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Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi, raft the source of the Nile, and safari for tree-climbing lions β€” Uganda, the 'Pearl of Africa', is green, wild and welcoming.

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Capital
Kampala
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Currency
Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
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Language
English, Swahili
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Best time
Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb
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Visa
eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $500
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Entebbe (EBB)
Overview

Why travellers love Uganda

Bwindi's gorillas are the star, with chimps in Kibale, big game in Queen Elizabeth NP and white-water rafting at Jinja.

It's a superb, less-crowded safari-and-primate destination.

Where to go

Top places in Uganda

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Bwindi

Bwindi

πŸ—“ 2 days

Track endangered mountain gorillas.

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Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth NP

πŸ—“ 2 days

Tree-climbing lions and boat safaris.

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Jinja

Jinja

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

The source of the Nile and rafting.

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Kibale Forest

Kibale Forest

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Chimpanzee trekking.

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Plan day by day

Uganda itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Bwindi β†’ Queen Elizabeth NP β†’ Jinja
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $2,500
1–2

Bwindi

Track endangered mountain gorillas.

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3–4

Queen Elizabeth NP

Tree-climbing lions and boat safaris.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
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Jinja

The source of the Nile and rafting.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure Β· Relax
Route
Bwindi β†’ Queen Elizabeth NP β†’ Jinja β†’ Kibale Forest
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $3,500
1–2

Bwindi

Track endangered mountain gorillas.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Iconic
3–4

Queen Elizabeth NP

Tree-climbing lions and boat safaris.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
5–6

Jinja

The source of the Nile and rafting.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Relax
7

Kibale Forest

Chimpanzee trekking.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure Β· Nature
Route
Bwindi β†’ Queen Elizabeth NP β†’ Jinja β†’ Kibale Forest
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $5,000
1–3

Bwindi

Track endangered mountain gorillas.

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4–6

Queen Elizabeth NP

Tree-climbing lions and boat safaris.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
7–8

Jinja

The source of the Nile and rafting.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Relax
9–10

Kibale Forest

Chimpanzee trekking.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Nature
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Visa & entry

Uganda visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa required for most
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
Limited
eVisa
Yes (official e-Visa)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors need an e-Visa in advance and a yellow-fever certificate; gorilla permits are separate and limited. Always verify with the official Uganda immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Uganda visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Uganda budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$500+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Uganda budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Uganda

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Bwindi gorillas

Track gorillas in the 'Impenetrable Forest'.

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Queen Elizabeth NP

Tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel.

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Source of the Nile

Raft world-class white water at Jinja.

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Kibale chimps

Primate trekking in the forest.

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Rwenzori Mountains

The fabled 'Mountains of the Moon'.

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