UGANDA

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi forest is home to 300 endangered Mountain gorillas, and a visit to the lush, enshrouded jungle will fulfil the wildest dreams of anyone who has ever wanted to trek in search of Africa's Great Apes.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

This park lays claim to the highest bird count in Africa, as well as some of the greatest concentrations of hippos. Sitting astride two of the Albertine Rift Valley lakes, QE is also home to healthy populations of lions, Uganda kob, chimpanzees and elephants.

Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale is the best place in Africa to view wild chimpanzees. There are many habituated troops here, and to hear their hooting and calling as you walk through the forest is unforgettable! Many other primate species, as well as multitudes of butterflies and birds make for a very pleasant stay.

Murchison Falls National Park

Made famous by Winston Churchill on his visit to Uganda, Murchison's stretch of the Nile River makes for some of the best wildlife viewing in the country. As you cruise upstream to the impressive Falls your eyes will be cast over crocodiles, hippos and countless birds.

Rwenzori National Park

Anyone looking for breathtaking adventure in Africa can find no better challenge than a week-long hike in the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon'. Endemic plants and birdlife will astonish those intrepid enough to visit the misty valleys and icy peaks.