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

This private five-day Uganda safari combines chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge, a Kazinga Channel boat trip, Ishasha wildlife, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. A full-time English-speaking guide handles the long 4x4 drives. Ask about guides such as Danny, Derrick, William, Karim, Daniel, or Eli when booking.

“We were a group of four friends, and this 5-day safari with Home to Africa was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we were picked up in Entebbe, every detail was well-organized and seamless. The team went above and beyonRead more”

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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. You will track chimpanzees, walk Bigodi Wetlands, see salt-making at Katwe, take a Kazinga Channel cruise, and search for elephants, lions, hippos, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs. Joseph is one of the guides associated with this safari.

“My trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park with Nsheka African Adventures was an unforgettable experience. The three day trip allowed me to witness the park's diverse wildlife, namely waterbucks, lions, elephants, 🐘and various bird species. ThRead more”

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3.5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

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

Set out from Kampala or Entebbe in a private air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, then track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest, cruise the Kazinga Channel, search for Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions, and spend an hour with mountain gorillas in Bwindi. The package includes permits, most meals, pickup, and drop-off.

“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

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi for a full gorilla trek, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for lions, elephants, buffalo, and a Kazinga Channel cruise. Finish with chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest. Groups are capped at five, with transport, permits, park fees, meals, and accommodation included as listed.

“I cannot recommend Bamboo Ecotours highly enough! Edison was attentive, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Herbert was friendly, knowledgeable and so eager to make our trip a memorable one. The scenery in Rwanda Read more”

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5.5 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda

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

Travel privately from Entebbe through Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kyambura Gorge. You will trek mountain gorillas, search for chimpanzees, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and stop at Lake Bunyonyi and the Equator. Guides such as Noah, Tony, Solomon, and Elias have led this route, which includes permits, meals, transport, and lodging.

“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

Spend five days moving from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will track mountain gorillas, visit the Equator, take a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and join game drives for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, leopards, and more. Lodging, meals, transport, park fees, 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

Spend five days traveling from Entebbe or Kampala through Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi parks. You’ll track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest, cruise the Kazinga Channel, search for Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions, and spend an hour with a gorilla family. Mussa, Baker, Nelson, Beka, Augustine, and Stanley are among the guides associated with this operator.

“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, and track mountain gorillas in Bwindi. You also visit Nombe Pocket Forest and join a Batwa-led walk in Buniga Forest. Nkuringo Safaris handles private transfers, flights, meals, and three nights in a deluxe cottage.

“Incredible experience. Attentive to every detail, top level personalized to ensure you’re comfortable, safe, that any unforeseen events are resolved (like luggage arriving late, losing money, needing extra help during tracking ). Took care of Read more”

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

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

Start in Kampala or Entebbe, then travel by private safari vehicle to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, and Budongo Forest. You’ll track rhinos, seek lions and elephants, take a boat to the base of the falls, and trek for chimpanzees. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the trip, with meals, lodging, transport, and water included.

“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 from Entebbe or Kampala into Uganda’s remote Kidepo Valley National Park on a private five-day safari with Ngoni Safaris Uganda. Expect a Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stop, Gulu overnight, Big Five game drives, the Narus Valley, hot springs, birdlife, and a Karimojong village visit. The tour begins at 7:00 am and ends in Entebbe or another chosen destination.

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11.5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

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

This five-day private safari links Kibale’s chimpanzee trek and Bigodi Wetlands with Bwindi’s mountain gorilla trek and Lake Bunyonyi canoeing. Pickup is available in Kampala or at Entebbe Airport. Guides may include Robert, Ariyo Timothy, Dan, or Joram, and the price includes permits, lodging, meals, and transport.

“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

Spend five days traveling from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi. You’ll look for lions and other wildlife on a game drive, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and trek to mountain gorillas with ranger guides. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 10, and the listed price is $2,256.42 per person.

“We must say this was a right choice to choose this tour agency to manage our trip because it was really beyond our expectation, one of my friend recommended me to bright safaris Uganda after i contacted her about which tour companRead more”

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

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

You’ll travel privately with Pumba Adventures Tours and Travel, with Louis serving as organizer and guide, on a five-day route from Entebbe to Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls. Expect buffalo herds, Karamojong culture, a Nile boat cruise, rhino tracking, and a hike to Aruu Falls.

“Simply magical stay!!!!!...Thanks to Louis for his great professionalism and his kindness.....he introduced us to the African savannah...hippos, giraffes, elephants, warthogs, buffalo, leopard, lion .....over 4 days we visited the Murchison Falls NationRead more”

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14.5 days gorillas and chimpanzee tracking

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

You will track chimpanzees in Kibale, explore Bigodi Swamp, cross Queen Elizabeth National Park, and spend up to one hour with mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Gorilla Safaris Uganda provides a private guide, four nights of lodging, meals, bottled water, and transfers from Kampala or Entebbe. Strong fitness is needed, especially for Nkuringo.

“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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