Uganda Experiences

Have a member of the Uganda Carnivore/Lion Monitoring Programme join you in your vehicle for a unique wildlife experience that focuses mainly on the lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park. During this activity, you help to track the carnivores via radio-telemetry in order to monitor their movements into conflict ‘hot zones’, where they face the danger of encountering resident people an...

After breakfast, you will be transferred a short distance to Nteko village, the start point of an amazing walk through Bwindi forest to the Buhoma sector of the national park. This 5 hour ‘Ivy River Trail’ gives guests the chance to encounter various forest-dwelling species of monkey and wonderful birdlife. Take in stunning mountain and canopy views as you descend steeply, crossing the...

An afternoon boat trip on the Nile gives you the opportunity to explore the park from a different perspective. Stirring upstream towards the falls, you search for the animals and birds that inhabit this lush riverine area. You might encounter large pods of Hippo and huge Nile Crocodiles basking along the riverbanks. Elephant are frequently observed playing in the water, often within a few metres o...

This afternoon, you make your way to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, with an opportunity of enjoying panoramic views of the Rwenjuba and the Ndicho Crater Lakes en-route. At Bigodi, you enjoy the boardwalk trail for birds, monkeys (notably Red colobus) and butterflies. Rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty, the 8km long Bigodi Wetlands act as an important wildlife corridor of Kibale Forest. Located...

This game drive is in the rermote Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 3hrs drive), game driving en-route. During this drive, landscapes change from lush green, fertile and mountainous terrain to hot, dry, and flat savannah country. Time permitting, you may have the opportunity of visiting a local elephant trench project – which helps to prevent elephants coming into the ...

Enjoy a wonderfully scenic canoe tour (an approx. 1 - 2hr canoe trip). Just sit back and enjoy the scenery. Traditional dugout canoes will be utilized on the Lake Mutanda, life jackets are provided. Lake Mutanda houses stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes. This is perfect for relaxing on your holiday to Uganda. Situated in the shadow of the Virunga Mountains, the lake and its surrounding diver...

After the briefing at the Park HQ, set off to seek these endangered monkeys which are unique to the Albertine Rift. The Virunga Volcanoes harbour the only remaining viable breeding population. You will venture through open farmland and search high in the dense bamboo groves. Here, the Golden monkeys feed on bamboo leaves, insects and on ripe fruit when available. It is hoped to spend an hour with ...