Uganda · HIKING & TREKKING

The 15 Best Hikes and Treks in Uganda

47 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Forest trekking, crater rims and two real mountains. These 15 are compared on distance, altitude and price, with an honest line on how hard each one is in the wet.

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 2: Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi
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3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

1.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600Our pick

Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a full day tracking mountain gorillas. The tour includes a gorilla permit, two nights’ accommodation, meals, a Batwa community visit, and canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi. Guides such as Hudson, Joyous, Benjamin, and Richard have earned strong praise for safe driving and helpful local insight.

“Joyous was a Great Guide and we were so happy that we had him with us ! We got so much information about the country, culture and everything. His driving skills are amazing and we always felt safe. We can recommend DAV and especially Joyous. Thanks again for making our first time in Uganda unforgettable.”

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1 Day Sipi falls hike - The waterfall routes: short walk or full three-falls hike
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1 Day Sipi falls hike

2.1 Day Sipi falls hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $20Best value

Hike the three Sipi Falls with a private guide from Discover Sipi. Choose a short or longer route, then add coffee, caves, abseiling, sunset views, or local storytelling. Guides including William, Juma, Simon, Ezekiel, and Ian adjust the pace to suit your group.

“William was an incredible guide - clearly knows the routes like the back of his hand! Was an amazing experience to see so many angles of the sipi - would highly recommend!!”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Why this route covers so much of Uganda
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

3.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

This private Uganda safari links Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. You travel with an English-speaking driver-guide, stay in included hotels, and combine game drives, boat trips, chimp tracking, and gorilla trekking. Derrick, Benon, Vianney, Augustine, and Karim are among the guides associated with the operator.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did werRead more”

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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day 1: From Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

4.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

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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3-Day Tour to Uganda - Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest - Day 2: A demanding walk into Bwindi Forest
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3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

5.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $1,110

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided mountain gorilla trek, then rest beside Lake Bunyonyi. You get private 4WD transport, airport pickup and drop-off, two breakfasts, two dinners, three lunches, and an hour with a gorilla family. The USD 700 trekking permit is extra.

“Amazing experience. You have a lot of time with the Gorillas and it honestly is something special. Lake bunyoni afterwards was a nice change of pace coming from Kampala. Everything was well arranged and the driver was very skilled.”

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4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari - Day 2: Kasenyi tracks and the road to Bwindi
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4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

6.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $2,450

This four-day private safari links Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Bunyonyi. You will take game drives, cruise the Kazinga Channel, spend one hour with mountain gorillas, and return toward Kampala through Mbarara. Guide Smith is often requested for his friendly, attentive service, though guide assignment should be confirmed when booking.

“Big thanks to Audence (Odin) aka "The King of Asgard" for making our first trip to Rwanda and Uganda as memorable as it could be. Odin was a friendly, helpful and well informed guide/tracker who made our safari trips so much more entertainRead more”

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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda - Day one: from Entebbe to the Bwindi forest
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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

7.Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $3,326

Travel from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, then hike through thick forest with park rangers to find a gorilla family. Groups are limited to eight people. Chris, Mustafa, Ashraf, Charles, Deus, and Victor have all guided similar trips, so confirm your assigned guide when booking. Meals, airport transfers, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“The experience was amazing. Our drivers were extremely knowledgeable and caring. We were able to take incredible photos and enjoy being out in beautiful nature of Uganda.”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking - Day 1: Entebbe to Murchison Falls with rhinos on the way
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

8.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known wildlife areas, with game drives, Nile boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking, and a horse ride. Ngoni Safaris provides transport, a personal driver-guide, meals, and lodging. Ask if Eddy, Reagan, James, Steven, or Wellen is available, and confirm the exact lodge and permit details before paying.

“Just got home from the 8 day trip with gorillas, chimps and game/boat drives with two friends.”

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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari - Days 5 and 6: Kibale Chimps and Bigodi Swamp
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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

9.15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $5,000

This private 15-day Uganda safari links Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi or Mgahinga, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. You track chimps and gorillas with rangers, walk Bigodi Swamp, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and search for lions, elephants, rhinos, and leopards. A private guide, meals, lodging, and transfers are included.

“Upon arrival in Rwanda, we were greeted by our first guide, Smith, who stayed with us for the 5 first days in Rwanda. Smith was from the beginning very friendly and when we arrived in our first hotel, it seemed that the booking did not camRead more”

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5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek - Day one: the long road to Bwindi
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5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

10.5 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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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda - The 3:00 AM departure from Kigali
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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

11.From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $450

Leave Kigali at 3:00 AM in a private 4x4 or safari van, cross into Uganda, and trek through Mgahinga National Park with an English-speaking guide and ranger. You get up to one hour with a gorilla family. Robert, Vincent, Hassan, Jefferson, and other team members have handled recent trips, though guide assignments can vary. The $450 tour price excludes the $800 gorilla permit.

“We booked the tour for the two of us and had to get into contact with the tour operator in regards to the permits for Uganda. This was all sorted in no time. The trip itself was amazing! We were picked up very early in the morning by Robert and taken to the border of Uganda. Robert supported us with immigration and then handed us over to Vincent who took us to the spot from where the gorilla trekking started. Apart from seeing the gorillas, the whole tour was organised perfectly and everybody worked together as a team. Thank you so much to Cosmos and his team, Erik and Bruce…”

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2 Sipi Falls hike and Coffee Tour Experience - Day one: Mbale, local culture, and the first look at Sipi
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2 Sipi Falls hike and Coffee Tour Experience

12.2 Sipi Falls hike and Coffee Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $40

Spend two days exploring Sipi Falls near Kapchorwa, with a local guide such as William or Simon. Expect waterfall hikes, broad valley views, a coffee visit with local farmers, Ugandan food, and cultural context around Mbale and the Bamasaba people. Pickup can be arranged, but accommodation, transport, and meals need confirmation.

“What an incredible journey I had with William. He took me hiking and to Sipi Falls. I am leaving tomorrow and already want to come back!!! Thank you William for an wonderful experience in Sipi Uganda.”

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3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour - What makes the Bwindi trek demanding
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3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour

13.3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,850

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a private guide, trek mountain gorillas for up to eight hours, and spend time by Lake Bunyonyi. Ruth handles trip planning, while guides such as Alan, Sam, Ronnie, and Ronald have led past departures. Lodging, meals, transport, and park fees are included.

“The trip was very well organised by Denis and professionally executed by our guide Alan. They were flexibel when we changed the pick up places for individuals.”

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3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Pygmies Experience - Day 2: Park briefing, forest walking, and the gorilla family
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3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Pygmies Experience

14.3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Pygmies Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $1,860

Travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a one-hour mountain-gorilla encounter, with an $800 permit, private transport, lodging, meals, and an English-speaking guide included. The title mentions a Batwa experience, but no Batwa visit appears in the stated schedule, so confirm that before booking.

“I arranged everything via email with Michelle, who was very responsive and helpful with advice. We were picked up from Kigali airport by our driver guide Abdul, who was very courteous and helpful. We had a wonderful few days and would recommend to anyone.”

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10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and the road to Murchison Falls
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10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

15.10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $5,000

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known parks, with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, rhinos at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions, and Lake Mburo wildlife. The package includes gorilla and chimpanzee permits, meals, and pickup. Ask if guides such as Mussa or Stanley are available.

“Everything was amazing. We did 4 days safari in Murchison falls NP .we had the best guide Baker , he was so funny and amazing, he went above to show us amazing lions, leopards and all other wildlife. I would strongly recommend Baker as a guide! We enjoyed the safari very much. Thank you paradise team for wonderful safari!!!”

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