Uganda Guides

Here, we have put together some helpful guides on Uganda and what experiences you could enjoy when visiting. These have been written by our knowledgeable East Africa experts.

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Our Safaris

We categorise our types of safari into three budgets: best-value safaris, classic safaris, and luxury safaris.

09 August 2022

Visa requirements for UK and USA passport holders

We've outlined the visa requirements for UK & USA passport holders travelling to Africa. Other nationalities should check the current entry requirements.

24 February 2022

Travel Insurance - Don't travel without it!

Travel insurance is often viewed by clients as an extra cost that can be avoided. At Yellow Zebra however we insist that all travellers are fully insured for their trip. This blog covers the major reasons why travel insurance is essential.

24 February 2022

Baggage weight limits when traveling to Africa

Here, we answer your questions on luggage limits and bag sizes when traveling to Africa. Airlines can be very strict on baggage limits, so it’s important to double-check your limit before you travel.

24 February 2022

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Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda

Africa offers so many wonderful safari experiences to visitors. One of the most unique and captivating is a trek to see the mountain gorillas.

01 September 2021

Male gorilla, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Rwanda

Luxury Gorilla Safaris in Africa

Want to know the best places to see gorillas on your African safari? Our safari experts are here with a guide to help you plan the ultimate gorilla safari vacation!

20 July 2021

Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda

Wildlife found in Kidepo Valley National Park

YZ expert Linda details the wildlife she encountered during her safari to Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park, from Big Five members to the land-dwelling patas monkey.

09 April 2021

What to Consider When Planning Your Trip

Planning a safari can be very hard and it is difficult to get your head around everything you need to do. These 10 points should help you get the exact trip that you want, at a price that you like and with the best itinerary!

By James | 08 March 2021

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The best places to see lions in Africa

A member of the Big Five, for good reason is the lion considered King of Beasts! Here’s the YZ guide to the best places to see lions in the wild in Africa.

20 March 2020

Questions to ask before you go on a safari

So you've booked your safari, you're very excited, you’re looking forward to the adventure of a lifetime… however, you have some questions! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions plus answers!

12 March 2020

Hiking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda: Buhoma to Nkuringo

YZ Sales Manager Emma embarked on a walking safari from Buhoma to Nkuringo – an incredible hike through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see the local wildlife, with a chance of spotting mountain gorillas.

By Emma | 20 February 2020

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Top 10 Safari Tips

We’ve rounded up our top 10 safari tips on how to get the most out of a safari in Africa:

13 January 2020

Best Camera Equipment for an African Safari

Below, along with YZ co-founder Julian Carter-Manning, professional photographers Will Burrard-Lucas and Marc Muench talk through their recommendations and offer a few tricks on how to snap that perfect safari photograph:

08 January 2020

Where to go for a first-time safari

We understand how difficult it can be to decide on a destination for your first safari, especially when there are so many countries to consider and so much information on the internet.

06 January 2020

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What to Expect From a Birding Safari in Uganda and Rwanda

This blog was written by Sam, an ex-safari specialist who was an invaluable member of our team for 4 years. Here, Sam writes about his trip to Uganda and Rwanda to witness some of the area’s impressive birdlife.

09 May 2019

The Gorilla Habituation Experience

With the gorilla habituation project in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park still at a mock stage, visitors can join researchers on this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s mountain gorillas for up to four hours.

01 May 2018

A Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Our specialist Wies returned from an extensive trip to Uganda with some incredible footage of Bwindi’s mountain gorillas. Here he provides the ultimate guide to trekking through the famous national park.

By Wies | 13 September 2017

The Ultimate African Bucket List

With so many incredible destinations in Safari Africa, our bucket list is a bottomless pit. However, there are a few things that we think make up the ultimate African bucket list.

29 October 2015

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