From the misty afro-montane primeval canopy of Bwindi to the roaring Nile at Murchison Falls and the high peaks of the Rwenzoris. Explore our complete guide to national parks and protected reserves.
Bwindi is an ancient afro-montane jungle protecting almost half of the world's remaining wild mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei). Famous for thick moss-covered canopy, giant tree ferns, and steep ridge walks, a trek here is widely regarded as Africa's most emotional wildlife encounter.
Uganda's largest protected savanna reserve, bisected by the Victoria Nile. The park's centerpiece is where the world's longest river forces itself through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 43 meters into Devil's Cauldron.
Set against the jagged backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth NP is renowned for tree-climbing lions in the southern Ishasha sector, boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel, and chimpanzee trekking inside Kyambura Gorge.
Home to 13 primate species including habituated chimpanzees. Experience morning chimp tracking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walks.
Tucked into Uganda's far northern border with South Sudan and Kenya. Vast Narus valley savannas, ostriches, cheetahs, and Karamojong cultural villages.
Where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria. Grade 5 whitewater rafting, quad biking, horseback riding along the riverbank, and historical cruises.
