Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is a green and astonishingly biodiverse land where the savannahs of East Africa meet the rainforests of Central Africa. It is one of the best places on Earth to trek mountain gorillas, deep in the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and to track wild chimpanzees in Kibale. Cruise the Kazinga Channel and the Nile, search for tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and marvel at the thundering Murchison Falls. With warm, welcoming people and extraordinary wildlife on land and water, Uganda offers an adventurous, off-the-beaten-track safari rich in primates and natural wonders. The best time to visit is June to September, during the drier months when gorilla and chimpanzee trekking are at their best.