Big Five
African Lion
Savannah apex predator — classic game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth (including tree-climbing Ishasha lions), and Kidepo.
Uganda wildlife guides
272 species guides organised by primates, Big Five, birds, predators, antelopes, reptiles, and more.
Predators
31 species
Big Five
African Leopard
Elusive spotted cat — night drives and patient savannah tracking in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison.
Big Cats
African Cheetah
Africa’s fastest land predator — rare but rewarding sightings on open savannah in remote Kidepo Valley.
Hyenas
Spotted Hyena
Matriarchal clan predator — rewarding night drives and dawn plains in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison, and Kidepo.
Wild Dogs
African Wild Dog
Endangered painted wolf — rare but iconic pack hunter; Kidepo Valley offers Uganda’s best hope with occasional Murchison and Queen Elizabeth records.
Other Carnivores
Honey Badger
Africa’s most fearless carnivore — elusive ratel on night drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo savannah.
Other Carnivores
Serval
Long-legged spotted wild cat — rewarding dawn and night drives in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo grasslands.
Hyenas
Striped Hyena
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Common Cusimanse — Uganda wildlife guide covering facts, habitat, where to see, and safari experiences. Part of our Large Mammals / Safari Mammals collection.