Things To Do in Uganda

Lake Mburo is ideal for travelers who love activity. This compact park offers walking safaris, horseback riding, mountain biking and boat trips where you can spot hippos, zebra, eland and amazing birdlife. It is a refreshing, low-key addition to any Uganda itinerary.

Kidepo Valley is Uganda’s wild frontier. This remote northern park is known for sweeping savannah, dramatic mountains and incredible wildlife that includes cheetahs, ostriches and some of Africa’s largest buffalo herds. Add in visits to Karamojong communities and you have one of East Africa’s most untouched safari experiences.

The Rwenzori Mountains feel like a world entirely their own. These misty giants rise into alpine meadows, glacier-fed lakes and wild peaks, making them one of Africa’s most extraordinary trekking destinations. Multi-day hikes take you through everything from rainforest to Afro-alpine landscapes right up to Margherita Peak, Africa’s third highest. It is an adventurer’s dream for anyone craving real wilderness.

Game drives reveal lions, elephants, hippos and Rothschild’s giraffes, but the true star is Murchison Falls itself. Take a boat cruise up the Nile to the base of the falls or hike to the top where the entire river squeezes through a narrow gorge and explodes into a thundering cascade. It is unforgettable.

Uganda’s most popular park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, is famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse ecosystems, from savannas to crater lakes. Boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel bring you eye-to-eye with hippos, elephants, and buffalo.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest's misty jungle is home to nearly half the world’s mountain gorillas. Trekking through its dense foliage to meet a gorilla family is one of Africa’s most intimate wildlife experiences.

Known as the “Primate Capital of the World,” Kibale National Park offers the best chimpanzee tracking in East Africa. The dense forest is alive with chatter from multiple primate species and vibrant birdlife.