Uganda is the best of Africa packed into one amazing country. We’re talking lush rainforest, sparkling swimming lakes, soaring mountains, and some of the best wildlife experiences on the planet. Add to that an incredible adventure sports scene, an off-the-beaten track feel, and warm and welcoming people and you’ve got the perfect gap year destination. Head into the jungle in search of endangered mountain gorillas, get your adrenaline pumping with some wild whitewater rafting, track chimpanzee groups through Kalinzu Forest Reserve and kick back on the shores of beautiful Lake Bunyoni. You’ll never want to come home!
Read more in our Uganda Travel Guide
15 days from £3,499
5.0 1Wildlife wonders and adventure camping in East Africa's epic landscapes
From mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, to seeing the Big 5 on Kenya's Maasai Mara, this trip is packed with some of the best wildlife experiences on the planet. With participation camping in the African bush, and rugged overland vehicle transport, this is the one for travellers with a thirst for adventure.
55 days from £7,799
Expedition across 9 African countries from Cape Town to Nairobi
Explore 9 of southern Africa's most incredible countries, from South Africa to Kenya. Adventure camping, adrenaline sports, indigenous culture, and the best safaris in the World. This is the ultimate Africa trip.
9 days from £2,479
5.0 1Mountain gorillas, the Nile and National Parks in East Africa's hidden gem
With mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, national parks, and sparkling lakes, Uganda's got it all. Discover its larger-than-life landscapes, and amazing wildlife on this budget-friendly safari camp adventure.
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