Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Visitors can experience Murchison Falls from various perspectives, including riverboat cruises that provide close-up views of the waterfall and wildlife or hiking trails that lead to the top of the falls for a panoramic vista. As Uganda’s largest national park, Murchison Falls National Park also offers exciting safaris, showcasing some of Africa's "Big Five" animals in a pristine, natural setting.

This spectacular national park protects Mt. Elgon, the largest volcanic base in the world and also the oldest and largest East African volcanic mountain. Declared as a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, this park houses duiker, antelope, forest monkeys, black & white monkeys, leopards, hyenas, Hartlaub’s turaco, etc. The highlights here are the vast caves where elephants and buffalos come at night to lick the salt off their walls. You can enjoy walking trails, hiking, and cave explorations here.Location: Mt. Elgon Road, Kitale, Kenya.Timing: Every day from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The park's diverse habitats, including tropical rainforests, wetlands, and grasslands, support a wide range of wildlife, such as monkeys, forest elephants, and various species of birds. Kibale is home to 13 primate species, including the endangered red colobus and grey-cheeked mangabey. Its diverse flora and fauna also attract birdwatchers, with over 375 species recorded in the park.One of the park's main attractions is the chimpanzee trekking experience, where visitors can hike through the forest with expert guides to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Kibale is also part of the larger Western Rift Valley eco-region, offering an opportunity to explore Uganda's rich ecological and cultural diversity. The park is vital for conservation efforts, especially in protecting the region's endangered species and fragile ecosystems.