Uganda

Uganda’s landscapes are spectacularly green, dramatically vertical, and deeply wild. Known as the Pearl of Africa, it is a paradise for adventurers who want to step off the beaten track and plunge into ancient, untouched ecosystems where mountain massifs rise sharply out of tropical rainforests.

From the legendary, snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains (the mysterious "Mountains of the Moon") to the dramatic volcanic trio of the Virunga Massif, Uganda offers trekking that is as physically demanding as it is visually breathtaking. Here, you don't just hike; you journey through dense bamboo zones, navigate prehistoric alpine bogs, and track mountain gorillas through the steep, tangled ridges of Bwindi.

Why Trek Uganda with Highlanders?

• The Mountains of the Moon: The Rwenzoris offer Africa’s most technical and rewarding multi-day alpine trek, taking you across permanent glaciers, wooden boardwalks over giant bogs, and jagged peaks that rival the Alps.

• Volcano Hopping in the Virungas: Conquer the steep, conical slopes of Mount Sabinyo (where you can stand in Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC at the same time), Mount Muhavura, or Mount Gahinga in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

• Trekking Through Primate Kingdoms: Combine high-endurance hiking with the unforgettable experience of tracking mountain gorillas on foot through steep, cloud-misted jungles.