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3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Safari Tours
Uganda has so much scenic variety and wildlife diversity that the biggest dilemma when booking a 3-day safari can be choosing which highlight to visit. Or perhaps not! For anyone who places gorilla trekking near the top of their travel bucket list, the choice is probably easy. Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks are the most budget-friendly places in Africa to see wild mountain gorillas, and both are popular for a 3-day tour. But there are other great options in Uganda too, from chimp trekking in Kibale National Park to Big Five safaris in Murchison Falls National Park. Here we explore the pros and cons of them all.
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Uganda
$1,254 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Equator point Uganda (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 146 Reviews
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3-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park
$880 to $935 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Lulu Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 169 Reviews
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3-Day Murchison Falls Wildlife Trip, Ziwa Rhino Tracking
$723 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Moroka Expeditions
4.9/5 – 57 Reviews
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3-Day Gorillas Encounter and Lake Bunyonyi Tour
$1,925 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe (End)
Nsavi Safaris
5.0/5 – 41 Reviews
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3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour
$743 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range BandaYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Kafu Safaris
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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3-Day Queen Elizabeth N/Park; Uganda's Medley of Wonders
$1,408 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range BandaYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe (End)
Sunset Adventures
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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3-Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife and Chimp Trekking Safari
$605 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Kampala (End)
Travelmonke Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek and Lake Bunyonyi Tour
$1,628 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per group)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Bugoli Adventures
5.0/5 – 19 Reviews
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3-Day Game Drive & Queen Elizabeth NP Boat Cruise
$1,232 to $1,342 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Naleyo Tours and Travels
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience
$2,032 to $2,074 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Matala Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Friendly Murchison Falls Tour
$694 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Renai Venture Safaris and Tours
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Flying Luxury Safari
$2,230 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Kajie Safaris
5.0/5 – 166 Reviews
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3-Day Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Luxury Safari
$3,287 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Otter African Safaris
5.0/5 – 3 Reviews
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3-Day Private Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
$869 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Mermar Safaris
5.0/5 – 3 Reviews
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3-Day Climax Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda
$990 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Climax Safaris
4.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking & Murchison Falls NP
$1,051 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
CPN Consultants
4.8/5 – 19 Reviews
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3-Day Queen Elizabeth NP Budget Safari Experience
$902 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Inkende Voyages
4.8/5 – 4 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Flying Luxury Safari Uganda
$2,200 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Wagatil Safaris
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda (Mid-Range)
$1,646 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Shared tour (max 4 people per group)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Kigali (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kigali (End)
Bamboo Ecotours
5.0/5 – 130 Reviews
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3-Day Mid-Range Queen Elizabeth Safari
$779 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range BandaYou Visit: Kampala (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kampala (End)
East Africa Safari Tours
5.0/5 – 15 Reviews
5 Questions About 3-Day Uganda Safaris

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 10th edition) and to lead wildlife tours and bird-watching safaris.› More about Philip
5 Questions About 3-Day Uganda Safaris

