Uganda is world-renowned as one of the best places to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, but the country offers far more than gorilla trekking alone. It is a diverse safari destination known for primate encounters, bird-watching, cultural encounters, hiking, and peaceful nature walks across Uganda and the wider East African region, including Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. With 10 national parks and 12 game reserves, Uganda continues to gain recognition as one of Africa’s most rewarding and authentic safari destinations.

Travellers can explore remarkable landscapes and wildlife across the country’s famous parks. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are celebrated for gorilla trekking, while Lake Mburo National Park is known for its zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. Queen Elizabeth National Park offers diverse ecosystems and excellent wildlife viewing, and Murchison Falls National Park — currently one of the most popular parks — is famous for exciting game drives, lion and giraffe sightings, and the spectacular launch cruise along the Nile. Kibale Forest National Park, often called the primate capital of East Africa, attracts visitors eager to see chimpanzees, monkeys, and baboons in a lush tropical forest setting.