The 6 Best VIP Experiences in Uganda

1.Luxury Spa Day in Entebbe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $140Our pick

You spend about five hours at Bravado Spa in Entebbe, moving from infrared sauna and steam to a chocolate or coffee scrub, Swedish massage, facial, and hand and foot treatments. Coffee, tea, bottled water, and snacks are included. With a maximum of four people, it is a calm way to end a Uganda trip near the airport.

“No better way to have spent our last day enjoying various treatments. Went from body scrub to massage to lunch, then sauna/steam room, facial and mani/pedi. Wow! We were ready to nap on our flight back home.”

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2.4-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Luxury Fly-in Tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $4,680

Fly from Entebbe to western Uganda for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, a drive through Ishasha, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Safaris by Jon provides a private trip with driver-guide support, airport transfers, accommodation, and flights between Entebbe and the parks. Expect an active schedule and treks lasting up to seven hours.

“Trekking Chimpanzees is a one of a kind adventure. Coolest and most awe inspiring experience. Safaris by Jon excelled in planning and orchestrating the event. He clearly has contacts everywhere and was able to make our experience the best Read more”

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3.6-Day Queen Elizabeth and Mburo Luxury Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $3,000

Travel privately with Ngoni Safaris Uganda from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo parks. Expect game drives, a Kazinga Channel boat trip, chimp trekking, safari walks, Equator stops, meals, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Sedrick handled email arrangements for one booking, while your assigned driver-guide will lead the trip.

“I went with my husband and I have to say that we were both amazed with the place, we love the safari experience and our package was exactly as described.”

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4.8-Day Private Uganda Big 5 Luxury Safari with Gorillas and Chimps

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

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi. You’ll track chimps and mountain gorillas, cruise the Nile and Kazinga Channel, and search for lions, elephants, hippos, and more. Amos is one guide praised for thoughtful service. Expect long road transfers and demanding forest walks.

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Pamoja Tours for making our nine-day trip so memorable. We had a wonderful time with you guys and would love to come back one day!”

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5.3 Day Gorilla Trekking Luxury Safari in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $3,765

Travel from Entebbe to Bwindi by domestic flight, stay near the forest, and trek to a mountain gorilla family with a private Bamboo Ecotours arrangement. Edison handles trip planning and answers questions clearly. The package includes permits, ground transport, meals, and airport transfers, but not flights, visas, insurance, or personal costs.

“Absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. Edison was so fast to respond to all of our (many many) questions and send in depth information well in advance, including what to expect, what to pack, what we would need to cross the boarder frRead more”

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6.Luxury City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $161

Spend a private day exploring Kampala with guide Shariff and a dedicated driver. Visit Kabaka’s Palace, Gaddafi Mosque, Kasubi Tombs, Bagala Craft Market, the Uganda Museum, and Bahá’i Temple, with local lunch, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and drop-off in Kampala or Entebbe included.

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