Is 3 days enough time to see gorillas in Uganda?
“Yes, it is. Assuming that you travel by road rather than using domestic flights, 3 days is the minimum duration of a gorilla trekking safari out of Kampala (the capital city) or nearby Entebbe (site of the main international airport). This is because it’s at least a 10-hour drive from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, so you need to spend 1 night at a lodge close to the trekking trailhead on either side of your gorilla visit. That said, while it is perfectly possible to track gorillas on a 3-day road safari out of Kampala or Entebbe, it will be quite a rushed trip that involves a lot of driving. If you don’t fancy spending the best part of 2 full days traveling from and to Kampala/Entebbe, you could consider flying, which is more costly but cuts down the travel time. Alternatively, you could extend your itinerary to incorporate visits to Queen Elizabeth and/or Kibale National Parks. Quite a number of Uganda gorilla safaris now start and end in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. This is because the drive from Kigali to Bwindi or Mgahinga is shorter (between three and six hours, depending on where you’ll be trekking) but gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are far cheaper than in Rwanda (US$800 per person as opposed to US$1,500).”
1Where should I go on a 3-day safari in Uganda?
“Although gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga is the most popular 3-day Uganda safari itinerary, there are plenty of other worthwhile options. A top choice for those hoping to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) in 3 days is a safari that combines 2 nights in Murchison Falls National Park with a lunchtime stop to track white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch. A highlight of Murchison Falls is a boat trip to the base of the falls along a stretch of the Nile inhabited by hippos, crocodiles and plenty of tropical birds. Elephant, buffalo and giraffe are often seen from the boat or on game drives north of the river, where you also stand a fair chance of encountering lion and, if you are very lucky, leopard. Another popular option for a savannah safari is Queen Elizabeth National Park, which also hosts four of the Big Five (no rhino). Overall, however, Queen Elizabeth’s location makes it better suited to being paired with nearby Bwindi on a longer itinerary than being the subject of a stand-alone 3-day visit. If you want to see great apes, but gorilla trekking stretches your budget, an excellent option would be chimp trekking in Kibale National Park. Kibale is also notable for its beautiful crater lakes and diversity of forest monkeys and birds. Finally, if wildlife ranks lower on your priorities than adventure activities and walking, a great 3-day combination would be white-water rafting on the Nile River near the city of Jinja (on the shore of Lake Victoria) and a visit to Sipi Falls on the foothills of Mt Elgon.”
2What kind of accommodations can I expect?
“Uganda has accommodations to suit most tastes and budgets. If you’re looking to cut costs, the most affordable option is generally camping. This can be done at organized campsites in and around most national parks and other tourist attractions. When it comes to lodges, these range from comfortable and unpretentious mid-range tented camps to exclusive state-of-the-art installations that exude bush chic. While the quality of your accommodations will generally reflect the cost of your safari, you’ll almost always be booked on a full-board basis that includes all meals.”
3What is the best time of the year for a trip in Uganda?
“The best time to travel in Uganda is during one of the two Dry seasons, which run from June to August and December to February. Travel conditions are also reasonably good in September and October, but less so during the main rainy season, from March to May (April is the wettest month in most parts of the country). Travel during the rains is most difficult if you’re going to be tracking gorillas or chimps. This is because the rainforest floor tends to be very muddy and slippery during the rains, and there’s also a higher chance of storms disrupting the experience (though this can happen at any time of year). Rain is less of a consideration overall if you’ll be traveling to a savannah reserve such as Murchison Falls or Queen Elizabeth.”
4How much will a 3-day safari in Uganda cost?
“A 3-day Uganda safari might cost anything from US$650 per person to more than US$2,500, inclusive of all park and activity fees, accommodations, meals, transport, and services of drivers and guides as required. That’s a pretty wide price span, but it reflects the varied options available for 3-day safaris. The first big factor in determining the price of a tour package will be whether it includes gorilla trekking. If it does, the price will have to incorporate a trekking permit, which costs US$800. This means that the very cheapest 3-day gorilla safaris work out at around US$1,450 to US$1,700 per person. By contrast, a 3-day budget safari to somewhere like Murchison Falls will work out far more cheaply, typically around US$700 to US$900 per person. Other big factors that influence the cost of a safari are the quality of accommodations you’re booked into, and whether any domestic flights are involved.”
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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.
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Great Apes, Great Landscapes, Great Adventures
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Marvelous trip
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Beautiful and friendly, but lacking a bit of wildlife.
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A great experience.
We had a great time in Kampala visiting the city during a walking tour. The colorful markets full of fresh fruits are delightful. We visited the great Mosque and had a great point of view on the whole city. We enjoyed day in Entebbe,...

Nature
I did a 4 day tour with Lulu Safaris Uganda. My guides were Sarah and Gary-Simon, who were both outstanding and great company. The tour was all that I could have asked for and more. The accommodation was beautiful and comfortable. The food...