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Luxury Safaris in Uganda

Mountain gorillas, misted forests, powerful rivers, crater lakes and safaris unfolding across the Pearl of Africa.
Discover Uganda

Discover Uganda’s primal beauty

Uganda’s beauty is lush, varied and immediate. Dense forests shelter mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, while open savannahs, crater lakes and the Nile create a journey filled with movement and contrast.

Trek beneath rainforest canopies, cruise channels alive with birdlife and explore national parks where classic safari meets primate adventure. Warm hospitality and richly green landscapes give Uganda a character entirely its own.

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Gorilla encounters

Step quietly into the rainforest for a profound meeting with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

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Primates and forests

Track chimpanzees and discover extraordinary biodiversity beneath Uganda’s ancient forest canopy.

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River and savannah

Combine powerful Nile landscapes with game drives, boat safaris and prolific birdlife.

Chris Muzhira Founder | Tukio Travels
Chris's insider tip

What I tell every guest visiting Uganda

Prepare for the forest, then be present.

A comfortable pace, good walking gear and an extra trekking day create flexibility. Once in the forest, put the camera down for a moment and absorb the sounds, expressions and stillness around you.

Where to go

Highlights of Uganda

We’ll help you choose the right combination for your time, season and budget.
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Trek through ancient rainforest for intimate mountain gorilla encounters and meaningful community experiences.

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Kibale National Park

Track chimpanzees beneath a biodiverse forest canopy and listen for a remarkable variety of primates and birds.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Savannah, crater lakes and the Kazinga Channel through game drives and rewarding boat safaris.

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Murchison Falls National Park

Watch the Nile surge through a narrow gorge, then search its riverbanks and plains for wildlife.

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Kidepo Valley National Park

Uganda’s remote northeast: dramatic mountains, open plains and a powerful sense of isolation.

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Jinja & the Nile

Experience the river’s energy through rafting, boating or relaxed stays near the source of the White Nile.

★★★★★
"Chris greets you with an open smile and there is no detail that he will not attend to. He brings a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm to his work. A pleasure to engage and to work with."
Liz Hart
Managing Director, Africa Energy Indaba, South Africa
Chris Muzhira Founder | Tukio Travels
Plan with us

Plan your Uganda journey with people who know it from the inside.

Speak to our team. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll get back to you with ideas built around you.