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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
12-Day Safari Holiday in Uganda, Wildlife Tour, Adventure
$3,130 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 – 169 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi
$2,040 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
East African Jungle Safaris
4.8/5 – 90 Reviews
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6-Day Chimpanzee Tracking and Gorillas Tour
$1,940 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Azas Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day Murchison Falls (World's Most Powerful Waterfalls)
$1,250 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Safaricare International
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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3-Day Murchison Falls and Wildlife Safari
$790 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 15 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kampala (End)
Dark Hills Uganda Ltd
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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5-Day Kibale Chimps & Bwindi Gorilla Trek Uganda Safari
$1,719 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Lifetime Experience Safaris
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda
$1,110 pp (USD)
Tanzania & Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Equator (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 30 Reviews
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6-Day Kidepo Valley NP & Murchison Falls NP Budget Tour
$1,900 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 4 people per group)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Budongo Forest (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Kidepo Valley NP, Gulu (City), Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Entebbe (End)
Safari 2 Gorilla Tours
4.8/5 – 26 Reviews
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3-Day Experience the Medley of Wonders - Queen Elizabeth
$555 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kalinzu FR (Chimps), Kampala (End)
African Finfoot Safaris
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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10-Day Uganda Deluxe Safari
$3,098 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
4.9/5 – 22 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda
$1,284 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per group)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Kigali (Start), Genocide Memorial (Kigali), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kigali (End)
Bamboo Ecotours
5.0/5 – 45 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Tour
$1,600 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kampala (End)
Africa Tours Adventure
5.0/5 – 69 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Adventurous Safari
$3,180 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
4.9/5 – 65 Reviews
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3-Day Murchison Falls Big Five with Chimpanzee Trekking
$725 to $975 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Budongo Forest (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
African Rock Safaris LTD
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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6-Day Uganda Big 5 Safari, Including Chimpanzee Trekking
$1,794 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe (End)
Nature Connect Safaris Uganda
4.9/5 – 15 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
$1,250 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Kampala (End)
Katsam Adventures
4.8/5 – 16 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 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Trip
$620 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe (End)
Frena Adventures
5.0/5 – 38 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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10-Day Explore Uganda Wildlife and Primate
$3,000 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Funride Adventures
5.0/5 – 3 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 for a budget safari?
“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 Uganda budget safari?
“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 on a Uganda budget safari?
“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.”
5Uganda Reviews

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
Most of the superlative descriptions you read about Uganda are totally true, and it really is a place of shimmering lakes, lofty mountains and mysterious forests. Best known as the place to see mountain gorillas, no safari to the country...

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
Most people understandably come to Uganda for its mountain gorillas – half of the world’s population of around 730 lives in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and spending that precious hour with them has become a “must-do” for...
Amazing Murchison falls
I and my hubby booked a 4day Murchison falls trip, Esther was so helpful in all the arrangement process, email reply was prompt and very knowledgeable. We saw amazing wildlife, high concentration of animals and birds, beautiful sceneries...

First of all, we have to define "safari destination". In my response, I rather took this as "wildlife destination", since neither Kibale nor Bwindi are really "safari destinations" for me. I saw 10 different pimates, which is...

I was mostly interested in the Kidepo Valley landscape - not the wildlife - and enjoyed every moment
I had been wanting - but that’s another story - to visit Kidepo Valley National Park for decades but the PLO Entebbe airport hijacking in 1976 put paid to a first visit. While I did visit Uganda in the early 1990’s our trans-Africa...

Once in a lifetime trip!
We booked a 6 day trip with the tour company Home to Africa through this site. Everything about the trip was amazing. The wildlife and beauty of Uganda was amazing and the hospitality of the people is un-paralleled compared to every place...