The 14 Best Big Five Safaris in Uganda

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

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

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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2.15-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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3.3-Days Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $1,000

Travel privately from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park with a safari guide, game drive, Nile boat cruise, falls viewpoint, meals, and accommodation included. Guides such as James, Eddy, Elly, and David Gaudi have led past departures, with rhino tracking at Ziwa sometimes added en route.

“We had an amazing experience, our guide was super, we slept in Tilenga lodge, a hotel that was hospitable and we dearly loved the almost everything. Don’t forget to carry mosquito repellent everywhere you go.”

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4.3 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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5.3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

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

Spend three days with Pamoja Tours and Travel exploring Murchison Falls National Park, tracking rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary, watching lions and elephants on game drives, and cruising toward the falls. A private 4x4, meals, two nights’ lodging, and transfers from Kampala or Entebbe are included.

“Absolute perfection from start to finish. I can’t recommend this tour and this company highly enough. I had just a few days added to a business trip and Regina at Pamoja helped me plan a fantastic solo itinerary to Murchison. As a solo female traveller I always felt safe and Read more”

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6.10-Day Wildlife Big 5, Murchison Falls and Gorilla Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $6,620

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s finest wildlife areas with a driver-guide such as Sam, Samuel, or Audence. Expect rhino tracking, game drives, Nile and Kazinga Channel boat trips, chimpanzee trekking, and gorilla trekking, with meals and lodging included.

“The wildlife safari was an unforgettable experience. For sure because of this amazing country and what it has to offer but what truly made our trip so special was our guide Audence - he knows the country like his back pocket - finds the big 5 and spots a bird from miles away!! I highly recommend a trip wit Lulu Safaris!!”

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

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

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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8.5-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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9.8-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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10.15 Day Gorillas, Chimps and Big 5 Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $8,000

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s major parks, with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Big Five safaris, boat trips, Lake Bunyonyi, Nile rafting, and Mabira Forest. Hail Tours Uganda provides transport, lodging, meals, permits, and activities.

“Very cool my favorite is chimpanzee but I haven't met him yet I will see him soonest i like veryyyyyy mucchhchchh”

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11.3-Day Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,483

Start at Entebbe Airport with a private English-speaking guide, visit Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, search Murchison’s plains for lions and elephants, and cruise to the base of the falls. Guides including Huzaima and Benon have been praised for careful planning and personal service.

“This trip was spectacular! We only wished we could stay even longer because it was so amazing. Everything was included and personalized. Our guide, Huzaima, really made the trip so special. He was well-informed on the environment Read more”

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12.6 Days Chimps, Gorillas & Murchison Falls Africa’s Big Five Experience Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $4,650

Travel privately from Kampala to Murchison Falls and Bwindi for game drives, a Nile cruise, rhino tracking and a mountain-gorilla trek. The plan also passes through Kibale Forest, though a chimpanzee trek is not clearly included. Guides may include Richard, Herman or Isaac.

“I cannot recommend Gorilla trips enough! From the very beginning in planning the trip, Joseph was extremely responsive to all my questions and very helpful in creating the perfect itinerary that was I hoped for. Our guide Herman , was just as eRead more”

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13.12-Day Big 5, Chimp & Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $4,300

Travel from Entebbe through Uganda’s finest wildlife parks with a private guide, tracking rhinos, chimps and gorillas, then searching for shoebills at Mabamba Swamp. Hamza has led past departures, and the route also includes boat safaris, Kampala sights, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.

“Wonderful tour over New Year with Hamza - individual attention and planning with Hamza’s expert knowledge of the area and wildlife - very informative. Saw all manner of wildlife and built in time to chill too !”

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14.10 Day Gorilla Chimps and Big 5 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $3,500

You’ll spend 10 days with Big Apes Africa Safaris exploring Uganda’s wildlife, from rhino walks and Murchison Falls to chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge and mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Guides such as Tim and Gerald are praised for warm, careful service. Private transport, permits, meals, lodging, and boat trips are included.

“My boyfriend and I enjoyed a wonderful trip in Uganda thanks to Big Apes Safari: our driver Gerald followed us explaining all the beauties of this country. He was always accomodating, friendly and carefull towards us. Two unforgettable experieRead more”

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