Top 14 5-Day Experiences in Uganda

1.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

Travel by 4x4 from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimp tracking and a Kazinga Channel cruise, then continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi views. English-speaking guides such as William, Derrick, Danny, and Karim have led similar trips.

“We had a great time. William was a great guide. Very knowledgeable was able to answer any questions we had he went above and beyond. We would definitely do this again.”

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2.5 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. Expect chimpanzee trekking, Bigodi Wetlands, crater views, a Kasenyi game drive, and a Kazinga Channel cruise. Guide Joseph has been praised for his wildlife knowledge and friendly service.

“With my friends, we embarked on a 5 day trip to Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, along with a visit to Fort Portal. The journey was nothing short of extraordinary, including an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in KibalRead more”

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3.5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,863

Spend four nights exploring Uganda by private air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi. Trek chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest, cruise the Kazinga Channel, search for tree-climbing lions, and meet mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, most meals, and pickup from Kampala or Entebbe 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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4.5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $2,780

Spend five days with Bamboo Ecotours exploring Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, and Kalinzu Forest. You will trek mountain gorillas, search for lions on the Kasenyi Plains, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and track chimpanzees. Transport, permits, meals, and accommodation are included as listed.

“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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5.5 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda

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

Spend five demanding but rewarding days with a private driver-guide in Uganda. Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, track chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, watch wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and cruise the Kazinga Channel. Guides such as Noah, Tony, Solomon, and Elias are named in guest feedback.

“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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6.5 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $2,441

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi for a guided gorilla trek, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise. Accommodation, meals, park fees, transport, bottled water, and a private guide are included.

“This tour was amazing! Everybody involved was knowledgeable and kind and the guide was punctual and well-organized. I can only recommend splurging on that tour!”

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7.Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $3,630

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala to Kalinzu Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi. You will track chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and possibly tree-climbing lions, with permits, meals, lodging, and a driver-guide included. Ask in advance about your guide, pickup time, and exact return plan.

“Fabulous experience, amazing animals... we had such great luck not having to trek far for either the chimpanzees or the gorillas.”

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8.5 Days Gorilla Safari Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $4,022

Fly from Entebbe to Kisoro, cross Lake Mutanda by dugout canoe, trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, and visit Batwa and local community projects. The trip includes three nights in a deluxe cottage, private transfers, return AeroLink flights, birding, and a moderate forest walk.

“The views, the gorilla lodge and the people were amazing. Everyone is so nice trying to make you have a nice experience. Gorilla tracking with them is definitely good.”

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9.5-Day Murchison Falls, Budongo Chimps, Wildlife Big 5 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,119Best value

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls with a rhino-tracking stop at Zziwa, game drives, a boat trip to the falls, and chimp trekking in Budongo Forest. A full-time English-speaking guide handles the driving, meals, transfers, and park activities. Chimp permits cost $80 extra.

“Everything about our safaris was amazing, among the highlights i saw from very close a cheetah hunting and eating a gazelle, several lions with their cubs, leopards and their preys on the trees, millions of wildebeests and zebras taking eatinRead more”

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10.5-Day Big 5 Kidepo valley National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $3,000

You’ll travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala to Uganda’s remote Kidepo Valley National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Gulu. Expect long road days, Big Five game drives, hot springs, birdlife, and a Karimojong village visit. The safari begins at 7:00 am and costs $3,000 per person.

“It is an amazing experience in my life and I will highly be recommended for your family to get this experience at least one time of the your life.”

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11.5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,350

Travel from Kampala to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking and a Bigodi wetlands walk, then continue to Bwindi for a mountain gorilla trek and Lake Bunyonyi canoe ride. Private guides may include Robert, Ariyo Timothy, Dan, or Joram. Expect long drives and moderate hiking.

“I had the absolute priviledge of being accompanied by Ariyo Timothy. He is friendly, on time and a wonderful companion. Bonus is he has a sense of humor too! I will do this trip 100 times over and with no one else but Ariyo🥰”

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12.5 Days gorillas and Lion Tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,256

Travel from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi for game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, and a guided mountain gorilla trek. Bright Safaris Uganda provides pickup, a maximum group size of 10, and a scenic five-day route with long road journeys.

“Gorillas are very cute. I huge him. They are not wild. :) This tour is amazing and cheap. I see lions! Lions look like very strong. I take a many picture. Tour workers are very good. They always help you. This tour is very natural and ı like it. You should see Uganda. Uganda is very natural and chill place.”

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13.Private 5-Day Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,350

Travel privately with guide Louis of Pumba Adventures from Entebbe into Uganda’s wild north. Expect Aruu Falls, Kidepo’s huge buffalo herds, Karamojong culture, Murchison Falls by land and boat, and on-foot rhino tracking at Ziwa.

“We were travelling with Louis, the CEO of Pumba Adventures Tours and Travel. Louis is an excellent manager of every situation. He offered top service, perfect selected accomodations. He has a fantasic knowledge of the wilderness and wilRead more”

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14.5 days gorillas and chimpanzee tracking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $2,877

Follow chimpanzees through Kibale Forest, watch up to 11 other primate species, then track mountain gorillas in Bwindi. This private five-day trip includes accommodation, meals, park activities, and transfers from Kampala or Entebbe. Fred Kanyongo handles safari arrangements.

“We planned a 5 days trip to Uganda for gorilla trekking, we spent 5 days in Uganda and it was excellent, five star from beginning to end. We booked our trip with Gorilla Safaris Uganda and extremely their staff was over mine expectations. TRead more”

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