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13 of 218 safari destinations across Africa match “Southern Africa”.
National parks, reserves, forests, lakes, and cities across East and Southern Africa — from Uganda gorilla trekking and Kenya’s Maasai Mara to Tanzania’s Serengeti, Botswana’s Okavango, and South Africa’s Kruger. Combine destinations for wildlife, primates, culture, and coast. Listed by popularity.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — Travel Overview Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda’s most remarkable travel destinations and one of the country’s most important protected areas. Located in southwestern Uganda, the park is best known as a home of the endangered mountain gorillas, making it one of Africa’s most sought-after destinations for wildlife […]
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Murchison Falls National Park – Travel Overview Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest and one of its most diverse protected areas, offering a combination of dramatic landscapes, savannah wildlife, river experiences and one of the country’s most spectacular natural attractions: the powerful Murchison Falls. Located in northwestern Uganda, the park is bisected by the […]
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Queen Elizabeth National Park – Travel Overview Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most diverse and scenic wildlife destinations, combining open savannah, crater lakes, wetlands, forests and the famous Kazinga Channel. Located in western Uganda, the park is particularly popular because travelers can experience a wide range of wildlife and landscapes within one […]
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Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Travel Overview Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is one of Uganda’s most important wildlife conservation destinations and the country’s leading place for seeing southern white rhinos in their natural environment. Located in Nakasongola District, roughly between Kampala and Murchison Falls National Park, the sanctuary is particularly convenient for travelers combining Uganda’s major northern […]
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Budongo Forest Reserve – Travel Overview Budongo Forest Reserve is one of Uganda’s most important tropical forests and one of the country’s best destinations for travelers interested in chimpanzee tracking, primates, bird watching, forest walks and nature experiences. Located in western Uganda, south of Murchison Falls National Park, Budongo forms part of the larger Murchison […]
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Ajai Wildlife Reserve – Travel Overview Ajai Wildlife Reserve is one of Uganda’s lesser-known protected areas and an intriguing destination for travelers looking beyond the country’s major safari parks. Located in Uganda’s West Nile region, on the western bank of the Nile, the reserve protects a distinctive landscape of seasonally flooded wetlands, papyrus swamps, grasslands […]
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Kalinzu Forest Reserve – Travel Overview Kalinzu Forest Reserve is a natural forest destination in southwestern Uganda, best known for its rich biodiversity, primates, birdlife and its location close to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The reserve is situated in Bushenyi District, within the wider Albertine Rift landscape, and provides an important forest habitat in a […]
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Lake Mutanda – Travel Overview Lake Mutanda is a beautiful freshwater lake in southwestern Uganda, near Kisoro and close to the borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Surrounded by dramatic volcanic mountains, green hills and small islands, the lake is one of the most scenic destinations in the Virunga region. The lake […]
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Lutoboka / Ssese Islands – Travel Overview Lutoboka and the Ssese Islands offer one of Uganda’s most distinctive lakeside escapes, combining tropical island scenery, sandy beaches, forested landscapes, fishing communities and the peaceful waters of Lake Victoria. Located in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria, the Ssese Islands form an archipelago of more than 80 […]
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Ishasha Sector – Travel Overview Ishasha Sector is the remote southern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda, famous for its dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife and, most notably, its tree-climbing lions. Situated close to Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ishasha offers a quieter and more wilderness-oriented safari experience than […]
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Kabale – Travel Overview Kabale is a scenic town in southwestern Uganda, widely known for its spectacular Kigezi Highlands, rolling hills, terraced farmland and proximity to some of Uganda’s most important tourism destinations. Often described as the “Switzerland of Africa” because of its mountainous scenery, Kabale is an important base for travelers exploring southwestern Uganda. […]
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Kigezi Highlands – Travel Overview The Kigezi Highlands are one of the most spectacular mountainous landscapes in southwestern Uganda. The region is characterized by steep green hills, deep valleys, terraced farmland, winding roads, highland lakes and rural communities. Located around Kabale, Kisoro and surrounding districts, the highlands are particularly famous for their beautiful agricultural landscapes […]
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