Uganda Tours

APOKA SAFARI LODGE

Set within the remote northern expanses of Kidepo Valley National Park, Apoka Safari Lodge offers 10 spacious cottages of wood, canvas and thatch, built around a dramatic rocky kopje. Perfectly in tune with its natural surroundings, the lodge is beautifully appointed throughout in natural colours and ethnic decor, with private veranda views across the plains, large luxurious beds and distinctive secluded outdoor bathtubs carved from the surrounding rock.....

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST

Covering some 330 square kilometres of primeval forest in the Virunga Mountains on Uganda’s wild south western border, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa. Home to over 50% of the world’s total remaining population of the highly endangered mountain gorillas, it is an area of staggering natural diversity and one of the best places in Africa to experience a unique face to face encounter with these magnificent primates.....

EMIN PASHA HOTEL KAMPALA

The Emin Pasha is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Kampala nestled in two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and offering 16 rooms and 4 suites. All the rooms are individually decorated with vibrant fabrics, deep armchairs, artwork in hardwood frames, antique desks and natural slate bathrooms. The hotel opened its doors in March 2005. Part of the hotel is in a restored old colonial house built in the 1920s, while the rest is a modern interpretation of an old-style hotel with courtyards, open spaces, pergolas and terraces. The hotel features elegant public areas, like the Fez Brasserie, a small restaurant with a varied menu offering the best of continental fusion cuisine. The wine cellar is stocked with wines found nowhere else in Uganda, specially imported for the hotel. The swimming pool offers relief from the heat of the day.....

GORILLA FOREST CAMP

The camp has 8 double rooms, each with 2 queen-sized beds, private bathroom, including a bathtub with a view of the forest, and a private wooden deck - a great place to sit and listen to the sounds of the mountain rainforest. There is a central dining and bar area and the camp has 240V power for lighting and recharging of video equipment. Set on a slope with views towards the forest where the gorillas reside, it is within walking distance of the meeting point for gorilla trekking. As well as being home to its mountain gorillas, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest also attracts spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine rift endemics including the African green broadbill and the bar tailed trogan....

GORILLA TRACKING... A PERSONAL VIEW

Richard Wende, Bales Africa Specialist Reporting to the ranger station at 8.00 am, the guides will then take you through the bush, slashing at the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, to track the gorillas. The trek can take from half an hour to 6 hours and a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking/hiking shoes. Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them grumble to each other and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male – the silverback. Amazing to think that there are just over 700 left in the world! The number of visitors permitted to view the gorillas is restricted to a total of 24 per day. We will request permits on your behalf, but they must be paid for at the time of booking and are non-refundable.....

KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Home to the highest concentration of primates in the world, the equatorial rainforests of Kibale cover a rich landscape of lakes, marshes and expansive grasslands to the south of Fort Portal. This spectacular national park is a haven for 12 different species of primate and an astonishing 335 types of birds. The park’s most famous inhabitants though are the 500 or so habituated chimpanzees that are a regular feature of any hike through the forests.....

MWEYA SAFARI LODGE

Mweya Safari Lodge is located on a peninsula within the heart of the spectacular Queen Elizabeth National Park. Rooms are luxurious and come complete with a balcony overlooking the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward, private bathrooms and electricity. Other facilities include a beautiful swimming pool, a poolside bar, the Tembo Safari Bar, the Kazinga Restaurant serving global cuisine, and a souvenir shop. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a remote and beautiful area famed for its tree-climbing lions.You will also see buffalo, topi and hippo among other species.Mweya Lodge is the perfect base for taking a Chimpanzee safari in the Kyambura Gorge.....

NGAMBA ISLAND

Established in 1998, in association with the Jane Goodall Trust, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary was set up to care for orphaned primates rescued from poachers and illegal trappers. Today it provides a home for more than 30 chimpanzees and offers a remarkable opportunity to view these fascinating animals in a wholly natural environment.....

