Uganda
Uganda is East Africa’s best-kept secret—a lush, life-filled wonderland where the savannah meets the jungle and rivers cut through volcanic highlands. It is a country of raw beauty and deep authenticity, where every turn offers something unexpected. With Wild Sage, you’ll explore beyond the guidebook to discover the people, wildlife, and landscapes that make the Pearl of Africa shine.
Uganda journeys
Luxury Uganda
9 days, from US$ [price] per personMurchison Falls, chimps in Kibale and Kyambura Gorge, and gorillas in Bwindi, staying at Kulu Ora, Kibale Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Bwindi Lodge.
Rwanda & Uganda
10 days, from US$ [price] per personGorillas in Volcanoes and Bwindi, chimps in Kibale, with the same team on both sides of the border.
Two weeks in Uganda
17 days, from US$ [price] per personMurchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Mburo and Kidepo Valley: all of Uganda, at a slower pace.
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.
Good to know
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Four or five days covers gorillas and Kigali. Eight to eleven days lets you add Akagera and Nyungwe without rushing. Rwanda also pairs well with Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania.
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Permits are issued by the Rwanda Development Board, one per person per trek, and numbers each day are strictly limited. Book 9 to 12 months ahead for June to September and December to February, and 3 to 6 months ahead otherwise. The minimum age is 15.
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Gorilla and chimp trekking run all year. June to September and December to February are drier and busiest. March to May and October to November bring afternoon rain, lush forest, fewer people and lower lodge rates.
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Yes. Rwanda is one of the safest countries in Africa to travel in, and Kigali is known for being clean and orderly. Our team is based here and reachable around the clock while you travel.
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Yes, and we'd encourage it. We operate in both countries, so there's no handover at the border: the same team takes you from Volcanoes to Bwindi, Kibale or Queen Elizabeth.
Why book with Wild Sage
Rwanda and Uganda with no handover at the border, and teams in Kigali and Vancouver.
Two countries, one operator
Every guide trained by our co-founder Isaac, driving our own Land Cruisers.
Our own vehicles, our own guides
Alicia-Rae and Isaac shape every journey themselves, and teams in Kigali and Vancouver are reachable around the clock.