Best known for
Mountain gorillas and chimpanzees — roughly half the world's gorillas, and East Africa's best chimp tracking
The range
Rainforest, savanna, wetland, volcano and Rift-valley lake — where the plains meet the jungle
How it works
Permit-limited, ranger-led forest trekking, plus classic savanna game drives
Birdlife
Around 1,000 species — close to half of Africa's birds, including the shoebill
Where to go
Destinations in uganda
Gorilla rainforest · Uganda
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Source of the Nile · Uganda
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Volcano & gorilla park · Uganda
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Savanna & crater lakes · Uganda
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Chimpanzee rainforest · Uganda
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Nile & savanna park · Uganda
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When to come — honestly
When to go
June – September
Best
The long dry season — the prime months for gorilla and chimp trekking, with firmer forest trails and easier going. The busiest, so permits go early.
December – February
Best
The short dry season — again excellent for trekking and savanna game, warm and largely dry. A second peak window.
March – May & October – November
Good
The green seasons. Heavier rain and muddier trails, but lush, quieter and strong for birding — the parks stay open year-round.
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