Journal
Planning Guides & Field Notes
Practical, specific writing from the Uganda ground team — not recycled listicles.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Birding: Over 600 Species in One Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park birding delivers over 600 species, making it essential for serious Uganda birding itineraries.
Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park: Best Routes and Times
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth reward strategic route and timing planning across Kasenyi, Ishasha and beyond.
Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha: Where and When to Find Them
The tree-climbing lions of Ishasha are one of Uganda's most distinctive sightings. Here's where and when to find them.
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise: Queen Elizabeth’s Signature Wildlife Experience
The Kazinga Channel boat cruise is Queen Elizabeth's signature wildlife experience, delivering close encounters with hippos and elephants.
Why Mgahinga Is Uganda’s Least Visited National Park
Mgahinga is Uganda's least visited national park, a status driven by limited permits and remote location, not lesser quality.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Birding and Forest Walks
Mgahinga birding and forest walks offer a gentler, quieter alternative to the park's demanding gorilla trekking and volcano hikes.
Border Trekking at Mgahinga: Where Uganda, Rwanda and Congo Meet
Border trekking at Mgahinga puts you at the point where Uganda, Rwanda and Congo meet, via the Mount Sabinyo summit…
Mgahinga’s Garama Cave: A Batwa Historical Site
Mgahinga's Garama Cave is a genuine Batwa historical site, offering a gentler cultural activity alongside gorilla trekking.
Mount Muhabura Hike: Mgahinga’s Toughest Summit Trail
The Mount Muhabura hike is Mgahinga's toughest summit trail, rewarding fit hikers with sweeping Virunga views.
Hiking Mount Sabinyo: Standing in Three Countries in One Day
Hiking Mount Sabinyo lets you stand in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo in a single day, a rare tri-border trekking experience.