Uganda is bordered by South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The capital city, Kampala, is built around seven hills not far from the shores of Lake Victoria, which forms part of the frontier with Kenya and Tanzania.
Ugandans are remarkably hospitable and hail from a diversity of rich cultures and lifestyles.
Hospitality & Culture
Ugandans are known for their hospitality and friendliness towards each other and visitors alike. However, it is advisable to be cautious when dealing with strangers. Police officers are very helpful and are easily identified by their uniforms. Like everywhere in the world valuables should always be safeguarded or left in the hotel safe box. If you do not know where to obtain a certain service or you are not sure always contact the Hotel Information Desk.
Uganda has a very strong cultural heritage. Many regions in Uganda have kingdoms includingBuganda, Busoga, Bunyoro and Toro. Ugandans are remarkably hospitable and hail from a diversity of rich cultures and lifestyles. Culture and traditions are also expressed through a wide range of arts and crafts.
National Parks
Uganda has ten (10) National Parks that are well set to be explored during a Uganda safari.
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This 5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national Park and Kibale National Park. This is a great opportunity to combine Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas) with Chimpanzee trekking or Habituation experience in Kibale National Park. Kibale National Park has been declared as one of the best places in the world to view habituated wild Chimpanzees. This is an all-inclusive tour that will start and end in Kampala/Entebbe and includes return airport transfers. This trip can as well be customized to best match your interests and place of pick up.
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This 2 Day Uganda birding safari is for those interested in birding. It takes you birding in Entebbe and Mabamba Wetland in Uganda. The Mabamba wetland are renowned for hosting the rare Shoebill Stork and is famous to be blessed with a variety of bird species.
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This 5 Days Uganda Gorilla tracking and Game Safari will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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This 7 Days Best Gorilla Tour in Uganda is one of the best gorilla tours we have for you to enjoy the beauty of Uganda, on this tour you will visit three national parks that is Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park for the Gorilla tracking experience, Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing and boat safari on Kazinga channel and then Kibale Forest National Park for a Chimpanzee tracking experience.
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This 9 days Uganda primates and hiking adventure will give you an opportunity to trek all the prime primates of Uganda including Golden monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park and Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. You will as well have time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife Safari to see the Big 4 animals. On this tour you will as well do the Nkuringo-Buhoma hike/walk to explore Bwindi Forest.
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This 10 days Uganda primates and game safari will give you an opportunity to trek and see all the prime primates of Uganda including Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. You will as well have time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for the Big game Safari to see all the Big 5 animals.
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This 14 days Uganda safari will take you from central to south and then to the Northern parts of Uganda giving you a chance to explore the major safari destinations in the country.
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This 18 days ultimate Uganda adventure trip will take you from central to south and then to the Northern parts of Uganda giving you a chance to explore the major safari destinations in the country.
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This 25 days best of Uganda adventure safari is one of the best adventures for those interested in exploring the Pearl of Africa, Uganda. On this safari you will have a chance to trek and see the major Uganda’s primates (Mountain Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Chimpanzees), see the Big 5 animals as well enjoy the adventure in Jinja commonly tagged as the Adventure Capital of East Africa. You will visit 7 of the 10 Uganda national parks for wildlife viewing and primate trekking with gorilla tracking as the major highlight.
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This 2-day Bwindi Gorilla trekking safari starting from Kigali is meant for people who have interest in seeing and tracking gorillas in their natural habitats and are travelling from Rwanda plus those with less time.
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The 3 days gorilla habituation safari through Kigali is a full-day activity with Gorillas which are not habituated. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is well known for being home to almost a half of the endangered mountain gorillas in the whole world.
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This 3 days Uganda gorilla safari starting from Kigali is meant for people who have interest in trekking gorillas in their natural habitat of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest starting from Kigali.
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This 4-days gorilla and golden monkey trekking safari from Kigali is designed for clients who would like to track gorillas and also enjoy the Golden Monkey experience.
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This 5 days Uganda Gorilla and Chimps Safari through Kigali is for those interested in viewing mountain Gorillas and chimpanzee in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park and Kibale Forest National Park.
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This 5 days Uganda Gorillas and Game Safari through Kigali is for those interested in viewing mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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The 8 days Uganda Gorilla Safari can be done by those interested in Gorillas, Game, chimps and lake cruises. While on this amazing safari you will be able to Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest National Park and Lake Bunyonyi.
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In Kenya, you will visit Maasai Mara Game reserve for wildlife viewing of the big five of Africa namely the lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalos in their natural state and homes.
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This is a 20 days luxury safari traversing through Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya’s and Tanzania’s best game parks with a chance to see East Africa’s rich wildlife and cultural heritage.
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This safari takes you to the savannah park of Lake Mburo, you will enjoy a game drive boat cruise where you will have a chance to spot wildlife such as zebras, impalas, elands, topis, antelopes among others
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Lake Mburo National Park
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Book this three-day Uganda gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi impenetrable national park, for the opportunity to see the endangered mountain gorillas.
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
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The 4-day Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari will take you to Lake Mburo National Park for wildlife viewing and a boat cruise experience and Bwindi impenetrable national park that encompasses half of the mountain gorillas remaining in the world and do gorilla trekking
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This safari takes you to the savannah park of Lake Mburo, you will enjoy a game drive boat cruise where you will have a chance to spot wildlife
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Lake Mburo National Park
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The 6-day Uganda Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari will take you to Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing and a boat cruise experience
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
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The 6-day Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari will take you to Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing and a boat cruise experience
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The 3 day Uganda Murchison falls national park safari will take you to Murchison falls National Park for game drives, boat cruises, Rhino tracking experience and visiting the top of the falls.
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Murchison Falls National Park
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The 6-day Uganda gorilla tree climbing lions and wildlife safari will take you to Bwindi impenetrable national park that encompasses half of the mountain gorillas remaining in the world, southern part Queen Elizabeth National Park for tree climbing lions and Northern Part Kasenyi plains for wildlife viewing and a boat cruise experience
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You will have an opportunity to spend time and experience the wild to the fullest do not miss carrying a camera for such a memorable experience.
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The 12-day Uganda primate and wildlife safari will take you to Murchison falls National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National park, for game drives and boat cruises, Bwindi impenetrable national park, for gorilla trekking and cultural experience, Kibale National park, for chimpanzee trekking and community experience, Mgahinga National park for golden monkey trekking.
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This 31-day Ultimate African Adventure is an extraordinary journey across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa, combining world-class wildlife, primate trekking, cultural experiences, adventure, and relaxation.
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This 20 day East African adventure combines the best of Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, beginning with a Kigali city tour and Golden Monkey trekking experience in Volcanoes and Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, followed by chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.
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Experience extraordinary 18-day journey through Five of Africa’s most captivating safari destinations, combining primate trekking, classic Big Five game viewing, spectacular landscapes and unforgettable wilderness experiences across Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.
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