Destinations

Wilderness of Africa is in the best position to take you to some of the most sought after tourist destinations in Uganda and Rwanda. Contact us today to book the best wildlife safari.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the south-western Uganda on the Albertine Rift Valley brim along the border with DRC. This popular Gorilla destination was gazetted in 1991 and due to its rich biodiversity, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second largest National Park situated within the western side of the country. It was established in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and renamed Queen Elizabeth National Park in 1954 after the historical visit of the Queen.

Murchison Falls National Park, located in North-western Uganda is the country’s most popular and prime National Park. Extending for over 3894 square kilometers, this National Park is Uganda’s largest National Park covering several districts.

Kibale National park, situated in the western Uganda,  is one of the country’s 10 magnificent National Parks sitting on over 795 square kilometers of land. At an elevation of between 1100 and 1590 meters above sea level, this Park is characterized by varying ecosystems.

Lake Mburo National Park is situated within western Uganda in Kiruhura district and about 30 kilometers of the big City of Mbarara. It was first established as a controlled Hunting Area in 1933, Game Reserve in 1963 and later a National Park in 1983. Lake Mburo National Park covers an area of 260

Kidepo Valley National Park is situated within the remote north-eastern corner of Uganda. This Park is a true definition of a Wilderness Park due to its rich biodiversity yet it is the least visited due to its remoteness. Covering 1442 square kilometers, Kidepo National Park is found within the rugged dry Karamoja area.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda’s smallest National Park but one of the richest in terms of attractions. Extending for only 34 square kilometers, the park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas, as well as the golden monkeys, numerous birds and natural scenic beauty that attract you.

Mount Elgon National Park is found in the border of Kenya and Uganda whereby with the latter it is on the eastern side of the country and extends for over 1121 square kilometers. This National Park is found on the slopes of Mount Elgon, an extinct volcano believed to have erupted about 24 million years ago.

Semliki National Park is one of the rarely visited places in Uganda yet it’s an epitome of natural beauty and tranquility. This National Park is found in the extreme and remote end of Bundibugyo district in western Uganda, bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo with the Rwenzori Mountains on its south-east as well as Lake Albert

Rwenzori Mountains National Park extends for over 1000 square kilometers within the western region of Uganda in Kasese district and takes up a significant area of the vast Rwenzori Mountain chain that also includes the third highest peak in Africa-Mount Stanley standing at 5109 meters above sea level. Mount Stanley is bisected by the border with

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a 70-square kilometer Sanctuary set within the Central district of Nakasongola, about 100 miles northwest of Kampala City on the Gulu highway. The Sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where Rhinos can be seen in the wild and presently the site is a safe haven to over 22 southern white rhinos.

Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is undisputedly the largest and one of the most popular Wildlife Reserves in Uganda and surprisingly second-largest Protected Area in the country after Murchison Falls National Park. This Reserve extends for 2275 square kilometers within the Karamoja sub-region in North-eastern Uganda covering numerous districts

Akagera National Park is not as popular as Volcanoes and Nyungwe Forest National Parks yet it is the largest protected wetland in Africa as well as the last remaining shelter for numerous savannah-adapted flora and fauna species within Rwanda. If it is the big five animals, large mammals or

If you are looking to track the chimpanzees or any other primates, undertake invigorating nature walks/hikes or rather participate in life-changing canopy walks in an authentic forest environment, then Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest National Park is where your next trip should be.

Volcanoes National Park is a popular gorilla trekking destination situated within the north-western corner of Rwanda, in Musanze district. This Park was gazetted in 1925 to protect the Mountain gorillas, making it one of the oldest National Parks in Africa and currently covers an area of 160

Gishwati-Mukura National Park is the most recently created National Park in Rwanda, established in 2015 mainly to protect the Chimpanzees and other few wildlife species that call the Gishwati and Mukura forests home. Formed by merging the large Gishwati and small Mukura Forests, this Park is found in

Katonga Wildlife Reserve is one of the most popular and frequently visited Wildlife Reserves in Uganda. This lush Reserve extends for over 207 square kilometers along the banks of River Katonga within the western districts of Kamwenge and Kyenjojo, bordering Tanzania.

Musanze Caves are found within the outskirts of Ruhengeri (Musanze’s Capital) and extend for about 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) long, making them the longest Caves in the country. They are blanketed by verdant vegetation that offers visitors a perfect picturesque opportunity.