Uganda Travel Guide

Amazing Safari

The Murchison Falls National Park is just amazing. We had the chance to see the big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and hippo). On our way to the park, we've made a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary as well.

The Murchison Falls are just breathtaking. It's a must see if you travel to Uganda.

Trip of a lifetime! Exceeded expectations (Because of my guide, Derrick)

I had one of my best travel experiences EVER with Home To Africa Tours. I did a 12 day western Uganda tour which allowed me to focus on one part of the country and be able to actually enjoy the trip instead of trying to rush from one place to the next. Derrick was my driver and he was the perfect guide for me. He was very chill but also very informative and knowledgeable about wildlife and the culture of the country. I told him I wanted a taste of the "real" Uganda instead of just doing the touristy things. He took me out to a couple of the local bars at night to play some pool with the locals, we stopped and ate some of the street food from the local vendors and we became friends along the way.

The thing about traveling to a third world country, is that you have to remember that you are in a third world country and you are not going to have the same comforts or amenities as you may have at home or while visiting other westernized countries. You would think this would go without saying, however, I realize that is not always the case. However, with that being said, my lodges were very comfortable with beautiful surroundings and left me with nothing to complain about.

Another thing to remember is wildlife is unpredictable and even though you might have it in your mind that you're going to see all of these animals you dreamt of seeing, the reality is, that's not always the case. I was one of the lucky ones and saw even more than I bargained for. Part of that was because I decided to spend an extra day at Queen Elizabeth NP. Three days at that park might be too many for some, but after not seeing much the first two days, I opted to do the tracker experience (for an extra fee). That was a total game changer for me. It allowed for a "front row" view of a leopard in a tree and a pride of lions making a kill. I even saw a hyena running across the savanna. I wouldn't go into this expecting to see the same things, however, you're chances of seeing these animals do increase drastically.

I did gorilla, chimpanzee and golden monkey trekking as well. I was one of the lucky groups to locate the gorillas within the first hour of trekking, however, I know this can be a 7-9 hour day while hiking through some very difficult, steep terrain. The experience was amazing but that hour did go by fast for me. It was definitely worth the experience, but if I go back, I might opt to do the gorilla habituation where you can spend four hours with them.

All in all, it was a trip of a lifetime for me and I would definitely recommend Home To Africa Tours. I really believe Derrick made all of the difference in my experience. He showed me the "real" Uganda and was so patient about everything. Home To Africa really nailed it in planning everything I had hoped to see and do. I embraced the country and it's culture as well as I could, and I hope if you choose to go, you do the same. It's a beautiful country with so much to offer, but ultimately it's up to you to truly embrace the country for all of its beauty.

Wonderful experience

All is Wonderful!!!! Landscape, wildlife and peoples…one of the best experience of my life.From savanah to jungle, where we saw the big five, gorilla and chimpanzees, I don’t think there are other places like this in Africa.The trip was perfectly organized bu Africa Adventure Vacation, Robert it’s was kind and caring, Frank it was a fantastic person and guide.

Opulent

Uganda is everything you expect to see in Africa, from the beautiful friendly people, to the charismatic animals, and the wild and picturesque scenery. My husband and I had only a short time to see all we could, and Jennifer at Peak Cruise Safaris ensured we got to see what we asked for, and more. Loved it.

the best country with green nature

we travel with tarent in uganda and is a beaituful country for sure best food and ovacado at lake mutanda lodge

Ngoni Safaris was an excellent tour operator and the guide was absolutely incredible.

Uganda surprised me. The amount of wild life, species of birds, quality lodges, made our trip unforgettable. The chimp and gorilla visits of the trip were magical. The gorilla trek offered us an opportunity to view the ground of gorillas including babies.

I highly recommend a visit to Uganda.

Gorilla & Chimps, but also much more

This trip it is not all about primates, even though the Gorilla in Bwindi and the Chimps in Kibale are the main purpose of any safari in this Country.
Sir Winston Churchill was right in saying that this is the "pearl of Africa": the sources of the river Nile, the Murchison Falls, the lakes (Victoria, Albert, Edeard, George, not to mention the volcanic crater lakes), the Rwenzori Mountains, the Volcanoes.
The traditional game drives in the National Parks (Kidepo, Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabrth) are eautiful and very interesting especially for bird watchers, but of course this is not a big five premier destination.

Pearl of Africa indeed

I had an unforgettable experience in Bwindi forest thanks to my rangers and a guide.

GREAT, AMAZING, EXCELENT.

Amazing Murchison falls

I and my hubby booked a 4day Murchison falls trip, Esther was so helpful in all the arrangement process, email reply was prompt and very knowledgeable. We saw amazing wildlife, high concentration of animals and birds, beautiful sceneries with enormous palm trees thanks to our driver guide Kennedy whose eagle eye made sure we saw a lot than expected. We highly recommend this company and Murchison falls