Great Apes
Mountain Gorilla
Uganda’s flagship primate — habituated families in Bwindi and Mgahinga cloud forests, reached on guided trekking permits.
Wildlife encyclopedia
Uganda wildlife guides
124 species guides organised by primates, Big Five, birds, predators, antelopes, reptiles, and more.
Primates
18 species
Great Apes
Common Chimpanzee
Our closest living relatives after bonobos — Kibale Forest offers Africa’s richest chimp trekking, with Budongo and Kyambura alternatives.
Old World Monkeys
Olive Baboon
Olive Baboon — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Vervet Monkey
Vervet Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Blue Monkey
Blue Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Red-tailed Monkey
Red-tailed Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
L’Hoest’s Monkey
L'Hoest's Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Black-and-white Colobus Monkey
Black-and-white Colobus Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Mantled Guereza
Mantled Guereza — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Patas Monkey
Patas Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
De Brazza’s Monkey
De Brazza's Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Grey-cheeked Mangabey
Grey-cheeked Mangabey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Uganda Mangabey
Uganda Mangabey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Old World Monkeys
Golden Monkey
Golden Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Nocturnal Primates
Potto
Potto — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Nocturnal Primates
Demidoff’s Galago
Demidoff's Galago — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Nocturnal Primates
Thomas’s Bushbaby
Thomas's Bushbaby — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Nocturnal Primates
Senegal Bushbaby
Senegal Bushbaby — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Big Five
5 species
Big Five
African Lion
Savannah apex predator — classic game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth (including tree-climbing Ishasha lions), and Kidepo.
Big Five
African Elephant
Largest land mammal — herds on savannah drives and along Nile corridors in Uganda’s flagship parks.
Big Five
African Leopard
Elusive spotted cat — night drives and patient savannah tracking in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison.
Big Five
African Buffalo
Formidable bovine herds — reliable Big Five sightings on game drives across Uganda’s savannah parks.
Big Five
Southern White Rhino
Reintroduced rhino — track white rhino on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the anchor for Big Five circuits north of Murchison.
Birds
30 species
Waterbirds
Shoebill Stork
Prehistoric-looking swamp specialist — Mabamba Bay and other papyrus wetlands near Entebbe are prime shoebill territory.
Birds of Prey
African Fish Eagle
African Fish Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Martial Eagle
Martial Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Bateleur
Bateleur — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Crowned Eagle
Crowned Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Verreaux’s Eagle
Verreaux's Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Secretary Bird
Secretary Bird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
African Jacana
African Jacana — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Saddle-billed Stork
Saddle-billed Stork — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Marabou Stork
Marabou Stork — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Yellow-billed Stork
Yellow-billed Stork — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Sacred Ibis
Sacred Ibis — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Hadada Ibis
Hadada Ibis — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Giant Kingfisher
Giant Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Pied Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Woodland Kingfisher
Woodland Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Malachite Kingfisher
Malachite Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Carmine Bee-eater
Carmine Bee-eater — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
Ground Hornbill
Ground Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill
Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
Grey Crowned Crane
Grey Crowned Crane — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
Great Blue Turaco
Great Blue Turaco — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
Ross’s Turaco
Ross's Turaco — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
African Green Broadbill
African Green Broadbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
Kori Bustard
Kori Bustard — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift endemics
Regal Sunbird
Regal Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift endemics
Shelley’s Crimsonwing
Shelley's Crimsonwing — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift endemics
Handsome Francolin
Handsome Francolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift endemics
Rwenzori Turaco
Rwenzori Turaco — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Predators
23 species
Big Five
African Lion
Savannah apex predator — classic game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth (including tree-climbing Ishasha lions), and Kidepo.
Big Five
African Leopard
Elusive spotted cat — night drives and patient savannah tracking in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison.
Big Cats
African Cheetah
Africa’s fastest land predator — rare but rewarding sightings on open savannah in remote Kidepo Valley.
