Explore in Uganda

Semuliki National Park

On the Congolese border, Semuliki National Park protects a lowland tropical forest inhabited by rare species and is home to the spectacular Sempaya hot springs.

Nkuruba Crater Lake

A small crater lake ringed by dense forest near Fort Portal, Nkuruba is a serene spot for observing black and white colobus monkeys and forest birds of western Uganda.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

The Rwenzori Mountains, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, are home to Africa's third-highest peak and spectacular afroalpine vegetation: giant groundsels, lobelias and high-altitude glaciers create an unforgettable landscape.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuaries

Uganda's sole white rhino sanctuary, Ziwa offers foot tracking between Kampala and Murchison Falls, within a protected 70 km² ranch.

Mount Elgon National Park

An extinct volcano on the Uganda-Kenya border, Mount Elgon rises to 4,321 m and offers high-altitude trekking, abundant birdlife and arabica coffee.

Mabamba Swamp

A 165 km² Ramsar wetland on Lake Victoria's shores, Mabamba is one of the world's premier sites for spotting the Shoebill and 260 bird species.

Entebbe Botanical Garden

Laid out in 1898 on the shores of Lake Victoria, the Entebbe Botanical Gardens gather over 300 tree species, dense birdlife and forests that served as backdrop for the original Tarzan films.

Bigodi Wetlands

Community sanctuary at the edge of Kibale National Park: 200+ bird species, 8 primate species, and a Kitooro village to discover.

Lac Albert

Lake Albert

Shared between Uganda and the DRC, Lake Albert is the northernmost lake of the Western Rift Valley. Practical guide: wildlife, activities, access and seasons.