10 Best National Parks in Uganda

Uganda’s Wild Treasures

The Pearl Of Africa has 10 Best National Parks in Uganda. Imagine standing in the misty jungle face to face with a silver back gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, cruising past hundreds of hippos on the Nile and the kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth or hiking snow capped peaks along the equator. This isn’t a dream it’s Uganda, the pearl of Africa.

Despite being small compared to other safari destinations, Uganda is blessed with 10 spectacular national parks, each offering a unique adventure. From endless savannas to ancient rainforests, here are the ten national parks that should be at the very top of your travel buckets list on your Gorilla Trekking safari and why you should priotize them. 

1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Ultimate Gorilla Experience.

Uganda is home to half of the world’s population of the Mountain Gorillas that are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers the best gorilla tracking experience on Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda and Rwanda. Adding Bwindi to your Itinerary for gorilla tracking where you can meet the gorilla families in the misty forests of Bwindi makes it highlight of primate experience. Bwindi Impenetrable National park offers other activities beyond gorilla trekking experience; Gorilla habituation experience that enables clients to take place in the habituation experience that involves spending more time with the gorillas like 4 hours as they learn about the gorillas, collect data. Batwa Cultural experiences where you get an opportunity to learn more about the culture of Batwa people who occupied the Bwindi Forest before being evicted from the forest to protect the Mountain Gorilla. Bird watching with over 400 bird species and the Albertine Rift Endemics, Nature walk and hiking to the waterfalls. The best and affordable gorilla trekking tours in Uganda with Exclusive Gorilla Vacations.

2. Murchison Falls National Park -The World’s Most Powerful Waterfall

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s, oldest and  largest national park covering an area of 3893Sq.Km established in 1952. It is the best national park for wildlife safari in Uganda with over 76 Mammal species and 451 bird species. Popular activities in Murchison Falls National Park are game drives to spot various wildlife like lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, Boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to spot hippos, Nile Crocodiles, birds, bottom of the falls among others, Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest, Camping, Nature walks, Night game drives. Murchison falls  viewing from the top and hike along the baker trail where you view the water forces it’s self through a narrow gorge of 8 meters wide. You can elevate your wildlife safari experience with adding ziwa rhino sanctuary for Rhino tracking experience. It will complete your big 5 African Tour experience on your Uganda  Gorilla trekking safari. Combing Murchison Falls National Park and other national park like Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on the Uganda Gorilla trekking safari offers you the best African Safari Experience since it combines Wildlife, culture and primate experiences.

3. Queen Elizabeth National Park –Tree Climbing Lion Kingdom

Uganda’s most visited park is famous for its rare tree climbing lions in the ishasha sector and boat cruises on the kazinga channel, where hippos laze and buffaloes graze at the water’s edge.

4. 4. Kibale National Park- The Primate Capital

Meet our cheeky cousins –over 1500 chimpanzees swing through the treetops here .and in 12 other primates’ species and birdlife galore, and kibale is an absolute primate capital.

5. Kidepo valley national park-Africa’s last true wilderness

Remote, untouched and jaw –droopingly beautiful, kidepo offers epic game drives across rugged savannas. Expect elephants, cheetahs, lions, and ostriches without the tourist crowds.

6. 6.Lake Mburo National Park – Safari On Two Wheels

A compact gem close to Kampala, Lake Mburo lets you ditch the safari vehicle and explore on foot, horseback or even by bicycles. Think zebras, impalas, hippos and endless adventure.

7. Mgahinga gorilla national park-where gold meets silver

Here golden monkeys share the misty virunga slopes with mountain gorillas. Hiking also rewards you with stunning views of volcanic peaks of sebinyo, gahinga, and muhavura.

8. Semuliki National Ark- Uganda’s Hot Springs And Bird Haven

A true birders paradise with over 400 bird species. Don’t miss the dramatic sempaya hot springs, where boiling water bubbles out the earth in a spectacular natural display.

9. Mount Elgon National Park –Hike Into The Sky

One of the world’s largest volcanic mountain Mount Elgon is a hikers dream with waterfalls, caves and sipi falls nearby. Reaching wagagai peak feels walking on the roof of east Africa.

10. Rwenzori Mountains National Park- The Mountains Of The Moon

Snowcapped peaks on the equator? Yes please a UNESCO world heritage site, the Rwenzori’s offer serious climbers glaciers, lakes, and Africa’s third highest peak mount Stanley.

Why you shouldn’t wait

Uganda isn’t just another safari destination –it’s a complete adventure package. Here’s is why travelers should put it at the top of their African bucket list:

• Face-to –face encounters with gorillas andchimps you won’t find anywhere else

• Uncrowded safarisoffering raw authentic experiences.

• Unique diversity– savannas, rainforests, volcanoes, snow peaks, and the Nile.

• Affordable luxurycompared to many African safari destinations.

• Warm hospitalitythat makes every trip unforgettable.

Uganda’s ten national parks are more than attractions – they are life changing experiences. If you’ve ever dreamed of Africa in its purest, wildest form, Uganda is calling the only question is: which park will you visit first?