EAST AFRICA · THE PEARL OF AFRICA

Uganda Safaris

Mountain gorillas, chimpanzee forests and the source of the Nile — Uganda packs more variety per mile than almost anywhere else on the continent.

THE CIRCUIT

Parks & Highlights

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GORILLA TREKKING

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Home to roughly half the world’s mountain gorillas — the centerpiece of most Uganda itineraries.

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CHIMP TREKKING

Kibale Forest

The most reliable chimpanzee tracking in the country, plus 12 other primate species.

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GAME DRIVES & BOAT SAFARI

Murchison Falls

The Nile forced through a 7-metre gorge — game drives and boat trips to the base of the falls.

TREE-CLIMBING LIONS

Queen Elizabeth NP

Kazinga Channel boat trips and the famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector.

GOLDEN MONKEYS

Mgahinga National Park

Golden monkey trekking on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes, bordering Rwanda and DR Congo.

REST & RECOVER

Lake Bunyonyi

Reputedly Africa’s deepest lake — the natural place to unwind after gorilla trekking.

GOOD TO KNOW

Planning Your Trip

Best time to visit

June to August and December to February are the driest months, best for gorilla trekking and game drives.

Gorilla permits

Permits are limited and in high demand — we recommend booking early, especially for July–August travel.

Fitness level

Gorilla and chimp trekking involve hiking uneven, sometimes slippery forest terrain for up to several hours.

Entry requirements

Most visitors need a visa and a yellow fever certificate to enter Uganda — we handle the visa alongside your booking.

ITINERARIES

Uganda Tour Packages

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5 DAYS

Gorillas & Game Safari

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi combined with game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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7 DAYS

Chimps, Gorillas & Golden Monkeys

All three of Uganda’s primate treks in one trip — Kibale, Bwindi and Mgahinga.

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14 DAYS

Complete Uganda Explorer

The full circuit — Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo.

FAQ

Common Questions

Gorilla permits are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your tour package. We include the current permit cost in every quote.

Yes — Uganda is a safe, well-established safari destination. Normal precautions apply in cities, and our guides handle logistics throughout your trip.

Yes — Uganda pairs naturally with Rwanda and is a short flight from Kenya’s Masai Mara. We can build a combined itinerary on request.

Most nationalities need a visa or e-visa. We process this as part of your booking — see our Visa Services page for current requirements.

PLAN IT END TO END

One Trip, Three Things Handled

VISA SERVICES

Need a Uganda visa?

We process Uganda visa applications alongside your safari booking — one team, one timeline.

FLIGHTS & TRAVEL

Flying in from abroad?

We can book your international flights to match your safari dates.

Ready to plan your Uganda trip?

Tell us your dates, interests and group size — we’ll build a custom itinerary and quote.