Things to do & places to visit in Western Region, Uganda

Western Region #1 destination in Uganda 2023. The average rating score is 4.72 based on 8.248 traveler reviews, of 204 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Kampala, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 8:02.

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5.0 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (1.410 reviews)
- Challenging hike and amazing gorilla experience
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

A gorilla trek is a real once in a lifetime (and expensive) experience for most and Bwindi is a great place to do it. It was quite an adventure just to get to the registration office for the Rushaga sector of the park (there are two others) from where we were staying at Mutanda Lake Lodge: a hair raising 1.5 hour drive on steep rutted mud roads with a sheer drop and in the dark! Once you arrive you are allocated to trek to one of the 9 gorilla families in the sector. Each one varies in difficulty, depending on where the trackers believe each family is likely to be as they move each day. Each trek has up to 8 participants with a guide and a couple of rangers. Most are in the medium difficulty range, which we said we would prefer. We ended up trekking for around 4.5 hours, excluding the hour we got to spend with 'our' family of 9. Others I spoke to took anything from 2.5 hours to 10. I can't recommend hiring a porter, for a min payment of $15, highly enough. As well as carrying your backpack they will help you on the hike and and there are steep up and downs and stream crossings in virgin forest that the guide needs to hack through with his machete to make passable. It was quite challenging and I really appreciated my porters assistance. The actual gorilla experience is amazing and the hour goes too quickly. You do get to be amazingly close to these wonderful creatures. They are often quite curious and will pass right beside you and perhaps pull on your clothing. See more..
5.0 Gorillas and Wildlife Safaris (394 reviews)
- 12 day safari in Uganda
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours

Just a month before deciding for holidays, we decided to visit Uganda. We have contacted several agencies, GWS replied fastest and were most detailed. We could choose any arrival and departure dates. Our itinerary (28 pages) was made according to our wishes, very active from the first day onwards. Everything worked: accommodation, schedules and local rangers. We must praise our guide Ahmed Kizza, who was superb: knowing everyone, meticulous, knowledgeful and a master of 4x4 driving. Our circular trip started in Entebbe and then we drove to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchinson Falls NP, Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Maramagambo Forest, Bwindi NP, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo and ended back in Entebbe. I estimate we covered more than 2.000km so count on many hours on roads that sometimes don't deserve a name. In addition to the standard activities, don't miss mongoose tracking. See more..
5.0 Murchison Falls (373 reviews)
- The power!
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls

We took a trip to the top of Murchison Falls on our way out of Murchison Falls NP and on the last day of our trip in Uganda. It was an absolutely fitting end to a spectacular trip. The power of the waterfall is immense, and when you are standing at the top and getting soaked in the spray thrown up from the rapids you get a real sense of this. The sights are amazing. Simply a must-see on your way to or from Murchison Falls National Park See more..
5.0 Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (183 reviews)
- Experience of a lifetime!
National Parks

We trekked in to see the ‘Silver back’ gorillas and were successful in seeing nine gorillas in total in the family including males, females and young ones. We enjoyed the young group of entertainers doing their national song/dance before departing for the trek as well. Our trackers did a great job, the ‘porters’ were very helpful carrying our gear and helping on the difficult parts of the trail, and our ranger/guide was extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this adventure to anyone interested! See more..
5.0 Insight Safari Holidays (166 reviews)
- 6 days Uganda safari - chimps, gorillas, & tree-climbing lions. Experience of a lifetime!
Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

I booked "6 Days Uganda Safari, Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee" from their website directly with Insight Safari Holidays. Calah did a great job organizing the trip and Nasser was the best guide you can ever imagine. Thank you very much again for this great experience! We saw Chimps, Gorillas, and the famous tree-climbing lions in Ishasha - more than I had hoped for before the trip! Payment by credit card to their bank in Uganda was smooth and efficient as well. See more..
5.0 Uganda Crater Lakes Tours (144 reviews)
- Fascinating and fun
Cultural Tours • Walking Tours • Eco Tours

We did the Crater Lake Tour with Noah who was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and taught us a huge amount, not just about the crater lakes but also the surrounding area, the local wildlife, the culture and people, and also the vanilla plantations. The scenery in the area is amazing and very photogenic. It was really nice to take a gentle walk around the craters and woods in the area. The vanilla plantation in particular was fascinating as Noah gave us a glimpse in what goes into producing vanilla. See more..
5.0 Nkuringo Walking Safaris (97 reviews)
- Absolutely incredible
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Walking Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

