Welcome to Uganda

Also globally known as “The pearl of Africa,” Uganda is one of the popular tourism destinations a must visit in Africa. The small landlocked country is naturally endowed with beautiful landscapes, forests, wildlife, birds, rich cultures, rivers, and lakes, which make it a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Africa. Our customized Uganda safaris with Spelter Tours and Travel take you to visit different tourism destinations in different corners of the country. Discover and enjoy the gem in any of the ten national parks in Uganda, which offer you the best of Uganda wildlife. Our tailor-made Uganda safari packages take you to different tourist destinations of your choice, allowing you to see different attractions and take part in different travel experiences as you wish!

For primate lovers, Uganda is home to the highest population of Mountain gorillas in the universe. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda shelters over 400 mountain gorillas, which live in 20 gorilla families. The other destination to see gorillas in Uganda is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Worldwide, mountain gorilla trekking is ranked as the best wildlife experience, a dream come true for most travelers in Uganda. In addition to gorilla trekking, travelers to Bwindi Forest can take part in the experimental gorilla habituation experience, which allows them to spend four hours with wild gorillas undergoing training.

Uganda is also home to over 5000 chimpanzees, which makes it a prime chimpanzee trekking destination in East Africa Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda is a Centre for chimpanzee trekking in the Pearl of Africa. In addition to chimpanzees, Kibale Forest shelters 12 other primates, which include red-tailed monkeys, Black and white Colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, L’hoest’s Monkeys, and baboons, among others. Other places to see chimpanzees in Uganda include Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth Park, Budongo Forest, and Karinzu Forests, among others.

Enjoy guided game-viewing experiences in Uganda with Spelter Tours and Travel! Uganda is home to several wild animals seen in different savanna parks in the country. Game viewing is best done in the morning and evening hours when wild animals are actively hunting, grazing, and hunting. The best places for game viewing in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park in northwestern Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park in northeastern Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park, and Semuliki Valley National Park.

Uganda safari tours also involve mountain hiking, giving you a chance to conquer different mountain peaks. Take part in hiking to the snow-capped Margherita peak of Mount Rwenzori at 5109 meters, located at the borders of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The hike rewards you with the most adventurous yet lifetime experience. Other places for mountain climbing in Uganda include Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to 3 of the 8 Virunga volcanoes, and Mount Elgon

Go birdwatching in Uganda to discover different bird species some of which are not found anywhere in East Africa. Altogether, Uganda shelters over 1088 birds scattered in different biding areas all over the country. Some of the common birds seen in Uganda include Shoebill Stork, African Jacana, African kingfisher, African Fish Eagle, Yellow billed Stork, Turacos, Marabou stork and saddle billed stork, among others. The best places for birding in Uganda include Mabamba, Bwindi Forest Park, Kibale Forest Park, Semuliki Valley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Mgahinga Gorilla Park, and Murchison Falls National Park Still in Uganda, visit the Indigenous cultural ethnic groups for a unique cultural experience. The Batwa pygmies in southwestern Uganda and IK people in northern Uganda are the commonly visited people in Uganda. However, the country comprises of 54 tribes, each presenting different cultures, traditions, customs, norms, and beliefs. Our Uganda safaris take you to these local communities, giving you a chance to meet and interact with local people who share their daily lifestyles. Travelers are given a chance to take part in different traditional practices such as dances, songs, preparing local foods, and brewing local beers, among others. This makes them feel like part of the local community, an experience they will never forget.