Uganda - Overview

Gorillas, Chimps & Game...

Uganda gorilla safaris and chimpanzee safaris by World Primate Safaris the gorilla safari specialists. 

Once described as "the Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill, Uganda is fast returning to its former glory as one of the principle destinations of East Africa. In contrast to Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda is a rich fertile country which can offer both the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi. Where else in the world can you experience tracking the endangered mountain gorilla through the mountain forests and the same day (if you're quick!) be on the plains in scorching heat searching for the elusive tree climbing lions...

The variety of Uganda is astonishing when compared to the savannah countries of east Africa; not only does one have access to the majority of the savannah game that you would see in the Serengeti or the Mara but you also have over a thousand species of bird, 2 national parks where you can track the mountain gorilla, a variety of habitats where you can track chimpanzees and a wide variety of forests, lakes and mountains.

What to expect: Uganda is a completely different destination to other countries of East Africa. Tourism is a relatively new business and does not have the extensive infrastructure of countries such as Kenya and Tanzania. To avoid disappointment clients that have visited East Africa in the past should not draw comparisons between Uganda and other countries in East Africa; Uganda is unique in itself and offers a lot more than one would expect in its own individual way. Due to the poor infrastructure Uganda is still a relatively expensive destination.