Uganda Safaris

Visit Uganda with Planet African Safaris for the most wholesome wildlife safari experiences. Uganda is not only one of the most tourist-friendly countries in East Africa, but it’s also one of the most beautiful places to visit on the continent. Uganda is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in Africa, with its immaculate lakes, high mountains, tropical rainforests, huge savannas, primates, birds, and much more. Winston Churchill described his visit to Uganda as a dream and called it the “Pearl of Africa.” It is true that you have to travel to the country to fully understand why Winston Churchill referred to it as such.

This ethereal, abundant environment is home to about half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, which is found in the high-altitude cloud forests of the well-known Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Mgahinga Gorilla Park. Uganda is home to a wide variety of animals, from crocodiles in the River Nile to lions that climb trees. In addition, Uganda is home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, reed bucks, water bucks, hippos, hyenas, and many other species. You will undoubtedly witness the Big Five of Africa in Uganda. With more than 1500 mammal species, the ten national parks and twelve game reserves are home to a diverse array of wildlife.

With around 1,040 species of birds, Uganda is home to the highest concentration of birds in all of Africa. Birds that migrate from Europe and North Africa can be found in Uganda. With over 600 different species of birds living there, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the top birdwatching attraction in the nation. While there are birding opportunities in every national park, Kidepo Valley National Park is home to the largest bird in the world.