Uganda in December
The rains ease off in December, making it a good month for travel to both southern and northern Uganda, although it’s not the ideal time for wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Birding Tour through Uganda (11 days)
day 3
Semliki, focus on Shoebill
day 4
Semliki
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day 9
Gorillas while you there
day 10
Albertine rift endemics
Popular Uganda Safaris
These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Birding Tour through Uganda (11 days)
This is a safari for the serious birder wanting to see exciting new bird species, as well as chimpanzees and mountain gorillas...
Meet the Primates of Uganda and Rwanda (12 days)
See mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and tree-climbing lions, take a boat cruise and visit Rwanda's genocide memorial ...
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