​Best Time To Visit – Uganda

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

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The best time to visit Uganda is between June to August and December to February, which is during the Dry seasons. Wildlife viewing is at its peak. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in Uganda. The habitat of rainforests is, by default, very wet, and one can't avoid rain completely. However, after heavy rain, the skies often open up to bright sunshine.


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Best Time June to August and December to February (All parks)
High Season June to September (It's rarely crowded, but you'll need to book your gorilla permits long in advance)
Low Season March, April, May, October, November (Some lodges and camps in high-rainfall areas close down; roads and forest trails can be in poor condition)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Little rainfall)
Worst Weather March, April and May (Peak of Wet season)

June to August & December to February –Dry Seasons

  • This is the best time for gorilla trekking because these are the drier months
  • In the savannah reserves, there is less vegetation and animals gather around water sources, making wildlife easier to spot
  • Even during the high season (June to September) the parks don't feel crowded
  • The skies are clear; there is less rain and more sunshine
  • Gorilla permits need to be booked very far in advance

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March to May & September to November –Wet Seasons

  • The scenery of the savannah reserves is greener – it's low season, resulting in lower rates
  • Although wildlife in the savannah reserves is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
  • There are many newborn animals
  • Some of the roads get very bad and cars often get stuck; forest trails can become slippery and challenging
  • You won't be able to change your expensive gorilla permit if it pours with rain; departures go as scheduled

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Silverback mountain gorilla
Silverback mountain gorilla
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Best Time To Go by Major Park

All parks are best visited during the Dry seasons from June to August and December to February.

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