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14-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Safari Tours

4.4/5  –  425 Uganda Reviews

Uganda packs an enormous range of habitats and wildlife into a manageably compact area. This equatorial African country is smaller than the United Kingdom or the US state of Michigan, but its location at the cusp of the eastern savannah and western rainforest means it is one of only two places where gorillas and chimps live alongside all the iconic Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). Other attractions include plentiful forest monkeys, a checklist of 1,080-plus birds, and such geographic landmarks as the Rwenzori and Virunga Mountains and oceanic Lake Victoria. A 2-week Uganda safari provides you with a great opportunity to get to know this diverse country intimately and to see a wide selection of its wildlife and scenic highlights at a relaxed pace.

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5 Questions About 14-Day Uganda Tours

1. Where should I go on a 14-day Uganda safari?
2. What are the options for gorilla trekking on a Uganda trip?
3. Which animals am I likely to see?
4. Is there an ideal time of the year for a 2-week safari in Uganda?
5. How much does a 14-day safari in Uganda cost?
 
 

5 Questions About 14-Day Uganda Tours

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Where should I go on a 14-day Uganda safari?

“Most 2-week tours focus on Uganda’s varied western safari circuit. The main stops here include the forested Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga Gorilla, Semuliki and Kibale National Parks, along with more conventional savannah destinations such as Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks. Few tours visit all seven of these parks. Most choose between Bwindi and Mgahinga for gorilla trekking, and while Kibale is popular for seeing chimps, more affordable alternatives include Kalinzu Forest Reserve (bordering Queen Elizabeth) and Budongo Forest (bordering Murchison Falls). Semuliki is a niche birding destination that hosts 35 forest bird species recorded nowhere else in East Africa. The savannah and waterways of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls protect a similar selection of savannah wildlife (including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and hippo), but it is worth visiting both. Lake Mburo is less essential but ideally placed for breaking up the drive from Entebbe (the normal entry point for flights into Uganda) to the far southwest. Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, en route between Murchison Falls and Entebbe, is home to Uganda's only rhinos. A few other options are worth consideration. Lake Bunyonyi is a beautiful chill-out venue close to Bwindi and Mgahinga. The Victoria Nile downstream of the city of Jinja (on the shore of Lake Victoria) offers white-water rafting on Grade 5 rapids. Kidepo Valley National Park protects a remote, wildlife-rich tract of savannah bordering South Sudan. Mabamba Swamp near Entebbe is a reliable site for the rare shoebill.”

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What are the options for gorilla trekking on a Uganda trip?

“Mountain gorillas can be tracked at two Ugandan national parks, which together support half the 1,000-strong global population. The main venue is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where more than 25 gorilla groups that have been habituated to tourist visits can each be visited by up to eight tourists daily. Trekking in Bwindi operates from four bases, each of which lies between 1 and 6 hours’ drive from the others and functions as a self-contained destination. Of these, long-serving Buhoma has the best selection of accommodations and usually offers the least demanding trekking conditions (though these things can be unpredictable). Ruhija, set at a higher altitude deeper within Bwindi, is a beautiful trekking base with more affordable accommodations, and is second to Buhoma in terms of ease. The newer bases of Rushaga and Nkuringo are serviced by several good lodges but trekking conditions are tougher. South of Bwindi, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park protects the Ugandan part of the Virunga volcanoes (whose Rwandan and Congolese sectors are also protected in national parks that offer gorilla trekking). Mgahinga is home to a solitary habituated gorilla family, containing three massive silverbacks. If you’re able to secure one of its eight daily trekking permits, it is a very scenic and relatively undemanding option. Trekking permits in Uganda cost US$800 (discounted rates are available to Uganda residents and African citizens) and allow for up to 1 hour with the gorillas. A US$1,500 habituation permit, available only at Bwindi’s Rushaga trailhead, allows you to spend 4 hours with a group that’s still being habituated.”

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Which animals am I likely to see?

“Over 2 weeks on Uganda’s western circuit, you can expect to see iconic African creatures such as lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, zebra, warthog and various antelope and monkeys. The success rate for gorilla trekking in Uganda is almost 100%, and while it is lower for chimp trekking, a 14-day itinerary should allow you a second opportunity if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Rhinos can be tracked on foot at Ziwa, and leopard and giant forest hog are possible in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls. Wherever your 14-day itinerary leads you, you can be sure of seeing a variety of colorful birds. Indeed, dedicated birders might well identify 400 species in the course of such a trip.”

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Is there an ideal time of the year for a 2-week safari in Uganda?

“The ideal time to travel around Uganda is during the two Dry seasons, from June to August and December to February. These times of year offer the most pleasant conditions for activities such as gorilla trekking, chimp trekking, mountain hikes, game drives and boat trips. The months of September and October can also be quite good as they are not too rainy. April is the wettest month and best avoided.”

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How much does a 14-day safari in Uganda cost?

“The price of a budget 14-day safari through western Uganda starts at around US$4,000 per person, while mid-range safaris are generally about US$4,500 to US$5,000. Luxurious 2-week safaris using more exclusive accommodations tend to cost at least US$8,000. Rates generally include transport, accommodations, meals, park fees, gorilla and chimp trekking permits, and the services of a driver-guide.”

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Uganda Reviews

4.4/5 425 Reviews
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Mike Unwin  –  
United Kingdom UK

Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.

Two Worlds in One
4/5

Uganda has a modest profile among Africa’s top safari destinations. With no parks of the size or popularity of Kruger, Chobe, Serengeti or other such A-listers, its main wildlife drawcard has become the mountain gorilla. Alongside Rwanda,...

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Sue Watt  –  
United Kingdom UK

Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.

Great Apes, Great Landscapes, Great Adventures
4/5

Most people understandably come to Uganda for its gorillas. Almost half of the world’s population of around 1,060 mountain gorillas lives in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla national parks, and spending that precious...

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Douglas M. Holden  –  
South Korea KR
Reviewed: Jul 30, 2025
Uganda is heaven on Earth ~
5/5

The nature of Uganda is beautiful. The animals, mountains, rain forests, rivers, lakes, savannas, and BIRDS! I was not a big birder before, but the sheer cariety and abundance of bids is spectacular *download the free App: Merlin Bird id I...

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Ian MacKenzie  –  
United States US
Reviewed: Jul 29, 2025
Go for the mountain gorillas, the rest is OK but Tanzania for the other animals if you can do both..
4/5

Our 15 days in Uganda were excitng and fun and the gorilla trek in the Impenetrable Forest was outstanding . Our lodges were mostly outstanding and the Turaco Treetops was the best. That said, some advice: Skip Kampala City, don't spend an...

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Andreas Strongolou  –  
United Kingdom UK
Reviewed: Jul 28, 2025
Amazing trip
5/5

We had a brilliant time in Uganda. We toured the country visiting many of their national parks on a 2 week safari trip. The people made us feel very welcome, always friendly & helpful. The gorilla & chimpanzee trekking is a must when...

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Donna  –  
Australia AU
Reviewed: Jul 23, 2025
An absolute must travel destination.
5/5

We did a 13-night safari with Ngoni Safaris Uganda, and it was absolutely incredible. We trekked to see the gorillas and chimps (pictures and words can't describe what you feel and see). We walked with rhinos (with horns), white water...

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