Uganda safaris
Gorillas in the forest, chimpanzees in the canopy and lions on the savannah, often in a single trip.
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Safari Destinations in Uganda & Rwanda
Two countries, nine national parks, and borders under three hours apart.
Our safari destinations in Uganda and Rwanda cover mountain gorilla forest, chimpanzee rainforest and open savannah with the Big Five. Start with a country, or go straight to the park you have in mind.
Rwanda safaris
Short distances, smooth roads and gorillas under three hours from the airport.
Discover RwandaThe parks of Uganda
Murchison Falls
Uganda's largest park, where the Victoria Nile drops through a seven-metre gorge. Giraffe, elephant and lion on the north bank.
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Bwindi Impenetrable
Steep montane forest in the southwest, home to about half of the world's mountain gorillas. Treks start from Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo.
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Kibale Forest
Evergreen forest near Fort Portal with 13 primate species and Uganda's most reliable chimpanzee tracking.
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Queen Elizabeth
Savannah, crater lakes and the Kazinga Channel between lakes George and Edward. Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
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Kidepo Valley
A remote valley on the South Sudan and Kenya borders, and the only park in Uganda with cheetah.
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Lake Mburo
A small park on the road to Bwindi with zebra, eland and impala, and safaris on foot and on horseback.
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Volcanoes
Bamboo and forest on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes, under three hours from Kigali. Gorillas, golden monkeys and Dian Fossey's grave.
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Akagera
Rwanda's savannah park on the Tanzanian border, run by African Parks. Lions returned in 2015 and black rhinos in 2017.
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Nyungwe Forest
Ancient montane rainforest with chimpanzees, 13 primate species and a canopy walkway high above a ravine.
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Choose Uganda for variety
Gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, the Nile at Murchison Falls and the wild north at Kidepo, with a gorilla permit of US$800.
Choose Rwanda for ease
Short drives on good roads, gorillas under three hours from Kigali, and some of Africa's finest lodges, with a permit of US$1,500.
Or combine both
Southern Bwindi is only a few hours from Volcanoes, and the East Africa Tourist Visa covers both countries.
When to travel
June to September and December to February are the driest months in both countries.
Questions travellers ask
How many national parks are there in Uganda and Rwanda?
Uganda has ten national parks and Rwanda has four. We use the ones with the best wildlife and lodges: six in Uganda and three in Rwanda.
Where can you see mountain gorillas?
In Bwindi and Mgahinga in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga in the DR Congo.
Can we see the Big Five?
Yes, in Akagera in Rwanda. Uganda has four of the five in its savannah parks, and white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Something made for you
Any trip can be lengthened, upgraded or combined across both countries. Send your dates and the number of travellers, and you'll get a costed plan within a day.