
Great Apes
Mountain Gorilla
Uganda’s flagship primate — habituated families in Bwindi and Mgahinga cloud forests, reached on guided trekking permits.
272 species guides organised by primates, Big Five, birds, predators, antelopes, reptiles, and more.
25 species

Great Apes
Uganda’s flagship primate — habituated families in Bwindi and Mgahinga cloud forests, reached on guided trekking permits.
Great Apes
Our closest living relatives after bonobos — Kibale Forest offers Africa’s richest chimp trekking, with Budongo and Kyambura alternatives.
Monkeys
Endangered Albertine Rift endemic — vivid bamboo-forest trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, ideal combined with gorilla permits.
Old World Monkeys
Eastern black-and-white colobus — Colobus angolensis palliatus in Kibale and Budongo rainforest, often encountered on chimpanzee trek trails without a separate permit.
Monkeys
Widespread forest guenon — blue-grey canopy troops on Kibale chimp treks, Bwindi gorilla trails, and Queen Elizabeth forest sectors.
Monkeys
Shaggy fruit-foraging forest monkey — grey-cheeked mangabey troops in Kibale, Budongo, Bigodi, and Mabira lowland rainforest on Uganda primate circuits.
Monkeys
Elegant black-and-white colobus with a flowing white mantle — canopy specialist of Kibale, Budongo, Bwindi, and Bigodi on Uganda primate safaris.
Monkeys
Uganda's most widespread baboon — large troops on savannah game drives, forest roads, and park margins from Murchison to Kibale and Queen Elizabeth.
Monkeys
Distinctive chestnut-red tail and fruit-eating guenon — common on Kibale chimp treks, Budongo forest walks, and Semuliki lowland trails.
Monkeys
Swamp-forest guenon with a distinctive white beard — shy family groups in Semuliki lowland forest and Mount Elgon gallery woodland.
Monkeys
Africa's fastest ground primate — rare northern savannah specialist on Kidepo and Murchison northern game drives, guard males watching from termite mounds.
Monkeys
Uganda's everyday savannah primate — vocal troops with famous alarm calls on Queen Elizabeth, Murchison, and Lake Mburo game drives and lodge lawns.
Monkeys
Shy Albertine Rift forest guenon — white-bearded troops in Bwindi, Mgahinga, and Kibale on gorilla treks and guided forest walks.
Monkeys
Endangered Uganda endemic — forest troops at Mabira, Kibale, and Bugoma on guided primate walks and chimpanzee trek combinations.
Nocturnal Primates
Potto — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Nocturnal Primates
Demidoff's Galago — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Nocturnal Primates
Thomas's Bushbaby — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Nocturnal Primates
Senegal Bushbaby — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Primates
Yellow Baboon — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Primates
Angola Colobus Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Primates
Uganda Red Colobus — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Primates
Mona Monkey — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Primates
Spectacled Galago — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Primates
Eastern Needle-clawed Galago — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
Primates
Greater Galago — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Primates collection.
5 species
Big Five
Savannah apex predator — classic game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth (including tree-climbing Ishasha lions), and Kidepo.
Big Five
Largest land mammal — herds on savannah drives and along Nile corridors in Uganda’s flagship parks.
Big Five
Elusive spotted cat — night drives and patient savannah tracking in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison.
Big Five
Formidable bovine herds — reliable Big Five sightings on game drives across Uganda’s savannah parks.
Big Five
Reintroduced rhino — track white rhino on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the anchor for Big Five circuits north of Murchison.
102 species
Waterbirds
Prehistoric-looking swamp specialist — Mabamba Bay and other papyrus wetlands near Entebbe are prime shoebill territory.
Cranes
Uganda’s national bird — elegant crested crane of wetlands and savannah, famed for its courtship dance and flag emblem status.
Hornbills
Towering savannah hornbill — cooperative family groups with booming dawn calls on Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley game drives.
Birds of Prey
Iconic fish-hunting raptor — the “voice of Africa” on Nile boat cruises, Kazinga Channel, and lakes nationwide.
