Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Ancient montane forest sheltering roughly half the remaining mountain gorillas.
- Gorilla trekking
- Batwa cultural trails
- Forest birding
Best timeJune – August, December – February
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Forests, gorillas and the source of the Nile
Uganda is green where the savanna countries are gold. Half the world's mountain gorillas live in its southern forests, and the Nile begins here. It rewards travellers who want to walk rather than only drive.
Drier months make forest trails easier underfoot. Gorilla permits should be secured several months ahead.
Parks & regions
Each with its own character, wildlife and season.
Uganda
Ancient montane forest sheltering roughly half the remaining mountain gorillas.
Best timeJune – August, December – February
Tours
Expeditions
5 Days / 4 NightsBest sellerUganda
Five days in southern Uganda for one hour with a habituated gorilla family.
From Ksh 2,900
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Crater lakes, the Kazinga Channel, and the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
Best timeJune – September
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Uganda
The best chimpanzee tracking in East Africa, with thirteen primate species.
Best timeYear-round
Tours
Uganda
The Nile forced through a seven-metre gap, with game-rich plains on either bank.
Best timeDecember – February, June – September
ToursUganda
Eight days tracking both gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzees in Kibale.
From Ksh 3,600
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