Pakuba Safari Lodge

Uganda, more than just gorillas

Explore Uganda’s wildlife and communities on a rewarding safari.

11 days

Safari Wildlife & Nature

from £5,805 pp

Uganda & Rwanda Highlights

Wildlife wonders of Uganda and Rwanda, up close.

12 days

Safari Wildlife & Nature

from £7,248 pp

Classic Uganda

Classic Safari + 2 more + 3 more

Our classic route around Uganda's highlights.

10 days

from £5,769 pp

Ultimate Uganda

Safari Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Track wild gorillas and discover Uganda’s untamed beauty, from thundering waterfalls to unforgettable wildlife encounters.

7 days

from £9,980 pp

Ugandan Gorilla Express

Wildlife & Nature Express

Get up close to Uganda’s gorillas in the wild.

5 days

from £3,875 pp

Nile & Wilderness

Safari Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Feel the force of Uganda and its wild places.

3 days

from £6,462 pp

Quirky excursions

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Birding safaris

With National Parks boasting up to 600 species, it is safe to say that bird-watchers are well catered for in Uganda! Let us know if you are particularly interested in birding - we can arrange for you to spend time with specialist guides to make the most of your time.

Trip to Top of the Falls

Atmospheric and awe-inspiring - a trip to the Top of the Falls viewpoint is a highlight of time spent in Murchison Falls National Park. Parking at the top, you make the short walk to the top where you stand and admire the crashing majesty of your surroundings as the river squeezes through an 8-metre gap in the escarpment. When combined with a sedate boat cruise to the bottom of the Falls, visitors experience the beauty of the Falls from both perspectives and can include some wildlife viewing on the riverbanks on the way.

Chimpanzee tracking in Murchison Falls

There are several places to visit the habituated chimpanzee troupes, with the most well-known being in Kibale National Park. However, within Murchison Falls you have the Budongo forest which has the largest number of chimpanzees in Uganda and the permits are cheaper, compared to popular Kibale National Park. Treks run twice a day at 7am and 3pm and can last up to three hours with your Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) guide. You might find yourself following a family through dense jungle or steep gorges, so a level of agility and fitness is required! You will spend approximately an hour with the chimps watching their acrobatic through trees, peaceful meanderings or lively interactions. Whilst sightings are never guaranteed, guides know the chimps movements so chances of a successful trek are definitely in your favour.

Rhino Tracking

A trip to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary can be arranged as a day trip from Kampala, or as a highlight of the transfer drive between the city and Murchison Falls. The sanctuary is located on a 7,000 hectare reserve, and is the headquarters of Rhino Fund Uganda, who have established a successful breeding program with a longterm view of relocating the rhino back into protected areas within Uganda. Approaching rhino on foot is a awe-inspiring experience, as your guides and trackers get you to a position where you can watch the rhino up-close without affecting their movements. Depending on the behaviour and mood of the animals on the day, the overall activity (including time to locate them) is around 1.5-2.5 hours. Other wildlife can be seen in the reserve too - keep a look out for Ugandan kob, bushbuck and waterbuck.

Bottom of Murchison Falls Cruise

Travel by boat along the Nile as it bisects the national park, enjoying views of passing wildlife including elephant, buffalo and antelope as you pass by. Cruise past pods of hippo, and keep a look out for huge crocodiles as they makes their way through the river or bask on the river banks.The cliffs along the river banks are home to large number of birds, making this trip ideal for avid birders. The end point is the Fajao Gorge at the base of Murchison Falls, which provides a stunning place to view the water as it cascades 141 foot down from the escarpment above.