Beyond primates, Uganda has classic savannah safaris with lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, giraffes and huge herds of antelope. Each park has its own character, from the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha to the remote valleys of Kidepo.
Boat cruises are a highlight, bringing you close to hippos, crocodiles, elephants and hundreds of bird species.
Where to do it
- Queen Elizabeth National Park — tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Murchison Falls National Park — game drives, Nile cruise and the falls
- Kidepo Valley National Park — remote and wild, with cheetahs and ostriches
- Lake Mburo National Park — zebras, eland and walking safaris
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary — rhino tracking on foot
What to expect
- Early morning and late afternoon game drives
- Boat cruises on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
- Rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa
- Over 1,000 bird species across the country
Good to know
- June–September and December–February are the driest months
- Bring binoculars and a camera with zoom
- Combine savannah parks with gorilla or chimp trekking
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