My brother, friend Henry and my self had been dreaming of seeing mountain gorillas since we were 13 years old. It was the MOST incredible experience of our lives. I highly recommend going the extra mile and booking the un-habituated gorillas as it's more intimate. Our guide, Patrick Yiga was such a legend- picking us up at 5am and being so accommodating in getting us from A-B. He knows so much about them and made our experience mega! Will be doing it again 100%. See more..
5.0 African Pearl Safaris (91 reviews)
- Amazing
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Safaris

African Pearl Safaris was the first tour company in Uganda to take tourists to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for Gorilla Tracking, in 1993. We arrange tours that include; gorilla trekking safaris, birding, nature/guided walks, wildlife game viewing, mountaineering and other safari tours to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar Island. See more..
5.0 Mountain Gorilla Coffee Tours (79 reviews)
- Really nice tour
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Coffee & Tea Tours

Really nice tour, the guide was a really skilled and a good person to chat. The tour was a short one but we saw a lot of animals during the game drive. I hope next time to take part to the long tour. See more..
5.0 Kisiizi Falls (78 reviews)
- "a must visit"
Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls

View beautiful Kisiizi Falls from the Suspension Bridge and small cave, visit the unique dramatic Monument, ride the high-altitude high-adrenaline SkyTrail 3-stage zip-line. Visit the Hydro-electricity generator, kayak on the small lagoon, enjoy the beautiful birds, view the aquaponics and snack in the Visitors Centre. Stay at Kisiizi Falls Guest House and take home some Kisiizi Falls coffee. See more..
5.0 Ride 4 A Woman (77 reviews)
- Wonderful Women's Project, with so much to take away.
Cultural Tours • Lessons & Workshops • Gear Rentals • Day Trips

What an uplifting experience! Meeting the wonderful women who work in this cooperative, hearing how they have grown from 4 bikes to hire to emloying over 6o local women and seeing the weaving, sewing and ironing that produce fabulous clothes, bags, table mats and more, was just so wonderful. We came away with an enormous bag full of such colourful items, all handmade around us. If we had more time, we would have stayed to be shown how to cook a typical Ugandan meal (and eat it!), and I would have loved to have stayed a night or two in their lodges. Situated in the centre of town, and just a short drive to the Inpenetrable Forest where the gorillas live, this would be a great place to stay to experience local life and go gorilla treking while helping local women along the way. A real Must See if you are in the vicinity. See more..
5.0 Wild Whispers Africa (77 reviews)
- Unforgettable Uganda
Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

I had a fabulous vacation with Wild Whispers Africa - did 6 days of safari, chimps tracking and gorilla tracking. First of all they are incredibly organized and Racheal answered all of my concerns, changed the dates when needed and was super helpful. The lodges where I stayed were absolutely beautiful and I was very positively suprised. I also very much liked the itinerary they prepared as everyday I had some time for myself to rest and relax. The guide Jacob was so knowledgeable about everything and I would not spot half of the animals if not him. Also he tried extra hard to find the lions when even I gave up already. The gorilla tracking doesn’t need even a comment - it’s an experience of a lifetime. I totally recommend Wild Whispers Africa and I was so happy with my choice as it’s not the easy one. See more..
5.0 Kori Safaris (76 reviews)
- Amazing trip in Uganda
Safaris • Nature & Wildlife Tours

I 100% recommend Kori Safaries to organize your Ugandan trip directly without intermediaries. They are transparent in pricing and very straightforward with the options that make more sense according to time and budget. We made a 1 week trip with Isaac as our driver/guide and I think that made a big difference. Not only he was able to drive safely through rough roads but he also was able to answer all our questions and could help us solve some minor issues with local people. It was our first trip to Africa and we wanted to leave few space for improvising, I think we got it. Thanks so much for your kindness! See more..
5.0 Trek Rwenzori Tours (59 reviews)
- Trip to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Lake Bunyonyi
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Bike Tours • Walking Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Trek Rwenzori Tours took great care of us during our whole trip across Uganda, from the moment we landed, when Emmanuel, the owner, and John, our driver and guide, picked us up from the airport, to our departure. They arranged our visit to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where we did a gorilla trekking, our stay at Lake Bunyonyi, where we visited the Batwa and Abahesi peoples, and our transfer to Kampala. The hotels and meals they arranged for us where all great, as well as the local guides that supported our visits. We would repeat and contract their services if we ever have the chance to return to Uganda See more..
5.0 ENCHANTED UGANDA SAFARIS (55 reviews)
- All I can give us a recommendation.
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Multi-day Tours • Boat Tours • Private Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Safaris • Taxis & Shuttles • Climbing Tours • Gear Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Air Tours • Day Trips

