Luxury Uganda safaris are perfect in that they offer more of an unexpected, open savannah landscape with cascading waterfalls and tall, mist-wreathed mountains. Choose Uganda for an unexpected and enriching safari experience that is be beyond your imagination.

Why travel to Uganda

To see its most famous residents of course – the mountain gorillas of Bwindi and Mgahinga – are just one of Uganda’s extraordinary range of primates, birds and mammals and reasons for choosing a tailor-made holiday in Uganda.

There are some real hidden gems here too. Imagine, for instance, an area that looks just like the Masai Mara, but is almost totally untroubled by visitors. Murchison Falls National Park on a luxury adventure holiday in Uganda, witnessing diverse wildlife and cascading waterfalls. Uganda is also making real efforts with conservation and poaching – once rampant – has been considerably reduced.

This is a place to come with expert guidance which we can arrange for you, an adventurous spirit and willing to experience a less-manicured Africa.

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KEY FACTS

CURRENCY

Ugandan Shilling

LANGUAGE

English

TIME ZONE

GMT +03:00

TIPPING

10%

PEAK TIME

June - August & December - February

USEFUL PHRASES

N/A

COLDEST MONTH

July
25°C on average

HOTTEST MONTH

Janaury - February
30°C on average

SUSTAINABILITY

We believe travel is precious

The world has transformed dramatically since cazenove+loyd was founded in 1993. On every trip we take, we wonder how that destination will look in another 30 years. We are passionate about our destinations and understand that it has become more important than ever to conserve their wildlife, habitats and communities for future generations.

Our highlights in Uganda

Our Destination Expert’s top tip

Pack long sleeved clothes for Gorilla trekking to protect yourself from scratches and insect bites when walking through thick bush

Aisha Gross
Aisha Gross

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Africa + Indian Ocean
mountain gorillas in uganda
Fun food fact

There Is an annual Rolex Festival that takes place in Uganda. We are not talking about the watch brand here. Rolex in Uganda means roll eggs, which is an omelet rolled in chapatti bread.

Did you know?

Uganda’s national bird is a grey-crowned crane. The most noticeable feature of this crane is the crown of golden feathers on the head.

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