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
For the Family
Highlights: Gorilla trek, Kazinga Channel cruise, gentle game drives, cultural village visits
Day 1 – Arrive Entebbe; transfer to Lake Victoria shores
Day 2–3 – Paraa Safari Lodge: sunset boat cruises on the Nile & children’s wildlife activities
Day 4–6 – Kyambura Gorge Camp: crater-lake boat safari, picnic lunch on the water’s edge, chimpanzee tracking
Day 7–8 – Gorilla Forest Camp: family-friendly gorilla permit trek, forest nature walk for kids
Day 9 – Lake Mburo day trip: boat safari to see hippo pods and canoeing past papyrus stands
Day 10 – Return to Entebbe; optional botanical gardens visit and homeward flight
For the Adventurers
Highlights: White-water rafting, volcano hiking, remote gorilla and rhino tracking
Day 1 – Arrive Entebbe; transfer to Jinja on the Nile
Day 2 – White-water rafting at Bujagali Falls
Day 3–4 – Mount Gahinga Lodge: volcano summit hike and golden-monkey trek
Day 5–6 – Gorilla Forest Camp: full-day gorilla expedition and night-walk in the Impenetrable Forest
Day 7–9 – Paraa Safari Lodge & Baker’s Lodge: power-boat ride to Murchison Falls, followed by heli-flight over the gorge
Day 10–11 – Apoka Safari Lodge: sunrise game drives for rhino tracking in Kidepo Valley
Day 12 – Fly back to Entebbe via light aircraft; depart home
For the Honeymooners
Highlights: Private candlelit dinners, secluded gorilla encounters, sunset cruises and spa rituals
Day 1 – Arrive Entebbe; unwind with a private sunset yacht cruise on Lake Victoria.
Day 2–3 – Gorilla Forest Camp: morning habituated gorilla trek followed by an intimate forest-canopy dinner.
Day 4–5 – Kyambura Gorge Camp: guided birding walk and a romantic picnic on the gorge rim at sunset.
Day 6–7 – Paraa Safari Lodge & Baker’s Lodge: couples’ spa treatment, helicopter flight over Murchison Falls, and a private sunset boat cruise on the Nile.
Day 8 – Charter back to Entebbe for your onward journey.
For the Conservationists
Highlights: Wildlife research encounters, community-based tourism, and behind-the-scenes conservation access
Day 1 – Arrive Entebbe; visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and unwind with a lakeside cocktail at your eco-lodge.
Day 2–3 – Kibale Forest: trek chimpanzees with researchers and explore community-led wetlands and reforestation projects.
Day 4–5 – Queen Elizabeth NP: join a carnivore tracking session and cruise the Kazinga Channel and learn about human-wildlife coexistence.
Day 6–7 – Bwindi: trek endangered mountain gorillas and meet conservationists working on the frontlines of their protection.
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