Birds of Prey
Africa’s largest eagle — powerful savannah raptor soaring above Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, and Kidepo game drives.
Birds of Prey
Endangered walking raptor — crested snake-hunter of open savannah, striding Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo plains on dawn game drives.
Birds of Prey
Bateleur — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Crowned Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Verreaux's Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
African Jacana — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Saddle-billed Stork — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Marabou Stork — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Yellow-billed Stork — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Sacred Ibis — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Hadada Ibis — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Giant Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Pied Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Woodland Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Malachite Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers & bee-eaters
Carmine Bee-eater — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
Ground Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
Great Blue Turaco — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
Ross's Turaco — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
African Green Broadbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Forest & savannah birds
Kori Bustard — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift endemics
Regal Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift endemics
Shelley's Crimsonwing — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift endemics
Handsome Francolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift endemics
Rwenzori Turaco — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Flagship Birds
Green-breasted Pitta — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Flagship Birds
Grauer's Broadbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Flagship Birds
Bar-tailed Trogon — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Flagship Birds
Nahan's Francolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Flagship Birds
Fox's Weaver — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Flagship Birds
Papyrus Gonolek — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Flagship Birds
White-winged Warbler — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Flagship Birds
African Finfoot — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Grauer's Swamp Warbler — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Strange Weaver — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Blue-headed Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Dusky Crimsonwing — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Archer's Robin-Chat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Kivu Ground Thrush — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Red-faced Woodland Warbler — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Rwenzori Batis — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Rwenzori Nightjar — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Mountain Yellow Warbler — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Collared Apalis — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Red-throated Alethe — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Mountain Masked Apalis — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Albertine Rift Endemics
Stripe-breasted Tit — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Turacos
White-crested Turaco — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Turacos
Black-billed Turaco — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
White-thighed Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
African Grey Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
Crowned Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
Red-billed Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Hornbills
Trumpeter Hornbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers
Chocolate-backed Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Kingfishers
African Dwarf Kingfisher — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Bee-eaters
Little Bee-eater — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Bee-eaters
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Bee-eaters
White-fronted Bee-eater — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Bee-eaters
Blue-breasted Bee-eater — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Sunbirds
Scarlet-tufted Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Sunbirds
Green-headed Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Sunbirds
Bronze Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Sunbirds
Purple-breasted Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Sunbirds
Northern Double-collared Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Sunbirds
Variable Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Sunbirds
Olive-bellied Sunbird — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Long-crested Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Palm-nut Vulture — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
White-backed Vulture — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Hooded Vulture — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Lappet-faced Vulture — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Ruppell's Vulture — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
African Hawk Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Ayres's Hawk Eagle — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
African Harrier Hawk — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Birds of Prey
Bat Hawk — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Woolly-necked Stork — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
African Openbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
African Spoonbill — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Goliath Heron — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Purple Heron — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Grey Heron — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Black Heron — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Great Egret — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Little Egret — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Waterbirds
Hamerkop — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Owls
Verreaux's Eagle Owl — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Owls
Pel's Fishing Owl — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Owls
African Wood Owl — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Owls
Marsh Owl — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Owls
Pearl-spotted Owlet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Owls
African Scops Owl — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Nightjars
Standard-winged Nightjar — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Nightjars
Fiery-necked Nightjar — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Nightjars
Pennant-winged Nightjar — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
Nightjars
Square-tailed Nightjar — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Birds collection.
31 species
Big Five
Savannah apex predator — classic game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth (including tree-climbing Ishasha lions), and Kidepo.
Big Five
Elusive spotted cat — night drives and patient savannah tracking in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison.
Big Cats
Africa’s fastest land predator — rare but rewarding sightings on open savannah in remote Kidepo Valley.
Hyenas
Matriarchal clan predator — rewarding night drives and dawn plains in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison, and Kidepo.
Wild Dogs
Endangered painted wolf — rare but iconic pack hunter; Kidepo Valley offers Uganda’s best hope with occasional Murchison and Queen Elizabeth records.
