Uganda Vacation

Visit Uganda

Situated at the source of the River Nile, Uganda is a wild and beautiful destination offering activities for every explorer, from trekking to the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in national parks and lush jungles, to spotting wildlife along the water’s edge. With an abundance of unique wildlife and birdlife, visitors will not be disappointed by the intimate experiences of spotting primates in their natural environment – it literally took our breath away.

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What you need to know about Uganda

Kampala

Capital City

(GMT+3)

Local Time

Ugandan Shilling

Local Currency

Matooke

National Dish

Kampala

Largest City

When to go

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Good

Mixed

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Best Time to Visit

Luxury Uganda Itineraries

These example itineraries are here to get you inspired, but no two True Travel holidays are the same. Our Uganda experts start planning each trip with a blank piece of paper, designing every itinerary 100% personalised to you.

Uganda, Kenya

From £10,350 pp

From $12,400 PP

Honeymoon for the Adventurers

A two week African honeymoon for the adventurous

Where to go in Uganda

Why We Love Uganda

From

Matt

A COUNTRY OF SURPRISES

Uganda straddles the Equator between the eastern and western branches of the Great Rift Valley and is home to some of the most varied terrain in Africa. With a quarter of its surface area made up of sparkling crater lakes, streams and rivers, Uganda is a country of surprises. Intricately terraced hillsides, volcanoes, open savannahs and abundant wildlife abound and, of course, the endangered mountain gorillas, which are Uganda’s most famous inhabitants.

PRIMATE WILDLIFE & TREKKING

Home to over 1,000 species, many of which are endemic, Uganda is East Africa’s less-travelled gem and has something to offer everyone. However, it’s the close encounters with the mountain gorillas that will make you feel like an extra in a David Attenborough wildlife special. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of East Africa’s most famous national parks, is home to nearly half of the planet’s mountain gorillas; trekking these animals with expert guides is a simply unforgettable experience. Rare giant hogs, forest elephants and golden cats can be spotted too. Watching wildlife from the private terrace of a lodge is recommended as a luxurious jungle experience.

NATIONAL PARKS

For bird-watching enthusiasts, be inspired by the excess of spectacular birdlife and look for rare tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, as well as leopards, hyenas, elephants, waterbuck, Cape buffalo and Uganda kob. The park’s diverse ecosystems include lakes, fertile wetlands, humid forests while its viewpoints offer rolling green hills, the wide Kazinga Channel and expansive Ishasha plains. Visitors can meet local communities and embrace their culture through music, dance and storytelling.

GLISTENING WATERFALLS & LAKES

Soak up breathtaking views from the roaring Murchison Falls; you can witness the Nile squeezing through a 7-metre gap within the rocks and wind down to a tranquil river teeming with crocodiles, waterbucks, buffalo and hippos. Lake Bunyonyi is also a magical place free from crocodiles and predators, where you can swim in peace in clear waters, surrounded by steep hillsides and remote islands.

Where to stay in Uganda

Kibale Forest

Ndali Lodge

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mount Gahinga Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Bwindi

Bwindi Lodge

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Rose

It was absolutely magical. As soon as we turned the corner and saw the first gorilla, I started to cry because I was so happy. They were also fantastic lodge recommendations from the True Travel team! Bwindi Lodge was hands down my favourite, amd we also loved getting out of the car and hiking to get there. As you’ll see, my dream of being close to the gorillas really came true. We had such a wonderful time, and thank you for your help making it come to life.