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Guide Major Tourist attractions in Uganda

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Uganda is truly one of Africa’s unsung heroes. Nestled in between some of the well-known gems of East Africa, this beautiful country boasts everything you could ask of a safari destination. Uganda offers a huge variety of activities, from mountain gorillas, birdlife and traditional game, to friendly locals and unique tribal communities, not to mention adrenaline-fueled adventures.

She combines typical safari landscapes of flat savannah grasslands with acacia trees scattered on the horizon with the tropical jungle climate and mountainous landscape of the Congo Basin. Only in Uganda can you be sitting on the back of a jeep checking out lions on a sunny morning and tracking chimps in a tropical forest in the afternoon! What’s more, Uganda has fewer tourists allowing you to enjoy your adventure in an intimate and immersive way.

Nature offers a sea of major tourist attractions in Uganda to choose from, from white water rafting at the source of the Nile to an authentic chance to interact with and positively impact the suburban communities in the belly of Kampala, the city of seven hills. Carry a piece of Uganda with you by visiting the craft markets teeming with colour and creativity.

With safety concerns our top priority, years of experience taking guests on adventures of a lifetime and a true love of the destination, we can show you the best of major tourist attractions in Uganda.

Major Tourist attractions in Uganda

Gorilla Tracking

Track Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat and experience the captivating lives of these great primates navigating through thick forests.

Safaris Adventures

Wildlife Safari drives through vast game parks and watch predators pursue prey. Game drives are a perfect way to come within touching distance of The Big Five

Mountain Hikes

Hike up the Mountain trails of iconic ranges and bike around the slopes of both volcanic and fault mountains.

Cultural Experiences

Experience authentic culture in the form of home-stays in real rural Ugandan homesteads of nomadic pastoralists, farming communities, and suburban community tours

Extreme Adventure

Extreme adventure; test the extent of your adrenaline by battling against the furious falls at the source of the Mighty Nile

Forest Hiking

Forest hiking and biking through brown trails surrounded by green canopies are a great opportunity to watch birds and track chimpanzees

Best time to visit

Generally, all major tourist attractions in Uganda are open to year-round visits. While Uganda doesn’t have a defined summer or winter due to its proximity to the equator, it has a wet and dry season, impacting the practicality of activities. March, April, May and October are wet months and might impair one’s ability to delight in adventurous activities that require physical exertion fully.

Mountaineering and hiking around this time are particularly slower and more strenuous. On the flipside, Gorilla permits are cheaper in the wet season. Accommodation rates are relatively lower too. It will please the birdwatcher to learn that migratory birds flock to Uganda around this time, too, peaking between November and April.

The best time to visit Uganda for game drives and sightseeing is through the first dry spell between June to September and the second dry season from December to February. These relatively drier spells compel animals to migrate to water points offering tourists safari game drives brimming with wildlife. The dry seasons also come along with clear skies, more sun, less rain and relatively easier drives along the muddy terrains in Safari parks.

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