The Rwenzoris, also known as the Mountains of the Moon – lie in western Uganda along the Uganda-Congo border. This is the only mountain with snow, one of its peaks is the third-highest point in Africa.

This is one of the largest five lakes that are near by the wetlands, and it accounts for only 20% of this unique lake found in western Uganda. The park covers only 370 km² yet it has 5 lakes within. It’s situated between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara taking you about 4 hours to get there. Lake Mburo National Park is the only place where you can spot the impalas in Uganda, antelopes as well as the elands. There are also many herds of buffalos and zebras with in this national park.

Kibale National Park (formerly Kibale Forest NP) is the best place for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Thirteen species of primates have been recorded, which is the highest number for any Ugandan park, and several monkey species can usually be seen on forest walks. Birds and butterflies are abundant.

Queen Elizabeth National Park stands out in the jungles of Uganda because of its biodiversity around. It was founded back in 1952 and renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.