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Uganda - Country in East Africa

Country · East Africa

Uganda

Primate forests, Nile adventures and wildlife-rich savannahs in one of East Africa’s most varied landscapes.

Overview

Discover Uganda.

Uganda combines intimate primate encounters with classic safari country. Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi or Mgahinga, follow chimpanzees through Kibale Forest and search for tree-climbing lions on the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. At Murchison Falls the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before opening into riverbanks alive with wildlife.

Crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountains, Kidepo Valley and the source of the Nile give every route a different texture. We plan permits, road and air connections, expert guides and carefully paced stays so the journey feels adventurous without becoming rushed.

Best time
December–February; June–September
Climate
Equatorial and generally mild
Ideal for
Primates, adventure, birding
Getting there
International flights via Entebbe
Uganda travel overview

Our journeys

Travel through Uganda.

Considered private routes, shaped around your dates, interests and preferred pace.

Every Uganda journey begins with a conversation.

Published sample itineraries will appear here as the collection grows. Until then, our team can design a private route from the ground up.

Plan this journey

The best of Uganda

What to experience.

Primate forests, Nile adventures and wildlife-rich savannahs in one of East Africa’s most varied landscapes.

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi

A defining part of Uganda, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.

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Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest

A defining part of Uganda, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.

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Murchison Falls and Nile boat safaris

A defining part of Uganda, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park

A defining part of Uganda, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.

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Remote Kidepo Valley landscapes

A defining part of Uganda, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.

Best time to visit

When to visit Uganda.

The route can be shaped throughout the year. These are the periods currently recommended by our destination team.

JanRecommended
FebRecommended
MarConsider
AprConsider
MayConsider
JunRecommended
JulRecommended
AugRecommended
SepRecommended
OctConsider
NovConsider
DecRecommended

December–February; June–September · Equatorial and generally mild

Recommended window

December–February; June–September

  • ✓Timing aligned with the destination guidance maintained by our travel team.
  • ✓Equatorial and generally mild
  • ✓Early planning gives the best choice of stays, guides and connections.

Flexible alternatives

Travel beyond the peak.

  • ✓Your exact dates can still lead to a rewarding, thoughtfully adjusted route.
  • ✓Availability, atmosphere and conditions can differ outside the busiest periods.
  • ✓We will explain the trade-offs clearly before recommending where to go.

Important information

Know Uganda.

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Best time

December–February; June–September

02

Climate

Equatorial and generally mild

03

Ideal for

Primates, adventure, birding

04

Getting there

International flights via Entebbe

Entry and health requirements change.

Always confirm current passport, visa, vaccination and health guidance for your nationality and route before travel.

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Let’s shape your Uganda journey.

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