Uganda

The Pearl of Africa

Uganda is a lush, green paradise famous for mountain gorilla trekking, the source of the Nile, and exceptional primate experiences.

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Best: June to September and December to February (dry seasons)

Winston Churchill called Uganda "the Pearl of Africa" and the name has stuck for good reason. This compact country packs extraordinary biodiversity, from the mountain gorillas of Bwindi to the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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Destinations in Uganda

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Home of the Mountain Gorilla

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the top destination in the world for mountain gorilla trekking, sheltering nearly half the world's population.

Best: June to August and December to February (dry seasons)

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Murchison Falls National Park

The World's Most Powerful Waterfall

Uganda's largest national park, where the mighty Nile explodes through a 7-meter gap creating the world's most powerful waterfall — surrounded by savannah teeming with wildlife.

Best: June to September and December to February (dry seasons)

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