Luxury Uganda Safaris & Gorilla Trekking Tours

Why should you book a luxury Uganda safari with us?

Home to few tourists and a whole new perspective on some of our favourite African wildlife experiences, Uganda epitomises our obsession with the natural world. From gorilla treks that rival those of neighbouring Rwanda to crucial lion research initiatives, the call of the wild is impossible to ignore – and why would you? A luxury holiday in Uganda will transport you to a world you’ll never want to return from.

This is the Pearl of Africa in its purest form: mist-draped rainforests, endless savannahs, volcanic landscapes and the life-giving Nile. Here, the Big Five roam alongside mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, making every safari both iconic and unexpected. With exclusive lodges set deep in the wilderness, personalised guiding and rare encounters found nowhere else, a luxury Uganda safari is as intimate as it is unforgettable.

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What to see and do in Uganda

MORE ABOUT UGANDA

Soaring mountains, terraced hills, and seemingly endless wildlife make this friendly and formidable country a no brainer when it comes to planning an adventurous getaway with a huge helping of luxury. Very much off the tourist trail, Uganda doesn’t have the feeling of being a safari factory, meaning you can track and spot the apes all on your own. Bliss, eh?

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Uganda is home to over half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is where you’ll find them. Trekking here means winding through mist-shrouded rainforest, alive with birdcall and butterflies, until you come face-to-face with a gorilla family in the wild. It is an intimate, humbling encounter that defines any journey here. On one of our luxury Uganda safaris, this is the moment you will never forget.

Water safaris along The Nile

The Nile begins its journey in Uganda, winding north through vast savannah and lush riverbanks teeming with life. Hippos crowd its shallows, elephants drink at its edges, and rare bird species flourish in the wetlands. Alongside the river, Uganda’s great lakes — Victoria, Edward and Albert — shimmer like inland seas, anchoring both wildlife and culture. On one of our luxury Uganda safaris, the Nile and its lakes become a thread running through every adventure.

HANG OUT WITH THE GREAT APES

Joining a private tour up into the lush, mountainous highlands is a necessity if you want to hang with the Great Apes. Heading into the verdant forests of Kibale National Park and the rolling, mist-pooled Bunyaruguru Crater Lakes you’ll begin your search for these elusive creatures – deep in the unknown jungle. Follow the hoots, hollers, and softly crackling branches. You won’t forget this.

The Big 5 (and then some)

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino all roam Uganda, but the story doesn’t stop there. This is also a land of the famous tree climbing lions, chimpanzees, and the world’s largest concentration of endangered mountain gorillas. Add hippo, giraffe, and shoebill stork to the mix, and Uganda’s wildlife offering is as rich and surprising as its landscapes. On one of our luxury Uganda safaris, wildlife lovers can see it all.

LUXURIOUS LODGES

After all of that mist-soaked Gorilla trekking through the Rwenzori Mountains, you’re spoilt for places to rest your head. Uganda’s lodges are among the best in the country, coupling luxurious comfort with charming, old-world boutiques, and unparalleled panormas over the country’s beguiling landscapes.

A HEADY UGANDAN HONEYMOON

Uganda’s tapestry of rich landscapes, soaring mountains (the Rwenzoris are the highest range in Africa), and the Nile’s source – combined with its low tourist volume – make for a honeymoon that really stands apart. Whether you want to raft the Nile or tack gorillas in the misty mountainous habitat, the adventure is yours for the taking.

The best of Uganda

Murchison Falls

Where the Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gorge with earth-shaking force.

Murchison Falls National Park is a place of raw drama and wild abundance. Here, the river cascades with thunder before flowing into a broad, tranquil stretch alive with hippos, crocodiles, and vast flocks of birdlife. The park’s savannah and woodland host lion, giraffe, and elephant, with game drives and boat safaris offering double the perspective. It is a destination of both spectacle and stillness, where the sheer power of nature is on unapologetic display.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Few landscapes in Africa are as varied or as beautiful.

Nestled between the snow-capped Rwenzoris and the vast waters of Lake Edward, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a patchwork of open plains, crater lakes, and dense forest. The Kazinga Channel teems with hippo and buffalo, while the southern Ishasha sector is famed for its rare tree-climbing lions. Beyond the wildlife, the park offers a sense of Uganda’s complexity—where wetlands, grasslands, and volcanic scars combine to create one of the continent’s most striking safari backdrops.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

A name that both daunts and delights in equal measure.

Bwindi is one of Africa’s most ancient rainforests, a mist-draped sanctuary for half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Trekking here is as challenging as it is rewarding—dense foliage, steep ridges, and a symphony of forest life accompany the path to a face-to-face encounter with these remarkable primates. It is an experience that humbles and exhilarates, set in a place where time seems to stand still, and the forest truly earns its name.

Hotel No.5 Entebbe

A quaint suburban retreat within the bustling city of Entebbe, the boutique Hotel No.5 Entebbe makes for a humble base to relax at the start…
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Ndali Lodge

Perched high up on a rolling hill in the heart of the Buyuruguru Crater Lakes, Ndali Lodge is made up of eight charming stone cottages…
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Mount Gahinga Lodge

Combining wild adventure with rustic luxury in a truly dramatic setting, Mount Gahinga Lodge is an invitation to discover. An invitation that takes you out from…
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