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The 15 Best Safaris in Uganda

103 tours  ·  from $55

Rift valley floor, crater fields and a river full of hippos, rather than open plain. The 15 below range from a single game drive to a full northern circuit, priced and honest about how many hours a day are spent in the vehicle.

3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi’s high forest
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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

This private 3-day safari takes you from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi for a full gorilla trek, with a Batwa community visit and canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide handles the long 4x4 drives, meals, lodging, and gorilla permit. Past guides have included Hudson, Joyous, Benjamin, Richard, Adams, and Bornlight, though assignment varies.

“Joyous was a Great Guide and we were so happy that we had him with us ! We got so much information about the country, culture and everything. His driving skills are amazing and we always felt safe. We can recommend DAV and especially Joyous. Thanks again for making our first time in Uganda unforgettable.”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day 1: Rhinos at Zziwa before Murchison Falls
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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 road transfers, game drives, boat trips, meals, and lodges. Gorilla and chimp permits cost extra, and the trekking days require moderate fitness.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did werRead more”

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3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour - Your first wildlife look on day one
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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 Nile boat cruise, and views of the falls. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, and birds. Meals, two nights of lodging, and round-trip transfers are included. Guides such as Joel, Silas, Joseph, and Peter have led past departures.

“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 - Day two: game drives across Uganda’s largest 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 Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Hike to the falls, search for lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes on game drives, then cruise the Victoria Nile for hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Robert handles the schedule, while Augustine may host your safari.

“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 1: Rhinos at Ziwa, then the road to Murchison
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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 to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park with an English-speaking guide and driver. Walk near protected rhinos, visit the top of the falls, ride the Victoria Nile, and search for elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, birds, and other wildlife. The private trip includes meals, park fees, two nights of shared accommodation, and Kampala transfers.

“A mixed bag. The accommodation at tembo safari camp was amazing, could have stayed there for weeks. The cruise and murchisob falls are impressive and you get to see a lot of hippos. The safari part seemed rushed and both the guide Read more”

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2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise - The afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel
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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

You leave early from Kampala or Entebbe for Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping at the equator before a Kazinga Channel wildlife cruise. The next morning brings a Kasenyi game drive, lunch, a drum-making stop, and the return to Kampala. This is a private, all-inclusive trip with pickup offered.

“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 - Why this five-day route works
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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

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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4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari - Day 1: Equator stop and 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

This private 4-day safari links Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Bunyonyi. You will see wildlife on game drives and the Kazinga Channel cruise, then spend one hour with mountain gorillas after a forest trek. Pickup starts at 7:00 am from Entebbe Airport, with guides such as Smith, Sam, or Stuart assigned by the operator.

“On any guided tour, the guide will be the determining factor between a good trip and a excellent one. On this 4 day Gorilla tour, our guide was Smith. He is energized, enthusiastic, and clearly loves his job. I would recommend him for anyoRead more”

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Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda - Day 2: Finding a gorilla family in Bwindi
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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

This private three-day safari takes you from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided mountain gorilla trek, with a group of up to eight at the forest. You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle, visit the Batwa community, eat included meals, and stop at the Equator on the return to Entebbe. Guides such as Chris, Victor, Charles, and Mustafa have led similar trips.

“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 one: Entebbe, Kampala, and the first night
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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 from Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park in a private 4x4 or minivan. Guide Peter and guide Steven are praised for wildlife knowledge and good humor. You will look for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, leopards, and kob, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and stop at the Equator in Kayabwe.

“A memorable and educational experience I won't forget in my life, Travel, explore, and inspire others the pearl of Africa”

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2 Days Popular Safari to Lake Mburo National Park - Mpambire Drum Village and the Equator at Kayabwe
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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

Leave Kampala at 6:30 a.m. for a private two-day safari to Lake Mburo National Park. You’ll stop at Mpambire Drum Village and the Equator, then take a game drive, a two-hour boat ride, and an early morning drive before returning to Kampala. Meals, park fees, transport, and accommodation are included as outlined.

“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 - Entebbe arrival and the first look at Lake Victoria
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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 spend 15 days crossing Uganda with a private guide, tracking chimps in Kibale, gorillas near Mgahinga, and wildlife in four national parks. Expect long road transfers, lodge stays, game drives, boat trips, swamp walks, and cultural encounters. Guides named in past itineraries include Allan, James, David, Robert, Elly, and Hamza.

“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 - Chimpanzees and wetlands near Kibale
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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 by private air-conditioned vehicle from Entebbe through Uganda’s parks, Rwanda’s gorilla country, Kenya’s Amboseli and Masai Mara, Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then Zanzibar. Expect chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, boat safaris, rhino tracking, long border transfers, and three days of free time by the Indian Ocean. Guides may include Solomon or Abraham, subject to assignment.

“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 two: chimpanzees, hippos, and the Kazinga Channel
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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

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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2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda - Murchison Falls from the top
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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

Set out from Entebbe or Kampala at 6 a.m. for a fast-paced Uganda safari covering Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park. You will track white rhinos on foot, see the Nile squeeze through the falls, cruise past hippos and crocodiles, and search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and shoebills. Guides may include Joseph, Herman, or David.

“I recently returned from Murchison falls I trip that was really full of fan and people who were very experienced i.e Herman the guide , I hiked to the top of the falls where I got to see the most powerful falls in the world, for the game drive I saw the big five , lions . The trip with Inspire is a must”

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