SEMLIKI SAFARI LODGE

The only accommodation in the vast Semliki Reserve, offering a truly private experience. Large canvas tents with permanent thatched roofs include ensuite bathrooms with running water and private verandas with stunning panoramic views. Hand carved four-poster beds, Persian carpets and other soft touches ensure that this is far from roughing it in the bush. Sofas are piled with cushions, there is plenty of space for relaxation and many books to read. All the food at the lodge is home made; from the bread baked daily, to the soups, the relishes and chutneys. While at the lodge you may choose to do nothing more that relax by the pool,which overlooks the Blue Mountains of the Congo, or partake in a number of activities that are run from the lodge. These include evening game drives with spotlights.....

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is the ideal base for a gorilla tracking adventure in Bwindi. Guests can dine under the stars and relax by the roaring campfire. On cooler evenings, the central cottage provides a warm shelter. The camp is the only accommodation located within the National Park, offering guests an unrivalled location, including the best bird and wildlife viewing in the Bwindi area. In fact Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is the only camp to receive regular visits from the gorillas themselves, up to 4-6 visits per month. For the lucky guests in camp at those times, they may have the chance for a gorilla encouncter without even leaving Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp!....

Emin Pasha Hotel

Gracious and elegant, the Emin Pasha evokes another era when taste, gentle service, ambience and comfort were the hallmarks of a good hotel. Our guests have access to modern amenities and up-to-date technology to ensure a happy stay. At Emin Pasha we have created a harmonious balance between old and new. Tradition blends seamlessly with contemporary - from the architecture to the furnishings and soft touches, to those modern amenities that today's business and leisure traveler requires. ....

Mihingo Lodge

Mihingo Lodge is a peaceful and exclusive retreat adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park. It features ten rooms which are built on wooden platforms with stilts, covered by a thatched roof. Suspended under the thatched roof is a spacious and comfortable tent equipped with en suite bathrooms with stunning views, including hot and cold running water, showers, and flush loos. Each tented room is nestled on a private piece of the lodge's property, enabling guests to enjoy the tranquil environment in complete seclusion. Placed in varied settings, some rooms are situated in a forest, some with a lake view, and some on rocky outcrops.....

Jacana Safari Lodge

Jacana Safari Lodge has seven luxury chalets constructed from natural local materials, in harmony with its forest setting. Each spacious chalet is individually decorated and has an enclosed verandah with large windows, providing panoramic views over the crater lake. You can savour a chilled sundowner or dine al fresco in privacy on your private balcony, served by your personal waiter. In the central area, you will find the dining room, main bar and the comfortable lounge. The 'Tembo Bar' is suspended over the emerald waters of the lake. At the water's edge, the 'Fish Eagle Bar' provides the setting for intimate candlelit dinners. There is a gorgeous swimming pool, with swim-up bar, and a sauna to restore you for the next day's activities.....

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is set deep in the heart of the misty mountains of south western Uganda. This new lodge occupies a high ridge on the edge of the breathtaking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Built in partnership with local communities and the Ugandan Wildlife Authority, the lodge offers 10 stone cottages and is the ideal base from which to track the usually less accessible Nkuringo group of gorillas.....

Lake Mburo Mihingo Lodge

Mihingo Lodge is a peaceful and exclusive retreat adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park . It features ten rooms which are built on wooden platforms with stilts, covered by a thatched roof. Each luxury tented room is nestled on a private piece of the lodge's property, enabling guests to enjoy the tranquil environment in complete seclusion. Placed in varied settings, some rooms are situated in a forest, some with a lake view, and some on rocky outcrops. ....

The crack of a twig and the sway of a tree - you’re close! A country with half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population. Uganda is the pearl of Africa, a country with fantastic natural scenery and a rich mosaic of tribes and cultures. Travelling through Uganda, you will be captivated by its beauty and friendliness. Uganda is where the East African savannah meets the Western African jungle. Where else but in this impossibly lush country can one observe lions prowling the open plains in the morning and track chimpanzees through the rainforest undergrowth the same afternoon. - Richard Wende