Explore Uganda 2026 – Visit the Pearl of Africa on unique safaris

Explore Uganda 2026 – Uganda is one of the most exciting safari destinations in East Africa, famous for its incredible primate tracking opportunities. Uganda is located next to some of Africa’s most renowned safari destinations like Kenya & Tanzania, making it a great place to visit while in the region. As the year 2025 comes to a close and 2026 is almost at the door, some travelers have already started booking their next holiday packages. Uganda is one of the superb destinations to visit in 2026.

Acacia Safaris Limited has well-designed safari packages to Uganda for 2026 that allow visitors to experience a variety of safari activities, including mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife safari game drives in the savanna National Parks, and other adventure activities like cultural encounters and white water rafting on the Nile.

Trekking Mountain Gorillas – Explore Uganda 2026

Uganda gorilla trekking safaris are done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda. Gorilla tracking safaris in Uganda started way back in 1993 when gorilla trekking was opened to tourists after a gorilla habituation process. The 2026 gorilla permit costs around US$800 for foreign non-residents, US$700 for foreign residents, US$500 for visitors from other African Countries, and about UGX 300,000 for East African Citizens.

Chimpanzee trekking

One of the most interesting primates to trek while on primate tracking safaris in Uganda is the chimpanzee. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is almost the second most popular tracking activity after gorilla trekking. Uganda has a high population of chimpanzees, with close to 5000 of them in the country, most of them in their natural habitats.

Wildlife game drive – Explore Uganda 2026

Uganda is home to a diversity of wildlife, ranging from the “Big Five,” something that has made wildlife safaris in Uganda a top choice for tourists who visit Uganda.

This country is home to about 345 mammal species found in the 10 national parks, wildlife reserves, and sanctuaries. These mammal species comprise East African and West African species found in forests and especially the savannah plains. The top wildlife viewing parks in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Bird watching – Explore Uganda’s birds

Birding Uganda should be a top option for all passionate birders since the country has more than 1,080 confirmed bird species within its boundaries. This is almost half of the bird species in Africa reason Uganda birding safaris are the top choice for any birders on Africa bird watching tours.

Uganda is home to forest, woodland, water, and savannah bird species. The top bird-watching spots include Mabamba Wetland, Bwindi Forest, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Semuliki National Park, and Moaning National Park.

White water rafting – Explore Uganda 2026

White water rafting is an activity for adventure seekers, adrenaline-pumping, and amazing. In case you want to have an adventure tour in Uganda, never forget to include a white water rafting experience on your trip. White water rafting is done on the Nile River in Jinja. The Nile River is known as the world’s longest river and, therefore, an amazing spot to raft on the Nile waves.

Hiking

Hiking safaris in Uganda or Mountain climbing tours in Uganda are mostly undertaken on Mount Rwenzori in southwestern Uganda, Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda, and volcano climbing in Mgahinga.

Hiking tours offer a chance to see Africa up close on foot. You will have a real feel of an off-the-beaten-trails experience rather than viewing the scenery from afar.

Cultural tours

There are several types of culture in Uganda, and cultural differences offer diverse Uganda cultural tour experiences. Uganda comprises of a variety of ethnic groups with over 50 different cultures. These have different traditions, beliefs, norms, and more. With the tribes in Uganda, the Bantu tribe has the highest population found in central, eastern, and southern regions, and the Nilotic are mainly in the northern and northeastern regions.

On Uganda safaris, any culture can be visited, but in most cases, the marginalized groups are the most visited. The most visited cultures include Buganda, where different traditional sites are visited, including the Kasubi tombs, Ssezibwa Falls, the palace, and many more.

Visit the Batwa

A visit to the Batwa community surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is yet another experience a traveler shouldn’t miss. The Batwa are a small group of pygmies who lived in harmony with mountain gorillas in the Bwindi forest for several years before they were pushed to live outside the forest in the bid for conservation. From showcasing their culture, housing, food, ways of life, art, and crafts to demonstrating how the fire was made in the medieval ages to tea growing, the Batwa are such a unique group of people. On a Batwa cultural tour, don’t miss the entertainment from dancing and singing while at the campfire near Bwindi forest.

Sipi falls tour

Sipi Falls is a series of three waterfalls located in Uganda’s eastern district of Kapchorwa at the edge of Mount Elgon National Park. Of the three waterfalls at Sipi, the longest drop is 100m. The falls are formed by the Sipi River as it cascades downhill from the upper slopes of Mount Elgon into the Kyoga Basin. With a cooler climate, this is a very nice place to unwind, relax, and chill out away from the very busy towns and cities.

The Sipi waterfalls are formed from the Sipi River which is named after “sep” a plant indigenous to the banks of the River. Sep resembles a wild banana plant and is a medicinal plant with a translucent green frond and a bolt of crimson rib used for treating measles and fever.

Abseiling along the side of the main 100m Sipi waterfalls as well as climbing on 14 bolted sports routes with a range of difficulties is such an adventure for intrepid travelers.

Explore Uganda 2026 and customize these and many more activities for a trip that will be memorable like no other. Family trips or solo trips will all serve your interests perfectly.