Destination

Uganda

3 Parks
Destination Dossier

Uganda is the Pearl of Africa — Winston Churchill's phrase, and one that still applies. Mountain gorillas in Bwindi, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, chimpanzees in Kibale, and the thundering Murchison Falls. All within a single country, often visited at a fraction of the cost of its neighbours.

Safari Highlights
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest/ Mountain Gorillas/ Queen Elizabeth National Park/ Tree-Climbing Lions/ Murchison Falls/ Kibale Chimpanzees/ Source of the Nile
Capital
Kampala
Currency
Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages
English, Swahili (both official) + Luganda
Best Time
June–September, December–February (dry seasons, best for gorilla and chimp tracking)
Malaria
Risk throughout the country. Prophylaxis essential.
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Visa Information

eVisa available before travel, also obtainable on arrival.

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Getting There

Entebbe International (EBB), on Lake Victoria, 45 minutes from Kampala. Direct flights from London, Brussels, Doha, Addis Ababa.

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Travel Tips

Gorilla permits are significantly cheaper here than in Rwanda. English universal. Tipping standard ($10–15/day for guides). Often combined with Rwanda for a complete primate-focused itinerary.

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