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The Pearl Of Africa
Karibu Uganda,Where Africa Goes Green
Mist-wrapped forests, mountain gorillas and a river that squeezes through a gap you could throw a stone across. Bring boots.
Mist-wrapped forests, mountain gorillas and a river that squeezes through a gap you could throw a stone across. Bring boots.
Uganda is where safari trades the open plains for rainforest and rivers. You can spend a morning a few metres from a mountain gorilla family, an afternoon with chimpanzees and an evening on a boat full of hippos.
It is smaller, quieter and wonderfully personal. Our guides keep the hikes gentle, the lodges lovely and the surprises coming.
01An ancient misty forest and about an hour face to face with a gorilla family. You will never forget it, and you will be very, very quiet.
02Chimps with opinions, a dozen other primates and forest so green it looks edited. Tracking them is noisy, muddy and brilliant.
03Savannah, crater lakes and the Kazinga Channel, where hippos and elephants share the shoreline. Head south to Ishasha to find lions lounging in fig trees.
04The Nile squeezes through a narrow gap and thunders down. Add giraffes, elephants and a boat ride beneath the falls and you have Uganda’s biggest park.
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There is no wrong time, only different sides of Uganda. Here is a simple guide to what each month offers.
Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.
Sample itineraries to get you started. Every one is private, and every one gets reshaped around you.
6 DaysThe big two in one short, unforgettable trip. Tracking, trekking and a lot of mud.
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9 DaysFalls, forests, tree-climbing lions and gorillas. A full tour of the Pearl of Africa.
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9 DaysMeet the gorillas first, then trade the forest for the open plains of the Mara.
Ask About This Safari →Gorilla and chimp trekking is possible all year. The drier months, December to February and June to August, make the trails easier. The green seasons are lush, quieter and good value.
You need to be reasonably comfortable on foot. Treks can last from one hour to several, the ground can be steep and muddy, and porters are available to help. We match your group to the right trek.
Five to six days covers gorillas and chimps. Nine to ten days adds the savannah parks and the Nile.
Yes. Gorillas followed by the Maasai Mara is one of our favourite pairings. We plan the flights and transfers as one private journey.
Yes. Permits are limited, so we recommend asking early. We handle the booking as part of your safari.
