Opportunities to gain close access to the world's last wild gorillas and chimpanzees. Enjoy observing two separate gorilla families in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and two different gorilla families in Rwanda's Parc' Nationales des Volcans. Up-close viewing allows you to observe varied habitat and distinct behaviors. Visiting Uganda's Kibale National Park gives you the opportunity to view chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Plus, wildlife viewing in the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mburo National Park make this safari truly unique. Upscale accommodations throughout your safari. Both Queen Elizabeth and Mburo have a variety of traditional safari animals available for viewing, including elephants, hippo, Ugandan kob, and many antelope species.

Uganda is packed with premier wildlife viewing in a variety of ecosystems. Our Wildlife of Uganda safari allows you to see it all. Spend two days with separate gorilla families in the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and another day observing the chimps in Kibale Forest. There is nothing more spectacular than looking into the eyes of a gorilla and having him look right back at you. Wildlife species change dramatically as you move into the wetlands and savannah ecosystems of the famous Queen Elizabeth Park. Expect sightings of hippo, Ugandan kob, buffalo, elephant, bushbuck, waterbuck, as well as a great diversity of bird species drawn to the water. As you move south into the savannah ecosystem of Queen Elizabeth, you will also have the opportunity to observe "tree climbing lions," topi, and eland. Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa" welcomes you.

Chimpanzees of Mahale National Park have been habituated by Japanese researchers from Kyoto University. Their efforts offer you excellent rewards: close encounters with chimps and the opportunity to sit quietly and observe chimpanzee family life as it unfolds around you. You will trek twice into Mahale Forest with expert local guides who work daily with the chimps. The best chimpanzee viewing available with relaxing and luxurious accommodations - all along the shore of Lake Tanganyika.