Ideal in January and February, and from June to September
All year round
April and May are very rainy
Uganda Kidepo Valley
Style The cottages boast an elegant and understated African style, with ample use of wood. Location In the very centre of Kidepo Valley National Park Capacity 10 Cottages overlooking the Kidepo Plains Highlights Kidepo Valley is a stunning national park in northern Uganda, populated by the Karamojong tribes.
Uganda Bwindi Forest
Style A hybrid style between mountain and jungle Location To the northwest of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Capacity 11 Bands at the foot of the forest Highlights : Bwindi Lodge is situated in the village of Buhoma, and the treks are easier to access from there – and who knows, perhaps the gorillas might even be visible from the lodge itself?
Uganda Bwindi Forest
Style : An African-inspired mountain style where volcanic stone is a constant feature Location At over 2,000 metres altitude, on the western edge of the impenetrable Bwindi Forest Capacity 8 stone cottages, high in the clouds, facing the Volcans mountain range Highlights Clouds is the highest altitude lodge in Uganda, its viewpoint over the volcanic chain is breathtaking
Uganda Queen Elizabeth
Style The lodge's spirit is sober and romantic safari with a touch of modernity Location On the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park, in immediate proximity to the gorges Capacity 8 Bands Highlights Kyambura is an ideal lodge that allows you to embrace three truly different ecosystems: gorges, a channel and two lakes, and a national park.
Uganda Semliki
Style A romantic safari style with beautiful orange canvas tents Location In the Semliki reserve, south of Lake Albert Capacity 8 Safari tents opening onto the Semliki Reserve Highlights Besides the few tourists in the region, Semliki offers fauna midway between that of West Africa and East Africa.
- Electronic visa mandatory
Two dry seasons from December to February and from June to August
- Two wet seasons from March to May and September to November
- Warm and humid climate all year round
Uganda is GMT+3
- In summer, the time difference is +1 hour
In winter, +2 hours time difference
English is the official language
The local languages are Bantu
Vaccination record update
Yellow fever vaccination compulsory
Anti-malarial treatment
- The currency is the Ugandan Shilling
- 10,000 UGX = £2.36 (July 2025)
- 220 volts
Three-pin sockets
- Await an adapter
- 10 $ per person per day for the guides
- 5 $ per person per day for the tracker
- 5 $ per person per day for lodge services
As this information may change, we invite you to consult The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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