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Uganda & Rwanda

Explore all 10 Uganda national parks and Rwanda's 3 premier parks — two extraordinary countries, one unforgettable journey.

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Uganda — 
Pearl of Africa

10 National Parks · East Africa’s Most Biodiverse Destination

Winston Churchill called Uganda the Pearl of Africa — and for good reason. Covering just 241,038 km², Uganda packs more wildlife species per square kilometre than almost anywhere on Earth. Home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, 1,060 bird species, the River Nile, and 10 national parks spanning tropical forest, savanna, wetlands and mountain terrain.

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Cultural Capital · Central Uganda

Kampala City & Entebbe

All safaris start and end at Entebbe International Airport. Kampala offers the Uganda Museum, Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO), Kabaka’s Palace, Owino Market and the vibrant Ugandan food scene. Entebbe’s Botanical Gardens (where Tarzan was filmed) and Uganda Wildlife Education Centre are excellent pre-safari activities. Our team handles all Kampala-to-park transfers.
Entebbe Airport Hub
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Kasubi Tombs UNESCO
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Entebbe Botanical Gardens
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Uganda Museum
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Relaxation & Culture · SW Uganda

Lake Bunyonyi & Kigezi

Not a national park but essential Uganda. Nestled among terraced hills near Kabale, Lake Bunyonyi (one of Africa’s deepest lakes) offers 29 islands, malaria-free highland air, canoe rides, Batwa Pygmy community visits and stunning scenery. The Kigezi highlands — Uganda’s “Switzerland” — are the ideal rest stop between Bwindi gorilla trekking and crossing into Rwanda.
29 Islands
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Africa's 2nd Deepest Lake
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Malaria-Free Zone
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Batwa Cultural Tours
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Gateway to Rwanda
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Congo Lowland Forest · W Uganda

Semliki National Park

Uganda’s least visited national park and one of its most extraordinary. Semliki protects a rare extension of the vast Congo Basin rainforest — the oldest and largest tropical forest in Africa. Home to 441 bird species (including 37 Congo Basin endemics found nowhere else in East Africa), forest elephants, red-tailed monkeys and the unique hot springs at Sempaya. A birder’s and botanist’s paradise.
441 Bird Species
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37 Congo Endemics
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Sempaya Hot Springs
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Congo Basin Forest
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Forest Elephants
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Extinct Volcano · E Uganda

Mount Elgon National Park

An ancient extinct volcano (4,321m) straddling the Uganda-Kenya border, with the world’s largest volcanic caldera at 40 km² diameter. Famous for its Sipi Falls waterfall complex, unique salt lick caves where elephants enter at night to mine salt, extensive montane forest, over 300 bird species and excellent trekking through bamboo and heath zones. A spectacular off-the-beaten-path destination.
4,321m Summit
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World's Largest Caldera
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Salt Lick Caves
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Sipi Falls Nearby
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300+ Bird Species
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Closest Park to Kampala · SW Uganda

Lake Mburo National Park

Uganda’s most accessible safari park — just 228 km from Kampala — and the only park protecting Burchell’s zebra, eland and impala in Uganda. Five lakes, papyrus swamps and acacia savanna host hippos, hyenas, topis, buffaloes and over 350 bird species. Night game drives, horseback safaris and guided walking safaris add variety. An excellent add-on en route to Bwindi.
Closest Park to Kampala
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Zebra & Impala Present
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Horseback Safari
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Night Game Drives
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350+ Bird Species
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Mountains of the Moon · W Uganda

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site and Africa’s third highest mountain range, the legendary Mountains of the Moon. Margherita Peak at 5,109m is Africa’s third highest point, permanently glaciated. Multi-day trekking through extraordinary Afroalpine zones featuring giant heather forests, lobelias and groundsels. Home to 217 bird species including 19 Albertine Rift endemics. A true adventure destination.
Margherita Peak: 5,109m
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UNESCO Heritage
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Glaciers & Alpine Zones
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217 Bird Species
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Multi-Day Trekking
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Gorillas & Golden Monkeys · SW Uganda

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Uganda’s smallest national park at just 33.7 km², but one of its most spectacular. Perched at the top of the Virunga Volcanoes (Muhabura 4,127m, Gahinga 3,474m, Sabyinyo 3,645m), it offers gorilla trekking, the unique golden monkey tracking experience, scenic volcanic hikes and extraordinary Batwa Pygmy cultural encounters — the original forest people of the Virungas.
Gorilla Trekking
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Golden Monkey Tracking
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3 Virunga Volcanoes
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Batwa Trail
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Borders Rwanda & DRC
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Hidden Gem · NE Uganda

Kidepo Valley National Park

Voted one of Africa’s Top 3 National Parks by CNN and The Telegraph. Kidepo sits in Uganda’s remote northeast near the South Sudan border, occupying 1,442 km² of sweeping semi-arid savanna. Home to cheetahs, ostriches, striped hyenas, Uganda’s largest lion population, Burchell’s zebra and over 475 bird species. Low tourist numbers mean an utterly wild, uncrowded experience.
CNN Top 3 Africa Park
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Cheetah & Ostrich
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475+ Bird Species
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Karamojong Culture
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Near South Sudan Border
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Primate Capital · W Uganda

