Wildlife & Safari
Uganda's Incredible Wildlife
Half the world's mountain gorillas call Uganda home. Discover a wildlife paradise unlike any other.
Half the world's mountain gorillas call Uganda home. Discover a wildlife paradise unlike any other.
Animals
Uganda is home to an extraordinary range of animals — from the mighty mountain gorilla to lions roaming the savannah.
Uganda's most iconic wildlife. Over half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorilla trekking is a life-changing experience.
Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks host Uganda's famous lion populations. Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha are a remarkable sight.
Large herds of African elephants roam Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, often seen in dramatic savannah landscapes.
Uganda has 10 national parks protecting diverse ecosystems from tropical rainforests to open savannahs.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to half the world's mountain gorillas in ancient misty forests.
Uganda's most visited park featuring lions, elephants, hippos, and 600+ bird species across savannah and lakes.
Uganda's largest park where the Nile squeezes through a 7m gorge, creating one of Africa's most powerful waterfalls.
The primate capital of the world with 13 primate species including chimpanzees, red colobus, and more.
Uganda's remote wilderness bordering South Sudan. Known for unique wildlife including cheetahs and ostriches.
Uganda's smallest savannah park with zebras, impala, eland, and the rare African sitatunga antelope.
Safari Experience
Uganda offers an intimate safari experience unlike the crowded reserves of other African destinations. Here, you can track gorillas at dawn, spot lions at midday, and enjoy a Nile sunset cruise — all within days of each other.
The diversity of habitats — from equatorial rainforest to open grassland — means wildlife encounters are constant and varied. Uganda truly delivers the Africa of your imagination.
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