Uganda · WILDLIFE

The 15 Best Wildlife Tours in Uganda

41 tours  ·  from $290

Gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, shoebills and the only rhinos in the country. The 15 below cover what you can realistically see, where, and what the permits and park fees add to the ticket price.

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

1.3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

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

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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13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa - Days 1 and 2: From Entebbe to Murchison Falls
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13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa

2.13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $5,000

This private 13-day Uganda safari links Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi or Mutanda, and Lake Mburo. You will track rhinos and chimps, join a gorilla trek, watch wildlife from three boats, and travel with a private driver-guide. Guides such as James, David, and Charles have led similar Ngoni Safaris trips, though your assigned guide is confirmed at booking.

“My sister and I had the time of our lives! We had great expectations for this trip, but you never know what reality awaits when you set foot in a foreign country and a new culture. The trip exceeded our expectations! Our guide - Eddy the ElephRead 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

3.4-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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5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda - Day 1: Amabere Caves and the hills around Fort Portal
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5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda

4.5 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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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

5.5 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 Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing - The afternoon boat ride to the foot of the falls
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2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing

6.2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $690

Leave Kampala at 5:30 am for a private two-day safari to Murchison Falls. You’ll take a boat to the foot of the falls, enjoy evening and early-morning game drives, and look for elephants, giraffes, lions, and birds. Accommodation, meals, transport, and a possible Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stop are included.

“This tour was amazing! I highly recommend it, if you’re only visiting once though I’d suggest the five day hour Simba provide too. For myself I plan to return to do the rest as has limited time to tour. This therefore was great for myself. My guRead more”

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5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek - Day 1: The long road from Entebbe to Bwindi
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5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

7.5 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 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda - Day 1: The long road to Bwindi
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5 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda

8.5 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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Kampala: Conservation Centre for Wildlife Guided Tour - Meeting the lions at close range
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Kampala: Conservation Centre for Wildlife Guided Tour

9.Conservation Centre for Wildlife Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 6 hours · from $290Best value

Travel by private vehicle from Kampala to the Conservation Centre for Wildlife in Mityana District. With an English-speaking guide such as Diana, you can see lions, cubs, giraffes, lemurs, hyenas, painted dogs, zebras, reptiles, and more, with opportunities for close animal encounters and a lion walk.

“We had the best time, and Diana was such a lovely guide. She picked us up from Kampala and drove us to the conservation centre - the journey was smooth and comfortable. We saw an amazing variety of animals, and my highlights were feeding the giraffes and lemurs. I would highly recommend this experience if you want to get up close to the animals. Thank you so much, Diana 🩷”

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8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour - Day 2: Lake Mburo brings the first safari animals
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8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour

10.8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $5,389

Spend eight days with a private guide and 4x4 Land Cruiser traveling from Entebbe through Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, and Kibale. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, full-board lodging, airport transfer, and evacuation cover are included. Guides such as Remmy, Patrick, and Milton have been praised for wildlife spotting, safety, and local insight.

“Once in a lifetime experience! Remmy our guide was excellent, and always ready to answer any questions we had. He also must have super-eyesight as he managed to spot so many animals whilst driving us around! Always felt safe when trRead more”

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2 Day Lake Mburo National park wildlife Safari - Lunch beside the lake and the first look at Lake Mburo
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2 Day Lake Mburo National park wildlife Safari

11.2 Day Lake Mburo National park wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $590

Spend two days exploring Lake Mburo National Park from Kampala with a private guide, a lake cruise, two game drives, meals, lodging, and round-trip transport. Expect zebras, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, waterbirds, and a stop at the Equator in Kayabwe. Guides including Khalid and Yusuf have led past departures.

“My solo trip to Lake Mburo National Park with Nsheka African Adventures was an unforgettable experience. My guide Khalid was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly making the safari drive both informative and enjoyable. I had the opportRead more”

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3 Day Murchison Falls' BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari - Day 1: Ziwa rhinos and the first view of the falls
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3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

12.3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

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

Spend three days exploring Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide, beginning with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You’ll take game drives, cruise to the base of the falls, watch hippos and crocodiles, and sleep two nights in included accommodation. Guides such as David, Sperito, and Amos have led past trips.

“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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10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery - Day 1: A soft landing in Entebbe
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10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

13.10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $4,800

Spend 10 days crossing Uganda from Entebbe to Bwindi, with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, gorilla tracking, game drives, and Nile boat safaris. Your private 4x4 includes a pop-up roof, Wi-Fi, fridge, and drinking water. Guides may include Rita, Ben, Martin, Amos, Emma, Spirit, or David, depending on assignment.

“We chose Pamoja for our 9-day Uganda/Rwanda trip and it was the best choice we ever made! The initial planning and coordination with Regina was amazing - fast and responsive and very flexible with changes we wanted to make to customize our trip. Upon arrival everythiRead more”

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10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari - Day 2: Rhinos at Ziwa before Murchison Falls
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10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

14.10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $5,055

Travel from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Track rhinos, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas, then add game drives, boat cruises, and a guided nature walk. Prime Safaris provides a private trip with pickup, though long road days and strenuous trekking require good fitness.

“Prime Safaris was a pleasure to work with from our first contact with Cate in the office to saying goodbye to Annais and Charles after a fabulous 9 days! We started in Murchison Falls and made our way down the west of Uganda, including incRead more”

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9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking & Hiking - Day 1: A quiet start at Entebbe’s Hotel No. 5
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9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking & Hiking

15.9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $3,726

This nine-day private 4WD safari links Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi. You’ll track rhinos at Ziwa, search for chimpanzees, cruise the Nile and Kazinga Channel, and spend one hour with a gorilla family. Sankofa Afrika provides an English-speaking driver-guide, meals, park fees, and bottled water. Gorilla permits cost extra.

“The end of year 2024 found me in Kampala wondering how to get into the right vibes for 2025 until a friend recommended us about sankofa tours and indeed it was a game changer. They have a good team which prepared us our package coverage for 5 days to show cRead more”

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