Rwanda and Uganda are both landlocked East African countries that, though smaller than their neighbours Kenya and Tanzania, still offer exciting game spotting – namely primates. Together with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda are the only countries in the world where it is possible to see mountain gorilla in their natural habitat.
Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, boasts many large lakes around and within its borders. It is home to the origin of the Nile, and is located within the river’s basin. Entebbe, a charming town on the shores of Lake Victoria, is an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. Spend time on the city’s beautiful beaches, stroll through the fields and forests of the magnificent Botanical Gardens, or pay a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for country’s orphaned chimps.
Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills, and with good reason. The country’s landscape is dominated by mountains, with the Albertine Rift Mountains in the west and the Virunga volcano chain in the northwest. Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, stretches across undulating lush hills surrounded by towering mountains. The city boasts many points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.
Learn more about Rwanda & Uganda's mountain gorilla trekking destinations below and browse our collection of safaris here.
Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, boasts many large lakes around and within its borders. It is home to the origin of the Nile, and is located within the river’s basin. Entebbe, a charming town on the shores of Lake Victoria, is an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. Spend time on the city’s beautiful beaches, stroll through the fields and forests of the magnificent Botanical Gardens, or pay a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for country’s orphaned chimps.
Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills, and with good reason. The country’s landscape is dominated by mountains, with the Albertine Rift Mountains in the west and the Virunga volcano chain in the northwest. Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, stretches across undulating lush hills surrounded by towering mountains. The city boasts many points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.
Learn more about Rwanda & Uganda's mountain gorilla trekking destinations below and browse our collection of safaris here.
