UGANDA

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UGANDA

Best known for its extraordinary mountain gorilla encounters, Uganda is actually a rich and diverse treasure trove offering so much more! Head out on a safari in the Queen Elizabeth National Park and witness the famous tree-climbing lions; trek through the Kibale Forest National Park in search of chimpanzees, red colobus, monkeys and other primates; float along the Ishasha River watching the wildlife drinking from the banks; marvel at the birdlife of which Uganda has 1080 species (about 60% of the bird species in Africa); hike to the magnificent waterfalls in the Murchison Falls National Park; and visit Jinja, known as the Adventure Capital as it offers a range of activities but is best known for their wild water rafting 

Map of Uganda in Africa

“For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life - bird, insect, reptile, beast - for vast scale - Uganda is truly the ‘Pearl of Africa’.”
- Winston Churchill 

What Will the Weather Be?

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

OVERVIEW

Uganda can be visited year-round as the temperatures barely change through the seasons, sitting around 24°C to 30°C. Rainfall can be expected any month, however the dry seasons run from December to March and then June to September

BEST TIME TO VISIT

January and February and June to September, when the conditions are particularly good for trekking and safaris.

WHEN TO AVOID

The heavy rains are generally from March to June and October to December

BEST FOR TREKKING

January to March and June through September.

BEST FOR BIRDING

The bird life is abundant all year round.

Let’s Touch Your Imagination

OUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL IDEAS

Explore our sample itineraries to spark your imagination. Everyone is unique, so use these samples as an inspirational canvas waiting for your personal aspirations to paint it.

Remember, at Mallerby’s, we believe in tailoring each journey to the individual, ensuring your travel experience is as extraordinary as you are. Let these itineraries be a starting point, a palette of possibilities, waiting for the strokes of your own desires. Your journey is not just a trip; it’s a reflection of your dreams. Let’s craft it together.

Where Will You Travel To

REGIONS IN UGANDA

uganda Entebbe town

Entebbe

Entebbe lies on the shores of Lake Victoria and serves as the gateway to the areas of Uganda as its Uganda’s only international airport. An overnight stop here is perfect pre- or post your trip to link seamlessly with your flights.

uganda bwindi

Bwindi

More than half the world’s population of mountain gorilla reside in Bwindi, however there’s also healthy numbers of chimpanzee’s, monkeys and other primates, as well as 350 bird species and some small antelope, reptiles and incredible plant life 

uganda queen elizabeth national park

Queen Elizabeth

The Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to 4 of the Big 5 (no rhino), but the highlights are encountering a tree-climbing lion, chimpanzee trekking in the far corner and floating down the Kazinga Channel witnessing some of the best wildlife and bird sightings.  

uganda Jinja

Jinja

This is the 4th largest town in Uganda and lies on the shores of Lake Victoria and on the banks of the Nile. White-water rafting on the River Nile is one of the popular attractions with 9 major rapids along the route, of which four are a grade 5!  

uganda Kibale Forest

Kibale Forest

The Kibale Forest is a beautiful area of pristine tropical rainforest and undulating hills interspersed with volcanic crater lakes. It’s home to the greatest variety of primates, a healthy population of mammals, incredible birdlife and a rich array of tropical plants.

uganda Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Excursion

Ngamba Island

Set just outside of Entebbe and surrounded by the peaceful waters of Lake Victoria, this island is 100 acres of rain forest utilised as a sanctuary for 52 orphaned and rescued chimpanzees which provides an exceptional opportunity to closely observe these fascinating great apes.   

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