​Best Time To Visit – Uganda

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

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The best time to visit Uganda is from June to August and December to February, which are the Dry seasons. Wildlife viewing is at its peak then. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in Uganda. The habitat of rainforests is, by default, very wet, and you can't avoid rain completely. However, after heavy rain, the skies often open up to bright sunshine.


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Best Time June to August and December to February (Most parks)
High Season June to September (It's rarely crowded, but you may need to book your gorilla permits long in advance)
Low Season March to May and October to November (Dirt roads and forest trails can be in poor condition)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Little rainfall)
Worst Weather March to May (Peak of the Wet season)

June to August & December to February –Dry Seasons

  • These dry months are the best time for gorilla trekking
  • In the savannah reserves, there is less vegetation and animals gather around water sources, making wildlife easier to spot
  • Even during the high season (June to September), most parks don’t feel crowded
  • The skies are clear, with less rain and more sunshine
  • Gorilla permits need to be booked very far in advance

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March to May & September to November –Wet Seasons

  • The scenery of the savannah reserves is greener
  • It’s low season, which means lower rates
  • Although wildlife in the savannah reserves is easier to spot in the Dry season, you’ll still see plenty
  • There are many newborn animals
  • Some dirt roads get very bad, and cars often get stuck
  • Forest trails can become slippery and challenging
  • You won’t be able to change your expensive gorilla permit if it pours with rain (departures go ahead as scheduled)

Wildlife Photos

Juvenile tree-climbing lion
Young male white rhinoceros
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Best Time To Go by Major Park

Most parks are best visited during the Dry seasons from June to August and December to February.

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