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Uganda Budget Safaris & Gorilla Tours
Uganda offers a great range of budget safari tours. It is increasingly recognized as an up-and-coming safari destination. Seeing mountain gorillas has turned into one of the must-do bucket list wildlife encounters in the world. Uganda is one of only three countries to offer this (the other two being Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo). While mountain gorillas have put Uganda on the travel map, the country has a lot more to offer. This includes a savannah wildlife experience that is potentially less crowded, cheaper and more off-the-beaten-track than in nearby Kenya and Tanzania. Fodor’s Travel, the internationally recognized guidebook publisher, featured Uganda on its annual ‘Go List’ as one of the top destinations to visit.
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Best Seller
5-Day Gorillas Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari in Uganda
$1,660 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Equator (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 48 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
12-Day Customized Tour Package, Safari & Gorilla Trekking
$2,997 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
5.0/5 – 246 Reviews
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Best Seller
12-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Adventurous Safari
$3,380 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 – 83 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Gorillas Budget Safari
$1,392 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetResort & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Uzuri Uganda Safaris
5.0/5 – 58 Reviews
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10-Day Uganda Deluxe Safari
$3,100 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Bushman Safaris
5.0/5 – 34 Reviews
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3-Day Tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park
$950 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe (End)
East African Jungle Safaris
4.8/5 – 107 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi
$1,450 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe (End)
Native Africa Tours
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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3-Day Murchison Falls (World's Most Powerful Waterfalls)
$1,275 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Safaricare International
5.0/5 – 3 Reviews
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3-Day Adventure Safari to Murchison Falls
$1,000 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Lulu Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Gorilla Tracking from Kigali
$1,197 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Shared tour (max 7 people per group)BudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Kigali (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Kigali Airport (End)
Big Apes Africa
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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5-Day Uganda Gorilla, Wildlife Safari and Chimpanzee
$1,755 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
Africa Adventure Vacations
5.0/5 – 85 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
$1,587 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Shared tour (max 60 people per group)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kampala (End)
Uganda Adventure safaris
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
$1,370 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Kampala (End)
Katsam Adventures
4.8/5 – 19 Reviews
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5-Day Big 5 Kidepo Valley NP Safari and Cultural Tour
$2,300 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kidepo Valley NP, Kampala (City), Moroto (End)
Myler Africa safaris
4.9/5 – 12 Reviews
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3-Day Trip to Uganda Inclusive of Big Five Game Sighting
$650 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Ngege Kufurahi Safaris
4.7/5 – 3 Reviews
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6-Day Game Drives and Primates Tour
$2,445 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Nsavi Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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6-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Queen Elizabeth Safari
$2,015 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe (End)
Uganda Family Tours & Travel
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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3-Day Amazing Gorilla Trekking Experience in Uganda
$1,444 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
All In Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 8 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Tracking Activity
$1,785 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kampala (City), Kisoro (End)
Adroit Safaris
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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6-Day Gorillas, Primates & Wildlife Budget Tour
$2,450 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Cottage
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Green Zones Safaris
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
5 Questions About Uganda Budget Safaris

Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and frequently visits Uganda. She and her husband are a travel photography/writing team with many Africa guidebooks under their belt, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.
5 Questions About Uganda Budget Safaris