Kibale National Park

The world’s premier destination for chimpanzee trekking. Kibale’s 766 km² of tropical forest harbour 1,500 chimpanzees, 12 other primate species including red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, l’Hoest’s monkey and olive baboon. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on the park boundary adds extraordinary birding and primates accessible to budget travellers.
1,500+ Chimpanzees
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13 Primate Species
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Chimp Permit: $200
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Bigodi Wetlands
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Year-Round Trekking
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Nile Expeditions · NW Uganda

Murchison Falls National Park

Uganda’s largest park at 3,893 km², where the mighty Nile forces itself through a 7-metre gorge to create the world’s most powerful waterfall. Spectacular game drives reveal massive elephant herds, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes and crocodiles. The Nile sunset boat cruise to the Falls base is unmissable. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary nearby.
3,893 km² Area
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World's Strongest Waterfall
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Nile Boat Cruise
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White Rhino Sanctuary
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Rothschild's Giraffe
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Big Five · SW Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Uganda’s most popular park at 1,978 km², stretching from the Rwenzori foothills to Lake Edward. Famous for the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, massive hippo pods in the Kazinga Channel, large elephant herds, topi and Uganda kob antelopes, leopards and over 600 bird species — making it one of the world’s most biodiverse parks.
Tree-Climbing Lions
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600+ Bird Species
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Kazinga Channel Cruise
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Ishasha Sector
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Chimp Tracking Available
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Gorilla Trekking Capital · SW Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to 400+ mountain gorillas — nearly half of all remaining individuals on Earth. Trek through ancient Afromontane rainforest spanning 331 km² to spend one life-changing hour with a habituated gorilla family. 19 habituated groups across 4 sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo.
Gorilla Permit: $700
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19 Habituated Groups
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UNESCO Heritage
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Alt: 1,160–2,607m
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UNESCO Heritage
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Best: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb

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Rwanda —
Land of a
Thousand Hills

3 National Parks · Africa’s Conservation Success Story

Rwanda has transformed into one of Africa’s most extraordinary travel destinations — remarkably clean, safe and progressive. We seamlessly combine Rwanda with Uganda to create the ultimate East African safari experience, handling all cross-border logistics, permits and accommodation on both sides.

Kazinga Channel aerial view Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda safari
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Relaxation & Adventure · W Rwanda

Lake Kivu

One of Africa’s Great Lakes, Lake Kivu stretches 90 km along the DRC border, dotted with volcanic islands and framed by dramatic hills. Rubavu (Gisenyi) and Kibuye offer boutique lakeside resorts, island kayaking, fishing village visits and some of East Africa’s most spectacular sunsets. The perfect, peaceful conclusion to a Rwanda gorilla safari before flying home from Kigali.
90km Long Great Lake
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Island Kayaking
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Rubavu & Kibuye
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DRC Border Views
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Volcanic Islands
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Cultural Capital · Central Rwanda

Kigali City & Culture

Africa’s cleanest and one of its safest cities. The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a deeply important and moving experience that provides essential context for Rwanda’s remarkable journey. Beyond the memorial: the vibrant Inema Arts Centre, the Kimironko Market, Kandt House Museum, and some of East Africa’s best restaurants and coffee shops. An enriching, surprising city that changes perceptions of Africa.
Africa's Cleanest City
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Genocide Memorial
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Inema Arts Centre
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Plastic Bag Free Nation
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Kigali Convention Centre
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Ancient Rainforest · SW Rwanda

Nyungwe Forest National Park

One of Africa’s oldest and largest montane rainforests, protecting 1,019 km² of pristine highland forest. Famous for its suspended canopy walkway — 50m above the forest floor — offering extraordinary views over the canopy. Home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees and Angolan colobus monkeys (in troops of 300+), 310 bird species including 29 Albertine Rift endemics, and spectacular tea plantation scenery.
50m Canopy Walkway
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310 Bird Species
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13 Primate Species
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Colobus Troops 300+
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29 Albertine Endemics
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Big Five Safari Rwanda · E Rwanda

Akagera National Park

Rwanda’s only savanna park and one of Africa’s greatest rewilding success stories. After years of rehabilitation by African Parks, Akagera now boasts all Big Five — lions and black rhinos were reintroduced in 2015 and 2017 respectively. The park encompasses savannas, lakes, papyrus swamps and forests along the Tanzanian border. Boat safaris on Lake Ihema, night drives and excellent game viewing year-round.
All Big Five Present
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Reintroduced Lions & Rhino
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Lake Ihema Boat Safari
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Night Game Drives
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Managed by African Parks
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Gorilla Trekking Rwanda · NW Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

Home of Dian Fossey’s legendary research and the gorillas she gave her life to protect. The Virunga Volcanoes (Karisimbi 4,507m, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, Sabyinyo) straddle Rwanda, Uganda and DRC. Rwanda offers 12 habituated gorilla families — a premium, intimate experience with a maximum of 8 visitors per group per day. Golden monkey tracking also available. The Dian Fossey Tomb Trail is deeply moving.
Permit: $1,500 USD
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12 Habituated Families
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Golden Monkey Tracking
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Karisimbi Hike: 4,507m
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Dian Fossey Tomb Trail
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