A face to face encounter with a family of mountain gorillas in Uganda's ancient rainforest is one of the world's most special wildlife experiences.
Uganda has some of the world’s best bird watching with over 1,000 bird species recorded within its borders.
Track chimpanzees in their natural habitat as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor.
Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo and Murchison Falls National Parks are off most tourist routes and protect vital wilderness areas.
Uganda
Mountain gorillas and more
Between Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, the DRC and South Sudan, Uganda sits at the crossroads of East and Central Africa.
Though landlocked, its geography is defined by water encompassing much of the immense Lake Victoria, Lake Albert and the vast wetlands of Lake Kyoga, as well as the White Nile with its spectacular waterfalls. To the far west, the Rwenzori Mountains reach up to snow-capped and glaciated peaks topping out over 5000 metres.
Some 60 protected areas, including ten national parks, are home to a vast number of species, most famously mountain gorillas in the lush rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga. Chimpanzees can be seen in Kibale and the spectacular Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, itself home to lions, elephants, leopards, hippos and more. While its neighbours to the east might offer a better safari, Uganda can still be the setting of a real African adventure.
What's the weather like
When to visit Uganda
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23°C102MMShort dry seasonDecember - March
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23°C140MMLong rainsMarch - May
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19°C75MMLong dry seasonJune - September
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23°C150MMShort rainsOctober - November
Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our Uganda example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our Uganda example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
