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Gorillas, chimpanzees and the Impenetrable Forest

Private_Dining_ifhour Dine atop the thundering Nile River at Wildwaters Lodge

Dense, dark forests home to wild mountain gorillas and sociable chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions and crocodiles meandering through the waters of the start of the Nile river; Uganda is home to a range of phenomenal wildlife experiences.Often nicknamed the ‘Pearl of Africa’, Uganda is a lush, green mountainous region kept watered by its lakes and streams. The town of Jinja, on the banks of Lake Victoria, is the source of the Nile - the world’s longest river.Take a boat cruise to see the Nile crocodiles or go white water rafting to explore the start of Africa’s most important waterway, then head to Sipi Falls, a beautiful waterfall on the slopes of Mount Elgon.Visit local tea and coffee plantations in the region, or explore the landscape by foot with our local guides while learning more about the flora and fauna around the extinct volcano.While Uganda is home to Africa’s Big Five animals, it also offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet mountain gorilla in their natural habitat.Trek through the dense jungle to see these beautiful animals at rest and play, and carefully observe them for around an hour.If you want to spend even more time with them, you can join the Gorilla Habituation Experience and support the crucial work habituating gorillas and ensuring their survival.Immerse yourself in their world to understand our distant cousins, and watch how the troop interact with one another. This is also a great opportunity for close up photographs

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Featured Uganda Trips

Our luxury itineraries for Uganda are all customised and tailor-made to perfectly suit you. There is a wealth of option here for the adventurous to the decadent Uganda can offer the right trip for you.  

Start by experiencing the wildlife highlights Uganda has to offer, try and spot the Big 5 in the different locations before adding on the amazing primates to top that all off. For the more adventurous look at the Discover Uganda itinerary really taking you to all corners and some unique gems, such as rafting on the river Nile or trying to spot Cheetah in Kidepo NP.  

When to go to Uganda

Uganda has pleasant temperatures all year round, usually ranging from 20-25°C. Like its neighbours, there are two rainy seasons, a long and a short one, and rain makes safaris and road travel in remoter areas difficult or delayed. The main rains fall from March to May, with lighter rains in October and November.The best time for bird watchers to visit is during the rainy season as this is when many species will migrate. The dry season is best for game viewing, especially towards the end of September where the vegetation is low and animals are easy to spot. The best time for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking is in the dry seasons, as they retreat into the dense forest during the rains. This is also the best time to climb to the summit of Mount Elgon, which can be dangerous during the rains.

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