10 National Parks · 16 Destinations · 1 Local Team
Uganda Destinations
Mountain gorillas in Bwindi, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, the Nile crashing through Murchison Falls, snow-capped Rwenzori peaks and Africa's wildest savanna in Kidepo — Uganda packs more natural diversity into one country than almost anywhere on Earth. We know every park personally.
National Parks
Uganda has 10 national parks — from gorilla forests in the southwest to wild savannas in the northeast. Each one offers something completely different.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Home to nearly half the world's mountain gorillas. A UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient rainforest.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda's most popular safari park with diverse wildlife, crater lakes and the famous Kazinga Channel.
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Lake Mburo National Park
A compact park with zebras, giraffes, hippos and over 350 bird species. The closest savanna park to Kampala.
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Kibale National Park
The primate capital of the world. Home to 13 primate species including habituated chimpanzees.
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Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda's largest national park, where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge creating the world's most powerful waterfall.
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Uganda's smallest park with gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking and volcano hiking in the Virunga Mountains.
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Kidepo Valley National Park
Africa's last true wilderness frontier. Vast savannas, rare wildlife and the Karamojong culture in remote northeastern Uganda.
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Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The legendary Mountains of the Moon. Africa's third-highest peak, glacial lakes and giant alpine vegetation.
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Mount Elgon National Park
An ancient volcano with the world's largest caldera, spectacular Sipi Falls and Uganda's best Arabica coffee.
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Semuliki National Park
East Africa's only lowland tropical rainforest. Ancient Congo Basin forest, hot springs and over 435 bird species.
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Villages, lakes, wildlife sanctuaries and special spots that make a Uganda trip unforgettable.
Buhoma
The main gateway to Bwindi and gorilla trekking. A small village with authentic local charm.
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Ishasha Sector
Famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. A quieter, more exclusive corner of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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Kazinga Channel
A natural channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, teeming with hippos, elephants and birds.
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Lake Bunyonyi
One of Africa's deepest and most beautiful lakes, dotted with islands and surrounded by terraced hills.
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Entebbe
Uganda's gateway city on Lake Victoria. Home to the international airport, botanical gardens and wildlife center.
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Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The only place in Uganda to see wild rhinos. A conservation success story bringing white rhinos back to the country.
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