Although it’s a year-round destination, the best time to visit Uganda is generally considered to be between June to September and December to March.  This is mainly because Uganda has two distinct seasons, namely the dry and rainy seasons. The long dry season is best for gorilla trekking because the terrain is easier to hike on. At the same time, conditions for Big 5 safaris are also ideal during these months because the bush is dry and there are fewer water sources, which makes it easier to spot wildlife. During the shorter rainy season from October to December, Uganda is lush and migrant birds make their debut. March to May is the country’s long rainy season, meaning fewer crowds, so you might snag some great deals. Furthermore, this time of year is actually great for chimpanzee trekking because these primates move lower down the slopes looking for more warmth and fruit, so it’s a shorter walk to find them.