National Parks in Uganda

Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Known as the "Pearl of Africa," Uganda boasts a diverse landscape ranging from snow-capped mountains and lush rainforests to expansive savannahs and the vast waters of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. The country lies along the equator and is part of the Great Rift Valley, contributing to its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty.

Uganda is globally recognized for its primate experiences, especially mountain gorilla trekking in the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Its national parks and reserves offer thrilling wildlife encounters, from game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks to remote adventures in Kidepo Valley. Birdwatching, cultural tourism, and water-based safaris on the Nile add to Uganda’s all-around appeal. With its welcoming people and untouched natural beauty, Uganda offers an authentic and immersive safari experience unlike any other in Africa.

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park A UNESCO World Heritage site and a stronghold for mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking is strictly regulated and conducted by trained guides. The park's dense forest is also home to numerous butterfly species, rare birds, and natural waterfalls.

The Murchison Falls National Park Named for the powerful waterfall where the Nile River narrows dramatically. The park offers game drives and boat safaris, and rich birdlife, including shoebills, making it a top wildlife destination.

The Queen Elizabeth National Park The park is known for its ecological diversity, crater lakes, savannah, wetlands, and forests. It's also popular for boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel and tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.

The Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda's most rugged and remote park. Surreal mountain backdrops and wide valleys host lions, buffalo, giraffes, elephants, and ostriches. Few tourists mean an exclusive, untamed safari experience.

The Semuliki National Parkk Located in western Uganda, where Central Africa meets East Africa, the park is noted for birdlife and biodiversity along the Albertine Rift. It features hot springs and lowland rainforest species, rare primates, and cultural insights into the Bwamba and Batwa communities.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park This park is a compact treasure at the confluence of Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC. Part of the Virunga range, it offers mountain gorilla tracking, golden monkey trekking, and volcano hikes. Also home to Batwa cultural sites, the forest's original inhabitants.