An Introduction to Uganda

Uganda lies at 1 00 N, 32 00 E. The country is well watered and fertile. Although it lies at the Equator, it receives about three rainy seasons a year, with Lake Victoria, The Nile, the loads of forests and the Rwenzori mountains determining much of the climate and making it an ideal safari country.

For the special interest traveller, go straight to Gorilla Safaris or Birding Safaris. Otherwise the full list of Uganda Safaris in provided below.

Itineraries

TOUR UG1: GORILLAS & WILDLIFE - BWINDI & LAKE MBURO (5 Days)
TOUR UG2: GORILLAS IN BWINDI & MGAHINGA (7 Days)
TOUR UG3: GORILLAS & GAME - BWINDI, QUEEN ELIZABETH & LAKE MBURO PARK (7 Days)
TOUR UG4: CHIMPS, BIRDS & GAME IN QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK (4 Days)
TOUR UG5: CHIMPS & BIRDS IN KIBALE FOREST (4 Days)
TOUR UG6: CHIMPS ON NGAMBA ISLAND (3 Days)
TOUR UG7: WILDLIFE, CHIMPS & BIRDS IN KIBALE & QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK (6 Days)
TOUR UG8: WILDLIFE, CHIMPS & BIRDS IN MURCHISON FALLS (4 Days)
TOUR UG9: BIRDING SAFARI IN UGANDA (15 Days)
TOUR UG10: JEWELS OF UGANDA (14 Days)
TOUR UG11: CLIMBING THE RWENZORI MOUNTAINS (11 Days)
TOUR UG12: CLIMBING MOUNT ELGON (8 Days)
TOUR UG13: ECO TOURISM IN THE PEARL (16 DAYS)
TOUR UG14: TOURISM IN UGANDA (14 Days)
TOUR UG15: BUTTERFLIES IN UGANDA (17 Days)
TOUR UG16: BIRDING UGANDA (8 Days)
TOUR UG17: BIRD WATCHING IN UGANDA (15 Days)
TOUR UG18: BEST FOREST BIRDING (20 Days)

Departure dates: Daily

Itineraries that include a visit to the gorillas are subject to availability of permits at time of booking. Unless otherwise stated, only one gorilla permit is included in the safari cost; the other trackings require a supplement to be paid at time of booking.

For all categories of accommodation, ALL drinks (except bottled water) are excluded in the safari cost and clients are to pay for them directly to the hotels/Camps or Lodges. Clients could choose to fly out the following day in case there are no flights for their destination on the last day of the itinerary. A supplement for the extra night will be required.

Flights

Merit Safaris will advise the most appropriate airlines to use to fly to Uganda. We could book your flights; alternatively you can contact your Africa tour operator or travel agent.

Safaris start may start in Kigali in Rwanda, or Entebbe or Kampala in Uganda.