Uganda holidays

Sitting in the heart of East Africa, Uganda is one of the most diverse and exciting countries on the continent. Famously called the ‘Pearl of Africa’, it has undergone monumental changes over the centuries and today is hugely popular with tourists looking for a genuine African adventure. Home to the highly endangered mountain gorilla and chimpanzees, it’s also a magnet for wildlife lovers who want the chance to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

While many tourists tend to flock to the more well-known destinations of Kenya and South Africa, Uganda offers as much in the way of rich flora and wildlife, and much smaller crowds. Package holidays to Uganda with Qatar Airways Holidays opens up the possibility of exploring a part of Africa that hasn’t succumbed to the usual tourist trappings and instead offers an exciting and authentic glimpse into the ‘real’ Africa.

• Get ready to haggle in the bustling markets of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city and still a hugely important trade centre for this part of Africa.
• Get the best opportunity to see gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, or the Mgahinga Gorilla National park, which will take you deep into the jungle and even give you the chance to glimpse the elusive Golden Monkeys too.
• Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life on the stunning Ssese Islands, which form a chain along lake Victoria’s edge.
• See even more wildlife at the Queen Elizabeth National Park, situated between Lakes Edward and George, where you’ll see plenty of hippos and, if you’re particularly lucky, the park’s famous tree-climbing lions!