Mountain Gorilla
The world's most endangered great ape. Found only in Bwindi and Mgahinga. Each family group has a dominant silverback male.
Endangered
Star Attraction
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Uganda is home to approximately half of all the world's remaining mountain gorillas — one of the most thrilling wildlife encounters on the planet. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are the two trekking destinations.
Gorilla trekking involves hiking through dense forest to spend one precious hour with a habituated gorilla family. An unforgettable, life-changing experience that also directly contributes to gorilla conservation.
~1,000 gorillas worldwide
500+ in Uganda
UNESCO Heritage Site
Wildlife
Uganda's Iconic Animals
From the Big Five to rare primates — Uganda's wildlife diversity is extraordinary.
African Elephant
Large herds roam Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks. Uganda's elephants are known for their massive tusks.
VulnerableAfrican Lion
Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for tree-climbing lions — a rare behaviour found in only a handful of locations globally.
VulnerableGrey Crowned Crane
Uganda's national bird — distinctive with its golden crown. Found in wetlands and grasslands. Featured prominently on Uganda's flag and coat of arms.
EndangeredHippopotamus
The Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth NP hosts one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos. Boat safaris offer close encounters.
VulnerableChimpanzee
Kibale National Park hosts the highest density of primates in Africa, including over 1,500 chimpanzees — our closest living relatives.
EndangeredSavannah
Elephant Country – The Savannah
Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks offer classic African savannah experiences — game drives spotting elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and crocodiles along the mighty Nile River.
Uganda's savannahs are less crowded than Kenya or Tanzania, giving visitors a more intimate wildlife experience. Many travellers combine savannah safaris with gorilla trekking for the ultimate Uganda experience.
Birdwatching
Africa's Premier Birding Destination
Uganda records more bird species than any other country in Africa — a birdwatcher's paradise.
1,060+
Bird Species
More than the entire North American continent combined. Uganda's varied habitats — forests, wetlands, savannahs, and mountains — create ideal conditions for extraordinary avian diversity.
Protected Areas
Uganda's National Parks
Bwindi Impenetrable NP
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to half the world's mountain gorillas in ancient mist-covered forest.
Queen Elizabeth NP
Tree-climbing lions, hippo channels, and rich savannah wildlife make this Uganda's most visited park.
Murchison Falls NP
Uganda's largest park — spectacular falls, Nile boat cruises, and Big Five game drives.
Kibale National Park
Africa's primate capital — chimpanzee tracking and the highest primate density on the continent.