A tour and travel company I can ever recommend we had 11 days Uganda with Bosco and Fort Portal city was a blessing to us. We did a swamp walk at Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary with guide Emma and he was excellent. The following day on our itinerary was Rwenzori Mini hike through communities and we still had guide Emma for this activity and the hike was enjoyable. I can surely recommend you to this company for an unforgettable experience. See more..
5.0 Experience Kigezi (43 reviews)
- GODFREY & LAKE MUTANDA - A GREAT COMBINATION
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Cultural Tours • Bike Tours • Walking Tours

From the moment he picked me up at my hotel (in Kisoro) to time he dropped me off (very tired but well. well satisfied) I was thoroughly impressed by Godfrey's proffesionalism, his knowledge and his personality. The bikes were excellent and the scenery around Lake Mutanda was trully stunning. I would not hesitate to recommend this experience to anyone. See more..
5.0 Bunyonyi Cultural Tours (41 reviews)
- Great boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi
Cultural Tours • Walking Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

We took a small hike and a boat ride with Kenneth. He told us all about making porridge in the local bar, told us about the lake and shared stories about the history of the islands. He also told us all about his projects. The boat ride was nice and the weather was perfect (lucky ). Really nice trip! See more..
5.0 Crazy crater tours (39 reviews)
- Beautiful tour
Bike Tours • Motorcycle Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Bus Tours • Day Trips

Beautiful tour around Crater Lakes and villages community. Joel is a great tour guide and has explained us about tea, coffee and other plantation. We did the coffee experience and we tasted this really good coffee. The trek to the lakes view point is also great and all of my friends were really happy after this experience. Thanks Joel! See more..
5.0 Mount Gahinga (33 reviews)
- Gorillas!
Mountains

This volcano, together with Mount Muhavura and Mount Sabinyo, are the three northernmost peaks of the Virunga chain. The entire area is home to rare mountain gorillas. See more..
5.0 Gorilla Highlands (30 reviews)
- Great time with Gorilla Highlands
Cultural Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

I was looking for a safe and reputable agency in Western Uganda and somebody recommended me The Gorilla Highlights. I decided to go with them and had a realy good time. They took me to many authentic places and showed me the pristine culture of this country. Great food, authenthic acommodation, super guides with a great knowledge of the local culture, I would recommend it to everyone. See more..
5.0 Hidden Gems of Uganda (27 reviews)
- A perfect final 4 days.
Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Just returned from an amazing trip around Uganda and spent our final 4 days with Deo. He was recommended from a previous traveller and I’m so glad I went with my gut and booked him. Deo is very passionate about his country, his people and showing what he can and all it has to offer. He was all ours for the last 4 days of our journey and made sure our needs were met at all times. Due to his meticulous planning, everything was taken care of, even down to an issue we had with our accommodation, he helped sort it and got us moved to an unbelievable stay when it wasn’t even he’s problem. Travelling from Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale, we stopped onroute at a child’s orphanage where we had a beautiful greeting, dancing and a walk up to the most amazing view! A must visit here to support the people who run this orphanage. He joined us on our chimp trek ( we had the best chimp watching), and at Bigodi Wetlands walk, both had great, knowledgable guides and it was nice seeing Deo enjoying the time too. He’s pineapple cutting skills went down a treat when we needed a ‘pick me up’ treat. Deliciously fresh. Nothing is too much trouble for Deo. If you’re happy, he is happy. Thank you Deo for being there and planning our last days for us. 100% recommend! See more..
5.0 Nkuruba Community Tours (25 reviews)
- Romantic place in the middle of nature
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Walking Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Julius And his staff are very kind and professional. The cottage was great and we've enjoyed looking at the monkeys that visit the camp everyday. You can see they put a lot of thought in the place like the hot water in the room and the gazibo looking at the lake (which also had outlets!) We highly recommend not just for the place but also for the kind people who work there See more..
5.0 Batwa Trail (24 reviews)
- Incredible experience - great to experience and aupport
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Hiking Trails

