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Luxury Uganda Family Trips made for you

Discover magnificent wildlife and natural beauty on a Uganda family vacation

Rare primate encounters and family-friendly safaris

Uganda is a less travelled destination for family safaris, which makes the natural wonders within all the more alluring. Home to some of the world’s most beautiful forests and one of our favourite jungle lodges, this landlocked East African country is full of astonishing sites and exhilarating activities that are sure to become lifelong memories.

The famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to ten families of mountain gorillas, which teenagers and adults can seek out on challenging gorilla trekking experiences (the minimum age for this activity is 15 years old). Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is another option, with a lower chance of gorilla sightings but plenty of other primates and three inactive volcanoes to explore.

Younger family members can enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park – known for its tree-climbing lions – and spot vervet monkeys in the lakeside town of Entebbe. The waters of Lake Victoria offer plenty of aquatic activities and feed the thundering cascades of Murchison Falls to the north.

We can arrange an itinerary with just the right mix of exciting wildlife encounters, gorgeous natural scenery and luxurious hideaways for an extraordinary family tour of Uganda. Contact us to gain expert insights from our team and start planning the perfect adventure for your family.

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  • Family trip in Murchison Falls Uganda
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  • A group of tourists walk single file following a local guide on safari in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda.
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Experiences picked by our specialists

Spend a day with chimps in Kibale Forest

Learn the habituation process by spending a whole day with wild chimps in Kibale Forest National Park

Meet the Batwa, keepers of the forest

Meet members of the Indigenous Batwa community, known as the ‘keepers of the forest’

Cruise the Nile

Embark on a Nile River cruise to spot abundant birdlife, hippos, crocodiles and elephants on shore

Paddle the Mabamba Swamp by dugout canoe

Glide through the lush papyrus channels of the Mabamba Swamp in a dugout canoe

See white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see white rhinos and find out about the efforts to save this species from extinction

A word from one of our experts

Uganda is ideal for adventurous families. My top tip: If you want to go gorilla trekking, make sure to speak with us as soon as possible so that we can help you secure permits well in advance.

Tor Saner Senior Travel Designer

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Why book with Jacada?

  • Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

  • Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

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When to visit Uganda

The best time for a family trip to Uganda is during one of the country’s two dry seasons: June–September and December–February. These are the optimal months for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park, as well as other outdoor activities. There are two wet seasons in Uganda: March–May and October–November. These months can be uncomfortably rainy and muddy, but they also offer smaller crowds and beautiful scenery if you’re willing to brave the weather.

Dry conditions

June–September and December–February

Frequent rainfall

March–May and October–November

Highest temperatures

January–February

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