Top 14 5-Day Experiences in Uganda

1.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171Our pick

Travel by 4x4 from Kampala or Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kyambura Gorge chimps and a Kazinga Channel boat trip. Continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking, then rest beside Lake Bunyonyi. English-speaking guides such as Daniel, Derrick, Danny, Karim, and William have led this private safari.

“We were a group of four friends, and this 5-day safari with Home to Africa was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we were picked up in Entebbe, every detail was well-organized and seamless. The team went above and beyonRead more”

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2.5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,569

Travel privately from Kampala through Fort Portal, Kibale National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. You’ll track chimpanzees, search for birds at Bigodi Wetlands, visit Katwe Salt Lake, take a game drive, and cruise the Kazinga Channel. Transport, accommodation, meals, park fees, and pickup are included.

“Queen Elizabeth National Park gave us an exhilarating game drive experience with its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. The park's well maintained trails and knowledgeable guide provided us with the opportunity to spot elephantRead more”

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3.5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,863

Spend five days traveling privately from Kampala or Entebbe through Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. Your guide handles the long drives while you track chimpanzees, spend one hour with mountain gorillas, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and search for Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions. Permits, meals, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup are included.

“Excellent tour and company. Our guide was amazing, kind, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. What a blessing!”

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4.5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $2,780

Spend five days moving from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kalinzu Forest. The trip includes gorilla and chimp permits, game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, meals, lodging, and transport. Guide assignments vary, with past trips led by Herbert, Godfrey, Fred, Amanya, and others.

“We had an amazing experience with Bamboo Ecotours. From the moment I contacted Edison to the moment that our driver Jackson dropped us at the airport on the last day everything was perfection. Edison is easily the best tour operator Read more”

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5.5 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $2,228

Spend five days moving from Kampala to Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kyambura Gorge. You will trek mountain gorillas, track chimpanzees, take a Kazinga Channel cruise, and ride through Uganda with a private English-speaking guide. Noah, Tony, Solomon, Elias, and Hedi have guided some departures, though your guide may vary.

“I'd like to start by saying that our guide, Elias, and the accommodations were superb. The experience we had was definitely made better by Elias and the comfort, food quality and friendly staff at each of our stays. We also were able to participate in the main highlights of the Read more”

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6.5 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $2,441

You’ll travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a guided gorilla trek, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a two-hour Kazinga Channel cruise. A private guide handles transport, meals, park fees, and four nights of lodging. Expect long road days, early starts, and a moderate level of fitness.

“This tour was amazing! Everybody involved was knowledgeable and kind and the guide was punctual and well-organized. I can only recommend splurging on that tour!”

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7.Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $3,630

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest, and Bwindi. You will trek chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and search for Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions. Permits, park fees, meals, four nights of lodging, and a driver-guide are included.

“Fabulous experience, amazing animals... we had such great luck not having to trek far for either the chimpanzees or the gorillas.”

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8.5 Days Gorilla Safari Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $4,022

Fly from Entebbe to Kisoro, cross Lake Mutanda by dugout canoe, and stay near Nkuringo with views of Bwindi, the Virunga Volcanoes, and the Albertine Rift. Your trip includes gorilla trekking, Batwa-led forest walking, birding, private transfers, and three all-inclusive lodge nights. Moderate fitness is required.

“Our experience with Nkuringo Safaris was absolutely incredible! They assisted us at every step, ensuring our journey was truly unique. Even when we faced flight delays, Moreen went above and beyond to make sure we didn’t miss out on anything. 100% recommended!”

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9.5-Day Murchison Falls, Budongo Chimps, Wildlife Big 5 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,119Best value

Spend five days traveling from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park, with rhino tracking at Zziwa, game drives, a boat trip to the falls, and chimp trekking in Budongo Forest. You travel in a private safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. The $2,119 price includes transport, meals, lodging, activities, and water, but not the $80 chimp permit.

“Everything about our safaris was amazing, among the highlights i saw from very close a cheetah hunting and eating a gazelle, several lions with their cubs, leopards and their preys on the trees, millions of wildebeests and zebras taking eatinRead more”

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10.5-Day Big 5 Kidepo valley National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $3,000

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala to Uganda’s remote Kidepo Valley National Park. You’ll visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, cross the Nile near Gulu, take several game drives, walk around hot springs, and meet the Karimojong community. Ngoni Safaris Uganda arranges the five-day trip, with a 7:00 am start and return to your chosen destination.

“It is an amazing experience in my life and I will highly be recommended for your family to get this experience at least one time of the your life.”

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11.5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,350

Spend five days moving from Kampala to Kibale and Bwindi for chimpanzee and gorilla treks, a Bigodi wetlands walk, and canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi. Your private group travels with a guide, with Robert, Ariyo Timothy, Dan, and Joram among the guides associated with this operator. The trip suits active visitors ready for long road transfers and forest hikes.

“From beginning to end the service was excellent. My guide Robert was fantastic and I would highly recommend to anyone looking to have an amazing time in Uganda and Rawanda to book with Adventures in the Wild Safaris. I felt safe and the accommodations on my exRead more”

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12.5 Days gorillas and Lion Tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,256

Spend five days traveling from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi. See lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and birds on a game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise, then trek for mountain gorillas. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 10, and moderate fitness is needed.

“Gorillas are very cute. I huge him. They are not wild. :) This tour is amazing and cheap. I see lions! Lions look like very strong. I take a many picture. Tour workers are very good. They always help you. This tour is very natural and ı like it. You should see Uganda. Uganda is very natural and chill place.”

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13.Private 5-Day Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,350

Join Pumba Adventures Tours and Travel for a private five-day Uganda safari with guide Louis, if assigned to your trip. Expect Aruu Falls, Karamojong culture, Kidepo’s huge buffalo herds, Murchison Falls game drives and Nile cruise, plus rhino tracking at Ziwa. Pickup is offered, with meals included.

“Simply magical stay!!!!!...Thanks to Louis for his great professionalism and his kindness.....he introduced us to the African savannah...hippos, giraffes, elephants, warthogs, buffalo, leopard, lion .....over 4 days we visited the Murchison Falls NationRead more”

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14.5 days gorillas and chimpanzee tracking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $2,877

Spend five days tracking chimpanzees in Kibale and mountain gorillas in Bwindi, with drives through Queen Elizabeth National Park and Uganda’s hill country. A private guide and vehicle handle the long transfers, meals, lodging, and park activities. The gorilla trek can last most of the day and requires strong fitness.

“We booked with Gorilla Safaris Uganda Limited for a five days Gorillas and Chimpanzee tracking. The care given to us was nice, Gorillas and Chimpanzee were very many, accommodation was classic, food was sweet and served in time froRead more”

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