Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Size: 331 km² |
Location: Southwestern Uganda
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is best known as home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The park’s dense rainforest, steep terrain, and rich biodiversity make it one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.
Highlights:
Mountain gorilla trekking, forest walks, birdlife, primates
Best time to visit: June to September & December to February
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Size: 1,978 km² |
Location: Western Uganda
One of Uganda’s most popular parks, Queen Elizabeth National Park offers diverse ecosystems ranging from savannah plains and wetlands to forests and crater lakes. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and boat safaris along the Kazinga Channel.
Game includes:
Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hippo, crocodile, antelope species, and over 600 bird species
Best time to visit: June to September & January to February
Murchison Falls National Park
Size: 3,840 km² |
Location: Northwestern Uganda
Uganda’s largest national park, Murchison Falls is defined by the dramatic point where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging into the Devil’s Cauldron. The park combines classic game drives with scenic river safaris.
Game includes:
Elephant, giraffe, lion, leopard, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife
Best time to visit: December to February & June to September
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