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12-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Safari Tours
Uganda is a vastly underrated safari destination. True, it lacks the huge migratory herds associated with the likes of Tanzania and Kenya, but it more than compensates with its extraordinary diversity of tropical habitats, landscapes and wildlife. Despite being smaller than the United Kingdom or the US state of Michigan, Uganda is one of only two places where wild gorillas and chimps can be seen alongside all the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). It also supports a staggering diversity of forest monkeys and a bird checklist of 1,000-plus species. A 12-day Uganda safari comfortably allows you to see the best of the country and its diverse wildlife on a compact road loop that runs west from the capital city Kampala and nearby Entebbe International Airport.
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Top Rated Operator
12-Day Customized Tour Package, Safari & Gorilla Trekking
$3,434 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
4.9/5 – 278 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
12-Day Uganda Wildlife Highlights
$7,120 to $7,833 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Batwa Experience (Highlight), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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12-Day Holiday with Golden Monkeys, Gorillas and Chimps
$3,410 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kisoro (Town), Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Buyaga Safaris
4.9/5 – 50 Reviews
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Best Seller
12-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari
$4,430 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Native Africa Tours
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzee & Big 5 Uganda Safari Tour
$4,620 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Mutanda, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Pamoja Tours and Travel (Entebbe, UG)
4.8/5 – 48 Reviews
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12-Day The Ultimate Highlight of Uganda Safari
$4,400 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Ganyana Safaris Uganda
4.8/5 – 25 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda Wildlife and Nature Tour
$4,100 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Tubale Safaris
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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12-Day Wildlife and Culture Tour
$3,575 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Jinja (Town), Sipi Falls (Highlight), Moroto (Town), Mt Moroto, Kidepo Valley NP, Murchison Falls NP, Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Entebbe (City), Kampala (End)
Bright Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 47 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Adventure
$3,850 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Kampala (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Great Explorers Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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12-Day Midrange Pearl of Africa Tour Uganda Safari
$4,340 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & BandaYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Gorilla Link Tours
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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12-Day Explore Uganda with Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzees
$5,115 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Nature Connect Safaris Uganda
4.9/5 – 38 Reviews
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12-Day Ugand Budget Primate and Gorilla Wildlife Safari
$3,425 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Beautiful Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 36 Reviews
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12-Day Rwenzori Mountain Hiking, Trekking & Climbing Trip
$4,950 pp (USD)
Uganda & Rwanda: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetMountain Hut & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range), Queen Elizabeth NP, Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Kigali, Kigali Airport (End)
Safari 2 Gorilla Tours
4.8/5 – 47 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Adventurous Safari
$3,718 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Jinja (Town), Entebbe (End)
Kajie Safaris
5.0/5 – 108 Reviews
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12-Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari - Silverback
$3,439 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Mutanda, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Primate Journeys Africa
4.8/5 – 16 Reviews
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12-Day Tailor-Made Gorilla & Big Five Sightseeing Safari
$3,289 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Trots & Safari Uganda
4.8/5 – 16 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda Wildlife Gorillas & Primates Safari
$4,400 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Maramagambo Forest (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Myler Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Rafting & Wildlife Safari
$3,278 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Jinja (Town), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Safaris By Jon
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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12-Day Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Tour in Uganda
$5,027 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Kibale NP (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
African Rock Safaris
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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12-Day Walking with Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife
$4,935 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Kwezi Outdoors
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
6 Questions About 12-Day Uganda Tours
Answered by
Philip Briggs
Philip is an Africa-specialized travel writer who first visited Uganda in 1988. He has returned on numerous occasions to research his Bradt Guide to Uganda (first published in 1993 and now in its 9th edition) and to lead wildlife tours and bird-watching safaris.› More about Philip
6 Questions About 12-Day Uganda Tours
What can I expect from a 12-day Uganda safari?
“A well-planned 12-day Uganda tour package will provide you with an excellent overview of this varied safari destination. The itinerary should include one or two boat trips on tropical waterways alive with hippos, crocs and birds, and several game drives to look for savannah dwellers such as lion, elephant, buffalo and giraffe. The itinerary should also provide you with a few opportunities to explore Uganda’s rainforests on gorilla and chimp trekking excursions and other guided walks. Wherever you go in Uganda, you can expect to see lush tropical scenery and plenty of colorful birds. You’ll also enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the high standard of guiding in the parks, and attentive service in lodges and camps.”
1Where should I go in Uganda on a 12-day trip?
