7 Days Uganda Primate Safari
A 7-day Uganda primate safari combining mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and colobus walks in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
The very best of Uganda through carefully curated guides, destinations, and safari experiences across the Pearl of Africa. This hub brings together everything you need to discover and plan your perfect Uganda journey.
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Discover Uganda’s extraordinary primate experiences, from trekking endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga to tracking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. These safaris offer intimate encounters with some of Africa’s most fascinating species in their natural habitats.
A 7-day Uganda primate safari combining mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and colobus walks in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
A 5-day gorilla and chimpanzee safari in Uganda covering Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kibale, the country’s two most concentrated primate habitats.
A 7-day gorilla & wildlife safari in Uganda covering Bwindi, Kibale Forest & Queen Elizabeth National Park with all permits & accomodation included.
A 4-day Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi tour combining gorilla trekking in the Impenetrable Forest with two nights on southwest Uganda’s largest crater lake.
A 6-day Uganda gorilla safari spanning Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Kazinga Channel, with accomodation, permits and transfers arranged.
A short 3-day Uganda gorilla tour built around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, covering the trek, permits, lodge & Kampala or Kigali transfers.
Trek mountain gorillas in both Uganda and Rwanda on this double trekking safari covering Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park in four days.
A 5-day Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari combining Bwindi trekking, Queen Elizabeth National Park game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
A focused 3-day Bwindi gorilla safari in Uganda’s Impenetrable Foreest, including premits, accomodation & transfers from Kampala or Kigali.
8 days of luxury gorilla trekking across Uganda and Rwanda, with premium lodges, private guiding & permits in Bwindi & Volcanoes National Park.
Explore Uganda’s diverse savannah parks, where lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and countless other wildlife species roam freely. From tree-climbing lions in Ishasha to the mighty Murchison Falls, Uganda offers unforgettable wildlife experiences.
8 days across Uganda’s national parks covering Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale Forest & Bwindi, with game drives & primate trekking throughout.
A 10-day Uganda safari covering Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeeth & Bwindi. Game drives, chimp & gorilla trekking permits included.
A 4-day tour covering West Nile’s cultural landscapes & Murchison Falls National Park, combining northern Uganda’s two most distinct travel experiences.
10-day Uganda primate & wildlife safari covering gorillas, chimpanzees & colobus monkeys alongside game drives in two major national parks.
A 4-day Murchison Falls wildlife safari covering Nile game drives, a boat cruise to the base of the falls & Ziwa Rihno Sanctuary rhino tracking.
12 days across Uganda’s parks, primate forests & cultural sites, covering Murchison Falls, Kibale, Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth National Park.
A short 2-day Murchison Falls safari covering a Nile boat cruise t othe base of the falls and a morning game drive on the park’s northern circuit.
A 24-day Uganda safari covering every major park, primate habitat, cultural site & scenic landmark from Kidepo in the north to Bwindi in the southwest.
A 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park luxury safari covering Kazinga Channel boat cruises, tree climbing lion territory & game drives along the Kasenyi plains.
3 days in Murchison Falls National Park covering a Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls and game drives on Uganda’s northern savannah.
Three days of game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda’s most remote wildlife area, covering the Narus Valley and the Kidepo River basin.
A 4-day Queen Elizabeth widlife safari in Uganda covering Kazinga Channel, Kasenyi plains game drives, Kyambura Gorge chimp tracking & crater lake walks.
A 5-day Murchison Falls safari with Nile game drives, a boat cruise to the falls, Ziwa rhino tracking & Budongo Forest chimp trekking.
7 days covering Murchison Falls game drives, a Nile boat cruise, rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary & chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.
8 days across Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest & Bwindi combining Nile game drives, plus chimpanzee & mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda.
Experience the perfect blend of thrilling adventures, incredible wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural experiences. Uganda offers opportunities to combine game drives, hiking, river activities, and meaningful interactions with local communities.
A 3-day Semuliki trail covering the Sempaya hot springs, forest walks in one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, and birding along the Semuliki River.
A 3-day tour through Hoima and the Lake Albert shoreline covering Bunyoro Kingdom cultural sites, oil town history, and fishing community visits.
Three days covering Fort Portal’s crater lakes, tea estates, and Kibale Forest National Park, with optional chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Wetland walks.
Three days at Sipi Falls on the Mount Elgon escarpment, with guided waterfall walks, coffee farm tours, and views across Uganda’s eastern plains.