Other Carnivores
Africa’s most fearless carnivore — elusive ratel on night drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo savannah.
Other Carnivores
Long-legged spotted wild cat — rewarding dawn and night drives in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo grasslands.
Hyenas
Striped Hyena — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Wild Dogs / Canids
African Golden Wolf — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Wild Dogs / Canids
Black-backed Jackal — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Wild Dogs / Canids
Side-striped Jackal — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Banded Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Dwarf Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Egyptian Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Marsh Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
Slender Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Mongooses
White-tailed Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Civets / Genets
African Civet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Civets / Genets
Servaline Genet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Civets / Genets
Large-spotted Genet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Civets / Genets
Common Genet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Other Carnivores
Caracal — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Other Carnivores
African Clawless Otter — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Other Carnivores
Spotted-necked Otter — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Cats & Predators
African Golden Cat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Cats & Predators
Small-spotted Genet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Cats & Predators
Bat-eared Fox — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Cats & Predators
African Palm Civet — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Cats & Predators
Bushy-tailed Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Cats & Predators
Selous' Mongoose — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Cats & Predators
Common Cusimanse — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
26 species
Antelopes
Uganda’s national antelope — lekking males on savannah plains in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison, Kidepo, and Lake Mburo.
Antelopes
Wetland grassland antelope — shrill whistling alarms on Nile deltas, lake shores, and swamp margins in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Kidepo, and Pian Upe.
Antelopes
Large wetland antelope — Defassa waterbuck on Nile boat cruises, Kazinga Channel banks, and Lake Mburo lakeshores.
Antelopes
Large wetland antelope — solid white rump patches distinguish defassa from ring-marked common waterbuck on Nile and Kazinga safari circuits.
Antelopes
Africa’s second-largest antelope — massive spiral-horned grazers in Lake Mburo, Kidepo Valley, and Pian Upe savannah.
Antelopes
Semi-aquatic swamp antelope — elusive sitatunga on KAFRED boardwalks at Bigodi Wetland and other Uganda papyrus corridors.
Antelopes
High-shouldered savannah antelope — Kidepo Valley National Park is the only place in Uganda to see this Coke's hartebeest relative.
Antelopes
Small graceful savannah antelope — elegant pairs on Murchison Borassus grasslands, Kidepo valleys, and Lake Mburo game drives.
Antelopes
Stately savannah antelope — purple-brown herds and termite-mound sentinels on Ishasha and Murchison grasslands.
Antelopes
Kirk's dik-dik — Africa's tiniest antelope in monogamous pairs on Kidepo thorn margins and Lake Mburo acacia woodland edges.
Antelopes
Majestic spiral-horned browser — corkscrew horns and striped flanks on Kidepo Valley woodland margins, Uganda's remote northeastern savannah.
Duikers
Rock-hopping antelope — monogamous pairs on Kidepo granite kopjes and Mount Elgon cliff outcrops, with cylindrical hooves built for life on stone.
Large Antelopes
Bushbuck — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Large Antelopes
Impala — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Lesser Kudu — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Bush Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Blue Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Red Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Antelopes
Grey montane antelope of rocky slopes and highland grassland — Rwenzori foothills, Mount Elgon moorland edges, and Kidepo kopjes on Uganda mountain safari circuits.
Antelopes
Striking Hippotragus grazer with sweeping ringed horns and a bold facial mask — rare northeastern savannah prize in Kidepo Valley and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.
Antelopes
Africa's most striking horse-antelope — glossy black bulls with scimitar horns, reintroduced to Lake Mburo by Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Large Antelopes
Coke's Hartebeest — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Small Antelopes
Grey Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Small Antelopes
Harvey's Red Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Small Antelopes
Black-fronted Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Small Antelopes
Peter's Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
18 species
Crocodilians
Africa’s largest crocodilian — basking giants on Murchison Nile cruises and Kazinga shorelines.
