Uganda holidays

What are the best ways to discover Uganda?

Uganda's southern border is dominated by Lake Victoria, her blue waters funnelling into the Nile, which journeys the length of Uganda. Yet more water is locked up in the glacier-capped and mysterious Rwenzori Mountains - the so-called 'Mountains of the Moon' - that fringe the western border. In fact, unlike many other African countries Uganda seems to adhere to natural borders rather than arbitrary colonial-era straight lines, with the far north bound by the Sahara and the east transforming into arid plains.

But for us, and in spite of the spectacular wildlife and landscapes, the highlight of any Uganda holiday is the Ugandans themselves. This is a country best explored by road and there's something hugely heart-warming about the waves and smiles from everyone you pass by on the road. The people you meet at lodges and National Parks are, to man and woman, extremely friendly and the guides supremely knowledgeable and amongst the very best in Africa.

What is there to do in Uganda?

Uganda is a country of great contrasts and presents opportunities for extraordinary experiences throughout the year, from gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, mountain climbing, whitewater rafting and excellent viewing of the wide variety of flora and fauna found in the National Parks. Lions, leopards, buffaloes and elephant can all be seen on a Uganda safari and although the wildlife is not always prolific, Uganda is home to over 1,000 species including many that are endemic, and each park presents something different. Twitchers should note that the birdlife is second to none.