Uganda

Visiting Uganda in January 2026/27

January is a great month to head to Uganda as it sits right in the middle of the short dry season. The result is good trekking conditions for both gorillas in Bwindi and the chimps in Kibale. The dry climate also means good game viewing in Murchison and Queen Elizabeth.

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The main focus for the month is always gorillas but the game viewing, particularly in Murchison and the Kizinga Channel are also great.

Visiting Uganda in February 2026/27

February, along with January, is also a great time to head to Uganda with clear and dry weather offering good gorilla and chimp trekking and good game numbers in Murchison and Queen Elizabeth. 

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A really good time of the year to travel with gorillas and chimps at their most accessible and fewer numbers of tourists.

Visiting Uganda  in March 2026/27

March brings the start of the main rains in Uganda and, as such, a drop in both visitor numbers and in lodge prices. The early weeks of the month can still be very rewarding for gorilla and chimp trekking so, if you don’t mind the occasional downpour, it is still a good month to travel.

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Gorilla trekking is still the main “order of the day” with the trails still pretty firm under foot but it is also a great time for birders.

Visiting Uganda in April 2026/27

The second month into the mains rains brings tougher conditions for trekking in Bwindi and Kibale and, as such, this is seen as one of the least desirable months to visit Uganda. This being said, while the trekking is harder, the gorillas tend to favour the lower slopes more and, as such, can be easier to find.

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Gorilla and chimp trekking can be taxing at this time of the year with muddy trails and impassable roads but it is still worth it!

Visiting Uganda in May 2026/27

The last of the months affected by the long rains, May is probably one of the hardest months for gorilla and chimp trekking as the pathways are now very muddy and the undergrowth at its thickest. This being said, it is also a good time for discounts and for birding as the migratory birds arrive.

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Gorilla and chimp trekking are at their very hardest at this time of year so we only recommend for the hardiest of adventurers!

Visiting Uganda in June 2026/27

With the arrival of June comes an end to the main rainy season and, accordingly, a change in the temperatures and the conditions underfoot. This is a good month to visit Bwindi Impenetrable for gorillas although the chimp trekking in Kibale can still be wet and murky at times.

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Gorilla trekking is coming to the fore once more with low visitor numbers and drying trails allowing for good viewing.

Visiting Uganda in July 2026/27

July is now a second month into the dry season and, as such, offers great trekking for both the gorillas and the chimps as well as better and better game viewing in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison. The only real drawback is that it is now the main travel season so camps can get busy.

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Gorilla and chimp trekking are in their prime at this time of the year.

Visiting Uganda in August 2026/27

August sits right in the heart of the dry season with pathways in the forests at their driest and, as such, easiest, and the game numbers starting to crowd the water sources. This is definitely one of the best times of the year for all activities in Uganda.

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Take your pick…excellent chimp and gorilla trekking, very good game viewing, lovely weather!

Visiting Uganda in September 2026/27

If y0u asked us which month we would pick in the year, it would always be September! This month still offers great weather, realiable trekking, game viewing and, with lower visitor numbers, better availability.

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One of our favourite months to see gorillas, chimps and all the other safari animals in Murchison and Queen Elizabeth.

Visiting Uganda in October 2026/27

October heralds the start of the short rains in Uganda and, as such, you can expect to have some rainfall during your stay. This being said, with firm ground underfoot and the gorillas starting to move to the bottom of the valley in Bwindi, this can be an excellent time to travel.

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Gorilla and chimp trekking are deemed to be easier both for the location of the groups but also for the prices and availability as the tourism numbers fall off.

Visiting Uganda in November 2026/27

November sits right in the middle of the short rains which has its benefits and drawbacks. The main upside is that, while the paths and tails are starting to get muddier, there are far fewer tourists and the gorillas are located at their closest to the entry gates.

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Gorilla and chimp trekking can get pretty tricky at this time of the year due to the muddy conditions but, for those keen on their birds, the arrival of the migratory species becomes a real delight.

Visiting Uganda in December 2026/27

The last month of the short rains sees the rainfalls recede as the month goes on. December is the start of the short dry period in Uganda and, by the end of the month, offers some very good quality game viewing and gorilla trekking.

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As the month goes on, the gorilla and chimp trekking get better and better.