Things to Do in Uganda

Uganda

Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi or Mgahinga, meet the chimpanzees of Kibale, or explore the savannah on a game drive. Boat safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel offer a different view of the wildlife. Kampala city tours and community visits bring culture into your journey.

1. Chimpanzee Trekking

   Follow wild chimpanzees through Uganda’s tropical forests and watch them feed, call and swing through the trees.

   What you’ll experience: Morning or afternoon treks lasting 2–5 hours · Groups of up to 8 visitors · One hour with the chimpanzees once found

   Read the full guide →3-Day Kibale Chimpanzee Safari →
2. Gorilla Habituation

   Spend up to four hours with a mountain gorilla family that is still getting used to people — only possible in Uganda.

   What you’ll experience: Early start with a briefing at the park office · Trek through thick forest that can take several hours · Up to four hours with a semi-habituated family

   Read the full guide →4-Day Chimpanzee & Gorilla Habituation Safari →
3. Chimpanzee Habituation

   A full day in Kibale Forest with chimpanzees, from the moment they leave their nests until they build new ones at dusk.

   What you’ll experience: Start around 6:00 AM as the chimps leave their nests · Full day in the forest with a packed lunch · Watching feeding, grooming and social behaviour up close

   Read the full guide →4-Day Chimpanzee & Gorilla Habituation Safari →
4. Wildlife Viewing

   Game drives, boat cruises and rhino walks across Uganda’s savannah parks.

   What you’ll experience: Early morning and late afternoon game drives · Boat cruises on the Nile and Kazinga Channel · Rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa

   Read the full guide →3-Day Murchison Falls & Rhino Safari →
5. Sport Fishing

   Cast for giant Nile perch and tigerfish on the Nile and Uganda’s great lakes.

   What you’ll experience: Half-day or full-day guided fishing trips · Nile perch, tigerfish, tilapia and catfish · Fishing from boats or the riverbank

   Read the full guide →2-Day Murchison Falls Safari →
6. Cultural Interactions

   Meet the Batwa, the Karamojong and the kingdoms that shaped Uganda.

   What you’ll experience: Traditional music and dance performances · Village walks, local crafts and cooking · Stories of history, beliefs and ways of life

   Read the full guide →3-Day Mgahinga Volcano Hike & Batwa →
7. Charity Tours

   Combine your safari with time supporting women’s groups, schools and community projects.

   What you’ll experience: Meeting the people behind each project · Hands-on activities such as weaving, cooking or farming · Guesthouse stays that support the community

   Read the full guide →
8. White Water Rafting

   Ride the rapids of the River Nile in Jinja, one of the world’s great rafting destinations.

   What you’ll experience: Half-day or full-day rafting trips · Grade 3–5 rapids with calm swimming sections · Safety briefing, helmets and life jackets provided

   Read the full guide →
9. Mountaineering

   Climb the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains or the Virunga volcanoes.

   What you’ll experience: Day hikes to multi-day climbs of 7–9 days · Guides and porters from local communities · Mountain huts or camping

   Read the full guide →3-Day Mgahinga Volcano Hike →
10. Quad Biking

    Ride quad bikes through villages and along the banks of the Nile in Jinja.

    What you’ll experience: Safety briefing and practice session for beginners · Rides from 1 hour to half a day · Village tracks, sugarcane fields and river views

    Read the full guide →