Wildlife | Orugano Safaris

Mountain Gorilla

Gorilla beringei beringei

The mountain gorilla is one of Uganda's most iconic animals. These gentle giants can be found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Best time to see: Year-round, but drier months (June-August, December-February) are easier for trekking

Conservation status: Endangered

African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Uganda's elephants can be found in several national parks, including Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls. They are known for their intelligence and complex social structures.

Best time to see: Dry seasons (June-August, December-February) when they gather around water sources

Conservation status: Vulnerable

Lion

Panthera leo

The king of the savanna can be spotted in Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, and Kidepo Valley National Park.

Best time to see: Early morning or late afternoon year-round

Conservation status: Vulnerable

Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

Our closest living relatives can be observed in Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of the world, and Budongo Forest.

Best time to see: Year-round, but drier months offer easier trekking conditions

Conservation status: Endangered

Rothschild's Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi

This endangered subspecies of giraffe can be found in Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park.

Best time to see: Year-round, best viewed during dry seasons

Conservation status: Endangered