Journal
Park Guides
Park-by-park guides to Uganda’s national parks and the key areas inside them, from Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth to remote Kidepo, Semuliki and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Kanangorok Hot Springs: Kidepo’s Remote Border Excursion
Kanangorok Hot Springs sits at the far northern edge of Kidepo Valley National Park, close enough to the South Sudan…
Rubanga Forest: Lake Mburo’s Primate and Birding Pocket
Lake Mburo National Park runs to just 260 square kilometers, Uganda’s smallest savannah reserve, and most of it is open…
The Salt Lick Area: A Wildlife Concentration Point at Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo’s Salt Lick Area does one specific job well: it draws wildlife that might otherwise be scattered across 260…
The Kirumia Trail: Semuliki’s Serious Birding Route
Most visitors to Semuliki National Park never leave the short, flat walk to the Sempaya Hot Springs — and for…
Mweya Peninsula: Queen Elizabeth’s Central Hub
Mweya Peninsula juts into the Kazinga Channel at the exact point where it meets Lake Edward, and that geography is…
Kasenyi Plains: Queen Elizabeth’s Classic Game Drive Territory
Ask a Queen Elizabeth guide where the park’s classic safari experience actually happens, and the answer isn’t Mweya Peninsula despite…
Coffee Tours Around Mount Elgon: Sipi Falls’ Arabica Farms
Coffee tours around Mount Elgon showcase Sipi Falls' Arabica farms, adding an agricultural dimension to the region.
Mount Elgon National Park Birding and Forest Wildlife
Mount Elgon National Park birding and forest wildlife offer genuine value beyond the mountain's volcanic trekking appeal.
Sasa, Sipi and Piswa Trails: Choosing Your Mount Elgon Route
Sasa, Sipi and Piswa trails are your genuine route choices for Mount Elgon. Full comparison to help you choose.
Mount Elgon’s Caldera: One of the World’s Largest Volcanic Basins
Mount Elgon's caldera is one of the world's largest volcanic basins, adding real geological significance to the trek.