Murchison Falls National Park
Nile game drives, boat to the falls, and Ziwa rhino tracking en route from Kampala.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel boat safari, Ishasha tree-climbing lions, and Kyambura Gorge chimps.
Kibale Forest National Park
Uganda’s chimpanzee capital, plus Bigodi wetland walk and crater lakes near Fort Portal.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Uganda sector of the Virungas: gorilla trekking when groups are in-country, golden monkeys, and volcano hikes.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
UNESCO forest with the majority of Uganda’s habituated gorilla families (Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo).
Entebbe
Uganda’s international gateway: botanical gardens, lake shore, and Ngamba chimpanzee sanctuary boats.
Lake Kivu
Inland sea on the Congo Nile divide: Rubavu, Kibuye/Karongi, and Cyangugu/Rusizi for kayaking and lake views.
Akagera National Park
Rwanda’s Big Five savannah park on the eastern border: lions, elephants, boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Ancient rainforest in southwest Rwanda for chimpanzee tracking, canopy walk, colobus monkeys, and birding.
Volcanoes National Park
Home of Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkeys, Dian Fossey hike, and Bisoke crater. Base around Kinigi / Musanze.