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The 15 Best Safaris in Uganda

62 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Uganda’s parks are close enough together to string into one drive and far enough apart to eat a day each. These 15 sort the game drives, the launch trips and the multi-park circuits by price, length and how much of it is spent on the road.

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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Steve Kampala Walking tours (Airpals Safaris tour) - Katanga offers a difficult but important contrast
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Steve Kampala Walking tours (Airpals Safaris tour)

2.Steve Kampala Walking tours (Airpals Safaris tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $28Best value

Explore Kampala on foot with Steve, Gertrude, Ben, or another Airpals Safaris guide on a four-hour small-group tour. You’ll visit Makerere University, Katanga, craft and food markets, the Independence Monument, Old Taxi Park, Owino Market, and Namirembe Cathedral. Expect history, local life, city views, and plenty of walking.

“Steve did his utmost to accomodate my interests and physical limitations. Wonderful tour with a very varied itinerary.”

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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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3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour - The Nile cruise and the view from below the falls
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3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

4.3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,300

You’ll travel privately from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park for evening and morning game drives, a three-hour Nile cruise, and a view of the falls from below. Guides associated with this operator include Joel, Silas, Peter, Joseph, and Karspert. Meals and accommodation are included, while flights, visas, drinks, tips, and insurance are not.

“Our trip was truly an incredible experience for our family, that we will never forget.”

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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari - Day one: the Nile squeezed through stone
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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

5.3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $780

Spend three days exploring Murchison Falls with a private guide and air-conditioned transport. Hike to the falls, search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards on game drives, then cruise the Victoria Nile for hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and birds. Robert handles scheduling, while Augustine may guide your trip.

“Wow wow wow! I LOVED my experience to Murchison Falls. Robert was so on top of scheduling and sent an itinerary a few days in advance so I knew what we were doing and what time each activity started. Augustine was my host and was so knowledgeable, funny, aRead more”

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3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari - Murchison Falls & Rhinos - Game drives across Murchison’s savannah
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3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

6.3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $995

You’ll travel from Kampala with a guide and driver to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park. Expect rhino tracking, game drives, the Nile boat safari, falls views, meals, lodging, and Kampala transfers. Groups are capped at 12, with solo guests such as those guided by Robert able to join a private booking.

“My guide, Robert, helped us find all of the Big 5 plus the rarely seen hyenas and jackals! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the parks. The food was tasty and the lodging was good. The van was a little dated, but it was coRead more”

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2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise - The two-hour Kazinga Channel cruise
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2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

7.2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

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

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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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

8.5-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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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

9.4-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

10.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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3 Days Wild Tour Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Uganda - Day 2: The long road to the park and an evening game drive
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3 Days Wild Tour Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Uganda

11.3 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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2 Days Popular Safari to Lake Mburo National Park - Lunch in Masaka and arrival through Nshara Gate
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2 Days Popular Safari to Lake Mburo National Park

12.2 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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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

13.15-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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25 day uganda Rwanda kenya and Tanzania safari Zanzibar inclusive - Lake Bunyonyi and two mountain gorilla days
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25 day uganda Rwanda kenya and Tanzania safari Zanzibar inclusive

14.25 day uganda Rwanda kenya and Tanzania safari Zanzibar inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $25,500

This private 25-day safari begins in Entebbe and links Uganda’s rhino sanctuary, chimpanzees, gorillas, and Lake Bunyonyi with Rwanda, Amboseli, the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Zanzibar. Expect long road days, park drives, border crossings, and a mix of wildlife, culture, and rest by the Indian Ocean.

“i would say it has been a pleasure to travel with scb tours and travel on another trip ,a short 6 day trip in tanzania previously we did a 15 day trip in uganda with the same informed and good english speaking guides just different locationRead more”

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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari - What this five-day Uganda safari really covers
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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

15.5 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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