Hyenas
Spotted Hyena
Spotted Hyena — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Hyenas
Striped Hyena
Striped Hyena — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Wild Dogs / Canids
African Golden Wolf
African Golden Wolf — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Wild Dogs / Canids
Black-backed Jackal
Black-backed Jackal — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Wild Dogs / Canids
Side-striped Jackal
Side-striped Jackal — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Banded Mongoose
Banded Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Dwarf Mongoose
Dwarf Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Egyptian Mongoose
Egyptian Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Marsh Mongoose
Marsh Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Slender Mongoose
Slender Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
White-tailed Mongoose
White-tailed Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Civets / Genets
African Civet
African Civet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Civets / Genets
Servaline Genet
Servaline Genet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Civets / Genets
Large-spotted Genet
Large-spotted Genet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Civets / Genets
Common Genet
Common Genet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Other Carnivores
Serval
Serval — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Other Carnivores
Caracal
Caracal — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Other Carnivores
Honey Badger
Honey Badger — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Other Carnivores
African Clawless Otter
African Clawless Otter — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Other Carnivores
Spotted-necked Otter
Spotted-necked Otter — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Antelopes
19 species
Large Antelopes
Eland
Eland — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Roan Antelope
Roan Antelope — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Jackson’s Hartebeest
Jackson's Hartebeest — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Topi
Topi — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Uganda Kob
Uganda Kob — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Waterbuck
Waterbuck — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Defassa Waterbuck
Defassa Waterbuck — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Bohor Reedbuck
Bohor Reedbuck — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Oribi
Oribi — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Bushbuck
Bushbuck — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Sitatunga
Sitatunga — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Impala
Impala — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Klipspringer
Klipspringer — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Lesser Kudu
Lesser Kudu — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Greater Kudu
Greater Kudu — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Dik-dik
Dik-dik — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Bush Duiker
Bush Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Blue Duiker
Blue Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Red Duiker
Red Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Reptiles
11 species
Crocodilians
Nile Crocodile
Africa’s largest crocodilian — basking giants on Murchison Nile cruises and Kazinga shorelines.
Lizards
Nile Monitor
Nile Monitor — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Lizards
Savannah Monitor
Savannah Monitor — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Tortoises / Turtles
Leopard Tortoise
Leopard Tortoise — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Black Mamba
Black Mamba — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Green Mamba
Green Mamba — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Puff Adder
Puff Adder — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Gaboon Viper
Gaboon Viper — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Egyptian Cobra
Egyptian Cobra — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Boomslang
Boomslang — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Non-venomous snakes
African Rock Python
African Rock Python — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Safari mammals
8 species
Hippos
Hippopotamus
River giants — Nile boat cruises in Murchison and Kazinga Channel outings in Queen Elizabeth deliver close hippo encounters.
Giraffes
Rothschild’s Giraffe
Tall savannah browsers — Murchison Falls supports important populations of this endangered giraffe subspecies.
Giraffes
Nubian Giraffe
Nubian Giraffe — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Zebras
Plains Zebra (Burchell’s Zebra)
Plains Zebra (Burchell's Zebra) — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Pigs / Suids
Common Warthog
Common Warthog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Pigs / Suids
Bushpig
Bushpig — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Pigs / Suids
Giant Forest Hog
Giant Forest Hog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Pigs / Suids
Red River Hog
Red River Hog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Forest wildlife
11 species
Duikers
Klipspringer
Klipspringer — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Lesser Kudu
Lesser Kudu — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Greater Kudu
Greater Kudu — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Dik-dik
Dik-dik — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Bush Duiker
Bush Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Blue Duiker
Blue Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Red Duiker
Red Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Forest mammals
Forest Elephant
Forest Elephant — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Forest Mammals collection.
Forest mammals
Tree Pangolin
Tree Pangolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Forest Mammals collection.
Forest mammals
Giant Pangolin
Giant Pangolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Forest Mammals collection.
Forest mammals
Ground Pangolin
Ground Pangolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Forest Mammals collection.
Aquatic wildlife
5 species
Hippos
Hippopotamus
River giants — Nile boat cruises in Murchison and Kazinga Channel outings in Queen Elizabeth deliver close hippo encounters.
Crocodilians
Nile Crocodile
Africa’s largest crocodilian — basking giants on Murchison Nile cruises and Kazinga shorelines.
Freshwater fish
Nile Perch
Nile Perch — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Freshwater fish
Lungfish
Lungfish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Freshwater fish
Tiger Fish
Tiger Fish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
More wildlife
5 species
Rodents & lagomorphs
African Giant Pouched Rat
African Giant Pouched Rat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents & lagomorphs
Cane Rat
Cane Rat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents & lagomorphs
Porcupine
Porcupine — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents & lagomorphs
African Hare
African Hare — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Amphibians
African Bullfrog
African Bullfrog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.