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Visit Uganda

  • Safari Wildlife

    Many people assume Uganda doesn't have much large game and the only reason to visit is to see gorillas. This, however, would be a mistake as the various parks are home to many large mammal species, including lion, leopard, hyena jackal, buffalo and elephant. There are also numerous antelope and bird species.

    Safari Wildlife

  • Chimpanzees

    It is home to the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. There are 13 primate species found within the forest including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkey, L'Hoest's monkey, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red colobus and black-and-white colobus.

    Chimpanzees

  • Gorillas

    Making your way through the bamboo forests and into the dense montane forest you will trek for between two and five hours to find your allocated group of mountain gorillas. The sometimes strenuous walk to find the gorillas is always made up for by this truly unique experience!

    Gorillas

  • Safari

    Something a bit different which you can enjoy at the Semliki Wildlife Reserve is a night game-drive. Setting off after dinner, you may catch a glimpse of a leopard in a tree; Serval cats, civets, Ugandan kob, mongoose, the strange triple-winged nightjars and nocturnal bush hogs are regularly spotted.

    Safari

  • Village Life

    Few countries in Africa provide so many opportunities to view such colourful and vibrant village life. Driving through the lush rural countryside numerous villages are scattered along terraced hillsides. The interaction with the local people in these remote locations often generates some of the most memorable travel experiences.

    Village Life

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Visit Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda

Kidepo rarely visited by tourists, but it does have many animals which you won't find anywhere else in Uganda, including striped hyena, aardwolf, wild dogs, beisa oryx and roan antelope.

Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
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Kidepo Valley National Park

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The Kidepo Valley National Park is one of Uganda's true hidden gems, tucked away in the north-eastern corner of the country.

Vast savannah plains are dotted with small rocky kopjes and impressive inselbergs. The Lamoj Mountains rise up in the distance.

Limited tourism

The park is rarely visited by tourists, primarily because of its distance from the other main national parks in the south-west of Uganda. It remains a wild and remote place to enjoy a safari well away from the crowds.

Wildlife of Kidepo

The wildlife in Kidepo is fascinating, with many animals which you won't find anywhere else in Uganda, including striped hyena, aardwolf, wild dogs, beisa oryx and roan antelope. Other fauna includes Rothschild's giraffe, Cape buffalo, leopard, cheetah, eland, elephant and both black-backed and side-striped jackals.

The birdlife is excellent, with fourteen species believed to be endemic to the Kidepo and Karamoja region. Of particular interest are the pygmy falcons, Abyssinia ground hornbills and Verreaux's eagle.

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