How many national parks are in Uganda? Uganda is a home to a remarkable 10 national parks, each offering a unique and unforgettable Uganda safari experience for the visitors. These national parks are managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are spread across the country, showcasing Uganda’s incredible diversity of landscapes, ecosystems, and wildlife. The 10 national  parks in Uganda Murchison falls national park, Bwindi impenetrable national park, Mgahinga Gorilla national park, Kibale forest national park, Lake Mburo national park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Mount Elgon national park, Semiliki National Park and Kidepo valley national park. Each park offers a range of activities including game drives, hiking, birdwatching, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and others thus providing visitors with the endless opportunities to explore and discover the natural beauty and wonder of Uganda.

Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Falls national park is the largest of the ten national parks Uganda has and it covers an area of about 3,893 square kilometres. From Kampala to Murchison Falls it takes roughly five to six hours from Luweero via Nakasongola and Masindi District or by Kiboga via Hoima and Masindi. Among the most amazing parks in all of Africa is this one. With over 70 mammal species, over 445 different types of birds, 250 species of butterflies, 10 of primate species and more than 450 species of plant, the park is well-known for its undulating savannah, marsh, tropical forest, and breathtaking waterfall.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is located in the South-western part of Uganda and covers an area of about 331square kilometers. Reaching the park from Mbarara, Kabale, Kanungu to Buhoma takes 8 to 10 hours. The park has both lowland and montane rainforests with thick bushes of herbs, vines and vegetation, ensuring the Park looks impenetrable. The forest is a home to many rare species and the most common one is the few remaining mountain gorillas in the world. More than a half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas is found in Bwindi impenetrable forest about 468 individuals.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Uganda’s smallest yet most beautiful National Park is situated in the extremely South-Western corner of the country, forming part of a large conservation area that straddles political boundaries to include Parc des Volcano in Rwanda and Parc de Virungas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Part of the amazing Virunga range, three extinct volcanoes exist inside the boundaries of the Ugandan section of this biologically rich region and offer an amazing backdrop to Mgahinga’s breathtaking landscape. Thought the habituated group regularly crosses the border to Rwanda, List of all Uganda parks and wildlife game reserves. Mountain gorillas represent the main attraction of the Park and are the reason it exists.

Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Queen Elizabeth national park was opened by Queen Elizabeth of England in 1954, and this park is situated in the South-western part of Uganda shared by districts of Kasese, Bushenyi and Rukungiri. The headquarters of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Mweya can be reached through Fort portal to Kasese about 440 kilometers or Mbarara just about 425 kilometers and both way can be travelled between 6-7 hours. For those who want to travel by air a private charter flight can be organized for you to Kasese air strip where a transfer to the park can be made.

Kibale Forest National Park.

Kibale forest National Park is situated in the Western part of Uganda in the district of Kamwenge about 450 kilometers from the capital city Kampala and can be driven in just about 5-6 hours. Originally a forest reserve, this one of the recently established Parks is a national park since 1995. Comprising 795 km2, the park runs northward from Queen Elizabeth National Park. Most of the Southwest part of Kibale National Park is a mix of grassland and wetland with interesting plant life, while North and Southeast part are mainly tropical forest with more than 345 trees species recorded in the area over (27% of country’s total).

Kidepo Valley National Park.

Kidepo valley National Park is considered as the most remote National Park in Uganda as it is located in the far North-eastern corner of Uganda along the borders with Sudan and Kenya. Covering about 1,442 square kilometers, it has been a National Park since 1954. From Kampala, via Mbale, Soroti and Moroto, it takes around 12 hours’ drive or more in excellent weather, roughly 700–800 kilometers. A 4WD is needed and it is recommended that you plan a two days’ journey in case you are travelling by road, or it can be accessed by air and chatter flights are readily available daily. The Park is regarded as a wonderful national park because of its mountain scenery and savannah plains that provide excitement while on Uganda Safaris.

Lake Mburo National Park.

Lake Mburo National Park is situated in South-western part of Uganda between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara, and it is about 260 Kilometres from Kampala Uganda’s capital and largest city and can be travelled in 3-4 hrs. Covering more than 260 square kilometers, the park boasts broad grassy valleys, marshes, and attractive rolling hill forests.

Semliki National Park.

Among the more recent National Parks in Uganda is Semliki National Park. It is located in the extreme west of Uganda in Bundibugyo. It is found along the Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border within the western arm of the Rift valley. The park covers an area of 220 sq km and covers an eastern extension of the vast Ituri Forest. It forms part of the forest a range during the climatic disruptive of the Pleistocene, and is one of the richest areas for both flora and fauna in Africa most especially birds.

Mount Elgon National Park.

Mountain Elgon is an extinct volcano that first erupted more than 24 million years ago. Mount Elgon, with its 50km by 80km surface area, is the fourth tallest mountain in East Africa, second highest peak in Uganda (Wagagai peak, 4321 m). Any extinct volcano in the world has this surface area. Surrounded by a sequence of rocky peaks, it boasts the biggest intact caldera, a collapsed crater spanning over 40kms at the top of the mountain. As you climb Mount Elgon’s beautiful slopes, you will encounter four-distinct forest types: the mixed bamboo belt, the rich montane forest where the Elgon summit resides, and the wonderful

Mount Rwenzori National Park.

The park is located in the western part of Uganda on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park has an area of 998 sq km and was named after the world-renowned Rwenzori Mountains which are additionally referred to as the legendary “Mountains of the Moon.” Rwenzori Mountain is one of Africa’s tallest mountain range with an elevation of 5,109m. The Rwenzori range has 6 major peaks which include, Mt Stanley (5,109m), Mt Speke (4,890m) Mt Baker (4,843m), Mt Emin (4,798m), Mt Gessi (4,715m) and Mt Luigi di Savoia (4,627m). The highest peak is the Mt Stanley and is called Margherita peak thus known as the attractive national park on a Uganda safari.