In Western Uganda lies the magnificent Queen Elizabeth
National Park (commonly QE), with the ice-covered
peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop. It
is rich in wildlife, including the tree lions at
Ishasha, and is a haven for bird-watchers. Chimpanzees can be seen in the steeply forested sides of the
Kyambura Gorge, near Queen Elizabeth National Park;
and the Kibale Forest.
 Further
south, in the chain of eight blue Virunga volcanoes
strung out on the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, at the heart of Africa, lives the
mountain gorilla. The combination of volcanoes,
volcanic lakes and steeply terraced hillsides
make this a dramatic area. The remaining mountain
gorillas live further north in the Bwindi forest
in Uganda.
“Excellent visit – only
much
too short. Guide outstanding”
BARONESS CHALKER,
EX-BRITISH MINISTER FOR AFRICA |
In addition to seeing the mountain
gorillas in Rwanda, clients can see the primates in the beautiful afro-montane
forest of Nyungwe, renowned for its large groups of colobus monkeys, chimpanzees,
a variety of orchids and unusual birds.
Wildlife can be seen in Akagera, a fantastic small wetland savannah Park.
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