Uganda is a landlocked country situated in East Africa, boarded to the east by Kenya, boarded in the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo, boarded in the north by South Sudan, boarded to the south-west by Rwanda, and boarded to the south by Tanzania. Click here to see mountain gorilla trekking safaris

 Uganda is one of the top fantastic tourist destinations in East Africa, Africa, and the world and should not be overlooked when planning safaris to Africa. Click here to view our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour

Uganda is home to half of the total world's mountain gorilla population remaining, endowed with beautiful landscapes, amazing people, fascinating vegetation, and wildlife.

 A greater part of the southern region of Uganda is covered by Lake Victoria, the world’s second-largest freshwater body and source of the Nile, which is the world’s longest river.

 Uganda experiences a modified equatorial type of climate because of its location in the Nile Basin.

 Uganda can be accessed through its only international airport, Entebbe International Airport. Travelers can also come to Uganda by road through Uganda's border ports with its neighbors such as Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, the DR Congo, and Kenya.

Uganda is one of the most beautiful and exciting holiday destinations in the world. Whether you are a tourist who loves landscapes and seeks adventure, wildlife, and culture, Uganda is the perfect destination for you.

Go mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda.

Mountain gorilla trekking is number one on our list of the top things to do in Uganda. If a traveler is looking for adventure, they can't get any better than this! Getting up close and personal with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in south-western Uganda.

Only a few people get to spend time with mountain gorillas in their natural environment because there are approximately only 880 left on the planet. And half of the mountain gorillas are protected in Uganda. Mountain gorilla trekking is fascinating and gives travelers a truly unique experience.

Trek with chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park

Uganda doesn’t only habituate mountain gorillas but also protects chimpanzees in various protected areas. Chimpanzee trekking offers a fascinating experience.

A chimpanzee tracking excursion allows travelers to hike through the beautiful Kibale Forest to find the chimpanzee troop. Once travelers find them, they are allowed to spend an hour with the allocated chimpanzee family, observing them eat, play together, groom, and swing on tree branches.

Visit endangered rhinos

The good news is that Uganda protects several white rhinos that are surviving happily in the expansive Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. This rhino sanctuary was restarted in 2005 by the rhino reintroduction project, and profits from tourists contribute towards the breeding program and their eventual release into the wild spaces! Rhinos are magnificent creatures that are free to move around on 7,000 ha of land.

Watch rhinos at close range on a one- to two-hour rhino trek while they roam in their natural environment. Rhino trekking is a spectacular African experience not to be missed.

Canoe on Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi is believed to be the second-deepest lake in Africa and is among Uganda’s top natural treasures. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, terraced rolling hills, and it accommodates over 29 islands of different shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical.

Go on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

If you're a nature buff, you've automatically heard about Queen Elizabeth National Park. It's one of the most popular tourist destinations in Uganda and among the most visited national parks. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to over 96 species of mammals, such as lions, bush bucks, buffaloes, warthogs, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, among others. Travelers can spot them all within close range.

Take a boat safari on Kazinga Channel.

Kazinga Channel is a narrow stretch of water connecting two beautiful lakes, namely Lake Edward and Lake George. Kazinga Channel is among the most important key attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park that shouldn’t be missed by travelers to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The best time to visit Uganda is from June to August and December to March, which is regarded as the Dry seasons. Wildlife viewing is at its peak. Primate treks in the tropical forest are a big part of any safari adventure to Uganda. The primates are the habitat of rainforests, by default, very wet, and one can't avoid rain completely in Uganda. However, after heavy rain, the skies open up to bright sunshine which makes Uganda unique.