7 7-Day Experiences in Uganda Worth Booking

1.7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $3,000Our pick

Start at Entebbe with a private guide and travel through Murchison Falls, Budongo Forest, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. You will track chimps and mountain gorillas, watch Nile wildlife, visit a rhino sanctuary, and return to Entebbe. Guides such as James and Stanley have earned praise for care, safe driving, and sharp animal spotting.

“First, our guide James was awesome. He took care of us and made sure we were comfortable during the entire journey. All of the lodging was adequate. The last two nights at the Gorilla camp and the lake were amazing. The Rhino Sanctuary Read more”

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2.7 Days Rwenzori Summit (Margherita Peak) Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,435Best value

Trek from Nyakalengija to Margherita Peak with guides, park rangers, meals, bottled water, gear, and hut stays included. The route passes blue monkeys, three-horned chameleons, waterfalls, rivers, alpine lakes, and glaciers. Emmanuel, Emma, Enoch, and John are associated with the local team, though the trek may take seven or eight days depending on acclimatization and conditions.

“Very good organised tour. Very good guides and other members of team. Beautiful and safe place to visit. Highly recommend for people who like trekking”

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3.7 Days Fort Portal Culture Tour Western Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,500

Spend seven days exploring western Uganda from Fort Portal, with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, crater lakes, Amabere Caves, Rwenzori foothill hikes, Queen Elizabeth safaris, boat cruises, hot springs, and village culture. Guides connected with the operator include Joshua, Ronald, Emma, and Whalen. The private tour includes transport, accommodation, park fees, activities, and two meals daily.

“When I was with enchanted Uganda Safaris, we traveled to Semuliki National park and Kyaninga lodge.”

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4.7-Day Private Uganda Gorilla Tracking Safari Tour From Entebbe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,999

You’ll travel privately from Entebbe through Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo with a licensed guide. The trip includes a gorilla permit, chimpanzee trek, three boat rides, park fees, meals, and airport transfers. Past DesertTrips arrangements have featured guide Stanley, though guide assignments can vary.

“Khalil from DesertTrips Safari arranged our 10-day private Uganda tour for April 2025. He ensured everything was taken care of, including transport, meals, and excellent accommodations, along with airline ticketing. My husband had never traRead more”

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5.7 Days Flying Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Uganda Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $4,410

This private Uganda safari takes you from Kampala to Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi for chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, game drives, a Kazinga Channel boat trip, and a possible Batwa cultural visit. Daniel is one guide associated with Mandela Safari Holidays. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, meals, park fees, transport, and one internal flight are included.

“We were a family 6, 4 adults and 2 teenagers on a safari to Uganda. Our aim was to do see primates and we were glad to have chosen Mandela Safari Holidays.”

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6.7-Day Wildlife Adventure Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $3,260

You’ll spend seven days crossing Uganda from Entebbe to Pian Upe, Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, and Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Expect sunrise and evening game drives, a Karamajong cultural visit, a Nile boat ride, and a hike to the top of Murchison Falls. This is a private trip with pickup offered.

“I had an amazing trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Lulu Safaris. Elvis was professional and responsive in helping me organize the trip. My guides Samuel and Frank were fantastic and made sure I had a fantastic experience. Gorilla tracking was a highlight and I also loved the other attractions and the people there. Would not hesitate Lulu Safaris to others.”

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7.7-Day Uganda Adventure Safari – Midrange Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,915

Travel from Entebbe with a guide such as Twaha, also known as Klaus, on a seven-day safari for up to seven people. See rhinos at Ziwa, wildlife at Murchison Falls, hippos on the Nile and Kazinga Channel, then search for Queen Elizabeth’s tree-climbing lions. Midrange lodges, meals, park drives, and airport pickup are included.

“Twaha was the BEST! And I highly recommend him as a tour guide. We did a 8 day tour with gorilla trek and chimpanzee trek. Twaha was so great making sure we were well taken care of and safe. He was professional and with a good sense oRead more”

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