When to visit Uganda
While suitable for a visit throughout the year, the best time to visit Uganda for leisure and wildlife viewing is June to August and December to February of every year. These two periods are characterized by dry weather, making it suitable for trips to the national parks to view wildlife.
These are also peak seasons for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Parks. Permits for gorilla trekking are scarce during the peak seasons, hence it is recommended you book your trip with a reliable and trustworthy local tour operator at least a year in advance. For visitors interested in Christian religious tourism, you may visit during late May so that you can catch and experience the Uganda Martyrs Day commemoration on June 3rd of every year, held at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines.
However, if you would like a less crowded and exclusive gorilla trekking experience, it’s recommended to visit Uganda during off-peak seasons i.e., April to May and October to November. If you schedule your visit around October to November, you will have a chance to witness the popular Nyege Nyege music festival held every year atthe source of the Nile in Jinja Tourism City.
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