Located in the eastern reaches of Sub-Saharan Africa, the verdant nation of Uganda has cemented itself as one of the region’s foremost destinations for ecotourism, with no shortage of fascinating native species to discover during a visit. While birds like the broad-billed roller, brown snake eagle and red-chested sunbird serve as a prominent draw for avian aficionados, the country is best known for its large population of mountain gorillas—and for those hoping to marvel at these gentle creatures in the flesh, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge serves as the perfect base.