Read our overview about where to go on safari in Uganda. Select what fits best to your interest.
The Western Circuit: Uganda’s Primary Wildlife Corridor
| Feature | Details |
| Strengths | Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Big Five Game Drives, Kazinga Channel, Diverse Habitats, Short Internal Flights. |
| Opportunities | Luxury Fly-In Safaris, Post-Trek Relaxation (Lake Bunyonyi), Rwenzori Trekking, Ethical Batwa Encounters. |
| Challenges | High Permit Costs, Early Booking Required, Poor Feeder Roads in Rain, Potential Health/Security Perception Management. |
Eastern Uganda: The Adventure and Culture Hub
| Feature | Details |
| Strengths | World-Class White-Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping (Jinja), Mount Elgon Trekking, Sipi Falls, Authentic Karimojong Culture, Affordable Safaris. |
| Opportunities | Niche Adventure Packages, Extended Karimojong Stays, Cheetah Spotting (Pian Upe), Eco-Coffee Farm Tours. |
| Challenges | Vast Geographic Spread, Poor Road Network North of Jinja, Limited Luxury Accommodation Outside Jinja, Communication of Remoteness. |
Northern Uganda: The True African Wilderness of Kidepo
| Feature | Details |
| Strengths | Unmatched Exclusivity/Solitude, Unique Species (Cheetah, Kudu, Ostrich), Dramatic Landscape, Authentic Karamojong/IK Culture. |
| Opportunities | Luxury Fly-In Safaris, Specialized Photography Tours, Big Game North Circuit (Kidepo-Murchison), Ethical Wilderness Immersion. |
| Challenges | Extreme Remoteness, High Cost of Charter Flights, Sparse Infrastructure/Support, Border/Security Perception Management. |
Central Uganda: The Essential Gateway and Cultural Hub
| Feature | Details |
| Strengths | Logistical Hub (EBB Airport), Short Transfers, Ngamba Island Chimpanzees, Shoebill Stork (Mabamba Swamp), UWEC, Nightlife/Culture. |
| Opportunities | MICE Sector Growth, Nile Perch Fishing, Ssese Islands Getaways, Dedicated Birding Gateway, Urban Food/History Tours. |
| Challenges | Kampala Traffic Congestion, Noise/Pollution, Lake Victoria Environmental Issues, Vetting Service Quality, Urban Security Awareness. |