Why should I choose Uganda?
“Uganda is a less expensive and offers more variety than Kenya and Tanzania, which are the more obvious choices for a safari in East Africa. Uganda is a brilliant mix of savannah and forest. The country is also relatively compact, making a drive-around safari more attractive and saving on expensive domestic flights. Reputable tour operators offer comfortable camping safaris and there are plenty of mid-range hotels to choose from. Self-drive safaris have become increasingly popular as well, with specialized companies offering this type of adventure tour. Travelers to Uganda tend to want to go mountain gorilla trekking, and this is quite an expensive activity. If you can afford it, the one-off expense of US$700 is more than worth it. And it’s less than half the price of gorilla trekking in neighboring Rwanda.”
1What is included in a safari package?
“The inclusions in a budget safari in Uganda can vary according to the package. Make sure what is and isn’t included in your budget safari package is clear and in writing. Extras can add up quickly and may even cause unexpected tensions with your tour operator on the ground. Check, for example, if airport transfers are included. Breakfast is usually included, but dinner and lunch might not be. Don’t forget to budget for drinks. Laundry, while sometimes included in top-end safaris, is usually not included on a budget safari. Whatever level of safari you’re on, tips are always expected (and never included). ”
2Can you describe a typical day on a Uganda budget safari?
“Most itineraries for a Uganda budget safari will cover a drive-around circuit of Uganda’s top attractions. A typical day on safari in one of the savannah reserves usually starts with a wake-up call before sunrise. After a quick cup of coffee, you’ll be on your way to look for predator action. Mid-morning, you might come back to the lodge or campsite for brunch. You’ll get some time to rest during the midday heat. Then you’ll go out again wildlife viewing on an afternoon drive, or maybe a boat trip. Other days, you might take a packed lunch with you and spend a full day out. This is so you can reach areas further away from your base. Days in the forest, where chimpanzee and gorilla trekking are the main activities, will be different. You will usually leave for the trek after a hearty breakfast and come back to your base for a late lunch. After a morning clambering around slippery forest slopes, the afternoon is usually spent at leisure. As time is usually limited to a safari of 5–14 days, the schedule tends to be tight and demanding. There will be days spent viewing wildlife in the parks and other days driving between the parks. The roads can get rough, and driving times can mean long hours in the vehicle. Usually there’s enough of interest between the parks to keep you occupied.”
3What accommodation can I expect?
“Uganda has matured as a tourist destination in recent years. As tourist figures have risen, new accommodations have opened up in and around all the parks. There are now options available for most budgets. Uganda is behind some other safari destinations in terms of top-end luxury facilities, but it has a nice niche in the mid-range category. Other budget and mid-range accommodations are usually located outside the parks, within a half-hour drive to the gates. Budget accommodation used to be slightly shabby in Uganda, but some new neat, no-frills places have sprung up in recent years. The traditional safari camp style has become more popular and there is a tendency towards cottages and permanent safari tents. Permanent safari tents are, in effect, a canvas room with proper beds and en suite facilities. Real camping is usually the cheapest option and some companies offer a very comfortable set-up. The campsites are usually inside the parks, well located for wildlife viewing and often in stunning locations.”
4What are the typical costs of a Uganda budget safari?
“You should budget a starting price of US$250 per person per day. This price obviously depends on a lot of factors. And that makes it difficult to put an accurate figure on the cost of a Uganda budget safari, as there are a lot of variables. While a safari is usually not cheap, opting for camping or budget accommodation will require a considerably lower budget when compared to using established mid-range and luxury accommodation. The season makes a difference too, as low- or high-season rates may apply. The parks don’t lend themselves to mass tourism, which is part of the appeal. That does mean that costs tend to be high, even on a cheap Uganda safari. Most safaris in East Africa are tailor-made and transport is usually in sturdy 4x4 vehicles with pop-up roofs to facilitate wildlife viewing. There are some hidden costs on a safari, such as tips for rangers and guides, fees for optional activities and drinks. On most safaris the parks fees, accommodation, transport, tour guide and all meals are included. Verify with your tour operator what is included and what is not. Tips for your guide can add up. If the guide did a good job, a tip of around US$10 to US$15 per person per day will be expected.”
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Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Mountain gorillas, chimps and birds in lush, well-watered and incredibly green hills and valleys
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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
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Everything you’d want in an African experience at a great price
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EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS!
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The gem of African safaris
The absolute best experience of African safaris. We have previously been to Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal, South Africa. We liked how nature and animals are treated with respect. Hotels built in nature parks do not have gardens, because the...

A happy green place where our fellow creatures are appreciated and respected.
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