Uganda · SAFARI

The 15 Best Safaris in Uganda

103 tours  ·  from $55

A Ugandan safari is a road trip with game drives attached. The 15 below are compared on days, distance and what is included once the vehicle stops, from a two-day run at Murchison to a fortnight across the west.

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 1: From Entebbe to the hills of 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

Spend three days traveling from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided mountain gorilla trek. Your private English-speaking guide handles the long 4x4 drives, meals, lodging, permit, Batwa visit, and Lake Bunyonyi canoe ride. Plan carefully around the demanding trek and late return.

“We had a great time getting to and experiencing the Gorillas. Hudson our guide was amazing and had confidence in his driving and getting us to our destinations. He was very helpful with organising a great porter and we were very lucky to have a great guide to take us to Gorillas. What I once in lifetime experience.”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Why this Uganda route works
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

2.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

Travel privately from Entebbe through Zziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives, game viewing, boat trips, chimp tracking, and gorilla trek. Derrick, Benon, Vianney, and other guides have led similar trips.

“The most amazing thing I have done in my life!! Wow, I cannot recommend this trip and tour guide enough. Every day on this trip was magical, seeing things I have only ever dreamed of seeing with my own eyes. A huge thank you to Derrick wRead more”

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3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour - Day 2: Early wildlife drive across the Nile Delta
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3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

3.3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

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

Travel privately from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park for game drives, a three-hour Nile cruise, Karuma Falls, and a view of the falls from below. Guides such as Joel and Silas have led past trips, while meals, two nights of lodging, and return transport are included.

“My safari adventure with Kubwa Five Safaris was nothing short of breathtaking. I was blown away by the sheer majesty of the wildlife, the vibrant culture, and the stunning landscapes. This experience wasn't just a trip – it was a journey of discovRead more”

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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari - Game drive through Uganda’s largest national park
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3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

4.3-Day Safari Murchison Falls Safari

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

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls with a private air-conditioned vehicle, a hike above the falls, two game drives, and a Victoria Nile cruise. Robert coordinates scheduling, while Augustine may host your safari. Meals are included, but drinks cost extra.

“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 - Day two: game drive across Big Five country
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3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

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

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

Travel from Kampala with an English-speaking guide and driver to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park. Expect guided rhino walks, game drives, a Victoria Nile cruise, two lodge nights, and a possible airport or hotel drop-off in Kampala.

“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 long road from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

6.2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

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

Leave Kampala at 6:30 am for Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping at the equator and Mbarara before a Kazinga Channel cruise. The next morning brings a Kasenyi game drive, lunch, a drum-making stop, and return to Kampala. The private format keeps the trip personal.

“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 - What this five-day Uganda safari actually covers
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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

7.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

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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4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari - Day 1: From the Equator to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

8.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $2,450

Travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi on a private four-day safari. Expect game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, one hour with mountain gorillas, and guides such as Smith, Sam, or Hillary, depending on assignment.

“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 2: registration, ranger briefing, and the gorilla search
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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

9.Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

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

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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3 Days Wild Tour Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Uganda - Day 2: the long drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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3 Days Wild Tour Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Uganda

10.3 Days Wild Tour Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,300

Travel by private 4x4 or minivan from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, leopard, Uganda kob, and birds, then cruise the Kazinga Channel before returning via the Equator at Kayabwe.

“We had an outstanding experience with Kubwa Five Safaris, who expertly crafted our dream safari itinerary. Their prompt responses and flexibility ensured a seamless planning process.”

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2 Days Popular Safari to Lake Mburo National Park - Mpambire Drum Village adds a local stop
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2 Days Popular Safari to Lake Mburo National Park

11.2 Days Popular Safari to Lake Mburo National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $1,250

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park for game drives, a two-hour boat ride, and stops at Mpambire Drum Village and the Equator. The private two-day trip includes park fees, accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and two lunches, with pickup offered.

“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 - Murchison Falls combines rhinos, plains, and the Nile
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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

12.15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $5,000

You’ll travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s finest parks, with a guide and driver, meals, lodging, transfers, game drives, chimp trekking, gorilla tracking, boat safaris, swamp walks, and rhino tracking included. Confirm the final gorilla park and lodges before booking.

“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 gorilla treks
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25 day uganda Rwanda kenya and Tanzania safari Zanzibar inclusive

13.25 day uganda Rwanda kenya and Tanzania safari Zanzibar inclusive

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

You travel privately with an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, accommodation, and selected meals from Entebbe through Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. Expect chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, game drives, boat cruises, Maasai culture, Stone Town, and several long road transfers. Ask if Solomon or Abraham will guide your group.

“We booked a 25 day safari with scb tours and travel ,I would say everything was planned well ,nice hotels at the island with great views ,snorkeling,mafia island among others were so interesting,”

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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari - Day 2: Chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest
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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

14.5 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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2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda - The road from Kampala through the Luwero Triangle
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2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda

15.2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls with a private group of up to three. Expect rhino tracking, a Nile boat cruise, game drives, park fees, meals, and guides such as Herman, David, or Joseph, depending on availability.

“I recently had a nice trip with Inspire African Safaris where I had the best memories of the trip, I had a good game drive by seeing the Africa’s big five and had the best boat cruise on the Albert Nile , the Lodge where we took our rest was the best of all. What a good trip it was”

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