African elephant
Akagera, Queen, Murchison, Amboseli, Tarangire, and Serengeti are typical sighting parks.
Country: Uganda
Lion
Reintroduced to Akagera; classic viewing in Mara, Serengeti, Queen (Ishasha), and Kidepo.
Black rhino
Akagera and Ngorongoro are key viewing sites; Ziwa (Uganda) is white rhino on foot.
Nshongi gorilla family
Well-known Bwindi family often trekked from the southern sectors. Record group history, ranging, and current habituation status when updating this profile.
Mishaya gorilla family
Bwindi family profile for trekking briefings: sector, silverback history, and typical trek difficulty.
Golden monkey
Endangered bamboo specialist in the Virungas; a half-day activity paired with gorilla trekking.
Chimpanzee
Tracked in Nyungwe, Kibale, Mahale, and Gombe. Group size and habituation level vary by forest.
Mountain gorilla
Gorilla beringei beringei. Trekking in Volcanoes, Bwindi, Mgahinga, and Virunga. Permits are the core cost of most itineraries.
Buhoma gorilla lodges
Bwindi Buhoma sector lodges for northern gorilla families and community walks.
Rushaga / Nkuringo lodges
Southern Bwindi bases with Lake Mutanda views; popular for multiple gorilla treks.