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Gorilla Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda

Aerial shot of Lake Bunyoni
Murchison Falls
Bwindi

Uganda and Rwanda Safaris

Uganda is one of Africa's most enchanting countries with an abundance of beautiful wildlife including the amazing lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and plains game of the Queen Elizabeth National Park .

The highlight of any stay in Uganda is to take a gorilla safari, either in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or the Mgahinga Volcanoes ; both of which are in the south western corner of the country. This involves hiking for up to four hours through dense tropical rainforest for an unforgettable encounter with these huge solitary primates. Many other primates and a phenomenal number of birds can be seen within the forests.

The Queen Elizabeth National Park is another area well worth a visit with its beautiful areas of forest, open savannah and small lakes. Within the park you find herds of elephant, giraffe, many types of antelope and hundreds of species of birds. Uganda is one of Africa's most exciting bird watching locations. There are approximately 1000 species, including some that are extremely rare.

Further to the north are the Murchisson Falls, on the River Nile, here you can take a boat ride approaching the foot of the waterfall where you will experience the awesome thundering of the falls and sprayed by the cool mist. This National Park, too, has lion, antelope, zebra, giraffe and a host of smaller creatures such as warthog and baboon.

For small parties Africa Exclusive can arrange a private 4x4 vehicle safaris to Uganda, driven throughout by a highly experienced private guide. He will uncover Uganda's secrets and take you to the locations where there is the best game viewing. On certain stretches of road the quality is poor, but you are rewarded by mile after mile of amazing scenery.

Why choose to take your safari in Uganda?

Uganda is the only country where you can dependably see mountain gorillas and is fantastic for primate spotting and has an incredible diversity of species of birds. The scenery is among the most beautiful in Africa with sparkling lakes, towering volcanoes, rich dense tropical forests and mesmerizing waterfalls.

Why choose to visit Rwanda on safari?

If you just want to see gorillas, Rwanda is a fantastic location for a short break as it is very accessible or you can combine gorilla watching breaks with visits to Northern Tanzania or Kenya to get a feel for other parts of Africa.