Uganda: Primate Strongholds and Savannah Parks

Uganda is best known for its exceptional primate diversity, but its protected areas also include classic savannah and river ecosystems.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important conservation areas for mountain gorillas. Bwindi’s dense forest also supports chimpanzees, forest elephants, and hundreds of bird species.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Part of the Virunga Massif, shared with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mgahinga protects mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in a dramatic volcanic landscape.

Queen Elizabeth National Park
A diverse ecosystem famous for tree-climbing lions, the Kazinga Channel, crater lakes, and strong biodiversity.

Murchison Falls National Park
The Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge before flowing into open savannah, creating one of Africa’s most powerful natural spectacles.

Kidepo Valley National Park
Remote and dramatic, Kidepo offers rugged scenery and rare wildlife in one of East Africa’s least visited wilderness areas.

Kenya: Classic Safari Landscapes

Kenya is synonymous with traditional African safaris, combining open plains, wetlands, and mountain ecosystems.

Masai Mara National Reserve
Globally famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration and year-round predator sightings.

Amboseli National Park
Known for large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park
Together form one of Africa’s largest protected ecosystems, rich in elephants, lions, and volcanic landscapes.

Mount Kenya National Park
An alpine environment with glaciers, forests, and unique high-altitude wildlife.

Tanzania: Vast Ecosystems and Iconic Parks

Tanzania hosts some of the largest and most intact wildlife systems on the continent.

Serengeti National Park
Endless plains supporting the world’s largest land migration of wildebeest and zebra.

Ngorongoro Crater
A collapsed volcanic caldera forming a natural wildlife sanctuary with dense animal populations.

Ruaha National Park
Tanzania’s largest national park, known for predators and baobab-studded landscapes.

Nyerere National Park
A vast wilderness of rivers and lakes, offering boat safaris and low-impact exploration.

Rwanda: Conservation-Led National Parks

Rwanda’s protected areas reflect a strong focus on conservation, security, and sustainable tourism.

Volcanoes National Park
Home to mountain gorillas and the legacy of Dian Fossey’s research in the Virunga Mountains.

Nyungwe Forest National Park
An ancient rainforest supporting chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and rich birdlife.

Akagera National Park
A restored savannah ecosystem now home to the Big Five.

Democratic Republic of Congo: Raw Wilderness and Gorilla Diversity

Eastern DRC forms part of the greater Albertine Rift, one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions.

Virunga National Park
Africa’s oldest national park, protecting mountain gorillas, active volcanoes, and alpine forests.

Kahuzi-Biega National Park
One of the only places where eastern lowland gorillas can be tracked in protected forest.

Garamba National Park
A historic savannah park with long-standing conservation significance.