Uganda

The briefing

Uganda is Africa's most underrated safari destination - extraordinary primate encounters, some of the continent's finest birding, Murchison Falls thundering through a narrow gorge, and a culture of genuine warmth. The Bwindi gorilla permit is the most sought-after single wildlife experience in Africa. Only eight people per gorilla family per day; the trek through impenetrable forest takes one to eight hours depending on where the family has moved; the hour you spend with them in their habitat is entirely unlike any zoo or film experience. Uganda rewards an early start and a loose afternoon, not a packed checklist.

The Bwindi gorilla permit is the most sought-after single wildlife experience in Africa. Only eight people per gorilla family per day; the trek through impenetrable forest takes one to eight hours depending on where the family has moved; the hour you spend with them in their habitat is entirely unlike any zoo or film experience. You will not forget it.

Murchison Falls is the world's most powerful waterfall by volume - the entire Nile forcing through a 7-metre gap in a wall of rock. The boat to the base of the falls, combined with a game drive in the park, gives a full-day experience that includes elephants, hippos, and Nile crocodiles in a single afternoon.

How to get there

Gateway airports: EBB. Build the rest of the trip around the arrival.

Book first

Flights - EBB → Stay at the forest edge - the early start is the whole point in Uganda → Operator - park or jungle permit window after the flight