Tailor-made Uganda & Rwanda

Uganda, Rwenzori, Chimps and Gorilla Trekking

Seeing gorillas is one of the greatest experiences in the wildlife world. Being so close to something so human, and yet so gentle and powerful, is a truly humbling experience. Uganda and Rwanda are different from any other African safari destination - they harbour a great variety of mammals and birds which are simply not found elsewhere in east or southern Africa; the major forests here are easily accessible and this makes them unbeatable countries for seeing woodland animals. From the forest's most famous inhabitants - the mountain gorillas, to chimpanzees and golden monkeys. Uganda, of course, also has more conventional game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls which are home to many of the mammals that you would expect to see in East Africa's more famous wildlife destinations such as Kenya and Tanzania.

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Places to stay in Uganda and Rwanda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Buhoma Lodge [Mid]
Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is ... >>
Bwindi Lodge [Mid]
Bwindi Lodge overlooks the primeval forest. Amid the many noises of forest life, it is the perfect ... >>
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge [High]
This lodge consists of eight stone-built ... >>
Kibale Forest Ndali Lodge [High]
Ndali is perched on the edge of Lake ... >>
Primate Lodge [Mid]
This simple, pleasant camp consists of a mixture of tented accommodation (large tents on wooden ... >>
Lake Mburo Mantana Tented Camp [Mid]
Situated inside the park on a small hill overlooking Lake Mburo this is a genuine bush experience ... >>
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Mount Gahinga Lodge [Mid]
The lodge, which consists of nine thatched cottages, nestles in the shadow of the Virunga ... >>
Murchison Falls Nile Safari Camp [Mid]
On the banks of the River Nile, halfway between Murchison Falls and Lake Albert, this is an ... >>
Ngamba Island Ngamba Island Tented Camp [Mid]
This small camp comprises just four tents, each on wooden decks, with superb views overlooking Lake ... >>
Parc National des Volcans Virunga Lodge [Mid]
Virunga Lodge is set on a stunning hillside with breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes and ... >>
Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha Wilderness Camp [Mid]
Ishasha Wilderness Camp is situated inside the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on ... >>
Mweya Safari Lodge [High]
The lodge, which consists of nine thatched cottages, nestles in the shadow of the Virunga ... >>

Things to see in Uganda and Rwanda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
	Bwindi is one of Africa's most extensive belts of primary montane forest with an exceptional ...
Kibale Forest, Uganda
	Kibale Forest to the east of the snow-capped Ruwenzori Mountains offers a splendid forest habitat, ...
Lake Mburo National Park
	Lake Mburo is a small, attractive park, comprising rolling hills, grasslands and a large ...
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
	Mgahinga in Uganda's southwestern corner is part of the Virunga Conservation Area that straddles ...
Murchison Falls National Park
	Murchison Falls is renowned for the beauty of the River Nile, which dissects the park, and for the ...
Ngamba Island
	This sanctuary in Lake Victoria near to Entebbe is home to orphaned chimpanzees, rescued from ...
Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda
	Parc National des Volcans is 120 square kilometres and is part of the much larger Virunga ...
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
	Queen Elizabeth National Park is situated on the Kazinga Channel between Lake Edward and Lake ...

Fact!
There is no doubt that seeing a gorilla face-to-face is a life-changing experience. However, tracking gorillas through the forest requires patience and stamina (especially in Bwindi, where much of the tracking is done over extremely arduous terrain). Sometimes the trackers find the gorillas within a couple of hours, but it may take up to ten hours of tracking off-trail in thick jungle in order to find them. Steep slopes, intense humidity and regular rainfall add to the challenge, but the exhilaration of a close encounter makes it all worthwhile. Access is always limited to an hour for the gorillas' wellbeing. And remember to book early, gorilla permits are in short supply and cost changes frequently.

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