Uganda

Nicknamed the “Pearl of Africa,” by Winston Churchill due to its abundant beauty, Uganda shines with stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and perhaps the greatest natural treasure of all — half of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla population. Travel deep into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and experience close encounters with these incredible, endangered creatures.

Visit Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for having the highest primate density of any other region on earth. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, spot plains game, including the rare Uganda kob, buffalo and lion. Nominated by Lonely Planet in 2012 as the best tourist attraction country, Uganda is full of surprises – sparkling crater lakes, abundant wildlife and plenty of adrenaline activities for adventure seekers. 

Located in the northern Albertine Rift Valley, Murchison Falls National Park covers just over 1,400 square miles / 3,800 km². Here, chimpanzees, baboons, and colobus monkeys add to your primate checklist, while predators include lion, leopard, and cheetah. River cruises are ideal for viewing the eponymous Murchison Falls. Keep an eye out for over 500 bird species. Blessed with a tropical climate, it is one of the best banana, avocado and pineapple producing countries.  The land is richly fertile, and Ugandan coffee has become both a mainstay of the agricultural economy and a favourite of connoisseurs around the world. Still authentically African and home to the friendliest people on the continent.