population, home to 13 different species including red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and the rare nocturnal bush babies. Guided treks allow visitors to spend time observing chimpanzee families in their natural setting. Kibale is also home […]
Queen Elizabeth is one of Uganda’s most scenic and diverse parks, stretching from the Rwenzori Mountains to Lake Edward. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector and excellent boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel, where visitors can view elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and abundant birdlife. The park also features volcanic crater lakes, […]
Murchison Falls is Uganda’s largest and oldest national park, split by the mighty Nile River. The park is named after the spectacular waterfall where the Nile is forced through a narrow gorge, plunging 43 meters with thunderous power. Boat cruises to the base of the falls provide close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds. […]
Bwindi is Uganda’s most famous national park, home to over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Set in a misty, ancient rainforest, the park offers one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences, gorilla trekking. Hikes through the forest bring visitors up close to these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Besides gorillas, Bwindi is […]
Straddling the Kenya-Uganda border, Mount Elgon National Park is centered around an extinct volcano and offers breathtaking mountain scenery, lush forests, caves, and waterfalls. Its lower elevations are rich in wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, monkeys, and a variety of bird species. A unique feature of the park is the Kitum Cave, where elephants have been […]