A day trip or overnight visit to Kisizi Waterfalls in southwestern Uganda, combining the gorge viewpoint with the nearby Kisizi Mission Hospital history.
Four days walking the lower trails of the Rwenzori Mountains, covering afromontane forest, Bakonzo cultural villages, and glacial river crossings on Uganda’s western border.
Three days in the Ankole region covering long-horned cattle farms, the Biharwe eclipse monument hike, and the cultural landscape of southwestern Uganda.
Five days ascending Wagagai Peak on Mount Elgon, crossing the world’s largest volcanic caldera through giant heather moorland and afroalpine terrain.
A guided Buganda cultural trail covering the Kasubi Royal Tombs, Naggalabi Coronation Site, Wamala Tombs, and the Kabaka’s palace in Kampala.
Seven days on Uganda’s eastern escarpment covering Sipi Falls waterfall trails, coffee farm visits, and a full Mount Elgon summit attempt via Wagagai Peak.
A day trip to Kagulu Hill in Eastern Uganda, climbing granite rock faces above the Busoga landscape with views stretching toward Lake Victoria.
An 8-day Uganda cultural tour covering kingdom palaces, tribal communities, historical sites, and cultural landscapes across the country’s most distinct regions.
A single-day. trip combining ziplining through Mabira Forest’s canopy with a guided tour of Jinja City and the Source of the Nile.
A guided Kampala city tour covering Uganda’s national monuments, kingdom sites, religious landmarks, and colonial-era buildings across the capital’s seven hills.
2 days in Jinja covering the Source of the Nile, Bujagali Falls & the town’s colonial history, with optional white-water rafting included.
A 2-day Tororo Rock climbing safari scaling the volcanic plug that rises above eastern Uganda’s plains, with cultural visits to the surrounding community.
2 days hiking Wanale Ridge above Mbale, following forest trails along Mount Elgon foothills with broad views across eastern Uganda.
Uganda’s ten national parks protect some of Africa’s most diverse landscapes, ranging from mist-covered rainforests and snow-capped mountains to expansive savannahs and wetlands rich in birdlife and wildlife.
Uganda’s smallest national park, Mgahinga sits in the Virunga Volcanoes and offers both mountain gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking on its forested slopes.
The closest national park to Kampala, Lake Mburo covers acacia savannah and five lakes, with zebras, elands, hippos, and the only horse-riding safari in Uganda.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park protects roughly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas across 331 square kilometres of montane jungle in southwestern Uganda.
Queen Elizabeth National Park spans savannah, wetlands, and forest across 1,978 square kilometres, with tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and hippos along the Kazinga Channel.
Uganda’s largest protected area, Murchison Falls National Park is where the Nile forces through a seven-metre rock gap before spreading into Lake Albert.
Uganda’s most remote national park, Kidepo Valley sits in the semi-arid northeast, with open savannah, mountain kopjes, and wildlife found in no other Ugandan park.
Semuliki National Park protects the only lowland tropical jungle in East Africa, with Sempaya hot springs, over 400 bird species, and Congo Basin forest fauna.
Mount Elgon National Park protects an extinct volcano shared with Kenya, known for salt-licking elephants in the Kitum Caves and the world’s largest volcanic caldera.
Plan your gorilla trekking adventure with expert guides covering permits, packing lists, fitness requirements, trekking sectors, and practical travel tips to ensure a memorable encounter with Uganda’s mountain gorillas.
Everything you need to know before trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda: permits, fitness requirements, what happens on the day, and what to expect in the forest.
Uganda’s gorilla permit costs $800; Rwanda’s costs $1,500. The price difference is real, but so are the differences in terrain, lodges, and trekking experience.
The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo is 15. Here is what that means for families and what younger travellers can do instead.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda runs year-round, but rainfall, trail conditions, and permit availability vary significantly by month. Here is what each season actually means.
Clothing for gorilla trekking needs to cover skin, handle mud, and manage humidity. A practical guide to what works and what to avoid in the forest.
Mountain gorillas in Uganda can be trekked in four sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the Virunga Volcanoes.
A full cost breakdown for gorilla trekking in Uganda, covering the $800 permit fee, accommodation options, transport, and what to budget for a complete trip.
A practical gorilla trekking packing list covering clothing, footwear, rain gear, camera equipment, and what to leave at the lodge on trek day.
