UGANDA
Lush, Primal, and Teeming with Life
"In the mist of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, I stepped into the sacred realm of mountain gorillas—a rare pilgrimage into one of the world’s last wild sanctuaries."
—AMANDA KAM, FOUNDER
Uganda’s Iconic Landscapes
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Track mountain gorillas through misty jungle trails, ending each day in an intimate forest lodge.
Murchison Falls National Park
Feel the power of the Nile’s 7 m plunge, then cruise past hippos and crocs at sunset.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Spot tree-climbing lions and flamingo-streaked crater lakes on bespoke 4×4 and boat safaris.
Kidepo Valley National Park
Roam remote plains framed by golden escarpments, accompanied by expert guides.
Entebbe & Lake Victoria
Stroll lush gardens, visit the wildlife education centre, and enjoy sundowners on a private yacht.
Lake Mburo National Park
Saddle up for horseback safaris and night drives amid zebras, impala, and hippo-filled lagoons.
Uganda’s Luxury Lodging
Gorilla Safari Camp
Luxury forest tents with private decks, steps from habituated mountain gorilla treks.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Intimate bush villas overlooking Ishasha’s famed tree-climbing lions.
Kyambura Gorge Camp
Hillside suites overlooking the Kyambura Gorge and Queen Elizabeth’s wildlife-rich plains.
Baker’s Lodge
Thatched Nile-front cottages with pool and solar power, mere moments from boat safaris and Murchison Falls.
Apoka Safari Lodge
Thatched chalets with private decks and pool, set in remote Kidepo, mere steps from buffalo herds and epic sunrise game drives.
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Bamboo-forest eco-huts with private terraces gazing at the Virunga volcanoes, gateway to golden monkey treks and crater lake hikes.
Itinerary Inspiration
Signature Uganda for Families: Gorillas, Chimps & Gentle Safaris (10 Days)
From US$7,500 per traveler
Highlights: Gorilla trek, Kazinga Channel cruise, gentle game drives, chimpanzee tracking, cultural village visits.
Day 1 – Entebbe: Arrive and overnight at Hotel No.5
Day 2–3 – Murchison Falls: Fly to Murchison; stay at Baker’s Lodge. Sunset cruise and children’s wildlife activities.
Day 4–6 – Queen Elizabeth National Park: Stay at Kyambura Gorge Lodge or Ishasha Wilderness Camp. Crater-lake safari, Kazinga Channel cruise, picnic lunch, and chimpanzee tracking.
Day 7–8 – Bwindi: Stay at Gorilla Safari Camp. Family-friendly gorilla trek and forest walks for kids.
Day 9 – Lake Mburo: Gentle game drive and hippo boat safari.
Day 10 – Entebbe & Departure: Fly back to Entebbe for onward connection.
Signature Uganda for Adventurers: Rafting, Volcanoes & Gorillas (12 Days)
From US$8,995 per traveler
Highlights: White-water rafting, volcano hiking, remote gorilla encounters, rhino tracking, helicopter views over Murchison Falls.
Day 1 – Entebbe → Jinja: Arrive and transfer to Jinja on the Nile.
Day 2 – Bujagali Falls: White-water rafting and riverside lunch. Day 3–4 – Mount Gahinga Lodge: Volcano summit hike and golden-monkey trek.
Day 5–6 – Bwindi: Stay at Gorilla Safari Camp. Full-day gorilla expedition and night walk in the Impenetrable Forest.
Day 7–8 – Murchison Falls: Fly north; stay at Baker’s Lodge. Power-boat ride to the base of the falls and helicopter flight over the gorge.
Day 9–11 – Kidepo Valley: Stay at Apoka Safari Lodge. Remote sunrise game drives and rhino tracking in vast frontier wilderness.
Day 12 – Entebbe & Departure: Light-aircraft flight back to Entebbe for onward connections.
Signature Uganda for Honeymooners: Gorillas, Gorges & Nile Sunsets (8 Days)
From US$6,500 per traveler
Highlights: Private candlelit dinners, secluded gorilla encounters, sunset cruises, couples’ spa rituals.
Day 1 – Entebbe: Arrive and unwind with a private sunset yacht cruise on Lake Victoria; overnight at Hotel No.5.
Day 2–3 – Bwindi: Fly to Bwindi; stay at Gorilla Safari Camp. Morning habituated gorilla trek and forest-canopy dinner.
Day 4–5 – Kyambura Gorge: Stay atIshasha Wilderness Camp. Guided birding walk and a picnic on the gorge rim at sunset.
Day 6–7 – Murchison Falls: Fly to Murchison; stay at Baker’s Lodge. Couples’ spa treatment, helicopter flight over Murchison Falls, and private sunset boat cruise on the Nile.
Day 8 – Entebbe & Departure: Charter back to Entebbe for onward flights.
Signature Uganda for Conservationists: Gorillas, Chimps & Field Research (8 Days)
From US$8,995 per traveler
Highlights: Wildlife research encounters, community-based tourism, behind-the-scenes conservation access.
Day 1 – Entebbe: Arrive and visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre; unwind with a lakeside cocktail at Hotel No.5.
Day 2–3 – Kibale Forest: Trek chimpanzees with researchers and tour community-led wetlands and reforestation projects; stay at Kyaninga Lodge or Ndali Lodge.
Day 4–5 – Queen Elizabeth NP: Stay at Kyambura Gorge Lodge or Ishasha Wilderness Camp. Join a carnivore tracking session and cruise the Kazinga Channel to learn about human–wildlife coexistence.
Day 6–7 – Bwindi: Stay at Gorilla Safari Camp. Trek endangered mountain gorillas and meet conservationists working to protect them.
Day 8 – Entebbe & Departure: Fly back to Entebbe for onward connections.
UGANDA AT A GLANCE
Uganda is lush year-round, but June to September offers the best conditions for primate trekking and wildlife viewing.
Gorilla Trekking Season: June–October
○ 75°F / 24°C | Dry forest trailsGreen Season: March–May & November
○ 78°F / 26°C | Occasional afternoon showersBest for Chimpanzees: December–February
○ 80°F / 27°C | Optimal for forest sightings
Capital: Kampala
Language: English (plus Swahili and local dialects)
Currency: UGX (Ugandan Shilling)
National Animal: Grey Crowned Crane
Entry: Visa-on-arrival or e-Visa for most
Vaccine Requirement: Yellow Fever certificate required for all travelers
Getting Around: Fly-in safaris or private 4x4 transfers
Time Zone: GMT+3
Plugs: Type G | 240V
