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Uganda

About Uganda

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As a holiday destination, Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, is perhaps East Africa'’s best kept secret. It is quite unlike any other African country, with spectacular mountain scenery along with rainforests, rivers and lakes and areas of open plains, which provide homes for an extraordinary diversity of life. Uganda holidays are diverse and awe-inspiring.

One of the highlights has to be trekking to see primates in their natural habitat. Mountain gorillas can be seen at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, at Mgahinga or in the Parc National des Volcans in neighbouring Rwanda which is easily accessible from Uganda.

You can see chimpanzees, go birdwatching for the 27 Rift Valley endemics or the Shoebill stork, see elephants, lions and hippos and other great African wildlife in a range of wildlife areas such as the Kibale forest and the Queen Elizabeth (Ruwenzori) National Park.

The local communities also really make a trip here very special, sharing their cultural traditions and welcoming us to their country.

For more information on planning your Uganda holidays, either click on the links to your left for more information, or  call one of our Uganda experts.

Pricing guidelines for Uganda

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £500 to £700 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Uganda combines well with Rwanda and Kenya. Please note that gorillas permits add on about US$500 per visit. We charge these to you at the time of booking.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

  • Example tripPrice per person
  • 1 week gorillas and game safariBetween £2000 and £2500
  • 2 week highlights of Uganda holidayBetween £3500 and £4500

Weather and highlights

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    • Jan
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    • 29
    • Feb
    • Sunny
    • 20
    • 28
    • Mar
    • Rain
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    • 27
    • Apr
    • Rain
    • 20
    • 27
    • May
    • Rain
    • 20
    • 27
    • Jun
    • Sunny with Cloud
    • 20
    • 26
    • Jul
    • Sunny
    • 20
    • 26
    • Aug
    • Sunny
    • 20
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    • Sep
    • Sunny
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    • Oct
    • Rain
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    • Nov
    • Rain
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    • Dec
    • Sunny with Cloud
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  1. Spectacular mountain scenery and other environments such as forests, rivers and lakes.
  2. Treks to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi or Mgahinga.
  3. Excellent wildlife including chimpanzees and other primates.
  4. Superb birdwatching, including the rare Shoebill Stork.

Map and country information

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Uganda

Language

English is the official language, with Luganda and Swahili also widely spoken.

Visas

Visas are required for UK citizens which can be purchased on arrival at the airport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months.

Health

No compulsary vaccinations but several are recommended and you should take malaria prophylactics.

Best times to go

Due to a mainly equatorial climate, temperatures do not change hugely during the year with an average of between 24-28 C. Main rains are March - May and October - November. Birding is best November - March.

Getting there

Direct from UK flights 3 times a week or daily via Nairobi.

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