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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 1,080 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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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking
$2,572 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Tubale Safaris
4.9/5 – 71 Reviews
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4-Day Gorillas and Chimpanzees Trekking Safari in Uganda
$1,705 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
4.9/5 – 126 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 – 157 Reviews
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8-Day Uganda Luxury and Big Five Wildlife Safari
$4,996 to $5,106 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Pamoja Tours and Travel (Entebbe, UG)
4.9/5 – 64 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
$1,419 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Expedition Rwindi Voyage
4.9/5 – 65 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
11-Day Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari, Uganda
$15,839 to $17,341 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range), Entebbe (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 191 Reviews
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14-Day -Day Uganda Luxury Safari and Gorila Adventure
$6,853 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Jinja (Town), Entebbe (End)
Likana Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Customized Uganda Holiday and Tour to See Gorillas
$3,061 pp (USD)
Uganda & Rwanda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Kigali (Start), Kisoro (Town), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Entebbe (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 298 Reviews
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9-Day Big Five Safari, Chimpanzee and Gorillas
$3,251 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe (End)
Great Explorers Safaris
4.8/5 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day Big Five and Murchison, Unique Overland Style
$1,430 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Meanda Uganda
5.0/5 – 27 Reviews
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6-Day Kidepo and Murchison Falls Wilderness Tour
$2,349 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Sipi Falls (Highlight), Kidepo Valley NP, Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Nsavi Safaris
5.0/5 – 39 Reviews
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3-Day Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Starting from Kigali
$1,485 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Kigali (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kigali Airport (End)
Epic Uganda Vacation
5.0/5 – 46 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi Uganda Safari
$1,606 to $1,650 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Kampala (End)
Abunda Discoveries Uganda
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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5-Day Kidepo National Park Safari
$2,723 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Gulu (City), Kidepo Valley NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Kafu Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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9-Day Best of Uganda Safari with Mountain Gorilla Trek
$3,300 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Jackal Adventures Uganda
4.9/5 – 7 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Wildlife Adventure
$1,320 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Entebbe (End)
Naleyo Tours and Travels
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife and Chimp Trekking Safari
$869 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Kampala (End)
Travelmonke Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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3-Day Big 5 Sighting Safari Tour to Murchison Falls NP
$671 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours
4.9/5 – 14 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Kidepo & Wildlife Safari
$4,199 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kidepo Valley NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Hutland Tours
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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3-Day Gorilla Trekking Experience - Bwindi
$1,665 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
African Sacred Ibis Adventures
5.0/5 – 3 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 10th 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 accommodations (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 Parks. 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 accommodations, 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 a relatively expensive gorilla trekking 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 nor 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,...

14 day Uganda gorilla and chimp tour was tiring, overwhelming and outstanding all at once!
We felt completely safe the whole time we were there (17 days). We walked around local towns without any safety concerns. We toured the whole country. We loved Kidepo National Park though it was quite a haul to get there! We are 64 and 70...
A beautiful diverse country home to wonderful natural beauty and incredible people.
I traveled in Uganda with Ngoni Safaris. I found every aspect of this trip to exceed my expectations. The natural beauty is truly stunning. The people of Uganda are intoxicatingly charming; friendly, helpful with a heartfelt willingness...

It was was the best trip among all I went there to see gorillas and I saw them
Uganda it`s a beautifull wild country Country of thousand hills Very good hotels Delicious fresh food Smiling friendly people
I went to Uganda mainly to see gorillas and I did it!
Our guide Mr Hamza was the best guide I ever saw

Lifetime experience
Well, from the 1st until the the last day our Super guide Kiiza as well as the nicest ever manager Geoffrey from Kashari Resort Tours and Travel, did all possible and impossible to make our trip to Uganda unforgettable. Geoffrey well...