The Living
Landscape
From the bizarre giant groundsels of the Rwenzori mountains to ancient mahogany trees of Budongo. Discover East Africa through the lens of a botanist.
A Wealth of Endemism
Plant Species in Uganda
Uganda sits at the ecological crossroads of the East African savanna and the West African rainforest, creating incredible floral diversity.
Afro-Alpine Endemism
Above 3,000 meters, a massive percentage of plant life, including Giant Lobelias, are found nowhere else on earth.
Medicinal Plants
Learn directly from local indigenous guides about the traditional medicinal uses of forest flora.
Afro-Alpine Giants of the Rwenzoris
Location: Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda
A strenuous but deeply rewarding trek up the 'Mountains of the Moon'. Witness the bizarre gigantism of alpine vegetation, including Giant Groundsels (Dendrosenecio) and Lobelias.
Orchids & Epiphytes of Bwindi
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Focusing entirely on the micro-flora. Walk with specialized botanists to identify rare orchids, massive tree ferns, and intricate lichen systems within one of Africa's oldest forests.
Botanical Video Gallery
Giant Lobelias of the Mountains of the Moon
Exploring the surreal botany of Rwenzori peaks featuring giant groundsel and lobelia.