Nestled just outside Kisoro town, Travellers Rest Hotel is a charming colonial-style retreat set against the stunning backdrop of the Virunga volcanoes. The cozy lodge offers 12 individually decorated en-suite rooms featuring Congolese art and modern comforts, along with serene gardens frequented by local birdlife.Guests can unwind by the large fireplace in the lounge or […]
Kidepo Valley is Uganda’s most remote and wild park, located in the far northeast near the South Sudan border. Its isolation makes it one of Africa’s hidden safari gems. The park features vast savannah plains, rugged mountains, and seasonal rivers. Wildlife includes lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, and rare species like the kudu and caracal. […]
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 […]
Mgahinga is Uganda’s smallest national park but offers big experiences. Located in the Virunga Mountains, it protects mountain gorillas and the rare golden monkeys, both of which can be tracked with experienced guides. The park’s three volcanoes, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo, offer thrilling hiking opportunities with panoramic views. Cultural encounters with the Batwa people provide […]
Lake Mburo is a compact but biodiverse park located near Uganda’s central region. It’s the best place in Uganda to see large populations of zebras and impalas. The park is characterized by rolling hills, open savannah, acacia woodlands, and five lakes that support hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Lake Mburo is ideal for walking safaris, […]
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 […]
