Mount Elgon

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Mount Elgon

Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano and the 4th highest mountain in Eastern Africa, reaching 4321 metres. THe park has magnificent waterfalls, caves, gorgoes and hot springs and is excellent for hiking. NO technical climbing equipment or skills are required, and all major peaks are accessible to hikers. The full trekking circuit takes 4-5 days [...]

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bwindi is most famous for gorilla tracking, but there are also hiking trails where you can see a large variety of birds and primates. Trails begin at 08.30 am. and 14.15 daily.  There are Clean and simple bandas at Buhoma. there are also 3 privately run campsites in the area along with some middle and [...]

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Kidepo Valley

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Kidepo Valley

The kidepo valley  National Park is one of Uganda’s most spectacular parks. It is 1,442sq km.  good walking safaris as well as day and night dives. Good chances of viewing lion, large herds of elephants and buffalo, leopard, cheetah, outstanding birds of prey and Ostrich. Accommodation: UWA Bandas and the upmarket Apoka safari Lodge. Schedule [...]

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Queen Elizabeth

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Queen Elizabeth

QE borders Lakes Edward and George which are connected by the kazinga channel. Launch trips on the kazinga channel last about 2 hours. Trips can be booked at the office adjacent to the lodge. Kyambura Gorge is part of the park and offers Chimp tracking. Accommodation: There’s a safari lodge at Mweya and a camping [...]

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Murchison Falls

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Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls is situated north of Masindi, 350 Kms from Kampala. Boat trips operate from paraa to the foot of Murchison Falls and take around 3 hours. These enable you to see hippos., crocodiles and magnificent bird life close up.  There are also nature walks to the top of the falls and at kaniyo pabidi, [...]

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