One word. Gorillas. These magnificent creatures aren’t the only reason to visit Uganda, but they’re definitely it’s star attraction, trek some of the lushest and most stunning jungles to be found anywhere in the world and be rewarded with an intimate and unforgettable with these fascinating animals.
Adventure Tours & Safaris in Uganda
Uganda Overland: Gorillas & Chimps
• 9 days
• Price from £1,879
Masai Mara & Gorilla Adventure
• 12 days
• Price from £4,200
Ultimate East Africa
• 24 days
• Price from £3,439
Absolute Africa Overland Safari
• 55 days
• Price from £7,599
Travelling and Backpacking in Uganda
If you want to travel, go backpacking, volunteer, work, study or book an adventure, our website can help you take a gap year or backpacking adventure in Uganda.
Kenya and Tanzania are usually more frequently visited than Uganda, which is slightly unfair as it has just as much to offer. Also, head to Jinja, the countries second largest town for bungee jumping, rafting and adrenalin aplenty.
Uganda Tours
Combining wildlife, cultural, scenic and adrenaline highlights, visiting Africa doesn’t get much better than this! Visit the lush country of Uganda to do a gorilla trek or relax on the shores of volcanic Lake Bunyoni.
Action packed tours will enable you to explore the beauty and diversity of Uganda, the ‘Pearl of Africa’, with its amazing wildlife, landscapes and people. This experience will take you to untamed corners, allow close encounters with chimpanzees and create lasting memories for years to come. Take game drives in Queen Elizabeth II and Lake Mburo National Parks looking for Ugandan kob, zebra, hippo and other animals.
Another recommendation, a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel spotting animals such as buffalo, elephant and leopard as they come in to drink, before heading south and finding the famous tree-climbing lions. At Lake Bunyoni you can paddle around some of the islands in canoes. There are close encounters with some of Uganda’s wildlife at the Entebbe Wildlife Centre, before a day trip to Ngamba Island to see the chimpanzees.
Thousands of tourists visit Uganda every year with the biggest attraction being see the beautiful endangered mountain gorillas on a tour. Getting close to these majestic animals is a really special experience. On a tour you can also see popular destinations including the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Murchison Falls National Park Uganda.
Volunteer in Uganda
If you like the idea of volunteering on a gap year in Africa then Uganda is a great destination to choose. Programs can include teaching, helping animals, working with communities and improving nature and conservation. Placements can be found in places like Kampala, Nansana, Kira Town and Mbarara.
Local organisations have a vision to support local communities in developing communities through the placement of international volunteers. They believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
Working as a volunteer in Uganda is a chance to use your skills to make a tangible contribution to fight poverty and live cultural experience. Living and working here is an unforgettable experience especially if you apply to work with gorillas.
Plan a gap year to Uganda today.
