The variety of animal encounters available in such a short area is one of the things that makes Uganda such a great location to explore.

Not only are the gorilla and chimpanzee populations in the southwest of Uganda well-known, but there are also three savannah safari parks nearby that may be easily coupled with a primate safari with just a short 2-hour drive.

As a result, even a short schedule of 7–10 days can include gorilla and chimp trekking in addition to traditional savannah safaris, where you can see animals like elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, antelopes, and buffalo, to mention a few.

The Lay of the land.

Three savannah safari parks may be found in the southwest of Uganda: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, and Semliki Valley.

These parks are particularly popular choices because they can be readily paired with gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga and/or chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest in just a few hours of driving.

There are two savannah parks outside the southwestern pocket: Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park.

In the far north of the nation, Kidepo is usually only accessible by those with extensive travel plans or particular interests. One of the best safari locations in the nation is Murchison Falls, which is frequently paired with the south-western parks.