Question 1

Is Uganda good for a first safari in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially for travellers prioritising primates, varied landscapes and fewer crowds than Kenya or Tanzania. Uganda is best paired with gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and classic game drives in Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls.

Question 2

When is the best time to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking?

Accepted Answer

Gorilla trekking is possible year-round, but the driest and easiest trekking months are generally June to September and December to February. As of 22 June 2026, Uganda is entering one of the best trekking windows.

Question 3

Where is the best place to see gorillas in Uganda?

Accepted Answer

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers the widest choice of habituated gorilla families across Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is smaller and scenic, with the added possibility of golden monkey tracking in the Virunga foothills.

Question 4

How many days do you need for a Uganda safari?

Accepted Answer

A focused gorilla itinerary can be done in 4–5 days, but 8–12 days is better for combining Bwindi, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls. Add Kidepo Valley or the Rwenzori Mountains if you have 12–14+ days.

Question 5

Is Uganda better than Rwanda for gorilla trekking?

Accepted Answer

Uganda usually offers more varied safari combinations and a lower gorilla permit cost, while Rwanda is often logistically simpler for short luxury trips. Uganda suits travellers who want gorillas plus chimpanzees, boat safaris, savannah wildlife and remote wilderness.

Question 6

Can you combine Uganda with Kenya or Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many travellers combine Uganda gorilla trekking with the Maasai Mara, Serengeti or Zanzibar using regional flights through Entebbe, Nairobi, Arusha or Kigali. This works particularly well for honeymoons, migration safaris and longer East Africa itineraries.

Question 7

Is July 2026 a good time to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. July sits within Uganda’s June–September dry season, when forest trails in Bwindi and Mgahinga are typically less muddy and trekking conditions are more manageable. Permits should be booked well ahead because this is a popular travel period.

Question 8

Can I see chimpanzees and gorillas on the same Uganda safari?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A popular itinerary combines chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Many trips also add Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kazinga Channel boat safaris and Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions.

Question 9

Is Uganda only for primate safaris?

Accepted Answer

No. Uganda is famous for gorillas and chimpanzees, but it also offers Nile boat safaris, lion and elephant sightings, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, zebra and eland in Lake Mburo, remote wilderness in Kidepo Valley and high-altitude trekking in the Rwenzori Mountains.

Question 10

What airport do you fly into for a Uganda safari?

Accepted Answer

Most international travellers arrive at Entebbe International Airport on Lake Victoria. From Entebbe or Kampala, safaris continue by road or by scheduled and charter flights to airstrips serving Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley.

Question 11

What wildlife can you see in Uganda besides gorillas?

Accepted Answer

Uganda offers chimpanzees, golden monkeys, elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, Rothschild’s giraffes, shoebill storks, lions including Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions, and rare dry-country species such as cheetah and ostrich in Kidepo Valley.

Question 12

When should I book gorilla permits for 2027?

Accepted Answer

As early as possible — Uganda issues a limited number of gorilla trekking permits per day for Bwindi, and peak-season dates (June–September, December–February) can sell out many months ahead. We secure permits as soon as your booking is confirmed, so for a 2027 trek we recommend confirming 6–12 months before travel. Permit prices are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and we always quote the current official rate.

Uganda Safaris & Tours

Parks & reserves in Uganda

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Safari destinations in Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Mount Elgon National Park

Entebbe

Ziwa Rhino And Wildlife Ranch

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Murchison Falls National Park

Lake Mburo National Park

Kibale National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Mount Elgon National Park

Entebbe

Ziwa Rhino And Wildlife Ranch

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Murchison Falls National Park

Lake Mburo National Park

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