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Uganda Private Safaris & Gorilla Tours
You can’t go wrong when you book a private safari in Uganda. In travel circles, this lush equatorial country is best known for sheltering half the world’s mountain gorillas. But gorilla trekking is just one part of its impressive natural arsenal. In Uganda, you can raft Grade 5 rapids on the world’s longest river, bounce across savannah in search of the legendary Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), hike the forested slopes of the Rwenzori and Virunga (Africa’s third- and sixth-highest mountain ranges) and marvel at a dazzling birdlife that includes more than 1,000 species. Indeed, Uganda is arguably Africa’s most diverse safari destination, and a private package allows you to choose exactly which of its highlights you include in your itinerary.
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3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek from Kigali Rwanda
$1,419 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Kigali (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kigali (End)
Kaara Adventures
5.0/5 – 44 Reviews
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Best Seller
9-Day Uganda Vacation -Big 5 Safari and Gorilla Trekking
$2,932 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
4.9/5 – 278 Reviews
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4-Day Chimpanzee and Gorilla Encounter
$2,206 to $2,371 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe Airport (End)
Nsavi Safaris
5.0/5 – 30 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Uganda
$1,155 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Equator (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 84 Reviews
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3-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park
$880 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Lulu Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 75 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Refreshing Your Mind in Murchison Falls NP
$880 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
NGONI Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 140 Reviews
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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking
$2,572 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Tubale Safaris
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safari
$3,338 to $3,778 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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5-Day Uganda Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trekking
$2,145 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Pamoja Tours and Travel (Entebbe, UG)
4.8/5 – 48 Reviews
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5-Day Gorilla and Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
$2,079 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & BandaYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe (End)
Frena Adventures
4.8/5 – 91 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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3-Day Breathtaking Uganda Safari to Murchision Falls NP
$825 to $990 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Kampala (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 122 Reviews
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4-Day Uganda Gorillas, Lake Bunyonyi & Wildlife Safari
$1,892 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Kampala (End)
Amakula African Safaris
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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3-Day Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
$682 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Moroka Expeditions
4.8/5 – 11 Reviews
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10-Day Mid Luxury Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
$5,390 to $5,445 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Guest House
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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8-Day Uganda Luxury Exclusive Wildlife Safari
$4,901 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Gorilla Link Tours
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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Best Seller
3-Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Holidays
$657 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Beautiful Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 36 Reviews
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14-Day Explore Uganda Wildlife Safari and Apes Uganda
$4,131 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Jinja (Town), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Budongo Forest (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Hoima (Town), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Yaneta Safaris
4.7/5 – 42 Reviews
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6-Day Indigenous Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
$2,255 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Entebbe Airport (End)
Native Africa Tours
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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17-Day Highlights of Uganda Midrange Safari Tour
$8,536 to $8,756 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Jinja (Town), Sipi Falls (Highlight), Kidepo Valley NP, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Steady Safaris
4.9/5 – 37 Reviews
6 Questions About Uganda Private 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 Uganda Private Tours
What are the pros and cons of a private trip in Uganda?
“An obvious advantage of booking a private safari rather than joining a group tour is that you have greater autonomy when it comes to your travel dates and itinerary. Once on the road, it allows you the freedom to make day-to-day decisions about the timing and duration of activities rather than having to go with the flow. And on a private safari, there is no risk of being matched with incompatible strangers who spoil your holiday or have clashing agendas. Private safaris are particularly recommended to keen photographers, ardent bird-watchers and others with niche interests. There are no major negatives associated with a private safari. However, especially for single travelers, a private safari will generally be much more expensive than a group tour. The main additional costs are associated with road transport, which works out more cheaply split between several people. Solo travelers on a private safari will also need to pay single supplements on accommodation (which might be avoidable if they join a group safari and are prepared to share a room).”
1Will the guide have meals with us on a private safari?
“It is not generally customary for guides to eat with their clients on a private safari, except perhaps when you stop for lunch on the road or carry a boxed breakfast. Otherwise, most meals will be part of a full-board package at a lodge or tented camp. The standard scenario is that guests either have a private table or eat communally with other guests. If you prefer to have meals with your guide, some lodges and tented camps will arrange that on the spot, while others might be less keen to do so. It’s probably a good idea to specify this with the operator in advance.”
2What type of vehicle can I expect on a private Uganda safari?
“On a Uganda private safari, you can expect to travel in a Land Cruiser, Land Rover or similar high-clearance 4x4 vehicle. These 4x4s tend to be relatively slow on main roads, depending to some extent on the age and condition of the vehicle. But they are ideal for navigating rough roads in and around wildlife reserves. If you travel with a relatively upmarket operator, you might be put in a stretch vehicle, which means there will be plenty of space for you and your luggage. Whatever vehicle you are allocated, it will almost certainly have a pop-up roof, which can be raised on game drives to allow you to see more.”
3What is the best time of the year for a Uganda safari?
“The ideal time of year for a Uganda safari is one of the two Dry seasons, which cover the months of June to August and December to February. September and October are also quite good. While it is possible to travel during the core rainy season of March to May, this would be less than ideal. The main reason to avoid the rainy season is that the forest trails used for tracking chimpanzees and gorillas become very muddy and slippery. There is also a greater risk of these and other activities being disrupted by the weather.”
4Which parks should we visit on a private Uganda trip?
“That depends greatly on your interests and on how long you plan to spend in Uganda, but the one activity that is included on most safaris is gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These two parks lie in the far southwest, a full day’s drive from the capital Kampala and nearby Entebbe International Airport. They can only realistically be visited on a safari of at least 3 days duration (unless you fly from Entebbe). If you have 4 to 7 days for a Uganda private safari, gorilla trekking in the southwest is usually combined with visits to Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo and/or Kibale National Parks. Queen Elizabeth is one of the country’s best savannah parks, providing sanctuary to four of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo; there are no rhino). It also offers fun boat trips to look at hippos and waterbirds. Kibale is Uganda’s premier chimp trekking destination and generally rewarding for forest birds and monkeys. With 10 to 14 days in Uganda, you could extend your private safari by heading northwest to Murchison Falls National Park, Budongo Forest and Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, or northeast to Kidepo Valley National Park.”
5How much does a private Uganda safari cost?
“The prices of private Uganda tour packages depend on a number of factors, but most options cost from US$250 to US$350 per person per day. This is inclusive of accommodation, meals, transport, activities and park fees. Factors that might bump up the price include the use of domestic flights and/or luxury lodges. And you might pay much less for a budget camping trip that doesn’t include gorilla trekking and the associated US$600 permit.”
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...
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
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,...
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...