Around Uganda Tours is your top local safari company, offering Uganda’s best and most affordable wildlife, primate, and gorilla safari package deals. Our mission is to let you experience the enchanting magic of Uganda through meticulously crafted tours, available year-round. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Uganda’s national parks and top tourist attractions with Around Uganda Tours.
We take a unique approach to our safari trips. Guided by ecotourism principles and sustainable tourism practices, we design incredible safari tours that allow you to witness Uganda’s stunning common mammals, chimpanzees, and gorillas in their natural habitats.
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Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda is named after the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Nile River plunges through a narrow gorge with immense force. This dramatic waterfall draws visitors, but the park’s epic landscapes, diverse habitats, and excellent biodiversity make them stay.
Bwindi is the premier gorilla trekking destination. From one of four trailheads; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo, you join a group of 8 visitors to track of one of the 24 habituated families. Each trail offers unique characteristics and varying levels of difficulty, making every trek an adventure.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is renowned for diverse wildlife, including the tree-climbing lions and leopards. Game drives across the park reveal an abundance of big game, such as elephants, buffalo & antelopes. A highlight of the park is the boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward & George.
Kibale Forest National Park is famous for its population of chimpanzees, drawing visitors keen to observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. The park offers guided treks led by Uganda Wildlife Authority Rangers, who take small groups deep into the forest to track and observe chimpanzees.
Lake Mburo National Park is often included in itineraries as a scenic stopover between Bwindi and other destinations. Its picturesque landscapes and improving wildlife population make it a delightful highlight of any trip. Visitors can explore the park’s beauty through various activities.
Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda’s most isolated national park. Cut off for years by conflict, it has only recently become accessible by road and air. However, those who make the journey are rewarded with a truly off-the-beaten-path experience. The park is home to 77 mammal species.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a less frequented but equally enchanting destination for gorilla trekking. This park offers a more secluded experience compared to Bwindi. Treks here are generally less demanding, making it an appealing option for visitors seeking a more relaxed adventure.
Uganda’s first protected area, the Semliki Valley, lies on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, south of Lake Albert, below the Kijura Escarpment, and the northern foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. This park offers an introduction to the habitats of Central Africa bar leaving Uganda.
The Rwenzori Mountains, “Mountains of the Moon,” offer one of the most exciting and challenging trekking experiences in the world. The highest peak, Mount Stanley’s Margherita Peak, rises to 5,109 meters. The remote location & diverse vegetation, make trekking in the ranges a special experience.