Why choose Uganda for a safari?
Uganda brings primate trekking and classic wildlife into one country. Bwindi and Mgahinga are the centre of mountain gorilla trekking, Kibale is known for chimpanzees, and parks such as Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley and Lake Mburo add savannah wildlife, boat cruises, landscapes and birding.
How many days do you need?
Three to five days works for a focused gorilla trip. Seven to ten days can combine gorillas with wildlife or chimpanzees. Around twelve to fifteen days gives enough time for a fuller circuit with Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo. Eastern and northern routes can also feature Jinja, Sipi Falls, Karamoja and Kidepo Valley.
Best experiences in Uganda
Mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, rhino tracking, game drives, Kazinga Channel and Nile boat cruises, birding, shoebill tracking, nature walks, hiking, cultural experiences and adventure activities can all be built into one trip.
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2-Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari
A quick private wildlife escape for travellers who want zebras, giraffes, antelopes and open savannah without a long multi-park circuit.
- Lake Mburo game drives
- Guided nature walk
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3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
A focused short Uganda gorilla safari for travellers who want the forest experience without adding a long wildlife circuit.
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Private road transfers
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3-Day Murchison Falls & Rhino Safari
A compact northern Uganda safari combining rhino tracking on foot, a Murchison game drive, the Nile and the dramatic falls.
- Ziwa rhino tracking
- Murchison Falls wildlife drive
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3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
A short Uganda wildlife safari centred on Queen Elizabeth National Park, combining a land-based game drive with the Kazinga Channel.
- Queen Elizabeth game drives
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
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4-Day Jinja & Sipi Falls Adventure Safari
An active eastern Uganda break pairing the Nile around Jinja with Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon scenery and optional coffee experiences.
- Source of the Nile in Jinja
- Sipi Falls hiking
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4-Day Uganda Gorilla & Lake Bunyonyi Safari
A balanced short safari combining an active gorilla trek with a calm night around Lake Bunyonyi.
- Bwindi gorilla trek
- Lake Bunyonyi scenery
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5-Day Gorilla & Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
A compact Uganda safari that combines classic savannah wildlife and the Kazinga Channel with mountain gorilla trekking.
- Savannah game drive
- Kazinga Channel cruise
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5-Day Kidepo Valley Fly-In Wildlife Safari
A time-efficient Kidepo safari designed around domestic flights, extended wildlife viewing and an optional Karamoja cultural experience.
- Kidepo Valley game drives
- Remote northern Uganda landscapes
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5-Day Uganda Gorilla, Shoebill & Lake Bunyonyi Safari
A compact Uganda journey combining Mabamba shoebill tracking, Bwindi mountain gorillas and a relaxed Lake Bunyonyi finish.
- Shoebill tracking in Mabamba
- Bwindi gorilla trekking