Uganda in May
May is another rainy month across Uganda, although it’s not as wet as April. It’s still the low season, so you can find discounts on lodging and gorilla trekking permits.
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
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Uganda birding tour
African Green broadbill Uganda is one of Africa’s top birding destinations, with more than 1000 species found at this meeting point of the East African savanna and West African rainforest. There are only four safari destinations in the world that have more than 600 species of birds, and Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of them: it should be at the top of any birder’s…
Luxury safari in Uganda
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Big Five safari in Uganda
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Food and tipping in Uganda
Tipping in Uganda is not obligatory but many travellers do leave tips – and this extra money really helps boost the income of people working in the tourism industry. For restaurants, you can tip 10% for good service, and if you want to tip a taxi driver, then you can round up your fare. It’s usual to tip drivers, safari and gorilla tracking guides and porters at the end of a safari…
What to pack for Uganda
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Photographic safari in Uganda
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Uganda in March
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Regions of Uganda
If you only visit one region in Uganda, it should definitely be Western Uganda, which is home to the country’s biggest concentration of national parks and wildlife highlights, from the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and big game safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park to chimpanzee rain forests and the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains. Ssese Islands | Credit:…