Highly recommend this experience. While the cost initially may seem high at $80 (though not high compared to gorilla trekking at $1500), it’s absolutely worth it and the funds go to a very good place - supporting the Batwa communities, who have been oppressed for quite some time. It’s a 3-hour experience, and the energy and excitement with which the Batwa share their culture, including making a fire from scratch, plenty of song and dance, a very cool cave at the end, is spectacular. It’s also a very pleasant walk through a beautiful jungle. See more..
5.0 Virunga Gorilla Tours and Eco Safaris (21 reviews)
- Kisoro uganda
Multi-day Tours • Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Bike Tours • Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Day Trips

Best easter weekend getaway with my family and had a great stay at Ikaze cottages. Our tour guide Umar took us on a great hike up the mountain and got an amazing view of lake mutanda and good tour around kisoro hills and got the best views. Definitely coming back. See more..
5.0 Batwa Activity Center (20 reviews)
- Definitely a must in Biwindi
Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Cultural Tours • Walking Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

The Batwa experience was amazing, we were not expecting to do anything after the gorilla trecking but our guide mentioned about this local tour. The history of the batwa is super interesting and visiting them means visiting a part of Uganda history, everyone should take this opportunity. Julius is doing a great job with the community and supporting him is very fulfilling. This is not the typical touristic theatre, this is real and probably the most authentic way of visiting an African tribe. See more..
4.5 Kazinga Channel (682 reviews)
- Amazing wildlife and great guides
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks

We took a three-hour tour on the Kazinga channel and had an amazing experience seeing and watching the wildlife up and down the channel. Huge numbers of Elephants including a herd that came down to the channel with their very small calves and allowed us to get relatively close for a look. Lots of Buffalo and Hippo too as well as warthog, bushbuck, waterbuck, and a Giant Forest Hog. Crocodile too and loads of birds including kingfishers, stork, ibis, herons, bee-eaters and skimmers. The guide was excellent at both spotting interesting wildlife as well as telling us all about them and the location. Thoroughly recommend. See more..
4.5 Murchison Falls National Park (652 reviews)
- 3 days Murchison falls Safari
Friday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM National Parks

Great service....,it was our first time in Uganda, me and wife booked a wildlife tour to Murchison falls National Park, at the time of inquiry, we received a shift reply from Exceptional Uganda Gorilla safaris team, responsing quickly to all our questions. Gerald who was our guide made the entire Murchison Falls tour exceptional ,,, trust me we don't regret every dollar spent on our trip, the quality service we got right away from the time of arrival at the Entebbe airport until the end of the safari was morethan worthy our money. I recommend this company to anyone planning a Uganda safari this season!!! Cheers Charlotte Favor See more..
4.5 Kibale Forest National Park (399 reviews)
- Fantastic experience of chimpanzee habituation
Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

We met our guide Sarah at 7 am and we’re off to trek for chimpanzees for the habituation activity. Sarah was a very knowledgeable and friendly ranger who knew exactly how to track them and so we found a family within an hour. We then got a full three hours of watching them sleep, eat, pee and poop on people ;-), feed young ones, groom each other and swing around the trees. Finally we also got to follow some which were going for walks. It was a fantastic experience in a small group ( 6 people). We learned so much and Sarah answered all our questions in detail. See more..
4.5 Waterfall Cruises - Murchison Falls (259 reviews)
- Strongest falls I have ever seen
Spent 2-3 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Waterfalls

We had a boat trip to the bottom of the falls. We could hear a thunderous sound from far with seemingly smog in the sky. A hike to the bottom of the falls made our trip unforgettable as we clearly witnessed the river waters plunging 45 ft down making a loud sound compared to thunder! See more..
4.5 Kanyanchu Visitor Center (216 reviews)
- Fantastic Chimp Trek Experience!
Spent 2-3 hours Visitor Centers

Our small group of six stood looking at an Alpha Male Chimp sunning himself for about 25 minutes, high up in a tree very close to the Visitor Centre. I asked the armed ranger whether this would be our hour-long experience, and she smiled, shrugged and said we must be patient. Then the chimp swung it's way down the tree and set off through the jungle, and our group followed. The chimp hopped on to a wooden walkway, and we all scrambled on behind him. Then he just turned round, and walked through our little group. What a moment! A little scary, but unforgetable. We followed him up an a track, and watched him climb a tree and resume his sun bathing. Then we saw a female with a baby chimp nearby, again, high up a tree. All in all, wonderful experience, and so highly recommended. Such a privilege. See more..