Lizards
Nile Monitor — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Lizards
Savannah Monitor — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Tortoises / Turtles
Leopard Tortoise — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Black Mamba — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Green Mamba — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Puff Adder — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Gaboon Viper — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Egyptian Cobra — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Venomous snakes
Boomslang — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Non-venomous snakes
African Rock Python — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Reptiles
Forest Cobra — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Reptiles
Rhinoceros Viper — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Reptiles
Twig Snake — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Reptiles
House Snake — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Reptiles
Hingeback Tortoise — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Reptiles
Jackson's Chameleon — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
Reptiles
Flap-necked Chameleon — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Reptiles collection.
26 species
Hippos
River giants — Nile boat cruises in Murchison and Kazinga Channel outings in Queen Elizabeth deliver close hippo encounters.
Giraffes
Tall savannah browsers — Murchison Falls supports important populations of this endangered giraffe subspecies.
Zebras
Striped savannah herds — classic game-drive sightings at Lake Mburo, Kidepo, Queen Elizabeth, and Murchison.
Monkeys
Africa's fastest ground primate — rare northern savannah specialist on Kidepo and Murchison northern game drives, guard males watching from termite mounds.
Monkeys
Uganda's everyday savannah primate — vocal troops with famous alarm calls on Queen Elizabeth, Murchison, and Lake Mburo game drives and lodge lawns.
Antelopes
Uganda’s national antelope — lekking males on savannah plains in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison, Kidepo, and Lake Mburo.
Antelopes
Wetland grassland antelope — shrill whistling alarms on Nile deltas, lake shores, and swamp margins in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Kidepo, and Pian Upe.
Giraffes
Critically endangered northern giraffe subspecies — Uganda's Murchison and Kidepo protect Africa's largest surviving population in natural range.
Antelopes
Large wetland antelope — Defassa waterbuck on Nile boat cruises, Kazinga Channel banks, and Lake Mburo lakeshores.
Antelopes
Large wetland antelope — solid white rump patches distinguish defassa from ring-marked common waterbuck on Nile and Kazinga safari circuits.
Antelopes
Africa’s second-largest antelope — massive spiral-horned grazers in Lake Mburo, Kidepo Valley, and Pian Upe savannah.
Pigs / Suids
Uganda’s comical savannah grazer — kneeling sounders and tail-up trots on every game drive in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo, and Lake Mburo.
Antelopes
High-shouldered savannah antelope — Kidepo Valley National Park is the only place in Uganda to see this Coke's hartebeest relative.
Pigs / Suids
Africa's largest wild pig — Hylochoerus meinertzhageni in Kibale rainforest and Queen Elizabeth forest sectors, a collector sighting on dawn forest drives.
Antelopes
Small graceful savannah antelope — elegant pairs on Murchison Borassus grasslands, Kidepo valleys, and Lake Mburo game drives.
Antelopes
Stately savannah antelope — purple-brown herds and termite-mound sentinels on Ishasha and Murchison grasslands.
Antelopes
Kirk's dik-dik — Africa's tiniest antelope in monogamous pairs on Kidepo thorn margins and Lake Mburo acacia woodland edges.
Antelopes
Majestic spiral-horned browser — corkscrew horns and striped flanks on Kidepo Valley woodland margins, Uganda's remote northeastern savannah.
Duikers
Rock-hopping antelope — monogamous pairs on Kidepo granite kopjes and Mount Elgon cliff outcrops, with cylindrical hooves built for life on stone.
Other Carnivores
Long-legged spotted wild cat — rewarding dawn and night drives in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo grasslands.
Pigs / Suids
Bushpig — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Pigs / Suids
Red River Hog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Antelopes
Grey montane antelope of rocky slopes and highland grassland — Rwenzori foothills, Mount Elgon moorland edges, and Kidepo kopjes on Uganda mountain safari circuits.
Antelopes
Striking Hippotragus grazer with sweeping ringed horns and a bold facial mask — rare northeastern savannah prize in Kidepo Valley and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.
Antelopes
Africa's most striking horse-antelope — glossy black bulls with scimitar horns, reintroduced to Lake Mburo by Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Other Large Mammals
African Wild Pig — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
15 species
Old World Monkeys
Eastern black-and-white colobus — Colobus angolensis palliatus in Kibale and Budongo rainforest, often encountered on chimpanzee trek trails without a separate permit.
