Uganda's National Parks & East Africa Destinations
From gorilla sanctuaries to snowcapped peaks — explore the most extraordinary destinations in East Africa
Uganda's National Parks
Uganda is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth — hosting half the world's mountain gorillas, the chimpanzee capital of the world, and over 1,000 bird species.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Africa's most extraordinary and biologically diverse forests. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it protects approximately 400 of the world's remaining mountain gorillas — half the global population. The ancient forest, covering 321 square kilometres, comprises a mosaic of montane and lowland forest, bamboo, and open grasslands at altitudes ranging from 1,160m to 2,607m.
Half the world's mountain gorillas, 350+ bird species, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited park and one of Africa's most rewarding game-viewing destinations. The legendary Kazinga Channel — a 40km natural waterway connecting lakes Edward and George — supports one of the world's highest densities of hippos. The Ishasha sector in the south is famous for its tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees.
Tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel, 600+ bird species
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Kibale Forest National Park — the Primate Capital of the World — is home to the world's largest population of habituated chimpanzees. With 13 primate species including red-tailed monkeys, red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys, the forest canopy is alive with movement and sound. Adjacent Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary adds exceptional birding to the experience.
1,500 chimpanzees, 13 primate species, Primate Capital of the World
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Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest conservation area, where the mighty Nile River squeezes through a 7-metre rock gap to create what is widely considered the world's most powerful waterfall. The park's northern sector is prime big-game country — lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalos and Nile crocodiles are commonly seen on game drives.
World's most powerful waterfall, largest Uganda park, 470+ bird species
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Kidepo Valley National Park — Uganda's most remote national park — is regularly voted among Africa's finest wilderness areas by CNN and other travel publications. Located near the Sudan border in northeastern Uganda, this vast semi-arid savannah hosts endemic and rare species found nowhere else in Uganda: cheetahs, ostriches, Besia oryx, and the striking Karamoja giraffe.
CNN's Top African Park, endemic species, remote wilderness
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Lake Mburo National Park — Uganda's smallest savannah park — is the only place in Uganda where you can see zebras and impalas. Just three hours from Kampala, it offers exceptional game drives without the long travel times, plus unique walking safaris, horse-back safaris, and beautiful boat trips on Lake Mburo itself.
Uganda's only zebras, closest park to Kampala, impalas & elands
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