“Most 12-day safaris in Uganda loop through the varied array of national parks and other attractions in the country’s far west. This loop can be traveled in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction from Entebbe, a decision that will often rest on gorilla trekking permit availability, especially during busy seasons. Working clockwise, a recommended first stop is Lake Mburo National Park, a relatively low-key park inhabited by leopard, giraffe, hippo, zebras and a wide variety of antelope. From here, continue to the southwest highlands to chill out at Lake Bunyonyi and track gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. A good next stop is Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the Ishasha sector is famed for its tree-climbing lions and boat trips on the Kazinga Channel usually provide close-up encounters with elephant, buffalo and hippo. Heading north from Queen Elizabeth, Kibale National Park harbors a rare wealth of forest primates and is Uganda's premier chimp trekking destination. Highlights of the more northerly Murchison Falls National Park are boat trips to the base of the eponymous waterfall or to look for the rare swamp-dwelling shoebill in the delta formed by the Victoria Nile as it flows into Lake Albert. On the drive back to Entebbe, stop at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch to track Uganda's only rhinos on foot (either as a day trip or overnight stay), or divert to the upper Nile near Jinja for white-water rafting.”
2Is there an ideal time of the year for a trip in Uganda?
“Travel conditions in Uganda are best during the Dry seasons, which run from June to August and December to February. The relatively dry conditions at these times of year are ideal for forest walks (including gorilla and chimp trekking) as well as for game drives in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks. If you can't travel during the Dry seasons, the next best options are September and October. April is the wettest month and best avoided.”
3Which animals am I likely to see?
“You will be amazed at the amount and variety of wildlife you'll see over the course of 12 days on safari in Uganda. Assuming that you choose to track mountain gorillas and chimps, you can be all but certain of encountering these charismatic apes in their natural habitat. (The success rate for chimp tracking is slightly lower than for gorillas, but most itineraries allow for a second opportunity should you fail on the first attempt.) When it comes to the legendary Big Five, elephant and buffalo are very common in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks, and both parks are quite reliable for lions and more occasionally leopards. Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch is home to Uganda’s only rhinos, which can be tracked on foot. Over the course of a 12-day safari, you’re also likely to see half a dozen forest monkey species, a similar number of different antelope, and other iconic African creatures such as giraffe, zebra and hippo. Most visitors to Uganda are struck by the incredibly varied and colorful birdlife. Depending on how closely you pay attention, you might spot anything from 100 to 350 bird species on a 12-day safari, including the likes of great blue turaco, African fish eagle and shoebill.”
4How much does a 12-day safari in Uganda cost?
“Budget 12-day safaris through western Uganda start at around US$3,000 per person. More upmarket tours using exclusive accommodation are usually in the US$4,500 to US$9,000 price range. The rate of most such packages will include at least one gorilla and one chimp trekking permit, as well as transport, accommodation, meals, park fees and the services of a skilled driver-guide. It’s safest, however, to check all inclusions and exclusions before you book.”
5What kind of accommodation can I expect?
“The type of accommodation you can expect on your Uganda safari will depend greatly on the price you pay. Options range from simple campsites to exclusive luxury game lodges and almost everything in between. Unless you are camping, however, you can at the very minimum expect to stay in a comfortable room or large, walk-in tents with electricity, balcony and en suite hot showers and flush toilets. Usually, meals provided by your lodge or camp will be included in the safari price too.”
6Uganda Reviews
Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for Condé Nast Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
Fantastic wildlife and some of the friendliest people in Africa make Uganda unbeatable
I spent a month travelling around Uganda with a self-drive, expedition-prepared Landcruiser and visited almost every national park in the country. Uganda was a revelation! I had not expected such a richness of wildlife or such great...
Alan is a travel writer and author of over 20 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guides to Southern Africa and Zambia & Malawi.
Uganda – Wildlife secrets revealed
The word is getting out about Uganda. If you haven’t got it on your list of East African safari destinations I suggest you add it…quickly. Uganda does not have the reputation for the variety or density of wildlife, especially the large...
A country with a rich diversity of landscapes, people, and wildlife.
I explored Uganda for 12 days with Buyaga Safaris. The country is very diverse the culture, landscape, and wildlife can change a lot when traveling from one region to the next. The biggest highlights for myself as a wildlife photographer...
Absolutely gorgeous with amazing wildlife and friendly people.
I booked a two day solo tour to Murchinson Falls National Park through Immersion . My guide Andrew was so friendly and knowledgeable. He picked me up at my Airbnb in Kampala and was an excellent driver on some very busy and rustic roads. We...
Uganda has the most beautiful natural sceneries, the "big five" & a variety of birds
The safari with Yaneta was an amazing experience. If you want to see the big five, then Uganda's National parks such as Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth amongst others are the best places to visit and explore. Even birdlovers will be...
Trip of a lifetime!
Ronnie with Dav Safaris was awesome. The people and weather was great. We always felt safe. Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking was amazing. We paid extra to spend time with the chimps that were less acclimated to people. Don’t do that...