Uganda is a good year-round destination, but the rainy seasons (March to May and November to December) can make logistics a little tricky.
Kibale is highest at the park’s northern tip with a size of 795km2, which stands 1,590m above sea level. 351 tree species have been recorded in the park, some rise to over 55m and are over 200 years old. Kibale’s varied altitude supports different types of habitat, ranging from wet tropical forest on the Fort Portal plateau to woodland and savanna on the rift valley floor. Kibale is one of Africa’s foremost research sites. While many researchers focus on the chimpanzees and other primates found in the park, others are investigating Kibale’s ecosystems, wild pigs and fish species, among other topics. Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Forest cover, interspersed with patches of grassland and swamp, dominates the northern and central parts of the park on an elevated plateau. Kibale is famously known for Chimpanzee tracking The park is home to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of primate including the chimpanzee. It also contains over 375 species of birds.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is considered to be one of Uganda’s most varied and most beautiful protected areas. Queen, as she is affectionately known, is home to two of Africa’s big cats, the majestic lion and the elusive leopard. Kyambura Gorge Lodge guests can explore the plains of Queen Elizabeth Park in Uganda on a variety of game drives, usually at dawn and dusk. It is when daylight hours are
Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor is nothing short of exhilarating. The chimps effortlessly cross and scamper through the trees above the gorge, and visitors on the other hand must cross the river using natural bridges in order to keep up with the chimps. So although the walk usually lasts only 2–3 hours, descending the steep gorge
The Kazinga Channel is a 32-kilometer long channel, rich in wildlife that links Lakes Edward and George. Boat trips down the channel depart from Mweya Safari Lodge (about an hour’s drive through the park from Kyambura Gorge Lodge) and last 3-4 hours. The boat cruise provides a wonderful opportunity to photograph the many animals that come to cool off at the waters’ edge, including lion, buffalo, hippo,
Let us preserve our heritage……..Genuine eco-tourism means tourism that has no negative impact on eco-systems, and positively contributes to the destination on a social and environmental level
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge is a rustic and intimate lodge set in the beautiful surroundings of the Bunyaruguru great crater field in Uganda.
Located just outside the Queen Elizabeth National park at 270m above
This eclectic contemporary safari lodge has been converted from an old coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space. The lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of
A simple hotel with panoramic views across the surrounding tea plantations. Located near the park headquarters, the twelve red-brick cottages make a convenient base to explore the Nyungwe forest.
Experience the wildlife wonderment of Rwanda’s captivating primates, from chimps to rare mountain gorillas, on this week-long African adventure. Come face-to-face with the fascinating and elusive primates of Rwanda in their natural habitats on two truly bucket list-worthy wildlife experiences.
Meet our company representative and transfer to your hotel in Kigali. Overnight at Chez Lando Hotel. After breakfast transfer to Nyungwe National park via Butare, stopover at the national museum in Butare, where you will learn about the Rwanda
This Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Primates Safari allows you the incredible experience of being able to Gorilla Trek in Ugandaand Rwanda, two of the 3 remaining areas in the world where you can do this!
