Located in the heart of the African continent, right in Africa biome richest zone spanned by the equator, soaked by waters from the world’s longest river with some of the continent’s most iconic geography, Uganda is that ideal place the olden days’ visitors found so mesmeric. The people are welcoming, their diverse cultures will charm you, and their dances will leave you regaled. Everything about this country is to fall for including the food and the weather.

Travel southwest to see the largest population of man’s remaining population of mountain gorillas living in a 25,000 year old life-filled rain forest: or visit west to see the astounding Rwenzori ranges that stand above the western arm of the Great Rift Valley; or continue northwest for a complete big five safari experience, or fly to the north-eastern corner of Uganda for a trip down memory lane with the IK tribe; or drive East for an adrenaline party in the Adventure capital of East Africa; or still take a nightlife tour around Kampala.

A Uganda gorilla safari holiday offers the intrepid traveler the best that Africa has to offer. The quality of your safari guide is the most important factor that will influence the overall quality and enjoyment of your safari. If you are traveling all the way to Africa for a Ugandan safari there is little doubt that one of the things you will want to do is spot the Big Five, the five animals that are said to be the hardest to hunt on foot.

This highly coveted group includes the African elephant, leopard, lion, Cape buffalo and the every so elusive rhino. Some concentrate on the primates (gorillas, chimps, monkeys), others focus on the astounding diversity of birds.  Others are geared towards families or romantic safaris a-deluxe, while others are more activity and adrenaline oriented.  Some are by road, some are by air, and some use both.

The currently average price of an African safari is $800 to $1,000 per person per night. For many people, an African safari is the trip of a lifetime in part because of the steep price tag. While a luxury lodge or a tented camp can cost upwards of $3,000 per person, per night, there are budget-friendly options out there, and they don’t require that you rough it.

Uganda is one of the world’s most biodiversity countries: home to 13 types of primates and 330 mammals, of which six are found nowhere else, as well as more than 1000 bird species, it also encompasses a startling range of landscapes, from Africa’s highest mountain range and the source of the Nile the world’s longest river to the continent’s largest lake.

While most people think of Kenya and Tanzania when it comes to East African safaris, landlocked Uganda has one thing that its neighbours don’t: Mountain gorillas. In Uganda Mountain Gorillas are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. In these areas tracking takes place at 5 locations Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Ntebeko in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The country conserves half of the world’s remaining wild mountain gorilla population, and tracking these magnificent primates in their wild habitat is one of the most memorable wildlife experiences on the planet and a big reason why travelers visit Uganda. A Gorilla permit in Uganda for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park costs USD $700 per person.

The Rangers in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park and Mgahinga Gorilla Nation Park in Uganda are all highly motivated to Keep gorillas safe and secure. If you follow the rules and guidelines for gorilla trekking you will be safe and secure during your gorilla safari time in the park.  The gorillas you are visiting are habituated and used to human beings this process takes up to two years. Uganda conservation is in the forefront, as is your safety and security.

During the actual gorilla trek in Uganda, you are with Armed Rangers and a military escort with communication equipment and weapons, this is simply an added layer of security for your protection. Every effort is being taken both visible and behind the scenes to make you’re once in a lifetime encounter with the gentle giants of the forest a moment of Discovery.

Uganda is also among the few countries in Africa where you can track chimpanzees in forest reserves, another primate encounter that you’ll never forget. Kibale Forest National Park is the best place in all of East Africa for Chimpanzee Tracking.  Home to 13 Primate Species including almost 1,500 Chimpanzees, Kibale Forest offers you the best experience in East Africa. Kibale Forest is the premier Primate Destination.

In addition to safari experiences in rain forests, Uganda also offers the traditional East African safari experience of game drives on open Savannah to spot lions, elephant, leopards, buffalo and some rare wildlife highlights such as tree-climbing lions, sitatunga antelope, Oribi, and rare shoe bill storks, one of Africa’s top birds.  Game drives and game viewing is done in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, and Kidepo Valley National Parks.

There is for morning and evening drives in these parks. Other outdoor adventures abound in Uganda, from white-water rafting and kayaking on the Nile River to bungee jumping, horseback safaris and hiking among the glacier lakes and cloud forests of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains – as well as climbing Africa’s third highest peak, Mount Stanley.