Nature and wildlife in Uganda and Rwanda

In many parts of the nation, the average maximum temperature is between 20°c and 27°c during day time, and the minimum between 12° C and 18° C. This makes the country a real nature and wildlife heaven, as it ensures the best conditions for the flourishing of both the flora and the fauna that are typical of this region. 

Most parts of the counter receives a yearly rainfall between 1000 and 2000 mm (except in the drier north, where in some regions the average yearly rainfall is as low as 100 mm), with a wide regional variation in rainfall patterns. As a rough guide, nonetheless, the wet seasons are from September to October and April to May. That said, it is possible to travel to Uganda the whole year round: rainfall usually implies a heavy shower for 1 hour and then the sun takes over again.

Rwanda has a similar climate and is also part of the Great East African Rift Valley: its lakes and hills are a consequence of this geological phenomenon. Rwanda is covered with tropical rainforest, yet in the most recent hundred years forest coverage has decreased because of the increasing population. However, it is still possible to visit the great Nyungwe Forest, and the wonderful valley where the Akagera River meanders. Here you can still explore and enjoy the original beauty of the nature of Africa. 

Uganda and Rwanda have a lot of tourist attractions to offer besides mountain gorillas!

The area's national parks are home to a variety of rare wildlife, for example, antelopes, elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras among others. The numerous lakes and the river Nile are also home to hippos and crocodiles. 

Uganda and Rwanda are also perfect destinations for bird lovers. The area is home to more than 1000 species of birds, and on any of our safaris you easily get to see more than 350 of them.