Uganda · WILDLIFE

The 15 Best Wildlife Trips in Uganda

25 tours  ·  from $290 a head

Gorillas, chimps, tree-climbing lions, shoebills and the country’s only rhino, spread across parks that are days apart. These 15 sort the trips by what they actually put you in front of, and what each costs.

3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour - Day one: Entebbe to Karuma Falls and the park
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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

Review of a 3-day Murchison Falls safari from Entebbe with game drives, Nile cruise, meals, lodge stay, and practical booking advice.

“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 2 and 3: Rhinos, savanna, and the power of 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

Review of a 13-day Uganda safari covering Murchison Falls, Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi gorillas, Lake Mburo, and more.

“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 photos, Rwenzori views, and Queen Elizabeth
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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

Review of a 4-day Uganda safari with Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Kazinga Channel cruise, Bwindi gorilla trekking, and Lake Bunyonyi.

“Among all the agencies I reached out to, Elvis from Lulu Safari was the most responsive and communicative. I’m glad I chose them for my Uganda trip. My guide, Sam, was patient, kind, and attentive. I had an amazing time over the past five days, and this experience makes me want to return to Uganda in the near future.”

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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari - Day 3: Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions
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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda - Bigodi Wetlands: birding after the forest walk
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5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda

5.5 days best wildlife experience in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,569

Review of a 5-day private Uganda safari with chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth game drives, Kazinga Channel cruise, meals, and lodging.

“Queen Elizabeth National Park gave us an exhilarating game drive experience with its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. The park's well maintained trails and knowledgeable guide provided us with the opportunity to spot elephantRead more”

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2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing - Lunch, then the Nile boat ride to 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

Review of a private two-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala, with game drives, a Nile boat ride, meals, lodging, and optional rhino tracking.

“Extraordinary two days! Learned so much about the nature and the animals. The guide was very intentional about exceeding expectations and so knowledgeable. Logistics to pick up to drop off - all very smooth and pleasant. The area and wildlife is just impressive. Once in a lifetime trip.”

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5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek - Day two: the gorilla trek in 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

Track mountain gorillas, chimps, lions, elephants, and hippos on a five-day Uganda safari with permits, meals, stays, and transport included.

“I just completed a 5 day/4 night tour of western Uganda with Bamboo Ecotours. First of all, Western Uganda is just incredibly beautiful. Secondly, it is clear that the owner Edison and most of all my incredible, friendly, knowledgeable guidRead more”

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5 days gorilla & Wildlife safari in Uganda - Day two, gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi
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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

Review of Uganda’s 5-day gorilla, chimpanzee, and wildlife safari, with Bwindi trekking, Kazinga Channel, costs, routes, and practical tips.

“We did the 5 day Primate Safari with Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking which was absolutely amazing! We got up close, watched the chimpanzees hunt and share their kill and followed a gorilla family of 6 with an infant. Our visit to the Batwa/Pygmy tribe was a wonderful Read more”

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Kampala: Conservation Centre for Wildlife Guided Tour - Leaving Kampala for Mityana District
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Kampala: Conservation Centre for Wildlife Guided Tour

9.Kampala: Conservation Centre for Wildlife Guided Tour

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

Review of Kampala’s Conservation Centre for Wildlife tour, with lion walks, cub encounters, transport, animal care, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“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 and Uganda’s first safari
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8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour

2 Day Lake Mburo National park wildlife Safari - Lunch beside 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

Explore Lake Mburo in two days with game drives, a lake cruise, meals, lodging, private transport, and an Equator stop from Kampala.

“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: Rhino tracking at Ziwa before the falls
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3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery - Days 2 and 3: Murchison Falls and the Nile
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10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari - Day 1: A simple arrival in Entebbe
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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

Review this 10-day Uganda safari covering gorillas, chimps, rhinos, game drives, boat cruises, and the best of western Uganda.

“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 2: Rhinos at Ziwa and the road to Murchison Falls
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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

Review of a 9-day Uganda safari with gorilla trekking, chimpanzees, rhinos, game drives, Nile cruises, and private 4WD transport.

“Bwindi impenetrable is a good trekking environment. Sankofa Afrika led our team of 5 to this adventurous journey of four days. After Bwindi Murchison falls wasn't ready where we surfed om the water and all was fun. Yes I highly recommend Sankofa they understand this game of tourism. The four days we spent are unforgettable.”

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