From lower permit costs to less-visited forest trails, five grounded reasons why Uganda remains the strongest choice for mountain gorilla trekking in Africa.
The official rules for gorilla trekking in Uganda cover group size, minimum age, health requirements, distance from gorillas, and photography restrictions.
Learn about the four trekking sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo.
Each sector offers unique landscapes, gorilla families, and accommodation options for different travel styles.
windi’s oldest gorilla trekking sector, Buhoma sits on the northern edge of the forest with the most established lodge infrastructure and four habituated gorilla families.
Nkuringo sits on Bwindi’s southern ridge at over 2,000 metres, with physically demanding treks, fewer visitors than Buhoma, and views into the Congo Basin.
Rushaga has the highest concentration of habituated gorilla families in Bwindi, making it the sector most likely to have permit availability at short notice.
Go beyond standard trekking with the Gorilla Habituation Experience, a rare opportunity that allows visitors to spend up to four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family alongside researchers and trackers.
The gorilla habituation experience allows four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family in Bwindi, compared to one hour on a standard trekking permit.
Trekking allows one hour with a habituated family; habituation allows four hours with a semi-wild one. A direct comparison to help you decide which suits your trip.
A full guide to the gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, covering permit costs, what the four hours involves, and which families are available. (
Five ways to extend your gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi, covering community walks, birding, cultural visits, and scenic additions in southwestern Uganda.
Track our closest relatives through the forests of Kibale, Budongo, Kyambura Gorge, and other primate destinations.
Chimpanzee trekking offers exciting and often energetic encounters in Uganda’s lush forests.
A walk-through of the Kibale Forest chimpanzee trek — how the morning unfolds, how close you get, what guides look for, and how long the experience typically lasts.
A day or overnight excursion to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria, departing from Entebbe by boat with feeding sessions and guided island walks.
Uganda has over 5,000 chimpanzees. A guide to chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, Budongo, Kyambura Gorge, and the differences between each location.
Ngamba Island sits 23 kilometres from Entebbe on Lake Victoria and provides refuge for orphaned and rescued chimpanzees that cannot be returned to the wild.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary sits on the edge of Kibale Forest and offers guided walks through papyrus swamp and forest edge, with primates, birds, and community guides.
Enjoy the unique opportunity to track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where these magnificent animals can currently be seen in the wild.
Uganda’s only wild white rhinos live at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. A guide to tracking them on foot, what the experience involves, and how to combine it with Murchison Falls.
A day trip to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for white rhino tracking on foot, with an optional shoebill stork walk along the sanctuary’s wetland trails.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary’s papyrus wetlands hold a resident shoebill population. A guide to the shoebill walk and how to combine it with rhino tracking.
Uganda is one of Africa’s premier birding destinations, boasting over 1,000 recorded bird species.
From the elusive shoebill to colorful forest endemics, the country offers exceptional birdwatching opportunities year-round.
Kibale Forest has over 375 bird species, including six Albertine Rift endemics, with guided birding walks along forest trails at dawn and dusk.
A 3-day Uganda birding trip covering Mabamba Swamp for shoebill, Entebbe Botanical Garden, and the open savannah birding circuits of Murchison Falls.
Shoebill Park on Bussi Island sits on Lake Victoria 45 minutes from Kampala by boat, with one of the most accessible shoebill populations in East Africa.
Uganda is one of Africa’s most reliable countries for shoebill stork sightings. The best locations include Mabamba Swamp, Ziwa, and Murchison Falls wetlands.
Uganda has 1,061 recorded bird species across habitats ranging from Bwindi’s montane forest to Murchison’s open savannah and Semuliki’s Congo Basin jungle.
A 7-day Uganda birding safari spanning Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi, targeting Albertine Rift endemics and forest specials across Uganda’s birding zones.
An 8-day Uganda birding safari covering Semuliki, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi, with over 600 species possible across the country’s main birding habitats.
Capture Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes, dramatic wildlife encounters, vibrant cultures, and stunning birdlife.
Whether you are a professional photographer or an enthusiastic beginner, Uganda provides endless photographic inspiration.
A 6-day Uganda photography safari targeting the Big Five across Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth, with game drives structured around morning and evening light.
A 9-day Uganda photographic safari covering primate behaviour, bird species, and large mammal game drives across four national parks with experienced wildlife photography guides.
A 10-day Uganda primate photographic safari covering mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale, and golden monkeys in Mgahinga, with extended time at each location.