Monkeys
Widespread forest guenon — blue-grey canopy troops on Kibale chimp treks, Bwindi gorilla trails, and Queen Elizabeth forest sectors.
Monkeys
Distinctive chestnut-red tail and fruit-eating guenon — common on Kibale chimp treks, Budongo forest walks, and Semuliki lowland trails.
Monkeys
Swamp-forest guenon with a distinctive white beard — shy family groups in Semuliki lowland forest and Mount Elgon gallery woodland.
Elephants
Smaller forest-dwelling elephant — shy signs and rare sightings in Bwindi, Kibale, and Semuliki forests.
Pigs / Suids
Africa's largest wild pig — Hylochoerus meinertzhageni in Kibale rainforest and Queen Elizabeth forest sectors, a collector sighting on dawn forest drives.
Monkeys
Endangered Uganda endemic — forest troops at Mabira, Kibale, and Bugoma on guided primate walks and chimpanzee trek combinations.
Duikers
Lesser Kudu — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Bush Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Blue Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Duikers
Red Duiker — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Forest mammals
Tree Pangolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Forest Mammals collection.
Forest mammals
Giant Pangolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Forest Mammals collection.
Forest mammals
Ground Pangolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Forest Mammals collection.
Pangolins
Black-bellied Pangolin — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Forest Mammals collection.
18 species
Hippos
River giants — Nile boat cruises in Murchison and Kazinga Channel outings in Queen Elizabeth deliver close hippo encounters.
Crocodilians
Africa’s largest crocodilian — basking giants on Murchison Nile cruises and Kazinga shorelines.
Antelopes
Semi-aquatic swamp antelope — elusive sitatunga on KAFRED boardwalks at Bigodi Wetland and other Uganda papyrus corridors.
Freshwater fish
Nile Perch — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Freshwater fish
Lungfish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Freshwater fish
Tiger Fish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Otters
Congo Clawless Otter — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.
Lake Victoria Fish
Nile Tilapia — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Lake Victoria Fish
Victoria Tilapia — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Lake Victoria Fish
Catfish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Lake Victoria Fish
Silver Fish (Mukene) — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
River Nile Fish
African Sharptooth Catfish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
River Nile Fish
Elephant Fish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
River Nile Fish
Mormyrid Fish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
River Nile Fish
Mudfish — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Albertine Rift Fish
Haplochromis Cichlids — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Albertine Rift Fish
Tilapia Species — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
Albertine Rift Fish
Catfish Species — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Aquatic Wildlife collection.
38 species
Rodents & lagomorphs
African Giant Pouched Rat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents & lagomorphs
Cane Rat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents & lagomorphs
Porcupine — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents & lagomorphs
African Hare — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Amphibians
African Bullfrog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Hyraxes
Rock Hyrax — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Hyraxes
Tree Hyrax — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Hyraxes
Eastern Tree Hyrax — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Hares & Rabbits
African Savanna Hare — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Hares & Rabbits
Scrub Hare — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Hares & Rabbits
Forest Rabbit — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents
African Dormouse — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents
Tree Squirrel — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents
Red-legged Sun Squirrel — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents
African Giant Squirrel — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents
Ground Squirrel — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents
Swamp Rat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents
Grass Rat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Rodents
Mole Rat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Straw-coloured Fruit Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Egyptian Fruit Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Hammer-headed Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Angolan Fruit Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Little Free-tailed Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Giant Leaf-nosed Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Horseshoe Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Roundleaf Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Yellow-winged Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Bats
Noack's Roundleaf Bat — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Small Mammals collection.
Amphibians
Lake Victoria Frog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Amphibians
Reed Frog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Amphibians
Foam-nest Frog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Amphibians
Tree Frog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Amphibians
Clawed Frog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Amphibians
African Common Toad — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Amphibians
Puddle Frog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Amphibians
River Frog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.
Amphibians
Banana Frog — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Amphibians collection.