🇺🇬 Uganda travel: cost, safety & when to go

Gorillas, the Nile's source and big-game parks.

💰 Local prices ≈ 29% of the US (Nov 2026)

🛡️ Level 4 · Do not travel — Safety · per US State Dept (Nov 2026)

🌤️ Best time to visit Uganda

The best weather in Uganda is in December, January and February.

Things to do in Uganda

🎒 Top things to do

• Gorilla trekking (Bwindi) — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest offers life-changing treks to see mountain gorillas up close.
• Safari (Queen Elizabeth NP) — Queen Elizabeth National Park has classic savanna safaris and famous tree-climbing lions.
• Nile rafting (Jinja) — Jinja, at the source of the Nile, is East Africa's adventure hub for white-water rafting.
• Chimps (Kibale) — Kibale Forest has one of the best chimpanzee-tracking experiences in Africa.

🗓️ What's in season

• Dry trekking seasons (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec, Jan, Feb) — The drier months (Jun-Sep and Dec-Feb) are best for gorilla trekking and safaris.

Visa (US passport): eVisa — apply online before you go. Checked June 2026; verify before booking — rules change.

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