The Banyankole of southwestern Uganda are organised around long-horned Ankole cattle, with a traditional divide between the farming Bairu and herding Bahima clans.
The Bahororo are a small ethnic group in southwestern Uganda with roots in the former Mpororo Kingdom, a historically contested territory between Ankole and Rwanda.
Banyoro of western Uganda are the descendants of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, once the most powerful empire in the Great Lakes region of East Africa.
The Basongora are a pastoralist people of western Uganda, closely tied to the long-horned Ankole cattle and the flatlands around Lake George and Lake Edward.
The Batwa lived inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for thousands of years before conservation displaced them. A look at their history, culture, and current situation.
The Bunyaruguru and Batagwenda peoples live among the crater lakes of western Uganda, maintaining cultural traditions tied closely to the volcanic landscape they inhabit.
The Batoro people of western Uganda are the subjects of the Toro Kingdom, one of Uganda’s constitutional monarchies, centered in Fort Portal near the Rwenzori Mountains.
The Baganda are Uganda’s largest ethnic group and the people of the Buganda Kingdom, with a cultural identity built around the Kabaka, clan systems, and Luganda language.
The Bagwere occupy the Bugerere and Busoga regions of central and eastern Uganda, known for their agricultural traditions, clan structures, and ceremonial practices.
The Banyole live in the Bunyole region of eastern Uganda near the Kenya border, with cultural ties to the broader Bantu-speaking communities of the Great Lakes.
The Bagisu of Mount Elgon practice Imbalu, a male circumcision ceremony held every two years and regarded as one of East Africa’s most significant cultural rites.
The Sabiny, also called the Sebei, live on the northern slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda, with a distinct Nilotic heritage and cattle-centred cultural traditions.
The Kumam are a Nilotic people of north-central Uganda occupying the Kaberamaido and Soroti districts, with a history shaped by cattle herding and conflict with neighbouring groups.
The Karamojong are a semi-nomadic pastoralist people of northeastern Uganda, known for their age-grade system, cattle raiding traditions, and the semi-arid Karamoja region they inhabit.
The Pokot straddle the Uganda-Kenya border in the semi-arid northeast, sharing linguistic and cultural ties with Kenya’s Pokot community while maintaining distinct Ugandan traditions.
The Lugbara of northwestern Uganda occupy the West Nile region, with a patrilineal clan structure, ancestral spirit beliefs, and a history of resistance during colonial occupation.
The Madi occupy the northern West Nile region of Uganda, sharing cross-border ties with South Sudan’s Madi community while maintaining distinct cultural practices in Uganda.
The Langi are a Nilotic people of north-central Uganda, historically known as warriors and agriculturalists, with a cultural identity centred on the Lwo language and clan system.
The Kakwa straddle three countries — Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan — and are historically associated with former Ugandan president Idi Amin Dada.
The Nubi of Uganda descend from Sudanese soldiers recruited into the colonial army, developing a distinct Muslim identity and Arabic-influenced culture over generations in Uganda.
A guide to culinary tourism in Uganda covering local dishes like matoke and rolex, food markets, cooking traditions, and the role of food in Ugandan cultural life.
A half-day or full-day cultural excursion to the Entanda community, covering traditional practices, local crafts, and community-guided cultural performances near Kampala.
A guided Buganda cultural trail covering the Kasubi Royal Tombs, Naggalabi Coronation Site, Wamala Tombs, and the Kabaka’s palace in Kampala.
The Entanda cultural community near Kampala offers guided visits covering traditional crafts, food preparation, music, and cultural performance arranged directly with the community.
From hiking the Rwenzori Mountains and climbing Mount Elgon to white-water rafting on the Nile and scenic nature walks, Uganda offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure seekers.
Three tiered waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Elgon, Sipi Falls is the starting point for hiking trails, abseil routes, and coffee farm tours in eastern Uganda.
An extinct volcano straddling the Uganda-Kenya border, Mountain Elgon has the world’s largest volcanic caldera, salt-licking elephants in its caves, and trails to Wagagai Peak.
Wanale Ridge rises directly above Mbale town on the Mount Elgon foothills, offering half-day and full-day hiking trails with views across eastern Uganda’s plains.
Pian Upe is Uganda’s largest wildlife reserve, covering semi-arid savannah in the northeast with cheetah, roan antelope, zebra, and ostrich in a rarely visited landscape.
