Uganda · WILDLIFE

The 15 Best Wildlife Tours in Uganda

25 tours  ·  from $290 a head

Gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, rhinos and the shoebill, in one country. The 15 below sort them by what you see, what it costs and how many nights it takes.

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

1.3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

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

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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13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa - Day 3: Murchison game drive and the Nile below the falls
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13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa

2.13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $5,000

Travel privately through Uganda with a driver-guide, visiting Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Mutanda or Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Expect rhino tracking, chimp habituation, lion tracking, gorilla trekking, boat trips, game drives, and 12 nights of included meals and accommodation.

“A group of 8 from Russia, experienced Africa visitors, had been blessed by gods and weather to see and admire the pearls of Central Africa - Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi with gorillas (exciting!), chimpanzee (closest relatives!), elephants, hipRead 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

3.4-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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5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda - Day 1: Fort Portal, Amabere Caves, and crater-lake views
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5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda

4.5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,569

Travel privately from Kampala through Fort Portal, Kibale National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. You’ll track chimpanzees, search for birds at Bigodi Wetlands, visit Katwe Salt Lake, take a game drive, and cruise the Kazinga Channel. Transport, accommodation, meals, park fees, and pickup are included.

“Queen Elizabeth National Park gave us an exhilarating game drive experience with its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. The park's well maintained trails and knowledgeable guide provided us with the opportunity to spot elephantRead 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

5.5 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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2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing - Lunch, the river, and the base of Murchison Falls
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2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing

6.2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $690

Leave Kampala before sunrise for a private, fast-paced safari to Murchison Falls. Your guide handles the long drive, meals, lodge stay, boat ride, and game drives, with possible sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, and birds. Guides such as Ashraf, Frederick, George, and Patricia have been praised for animal spotting and personal service.

“Extraordinary two days! Learned so much about the nature and the animals. The guide was very intentional about exceeding expectations and so knowledgeable. Logistics to pick up to drop off - all very smooth and pleasant. The area and wildlife is just impressive. Once in a lifetime trip.”

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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

7.5 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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5 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda - Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
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5 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda

8.5 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $2,228

Spend five days moving from Kampala to Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kyambura Gorge. You will trek mountain gorillas, track chimpanzees, take a Kazinga Channel cruise, and ride through Uganda with a private English-speaking guide. Noah, Tony, Solomon, Elias, and Hedi have guided some departures, though your guide may vary.

“I'd like to start by saying that our guide, Elias, and the accommodations were superb. The experience we had was definitely made better by Elias and the comfort, food quality and friendly staff at each of our stays. We also were able to participate in the main highlights of the Read more”

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8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour - Day 2: Lake Mburo, the equator, and an easy first safari
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8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour

9.8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $5,389

Spend eight days with a private guide and driver visiting Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, and Kibale. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, full-board lodging, a 4x4 Land Cruiser, airport transfer, and evacuation cover are included. Expect long road days, forest treks, game drives, and optional boat and cultural activities.

“We did an 8 day tour with Remmy, and it was amazing. All the places we visited were magnificent and everything was organized perfectly.”

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2 Day Lake Mburo National park wildlife Safari - Overnight lodging keeps the schedule manageable
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2 Day Lake Mburo National park wildlife Safari

10.2 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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3 Day Murchison Falls' BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari - The Albert Nile cruise and the Devil’s Cauldron
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3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

11.3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,000

Spend three days traveling from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide, tracking rhinos at Ziwa, searching for lions and elephants on game drives, and cruising to the base of the falls. Pamoja Tours and Travel handles transport, meals, park fees, two nights of lodging, and the return to Kampala or Entebbe.

“One of the Best expérience I had to see wildanimals living their Life.”

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10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery - Entebbe arrival: an easy first night
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10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

12.10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $4,800

This private 10-day Uganda safari combines chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, gorilla tracking in Bwindi, game drives, and boat safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel. You stay in mid-range safari lodges, travel with a professional driver-guide, and receive park fees, permits, meals, airport transfers, and drinking water. Guides associated with Pamoja include David, Allan, Rita, Ben, Martin, Amos, Emma, and Spirit.

“We chose Pamoja for our 9-day Uganda/Rwanda trip and it was the best choice we ever made! The initial planning and coordination with Regina was amazing - fast and responsive and very flexible with changes we wanted to make to customize our trip. Upon arrival everythiRead more”

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10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari - Day 1: A soft landing in Entebbe
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10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

13.10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $5,055

Spend 10 days crossing Uganda from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Track rhinos, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas, then add game drives, boat cruises, a nature walk, and the Equator crossing. Guides such as Jerome, Denis, Charles, and Ananias have led similar Prime Safaris trips.

“I traveled to Uganda, and Jerome was my local guide. He was tcommunicative and welcomed us warmly. He was very kind and provided us with the best service he could do”

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9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking & Hiking - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and the road to Murchison Falls
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9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking & Hiking

14.9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $3,726

Spend nine days exploring Uganda by private 4WD, from Entebbe and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi. You will track rhinos, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas, take Nile boat cruises, and enjoy guided game drives with an English-speaking guide. Gorilla permits cost extra.

“In m whole life have been a traveller mostly doing wildlife adventure. This was my second trip with sankofa for 21 days and they have proven trustworthy, knowledgeable of what they do and are professional. The team is led by a young man "Mr Sam", his an ambitious anRead more”

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3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing - The early drive from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
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3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing

15.3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,159

You’ll travel by private vehicle from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park, with guide-led game drives, a Victoria Nile cruise, a hike to the falls, and an optional Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stop for $50. Guides such as Frank, Tony, Patrick, and Ashraf have led past departures, with Pakuba Safari Lodge among the accommodation options.

“Frank was a superb guide trying to make the best opportunities for us in the limited time we had. He was a great driver in what is (to us) a very chaotic driving environment and the recommendations he made to our schedule based on the needRead more”

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