Destination · Africa
Uganda
Mountain gorillas, misty rainforest and encounters that stay with you long after you return.
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What makes this journey special
Uganda joins dense rainforest, open savannah and an extraordinary closeness to wildlife. The journey is more physical and immersive than a classic safari holiday—and that is exactly what makes it special.
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
- Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Nile and Murchison Falls
Ideal for: rainforest explorers, primate lovers and travellers looking for a real adventure.
Plan a trip to UgandaThe route
A perfectly paced route: 8 days in Uganda & Rwanda
From Murchison Falls to mountain gorillas. A carefully planned journey without unnecessary detours or stressful logistics.
Days 1–2Ziwa Rhinos & Murchison Falls
Track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, then continue to Uganda’s largest national park. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the Nile to the foot of the falls, where the river surges through a gorge only seven metres wide.
Days 3–4Kibale Forest: chimpanzees & Bigodi
Track chimpanzees in the dense rainforest of Kibale Forest, home to more than 1,500 of them and one of Africa’s highest primate densities. The next day, walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community project with more than 200 bird species.
Days 5–6Queen Elizabeth National Park: boat safari & tree-climbing lions
Take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel among hippos, buffalo and elephants. Continue to the Ishasha sector, where the famous tree-climbing lions rest in fig trees.
Days 7–8Bwindi mountain gorillas & Kigali
The journey’s highlight: spend one hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Then transfer to Kigali, visit the Genocide Memorial and finish in Rwanda’s capital.
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