Often overlooked as a safari destination, Uganda offers its visitors unspoiled and remarkably authentic experiences. To the west, you’ll find Rwenzoris, the source of the Nile that lies shrouded in mist and teems with glaciers, waterfalls, and alpine lakes. There are also the “mountains of the moon”, which is where you’ll get to encounter Uganda’s majestic mountain gorillas as you track them through their captivating habitat. Offering diverse and glorious natural wonders, Uganda is a place of incredible biodiversity and one of the few places on earth where you can raft the Nile as part of an alternative Big Five safari. The landlocked country of Uganda might be smaller than its East African neighbors. Still, the fact that it’s off the beaten track means the only competition you’ll have when trying to spot the wildlife is the occasional hippo and elephant. Ready to explore the “Pearl of Africa,” as they call it?  Here’s where to go and what to see!