Uganda wildlife guides

272 species guides organised by primates, Big Five, birds, predators, antelopes, reptiles, and more.

Big Five

5 species

African Lion

Big Five

African Lion

Savannah apex predator — classic game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth (including tree-climbing Ishasha lions), and Kidepo.

Vulnerable

African Elephant

Big Five

African Elephant

Largest land mammal — herds on savannah drives and along Nile corridors in Uganda’s flagship parks.

Endangered

African Leopard

Big Five

African Leopard

Elusive spotted cat — night drives and patient savannah tracking in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison.

Vulnerable

African Buffalo

Big Five

African Buffalo

Formidable bovine herds — reliable Big Five sightings on game drives across Uganda’s savannah parks.

Least Concern

Southern White Rhino

Big Five

Southern White Rhino

Reintroduced rhino — track white rhino on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the anchor for Big Five circuits north of Murchison.

Near Threatened