DESCRIPTION:

Uganda, called the “Pearl of Africa” by British explorers, is noted for outstanding beauty and diversity; it is where the East African savannah meets the West African jungle. Only in this impossibly lush country can one observe lions prowling the open plains in the morning and track chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in the afternoon. Join us as we search for wildlife including chimpanzee, elephant, hippo, leopard, hyena, lion— even ones that climb trees— and crocodile, just to name a few.

Explore enchanting Kibale National Park, where the ancient trees are home to chimpanzees. Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park and head into the Great African Rift Valley, where we safari by vehicle and cruise by boat looking for the large numbers of hippo and Nile crocodile. Most unforgettable: in densely packed forests reside Uganda’s most famous residents—the awe-inspiring mountain gorillas. As we search in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, these powerful and intelligent animals are an incredible reminder that there are still realms in this world where humans are visitors, and visitation is a privilege.

CONSIDER:

Uganda's tourism infrastructure varies from basic to luxury; typically the more remote, the more basic. Its people are among the friendliest on earth!

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS & ADD-ONS:

Optional extension to Rwanda to view mountain gorillas in a different habitat.