Top 15 Private Tours in Uganda

1.Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

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

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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2.Private Whitewater Tubing in Bujagali Hydropower Plant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $40Best value

Start at 6:00 am for about two hours on the White Nile near Bujagali Hydropower Plant. Expert River Tubing provides tubes, helmets, life jackets, professional river support, fresh fruit, drinks, and a Uganda Rolex. Choose calmer water or rapids, with guides including Ronald, Ali, and Peter helping keep the outing safe and relaxed.

“We enjoyed the closeness to the river Nile and it's surrounding nature. All was already fun and happy vibe with the professional team. It was getting more and more adventurous with the power of the river and ended with an unforgettablRead more”

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3.3 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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4.Private 3-Day Tour in Queen Elizabeth Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $885

This private 3-day safari takes you from Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park for savannah game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise. English-speaking guides such as Mark and Vincent handle the journey, with chances to see lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, birds, and possibly leopards. Chimpanzee trekking and other activities cost extra.

“Fantastic few days with Mark exploring Queen Elizabeth Park. We got to see all the animals up close as he knew exactly where to find them. Would definitely recommend using him for your trip”

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5.3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,498

Spend three days traveling by private vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with gorilla trekking, a Batwa cultural visit, meals, two nights of lodging, and a licensed driver-guide. Start and finish in Kampala, Entebbe, or Kigali. The Kigali option cuts the drive to about four hours, while Uganda departures can take eight to nine hours.

“am thrived to have worked with Sankofa tours for my Vacation, little did i know that this company would make my Vacation memorable, all the way from Botswana to Uganda and i really enjoyed my stay from airport pick up, to Gorrila tracking and all the beauty scenes from Uganda; indeed its a pearl of Afrika. Its a five for me and a big thanks to the team.”

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6.13 Days Private tour to discover Uganda’s Best Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $5,000

This 13-day private safari takes you from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Expect long road journeys, private guiding, chimpanzee and gorilla tracking, two major boat trips, and Big Five searches. Guides such as Hillary are praised for clear English, wildlife knowledge, humor, and flexible service.

“Hillary is an excellent driver and guide! He is kind, funny and very knowledgeable (especially in relation to bird species and other animals living in the beautiful national parks across the Uganda). He happily answered all our questions about naturRead more”

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7.3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking Uganda and Batwa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,550

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with guide Alinaitwe Pilot, then spend a full day tracking mountain gorillas with a ranger and porter. The trip includes meals, bottled water, and pickup. The title mentions a Batwa experience, but the supplied schedule does not clearly include one, so confirm this before booking.

“Hello everyone! My name is Yulia. Recently I went to Uganda as a solo traveller and I booked my trip with Pilot and his company "PieLand Gorrilla Safaris". After visiting over 50 countries I can say that this was one of the best trips in my life. PRead more”

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8.3-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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9.Private Ugandan Food Cooking Class and Culture Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $45

Join Sylvia and her family for a 3.5-hour Ugandan food experience near Entebbe. You will visit a local market with Sylvia and Helen, choose fresh ingredients, prepare about three traditional dishes over fire, and share lunch with the family. Spiced tea, coffee, and dietary adjustments are included.

“Such a fun experience with Sylvia and her family. They all really made you so welcome. We went to the market with her and her daughter Helen before cooking up a feast which was so so yummy. We stayed for hours and they all made us feel like part of the family. A must do when visiting Uganda let alone Entebbe.”

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10.12-Day Moderately Priced Pearl of Africa – Uganda Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,959

Travel by private 4x4 from Kampala or Entebbe through Uganda’s best wildlife areas. Search Mabamba Wetlands for shoebills, track rhinos on foot, watch chimps in Kibale, cruise the Nile and Kazinga Channel, trek mountain gorillas, and relax at Lake Bunyonyi. Guides such as Sula and Gerald have earned strong praise for their care and wildlife skills.

“We had an amazing holiday. We slightly tweaked the itinerary to become a fourteen day break and amended a couple of lodges - Jesse was incredibly helpful in organising the tour and always responded very quickly to our queries.”

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11.7-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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12.7 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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13.8-Day Private Uganda Big 5 Luxury Safari with Gorillas and Chimps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $8,000

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi. You’ll track chimps and mountain gorillas, cruise past hippos on two waterways, seek lions and elephants, and pass Ishasha, known for tree-climbing lions. Guide Amos has been singled out for thoughtful service, though long road days require stamina.

“Spent wonderful 8 days on a private Uganda tour being taken care of every single minute. Special thanks goes to our guide, Amos, who made all our wishes come true. Highly recommend Pamoja Tours and Uganda as such!”

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14.9-Day Private Uganda Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $4,800

Fly between Uganda’s best wildlife areas on a private nine-day safari with domestic flights, a driver-guide, park fees, meals, and a gorilla permit included. Expect Murchison Falls, chimp tracking in Kibale, Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, and Bwindi gorilla trekking. Guides including David, Regina, and Sperito have been praised for warm, personal service.

“I can’t say enough good things about this tour group. Since k was 16 years old (almost 30 years ago!) and saw Lion King for the first time, I have dreamed of traveling to see the beauty of Africa. Sperito and his team helped all of my dreams come true and were so kind and accommodating for the entirety of the trip.”

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15.10-Day Big-7 Private Tour Experience in Uganda Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $3,215

This private 10-day Uganda safari links five parks with rhino tracking, chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking, game drives, Nile and Kazinga Channel boat trips, and a Lake Bunyonyi stop. You travel by 4X4 with an English-speaking guide, and guides such as Sula the Catman can add strong wildlife and cultural insight.

“Our guide, Sula the Catman, is truly the catman. He exceeded all our expectations in his knowledge of where and when to find wildlife and he had a lot of insight into life and culture in every region we visited. It's clear that he is very well respecRead more”

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