Uganda
Visit Uganda to see wildlife, lakes, and cultural sites.
Uganda travel destination guide
Uganda is a travel destination with gorilla trekking, national parks, and lake cruises as common itineraries. On a morning trip to Bwindi I watched a group of mountain gorillas move through a treeline while a guide counted them aloud, and the group included an infant that reached for a twig.
Check lists for permits and packing. Look for the best hotel in areas near parks when planning transport and guides.
Local weather in Uganda
SPRING
mild & temperate
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
cool
Best places to visit in Uganda
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Things to do in Uganda
Choose a route that fits your time. Start with Murchison Falls for a boat trip on the Nile and end with Queen Elizabeth for a game drive. Once in a blue moon a boat list will include a short stop where fishermen repair nets by hand, and that stop can show how fishing links to village life.
Bring cash for market purchases and bring insect repellent for forest stops. Reserve permits for gorilla trekking and book transport ahead. Consider a guided walk to see birds if timing allows.
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Falls viewing at Murchison
- Birding in Budongo Forest
Accommodations in Uganda
Discover the best accommodations for Uganda and start planning your holiday.
