Uganda

Uganda information at a glance:

Capital: Kampala

Getting there: There are daily flights with major airlines fly from London to Entebbe via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam or Johannesburg. Journey time from the UK to Entebbe via Nairobi is approximately 15 hours duration.

Time: GMT plus 3 hours

Try not to miss: Trekking into the hills to watch the gorillas of Bwindi National Park, where we recommend a 3 night stay at Buhoma lodge south east of Lake Edward and close to the Rwanda border. Afterwards head north on a three hour drive to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for a stay at the 10 bed Ishasha wilderness tented camp. Located in the wild southern sector of park far from the beaten track, this is the perfect base from which to search for the park's celebrated tree climbing lions.

Another unmissable destination is the lovely Ndali Lodge, not only a destination in its own right, but also the perfect launch pad into Kibale National Park and her wild chimpanzees. Wild and Exotic recommend that you end your Ugandan safari with a stay beside Lake Victoria at the Ngamba Island tented camp, where there is the chance to catch an enormous Nile Perch.

Visas: UK passport holders to require a visa to enter Uganda. Visas can be obtained on arrival or from your nearest embassy before departure. Single entry visas cost approximately $30 per person.

Why Uganda: To explore a beautiful East African country rich in wildlife and diversity, but not considered a mainstream safari destination. And to watch wild gorillas, one of the rarest wildlife experiences on the planet.