The 15 Best National Park Tours in Uganda

1.2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $1,350Our pick

This private two-day safari takes you from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Kasenyi game drive and a two-hour Kazinga Channel cruise. You can look for elephants, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, lions, crocodiles, and more. Meals, accommodation, park fees, and pickup are included, with an optional primate walk and a stop at Mpambire Drum Centre.

“My husband and I recently returned from a 2 day safari trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We were so happy that Inspire had a 2 day option as we were short on time but wanted to experience a safari and are we glad we did. The tour itself was very organized from pick uRead more”

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2.3 Days Wild Tour Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,300

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a dedicated guide, 4x4 or minivan transport, game drives, and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise. You may be guided by experienced staff such as Steven or Peter. The trip also includes meals, park entry, two nights, and a stop at Uganda’s Equator landmark.

“A memorable and educational experience I won't forget in my life, Travel, explore, and inspire others the pearl of Africa”

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3.2 Days Popular Safari to Lake Mburo National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $1,250

Travel from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park on a private two-day safari with a game drive, a two-hour boat ride, and an early morning wildlife search. You will also stop at Mpambire Drum Village and the Equator at Kayabwe. Hotel pickup, meals, lodging, and park fees are included as stated.

“I was generally disappointed with this tour. The park Is worth a visit with loads of great animals and the accommodation was beautiful - but for what I paid, the tour itself was not good value for money. It didn't feel like a tour - more like two guys driving me to the park and back with little communication.”

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4.3 Days Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Tracking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,169

This three-day trip links Lake Nkuruba, Kibale National Park, and Amabere Caves with private transport, meals, lodging, and a chimpanzee permit included. Expect a 3 to 5 hour chimp tracking walk, crater-lake scenery, monkeys, birds, a wetland walk, and local guiding from Trek Rwenzori Tours. Ask if Emmanuel or another named guide will lead your departure.

“We booked our 7 days trek and Murchison Falls Safari with Trek Rwenzori Tours and we could not have better service and experience.”

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5.3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $1,400

Travel privately from Kampala or Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, and Budongo Forest. You’ll have a game drive, Nile cruise, falls visit, meals, lodging, and return transport included. Chimp tracking at Kaniyo Pabidi costs extra. Guides such as Richard and Herman may lead the trip.

“I missed part of my tour due to time, yes it was my problem because my bag was missing from the airport, we did all other parts nicely and I surely enjoyed.. At the end my manager Richard gave me back some cash for my missed part eveRead more”

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6.2 Days Cycling Safari To Lake Mburo National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $575

Leave Kampala at 7:00 am for a two-day cycling safari in Lake Mburo National Park. You’ll stop at the Equator, ride with a guide such as Aaron, see wildlife from a mountain bike, and stay one night on full board. The private tour suits beginners and stronger riders, but the nighttime safari costs extra.

“Just as I had thought of having a great time, right from booking my cycling tour and very good communication from Zaga, I booked the tour and we had such an amazing experience.”

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7.2 Day Lake Mburo National park wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $590

This private two-day safari takes you from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park for a boat cruise, savannah game drives, meals, and one night at a lodge. You may see hippos, crocodiles, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, topis, waterbucks, and many birds. Guides such as Khalid and Yusuf have led this route, though your guide is assigned at booking.

“My solo trip to Lake Mburo National Park with Nsheka African Adventures was an unforgettable experience. My guide Khalid was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly making the safari drive both informative and enjoyable. I had the opportRead more”

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8.Lake Mburo National Park with Equator, Game Drive & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $350Best value

Spend a long day from Kampala or Entebbe visiting Lake Mburo National Park. You get breakfast at Kayabwe, a three-hour game drive, an optional guided walk, lunch, and a two-hour cruise among hippos and birds. Guide Andrew has earned strong praise for his wildlife knowledge and rapport with children. The group is capped at seven.

“Andrew the guide was an expert.We saw all the animals pertaining to this park (except nocturnal one) Thrilling experience with nature. Highly recommend this Tour!”

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9.Murchison Falls National Park – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,000

Spend three days traveling from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide from Paradise Adventure Vacations. You will visit Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, search for lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles, cruise to the foot of the falls, and return to Entebbe with lodging and most meals included.

“We took a safari for 3 days tour to Murchison fall N.P safari. We were met in Kampala and driven to the park. The check-in was at Red chill rest camp and it was just super and very unusual. The scarves have everything you need, shower, toilet, siRead more”

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10.2 Days Budget Safari to Murchison Falls National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $750

You’ll travel from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide, taking a Nile wildlife cruise, evening and morning game drives, and a visit to the top of the falls. Guides such as David, Luke, Khalid, and Mahad have led past departures. Transport, meals, Wi-Fi, and one night’s lodge stay are included.

“Yo! This safari was amazing. We had a splendid time with the guide who was really organized and knowledgeable. My boys and I were thrilled by the adventure from the boat cruise, game drives and the waterfalls. 10/10 tour.”

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11.1 Day Kibale National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $385

From Fort Portal, you’ll travel by private vehicle to Kibale Forest National Park for guided chimpanzee tracking. The permit is included, and you may see red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabeys, forest elephants, and buffalo. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged.

“The tour operator was not straight forward with charges. Sent a message that the permit cost had gone up and wanted additional funds. I was prepared to pay this. When I reached there he had a higher quote than previously mentioned that had to be payed before we could start the trip”

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12.3-Day Murchison Falls National Park – Adventure Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,580

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide. Meet rhinos at Ziwa, watch elephants and hippos along the Victoria Nile, and search for chimpanzees and monkeys in Budongo Forest. Guides such as Twaha and Oscar are noted for sharp wildlife spotting and friendly, informative service.

“The whole trip was amazing and our guide Oscar was top notch. He took us around the park spotting endless antelopes, giraffes and elephants. We saw a leopard and a lion and many hippos. The birds that we saw were beautiful as well. We sRead more”

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13.3 Days Best of Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,100

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park with guide Ceasar or another Cream Tours guide. You will stop at the Equator, search for lions and elephants on game drives, cruise the Kazinga Channel, visit crater lakes, and trek for chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge.

“Cesar is a guide of the highest quality, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable both on general matters and animals. Accommodation is simple but adequate and you certainly feel you are in the wild”

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14.9 day Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee & Wilderness Safari (mid-range)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $3,702

Travel with Safaris by Jon from Entebbe through Uganda’s top wildlife areas. Track rhinos on foot, cruise the Nile and Kazinga Channel, seek chimps in Kibale, trek gorillas in Bwindi, and finish with zebras and giraffes at Lake Mburo. Jon is the named guide and operator contact in the tour information.

“I feel sad writing this review. I want to be back there in the beautiful country Uganda with the great people.”

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15.3-Day Private Safari of Murchison Falls National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,500

Travel from Kampala to Uganda’s largest national park with a private driver-guide, track black and white rhinos, search for lions and elephants, cruise the Nile to Murchison Falls, and hike to the top. Guides Isma and Vincent have been praised for friendly, capable service, though the road journey makes this a busy three-day trip.

“During our trip to Murchison Falls National Park with Cream Tours and Safaris, our family had an unforgettable experience. We were awestruck by the stunning natural beauty of the park, from the majestic waterfalls to the diverse wildlife. Our touRead more”

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