AFRICA. The name means “sunny place” in the Berber tongue, but “Africa” may as well be a synonym for “vastness.” A truly massive continent comprising over 20% of the planet’s available land, Africa is home to the world’s largest desert, its longest river, its hottest temperatures, and hundreds of dialects and cultures spread among a billion people. But as mind-boggling as it seems at first, you’ll be amazed how intimate it feels once you get to know it. This is adventure’s last great frontier. Gately Uganda Tours & Safaris invites you to come blaze some trails.

UGANDA. Known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’ Uganda offers more than just primates. Uganda is a land of astonishing diversity and one of the last refuges of the endangered mountain gorilla. It can lay claim to both the highest number of primate species, some of the richest birding in Africa, as well as plains game and elusive big cats. No other country in Africa ticks all these boxes. The stunning ‘Mountains of the Moon’ are mist-swathed volcanoes that tower above Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where half of the world’s remaining 600-odd mountain gorillas live. The rainforest is dense, with thick undergrowth, vines and colourful clouds of butterflies.

Whilst Uganda’s primary attraction is its primates it also showcases shy sitatunga, great herds of Uganda kob, spotted hyena & leopard in Queen Elizabeth National Park, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and an opportunity to see elephant, hippo & waterbirds galore on Kazinga Channel. The more remote Murchison Falls National Park offers spectacular waterfalls and some of the most exhilarating white water in Africa and you can view the source of the Nile in Jinja.

COME TO UGANDA: One of the very few places to see endangered mountain gorillas. Combine primate viewing with a classic savannah safari, spectacular viewing between vehicle, boat and walking activities, excellent birding and scenic beauty.