Uganda with Kidepo

Set on the north shore of Lake Victoria, Entebbe is the former colonial capital, the site of Uganda’s international airport and still a relatively relaxed place, with a handful of modest lodges in which to overnight when making flight connections.

Set in the southwest of Uganda, Bwindi Forest is one of the prime locations in Africa for viewing mountain gorillas. The area contains a handful of good lodges and offers an excellent range of other forest and cultural activities, notably including interaction with the Batwa pygmies.

Set in the remote west of Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the largest savanna safari area in the country, a stop on the overland route from Bwindi Forest to Kibale Forest, with guest accommodation in a handful of decent lodges, offering a wide range of safari activities including motorboat safari and chimpanzee tracking.

Set in the southwest of Uganda, Kibale Forest is an important tropical reserve, the best location in the country for viewing chimpanzees, with guest accommodation in several lodges, of which one or two are of decent quality. The surrounding farmland is extremely scenic.

Set in the remote northwest of Uganda, Murchison Falls is a substantial wildlife reserve, offering excellent motorboat safari, modest savanna safari and lesser options for chimpanzee tracking. Guest accommodation is in a handful of decent lodges, all offering a wide range of activities.

Set in the remote north of Uganda, Kidepo Valley is a real trophy location for experienced safari travellers, with impressive landscapes and a good range of wildlife. Guest accommodation is in just one good quality lodge. Dry season is Nov-Apr, converse seasons to most safari areas.