15 Private Tours in Uganda to Build a Day Around

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 for a guided gorilla trek, a Batwa community visit, and an Equator stop. Groups are capped at eight, with air-conditioned transport, meals, and two lodge nights included. Guides such as Chris, Charles, and Victor have been praised for careful planning and friendly service.

“WOW! What an amazing experience we have had with Native Africa tours. We knew they would be amazing as we have used them before for other trips. Our guides, Chris and Deus, are full of knowledge, put our priorities first, and communicaRead more”

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2.Private Whitewater Tubing in Bujagali Hydropower Plant

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

Meet at 6:00 am for a private two-hour tubing trip on the White Nile near Bujagali Hydropower Plant. Guides including Ronald, Ali, and Peter provide helmets, life jackets, river support, fruit, drinks, and a Uganda Rolex. Choose calmer water or a more demanding rapid run.

“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

You travel from Kampala or Entebbe with a private guide to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, and Budongo Forest. Expect a long first day, a full game-drive day, a Nile boat cruise, and optional paid chimpanzee tracking. Guides Richard and Herman are among those named for this experience.

“Overall the trip was amazing. My three-day experience in Murchison Falls was so memorable: I got to see the 4 of the big five that are present in the park (including lions and the elusive leopard), had a wonderful trip along the river Nile, and whaRead more”

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

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

Travel privately from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Mark or Marc. Expect savannah game drives, a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, birdlife, elephants, lions, hippos, and a long return drive to Kampala.

“I really enjoyed travelling with Mark and Vincent, who have planned and guided the tours for me, during 5 days. Their management of itinerary, including the food, lodgement, transportation and communications, was excellent. If you are looking for an affortable, flexible and well organized tour in Uganda, they might be your first choice :)”

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5.3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

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

You’ll travel by private vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, meet mountain gorillas with park rangers, and visit the Batwa community. Start in Kigali for a shorter drive, or choose Entebbe or Kampala. Sankofa Afrika Tours provides a driver-guide, meals, two nights of lodging, and hotel pickup.

“Sankofa Afrika Tours and Travel exceeded my expectations as a home tourist exploring the Pearl of Africa. I was amazed by how thoughtfully the team crafted an itinerary that showcased Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural herRead more”

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6.13 Days Private tour to discover Uganda’s Best Safari

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

You’ll travel privately from Entebbe through five major Ugandan parks, with guide-driver support from people such as Hilary. Track rhinos on foot, search for lions and leopards, meet chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, cruise the Nile and Kazinga Channel, and finish at the equator.

“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 with guide Alinaitwe Pilot, stop at the equator, trek a gorilla family with a ranger, and return via Mbarara. The trip includes meals, bottled water, lodging arrangements, and pickup, but confirm whether the gorilla permit and Batwa visit are included.

“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 guide such as Isma or Vincent. Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, search for lions and elephants, cruise the Nile to Murchison Falls, and hike to the top before returning to Kampala.

“My husband and I visited Murchison Falls National Park on our first anniversary, and it was an unforgettable experience. The park was breathtakingly beautiful, with lush green vegetation and the majestic Murchison Falls. We went on a boat ridRead more”

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9.Private Ugandan Food Cooking Class and Culture Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $45

Join Sylvia and her daughter Helen for a private three-and-a-half-hour Ugandan food experience. Visit a local market, choose fresh ingredients, then cook about three traditional dishes over fire in a family home. Tea, lunch, an English guide, and dietary adjustments are included.

“Cooking with Sylvia and Helen was a true authentic experience. We walked to the market, selected the ingredients, and help prepare the dishes. The portions were generous and the hospitality even better.”

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

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

You will travel by 4x4 from Kampala or Entebbe through Uganda’s best wildlife areas, with an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect Mabamba shoebills, Ziwa rhinos, Nile and Kazinga boat safaris, chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking, and quiet time at Lake Bunyonyi. Jesse, Tom, Sula, and Gerald are among the named staff connected with this safari.

“Wow where to start we came to Uganda to see the gorillas but there so much more to this beautiful country so diverse we choose lifetime experience safaris Jessie Tom always answered our questions we had many he planned our itinerary he recommended the lodgeRead more”

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11.7-Day Private Uganda Gorilla Tracking Safari Tour From Entebbe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,999

Travel from Entebbe through Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi for a guided mountain gorilla trek, then return via Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo. Private transport, park fees, meals, permits, and three boat or canoe outings are included. Ask about guide Stanley and custom lodging options.

“We booked a tour with Deserttrips safari for our Africa trip in Uganda. They designed customized itineraries based on our preferences. They were amazing, very responsive and so full of ideas, addressed our concerns, and ensured the program Read more”

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12.7 Days Flying Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Uganda Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $4,410

Spend seven days exploring Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi with private transport, included gorilla and chimpanzee permits, game drives, a Kazinga Channel boat trip, and a domestic flight from Kihihi to Entebbe. Daniel may serve as your guide, depending on assignment.

“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 through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi. Track chimps and mountain gorillas, cruise the Nile and Kazinga Channel, and look for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Guide Amos is one named guide associated with this operation.

“One of the best experience I have ever had in a safari,I really liked the gorilla tracking. The company's guides are very friendly,their cars are in excellent condition.”

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14.9-Day Private Uganda Wildlife Safari

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

Fly between Uganda’s main wildlife areas on a private 9-day safari with park fees, meals, domestic flights, and a gorilla permit included. Expect Murchison Falls, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, and mountain gorillas at Bwindi, with guides such as David and Regina helping shape the trip.

“My wife and I planned our honeymoon through Pamoja, and we were absolutely blown away. From the first email to the final day of our trip, everything exceeded our expectations.”

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

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

Travel from Entebbe through five Ugandan parks and reserves in a private 4X4 with an English-speaking guide. Track rhinos on foot, watch chimps in Kibale, trek gorillas in Bwindi, and cruise past hippos. Ask about Sula, known as the Catman, or Jesse, the trip director.

“We had a memorable experience with Lifetime Experience Safari. Thank you, Tom (Jesse-Thomas Kitanywa) and Sula (Guide) for being flexible and making this safari experience unforgettable. We started in Kampala and concluded in Kigali.”

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