Mount Morungole in Uganda’s northeastern Karamoja region is a sacred mountain for the Ik people, reached by a remote hike through semi-arid terrain above the Timu Forest.
Aruu Falls in Pader District drops through a narrow gorge in northern Uganda, one of the region’s least visited natural landmarks and a quiet stop on a West Nile route.
Kagulu Hill in Kamuli District is a granite inselberg rising from the Busoga plains, offering a physical rock climb with views toward Lake Victoria on a clear day.
Amuru Hot Springs sit in northern Uganda near the South Sudan border, a geothermal site with mineral waters and historical significance for the surrounding Acholi communities.
Kitagata Hot Springs in Sheema District, southwestern Uganda, has been used for centuries as a traditional healing site, with mineral-rich water emerging at high temperatures.
Lake Bunyonyi is one of Africa’s deepest lakes, set among terraced hills in southwestern Uganda, with canoeing, island hopping, swimming, and community visits on offer.
Explore Uganda’s fascinating history through ancient kingdoms, heritage monuments, religious landmarks, and important historical sites that reveal the story of the Pearl of Africa.
A guide to Uganda’s national monuments, covering independence memorials, colonial-era structures, kingdom landmarks, and historical markers across the country’s major cities and regions.
The Mayuge cultural site on Lake Victoria’s northern shore holds historical significance for the Basoga people, with traditional structures and community-guided cultural visits.
The Nyero Rock Paintings in Kumi District are among the oldest known rock art sites in East Africa, with geometric red pigment designs on three granite outcrops.
Located in Kampala, Uganda’s smallest church holds only a handful of worshippers at a time and draws visitors as one of the country’s more unusual roadside landmarks.
Fort Patiko in Gulu District was a slave trade post used by Arab traders in the 19th century, later occupied by Samuel Baker and Charles Gordon during British exploration.
In Hoima District, the Mparo Royal Tombs hold the remains of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom monarchs and remain an active cultural site for the Banyoro people.
The Nakayima Tree in Mubende is one of Uganda’s oldest living spiritual sites, a large fig tree historically associated with the medium Nakayima and Bunyoro royal history.
Katasiha Fort and the surrounding caves in western Uganda were used as a stronghold during the Bunyoro resistance to British colonial expansion in the late 19th century.
Naggalabi in Mpigi District is the traditional site where Buganda Kings have been crowned for centuries, with the ceremony still conducted on these grounds today.
Discover scenic viewpoints, dramatic rock formations, and rolling hills that offer breathtaking panoramas across Uganda’s varied landscapes, from crater lakes to expansive valleys.
Kagulu Hill in Kamuli District is a granite inselberg rising from the Busoga plains, offering a physical rock climb with views toward Lake Victoria on a clear day.
Tororo Rock is a volcanic plug rising 300 metres above Tororo town in eastern Uganda, visible from far across the border plains and climbable with a guide.
Biharwe Hill in Kiruhura District marks the site where an 1820 solar eclipse ended a battle between the Ankole and Banyoro kingdoms, now commemorated by a hilltop monument.
Wanale Ridge rises directly above Mbale town on the Mount Elgon foothills, offering half-day and full-day hiking trails with views across eastern Uganda’s plains.
Soroti Rock rises from the flat plains of eastern Uganda above Soroti town, offering a short climb with views across the surrounding farmland and the Teso sub-region.
Venture into Uganda’s ancient forests and protected wetlands, ecosystems that support remarkable biodiversity, rare primates, unique bird species, and some of East Africa’s most beautiful natural scenery.
Budongo Forest Reserve near Murchison Falls holds one of East Africa’s largest mahogany forests and over 800 chimpanzees, with guided treks and birding walks available.
Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve sits on the eastern shore of Lake Albert in western Uganda, with savannah game viewing, hippo pools, and the Nile Delta as a backdrop.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary sits on the edge of Kibale Forest and offers guided walks through papyrus swamp and forest edge, with primates, birds, and community guides.
Explore Uganda’s vibrant cities and towns, from the bustling streets of Kampala to charming regional centers that offer cultural attractions, local cuisine, markets, nightlife, and modern conveniences.
A Kampala city tour covering Uganda’s capital on seven hills, including the Uganda Museum, Kasubi Tombs, Namugongo Shrine, and craft markets.
Strengthen teamwork and create lasting memories through customized team-building retreats, corporate getaways, and outdoor activities set against Uganda’s inspiring natural landscapes.
