Western Uganda
Regions & Cities
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Masindi
Sitting near the edge of the western Ugandan plateau, Masindi acts as the gateway to Murchison Falls: safari lodges, boat trips to the falls, and access to Budongo Forest’s chimp-tracking routes.
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Hoima
Hoima sits near Lake Albert and the Bunyoro kingdom’s old courts; oil rigs have recently reshaped the skyline.
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Fort Portal
Framed by crater lakes and tea fields, Fort Portal is the jumping-off point for chimp-tracking in Kibale Forest and walks around steaming hot springs.
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Kisoro
Cloaked in misty volcanoes, Kisoro is the gateway for gorilla permits, Mgahinga treks and Mutanda Lake tours; local guides arrange crater hikes and Batwa cultural visits.
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Murchison Falls National Park
Ugandan park where the Victoria Nile is forced through a narrow gorge at Murchison Falls.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park combines savanna and wetlands, with boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel, diverse game drives and the Ishasha sector’s tree-climbing lions among its wildlife attractions.
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Montane rainforest in southwest Uganda famous for mountain gorilla trekking permits, biodiverse trails, and community visits; tourists book guided gorilla treks and stay at nearby lodges.
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Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park in western Uganda is a prime site for chimpanzee tracking, offering guided forest walks, primate observation and rich birdwatching on established trails.
Western Uganda at a Glance
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Best Things to Do in Western Uganda
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Rwenzori Mountains
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Savanna national park famed for tree-climbing lions
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Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Glaciated equatorial mountain range with alpine biodiversity
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Kibale National Park
Primate-rich rainforest renowned for chimpanzee tracking
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Dense montane forest sheltering endangered mountain gorillas
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Murchison Falls National Park
Ugandan park centered on powerful Nile waterfalls
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Ugandan park for mountain gorillas near Virunga volcanoes
Lake
Lake George (Uganda)
Shallow Ugandan lake linked to Lake Victoria by channel
Lake
Lake Bunyonyi
Deep terraced lake in southwestern Uganda with many islands
Mountain
Mount Baker (Uganda)
Prominent mountain in western Uganda's highland region
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Lake Mutanda
Scenic Ugandan lake with views of Virunga volcanoes
Waterfall
Karuma Falls
Large waterfall and site of Karuma hydropower project