The Journeys · Uganda

Bwindi, the Nile, and Murchison Falls

Private gorilla treks in the Impenetrable Forest, and far more beyond it.

Highlights

What you can do in Uganda

A young gorilla climbing a vine in the forest

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Hike into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a private guide to spend time with a family of mountain gorillas.

A young gorilla hanging from a vine among the trees

The Gorilla Habituation Experience

An extended morning with a gorilla family still growing used to people, alongside the trackers and researchers, in a very small group.

A chimpanzee feeding among forest leaves

Chimpanzee trekking

Track wild chimpanzees through the forest with expert trackers.

White-water rafting the Nile

Run the rapids of the White Nile near Jinja, close to the river's source.

Two white rhinos resting in tall grass

Walking with giraffes and rhinos

Leave the vehicle behind and walk among giraffes and rhinos with expert rangers.

A lioness snarling in golden grass

Big Five safaris at Murchison Falls

Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge.

A shoebill standing in tall green grass

Shoebills and birding

Uganda is a birder's paradise, and the prehistoric-looking shoebill is the prize.

Lake Bunyonyi and its islands at sunset

Lake Bunyonyi

A serene lake of terraced hills and small islands, made for unwinding after the trek.

A hippo yawning on a grassy bank

Hippos and crocodiles in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Cruise past hippos and crocodiles in one of Uganda's most varied parks.

Children beside donated food supplies, holding a sign that reads Donated by Saint Barth Gorilla Alliance

Village and non-profit visits

Learn forest traditions from the Batwa community near Bwindi, and visit the Rushaga school our guests support.

Sample journey

Primates and the Nile

A chimpanzee peering through the leaves
A journey in Uganda

Primates and the Nile

One way to experience Uganda, shaped around you by our team.

  1. Arrive in Entebbe
  2. Raft the Nile at Jinja
  3. Big Five game drives at Murchison Falls
  4. Gorilla trekking and the Habituation Experience in Bwindi
  5. Unwind at Lake Bunyonyi

A sample route. Every journey is tailored to you.

Plan this journey
Where we go

Mostly by road, with one private flight between Murchison Falls and Bwindi.

If not now, when?

Stop talking about it. Let's plan it.

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