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The Murchison Falls boat cruise travels 17km upstream along the Victoria Nile past hippos, crocodiles, elephants and shoebill storks before the base of the falls. Departs Paraa jetty at 9AM and 2PM, $30 per person.
Mabira Forest Reserve is Uganda’s most accessible tropical forest — a 306 sq km tract of Central African rainforest stretching between Kampala and Jinja on the road to the Kenya border. For visitors based in Kampala or passing through en route to Jinja and the source of the Nile, Mabira offers a genuine forest experience…
Lake Mutanda is one of Uganda’s most beautiful lakes — a deep, still volcanic crater lake in the Virunga foothills near Kisoro town, framed by the conical peaks of the Virunga volcanoes (Sabinyo, Gahinga, Muhavura) on the horizon and thick papyrus swamp on its shores. Sitting between Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park,…
Walking Safaris in Lake Mburo National Park are among East Africa’s most accessible and intimate on-foot wildlife experiences — no lions, no elephants, but buffalo, zebra, impala, eland and hippo at close range with a UWA ranger guide. This guide covers all walk types, wildlife, costs, safety, best season, lodges and how to combine Lake Mburo with a Bwindi gorilla trekking itinerary.
Lake Mulehe is one of Uganda’s less-visited crater lakes — a deep, serene volcanic lake in the Kigezi highlands on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park, close to the Ishasha sector where the park’s famous tree-climbing lions are found. Off the main tourist trail and lacking a large lodge development, Mulehe rewards visitors who…
The shoebill stork is one of Africa’s most prehistoric-looking and sought-after birds — a massive, slate-grey dinosaur of a bird standing 1.2 metres tall, with a remarkable 23cm shoe-shaped bill and an unsettling habit of standing completely motionless for hours before striking at prey with lightning speed. Uganda is the best country on earth to…
Gorilla trekking with children is one of the most powerful family wildlife experiences available anywhere in the world — and with the right preparation, it is entirely achievable. Both Uganda and Rwanda permit children aged 15 and above to trek gorillas, and with younger children, families can enjoy gorilla-focused activities designed specifically for them. This…
Buhoma is the oldest and most established sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park — home to three habituated gorilla families and the gateway through which most first-time visitors enter Bwindi. The lodges here range from community-owned budget guesthouses to some of East Africa’s most acclaimed luxury forest camps. This guide covers the top luxury…
Hot air balloon safaris in Tanzania offer a remarkable way to experience the country’s wildlife, landscapes and sunrise from above. Floating quietly over the Serengeti as the first light reaches the horizon gives you a perspective that cannot be achieved from a safari vehicle. Part of our Tanzania Safari Guide 2027 — the complete resource…
The Mara River crossing is one of the most dramatic moments of the Great Migration. Every year, huge herds of wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and other grazing animals, move through the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Part of our Kenya Safari Guide 2027 — the complete resource for Masai Mara,…