A one-day team bonding and capacity building programme in Uganda, combining structured group activities with facilitated sessions at a Kampala-area venue.
A 2-day Jinja team building tour combining group activities on the Nile with white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and facilitated bonding sessions in eastern Uganda.
A 3-day team building retreat on Ssese Islands in Lake Victoria, with group activities, boat excursions, beach bonding sessions, and island accommodation.
A 3-day corporate retreat at Lake Bunyonyi in southwestern Uganda, with canoeing, island excursions, and team bonding activities on one of Africa’s deepest lakes.
A 3-day team building trip to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest combining gorilla trekking with group bonding activities in southwestern Uganda’s mountain forest.
Three days combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with team bonding activities and crater lake relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi in southwest Uganda.
A 4-day Uganda team building safari covering gorilla trekking in Bwindi and wildlife game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with group bonding sessions.
A 4-day team building safari covering gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, with group activities built around Uganda’s two primate forests.
A 6-day Uganda team building safari across three national parks, combining chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, game drives in Queen Elizabeth, and Murchison Falls activities.
Find the perfect accommodation for your Uganda adventure, from luxury safari lodges and intimate tented camps to comfortable mid-range properties and budget-friendly guesthouses.
Pakuba Safari Lodge sits on a ridge overlooking the Albert Nile inside Murchison Falls National Park, with open-sided dining and views across the river delta.
Gorilla Forest Camp sits inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest at Buhoma, with eight tents positioned on the forest edge and gorilla families tracked from the doorstep.
On the northern bank of the Nile inside Murchison Falls, Paraa Safari Lodge offers river views, direct game drive access, and Nile boat cruise departures.
Chobe Safari Lodge sits on the southern bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls, with riverfront accommodation, game drives, and boat cruise access from the lodge jetty.
Apoka Sopa Lodge is Kidepo Valley National Park’s main lodge, positioned at the centre of the Narus Valley with open views across Uganda’s most remote wildlife area.
Katara Lodge sits on the crater lake rim above Queen Elizabeth National Park with panoramic views across the Albertine Rift, the Rwenzori Mountains, and Lake Edward.
King Fisher Lodge sits on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, with waterfront accommodation and hippos, elephants, and buffalo commonly seen from the grounds.
Mweya Safari Lodge sits on a peninsula between the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, with hippos visible from the lodge grounds.
Silverback Lodge sits above Buhoma at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with forest views, a swimming pool, and direct access to gorilla trekking departure points.
Everything you need to prepare for your Uganda safari, including visa information, best times to visit, packing advice, transportation options, permits, and practical travel tips for a smooth journey.
Uganda has mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, 1,061 bird species, and the Big Five across ten national parks and several wildlife reserves.
The East Africa Tourist Visa covers Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda on a single entry permit. A guide to who qualifies, how to apply, and what it costs.
Uganda’s top destinations span mountain gorilla forest, open savannah, crater lakes, and cultural sites across ten national parks and dozens of regional attractions.
Uganda offers the most affordable mountain gorilla permits in Africa at $800, alongside budget-friendly chimpanzee and colobus trekking in Kibale and Bwindi.
A practical guide to getting to Uganda covering Entebbe International Airport, airline routes, visa requirements, and overland entry options from Kenya and Rwanda.
Extend your adventure beyond Uganda with seamless cross-border safaris to Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and other East African destinations, combining gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, and cultural experiences into one unforgettable journey.
Ten days across Uganda and Rwanda covering Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi gorilla trekking, Volcanoes National Park, and Kigali city.
A 5-day Masai Mara safari departing Kampala overland via Busia, with two full days of game drives in the reserve and a Nairobi city stop on the return.
A 2-day Bwindi gorilla safari departing Kigali, crossing into Uganda for mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with same-day return to Rwanda.
A short 2-day Mgahinga gorilla safari departing from Kigali, covering the golden monkey trek and mountain gorilla trekking in southwest Uganda.
Kenya’s Masai Mara and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest across six days, combining big cat game drives with mountain gorilla trekking.
Six days combining mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with wildlife game drives across Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
Trek mountain gorillas in both Uganda and Rwanda on this double trekking safari covering Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park in four days.
8 days of luxury gorilla trekking across Uganda and Rwanda, with premium lodges, private guiding & permits in Bwindi & Volcanoes National Park.
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