Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Deep in the misty highlands of southwestern Uganda lies Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Trek through dense rainforest where ancient trees tower overhead and birdsong fills the air, until you come face-to-face with gorilla families in their natural habitat. Bwindi is also alive with butterflies, rare bird species, and a rich cultural history tied to the Batwa people who once called the forest home.

Kibale Forest National Park

Known as the primate capital of the world, Kibale offers the ultimate chimpanzee-tracking experience. Follow expert trackers into the forest to watch chimps crash through the canopy or forage on the forest floor. With 13 primate species, from red colobus to L’Hoest’s monkeys, and over 350 bird species, Kibale is a biodiversity jewel where each walk is a window into the wild.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Stretching from savannah to crater lakes, Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most diverse park. Spot elephants moving across open plains, hippos basking in the Kazinga Channel, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. Boat safaris here bring you eye-level with pods of hippos and hundreds of waterbirds, while crater drives reveal sweeping vistas dotted with wildlife.

Murchison Falls National Park

Here, the mighty Nile River explodes through a narrow gorge, creating the thunderous Murchison Falls National Park. The park surrounding it is Uganda’s largest and a sanctuary for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, and the rare shoebill stork. Safari drives across Borassus palm-dotted savannahs pair perfectly with boat cruises along the Nile, where crocodiles bask and wildlife gathers at the river’s edge.

Kidepo Valley National Park

Remote and untouched, Kidepo Valley National Park is Africa at its most raw and dramatic. Sweeping valleys, rugged mountains, and endless horizons set the stage for encounters with cheetahs, ostriches, and large herds of buffalo. With few visitors, it feels like a private wilderness—offering a sense of solitude and discovery rarely found elsewhere on the continent.

Jinja & The Nile

Known as the adventure capital of East Africa, Jinja is where the Nile begins its epic journey north from Lake Victoria. Stay in a lodge overlooking the rushing river, then dive into the action: white-water rafting world-class rapids, bungee jumping into the Nile, or boat cruising through papyrus channels. Beyond adrenaline, the town pulses with culture—home to Uganda’s biggest music festival and the legendary Source of the Nile, where explorers first traced the river’s path. Jinja is where Uganda’s wild energy and vibrant spirit meet.

Lake Victoria

Life flows from the waters of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake. Along its shores, you’ll find tranquil bays, fishing villages, and island retreats where time slows to the rhythm of lake life. Watch fishermen cast their nets at sunset, kayak across mirrored waters, or explore the lush highlands and volcanic crater lakes that surround this great inland sea. Lake Victoria is Uganda’s softer side—a place of reflection, culture, and calm after days of adventure.