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Uganda's National Parks

From misty mountain gorillas to thundering waterfalls, discover Uganda's most spectacular protected wilderness areas.

Uganda's Protected Wilderness

World-Class Wildlife Sanctuaries

From misty mountain gorillas to thundering waterfalls, discover Uganda's most spectacular protected wilderness areas. Each park offers a unique window into the wild heart of the Pearl of Africa.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Southwestern Uganda540 km from Kampala

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Where adventure meets majesty. Home to half the world's mountain gorillas in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking25 Habituated Gorilla Families
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Kibale National Park
Western Uganda350 km from Kampala

Kibale National Park

The world primate capital. Home to 13 primate species including over 1,450 chimpanzees.

Chimpanzee Trekking13 Primate Species
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Lake Mburo National Park
Western Uganda30 km from Mbarara

Lake Mburo National Park

Uganda's wilderness starter pack. Walking safaris, cycling tours, and zebras grazing with Ankole cattle.

Walking SafarisCycling Tours
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Kisoro District540 km from Kampala

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

A hiker's heaven in the Virunga Mountains. Three volcanic peaks, gorilla trekking, and golden monkeys.

Three Virunga VolcanoesGorilla Trekking
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Murchison Falls National Park
Northern Uganda305 km from Kampala

Murchison Falls National Park

Uganda's untamed masterpiece. The most powerful waterfall on Earth meets vast savannah teeming with wildlife.

Most Powerful WaterfallBig Five Wildlife
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
420 km from Kampala

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Tree-climbing lions, boat safaris on Kazinga Channel, and chimpanzee trekking in the underground forest.

Tree-Climbing LionsKazinga Channel Cruise
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Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Kasese District86 km from Fort Portal

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

The Mountain of the Moon. Snow-capped peaks on the Equator, 9-day trek to Margarita Peak at 5,109m.

Margarita Peak (5,109m)Equatorial Glaciers
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Toro Semuliki National Park
Western Uganda60 km from Fort Portal

Toro Semuliki National Park

Uganda's hidden Eden. Geothermal hot springs, 400+ bird species, and tranquil savanna beneath the Rwenzori Mountains.

Sempaya Hot Springs400+ Bird Species
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