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The Rwenzori Mountains: hiking the Mountains of the Moon
Glaciers on the equator, giant lobelias and Margherita Peak, Africa's third-highest summit. Options for climbers and for day hikers.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Lake Mburo National Park: walking and horseback safaris
Zebra, impala and eland, plus walking and horseback safaris. Why Lake Mburo is the perfect stop on the way to Bwindi or Lake Bunyonyi.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: tracking white rhinos on foot
The only place in Uganda to see rhinos, and you track them on foot. How a visit works and how to fit it into a trip to Murchison Falls.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Sipi Falls: waterfalls, hiking and coffee on Mount Elgon
Three waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Elgon, abseiling beside the main fall and farm tours where Uganda's Arabica coffee grows.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Kidepo Valley National Park: Uganda's remote wilderness
Far in the north-east, Kidepo is one of Africa's wildest parks: the Narus Valley, cheetah, ostrich and huge buffalo herds, and Karamojong culture.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Lake Bunyonyi: Uganda's most relaxing lake
Terraced hills, 29 islands and dugout canoes. Why Lake Bunyonyi is the perfect place to rest after gorilla trekking, and what to do while you are there.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Jinja and the source of the Nile: rafting, boat trips and more
Two hours from Kampala, Jinja is where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria and Uganda's adventure capital. What to do, from a boat trip to the source to world-class rafting.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Kazinga Channel, lions and craters
Savannah, wetlands, forest and volcanic craters on the equator. How to plan the Kazinga Channel boat trip, game drives and the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Murchison Falls National Park: a complete travel guide
Uganda's oldest and largest national park, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gorge. Game drives, boat trips and the best way to plan your visit.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale: what to expect
Kibale Forest is the best place in Uganda to track chimpanzees. Here is how a tracking day works, what it costs and how to make the most of it.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Where to see the shoebill in Uganda
The shoebill is one of Africa's most sought-after birds, and Uganda is one of the best places to find it. These are the most reliable places to look.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
What to pack for gorilla trekking in Uganda
Boots, gloves, rain gear and a few things people often forget. A practical packing list for Bwindi and Mgahinga from people who trek there.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda: how to choose
Both countries offer unforgettable hours with mountain gorillas. Here is how they compare on price, travel time, scenery and what else you can add to your trip.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago1 min read
The best time to visit Uganda for gorillas, safaris and birds
Uganda is green all year, but the dry and wet seasons change how your trip feels. Month by month, here is when to go for gorillas, game drives and birding.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago2 min read
Uganda gorilla permits: price, rules and how to book
What a gorilla trekking permit costs in Uganda, who can trek, how the hour with the gorillas works and how to secure a permit for the date you want.
Jozef Kato
2 hours ago2 min read
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