Ready-Made Uganda Safari Itineraries
Our Uganda safari itineraries cover every kind of trip, from a two-day escape to Lake Mburo to three full weeks across the country. Every one is a real, bookable safari that our team in Kampala has run many times, and every one can be changed to suit your dates, budget and lodge style.
Below you will find 36 ready-made Uganda safari itineraries grouped by length, plus six signature trips with full day-by-day plans and prices. Rwanda and combined Uganda and Rwanda trips are included too. Use the links below to jump to the Uganda safari itineraries that match your time.
Short Uganda Safari Itineraries: 2 to 4 Days
Short Uganda safari itineraries suit a long weekend, a business trip or a first taste of Uganda. Each starts and ends in Kampala or Entebbe, or in Kigali for the cross-border gorilla trips.
The closest savanna park to Kampala: a game drive, a boat ride and a guided walk among zebras.
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An evening and a dawn game drive on the Kasenyi plains, then the Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
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Rhinos on foot at Ziwa, a north bank game drive and a walk to the top of the falls.
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A Bigodi Wetland walk, then an early morning with the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest.
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The fastest way to the gorillas: cross from Kigali into Bwindi, trek, and return to Kigali.
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Ziwa rhinos, a game drive and a Nile cruise to the falls, then the Top of the Falls.
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A sunrise drive on the Kasenyi Plains and the Kazinga Channel cruise, at an easier pace.
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Fly Entebbe to Kihihi, trek the gorillas of Bwindi, and fly home on day three.
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The Amabere Caves and crater lakes, Kibale chimps, the Bigodi walk and the Tooro palace.
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Arrive in Kigali, trek the gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, then track golden monkeys.
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Our best-value gorilla trip: trek in Bwindi, relax on Lake Bunyonyi, then chimps in Kibale.
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Ziwa rhinos, two Nile boat cruises, the Top of the Falls and chimps in Budongo Forest.
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One-Week Uganda Safari Itineraries: 5 to 8 Days
One week is the most popular length for Uganda safari itineraries. It is enough to combine mountain gorillas with chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise without rushing.
Chimps in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha, then gorillas and a community walk in Bwindi.
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Queen Elizabeth, the Kazinga Channel and Ishasha lions, then gorillas and the Batwa in Bwindi.
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Entebbe Botanical Gardens, shoebills at Mabamba, then birding and chimps in Kibale Forest.
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Kibale chimps, the Kazinga Channel, Ishasha lions, gorillas in Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi.
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Fly to Bwindi, meet the Batwa, trek the gorillas, then Queen Elizabeth and a flight home.
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History in and around Kigali, then a luxury lodge and gorilla trek in Uganda's Bwindi.
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Kibale chimps, the Kazinga Channel, tree-climbing lions, gorillas and a day at Lake Bunyonyi.
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Ziwa rhinos and Murchison Falls, Kibale chimps, then gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi.
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Kigali, golden monkeys and gorillas in Volcanoes, then Big Five drives in Akagera.
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Zipline and Nile rafting in Jinja, quad biking, then hiking and coffee at Sipi Falls.
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Ziwa rhinos, Murchison Falls, Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha and Bwindi gorillas.
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The Source of the Nile, Sipi Falls, the Tepeth people of Mount Moroto and Kidepo Valley.
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Long Uganda Safari Itineraries: 9 to 21 Days
Longer Uganda safari itineraries let you see the whole country at an easy pace: Murchison Falls in the north, the crater lakes and Kibale in the west, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and the lakes of the southwest, and wild Kidepo in the far north east.
Queen Elizabeth, gorillas in Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, a cooking class and Lake Mburo.
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From the Nile and Budongo chimps to Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha and Bwindi gorillas.
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Ziwa rhinos and Murchison Falls through to the gorillas, ending with a walk in Lake Mburo.
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Kigali and Musanze, gorillas in Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth game drives and Kibale chimps.
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Rhinos, shoebills, two chimp treks, Ishasha lions, Nkuringo gorillas and golden monkeys.
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Kibale chimps, Ishasha lions, Bwindi gorillas, then golden monkeys and Dian Fossey in Rwanda.
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Rhinos, Murchison Falls, chimps, gorillas, a rest day on Bunyonyi and a walk in Lake Mburo.
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Sipi, Karamoja and Kidepo, Budongo chimps, then the Rwenzori foothills and crater lakes.
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Crater lakes, Katwe salt lake, Ishasha, Bwindi gorillas, Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.
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Murchison Falls, Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha, Bwindi, Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.
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A slower family route with boat safaris, lion tracking, gorillas and mountain biking.
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The complete Uganda: culture, Murchison, the Nile Delta, chimps, gorillas and Bunyonyi.
View Package →Long Uganda safari itineraries also leave room to rest, with quiet days at Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mburo built into the route.
Signature Uganda Safari Itineraries, Day by Day
These are our six signature Uganda safari itineraries, with the full day-by-day plan and a starting price. Prices on these Uganda safari itineraries are starting prices per person and depend on your dates and lodges. Click + on any trip to open it.
- Day 1Entebbe: ArrivalArrival at Entebbe International Airport. Meet your Tulambule guide. Transfer to hotel. Equatorial sunset on Lake Victoria.
- Day 2Entebbe → Queen Elizabeth NPMorning at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. Drive southwest via the Equator. Afternoon game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP, elephant, buffalo, Uganda kob.
- Day 3Queen Elizabeth NPKazinga Channel boat cruise (hippo, crocodile, birds). Afternoon drive to Ishasha sector, famous tree-climbing lions in fig trees.
- Day 4Ishasha → BwindiScenic drive through Kigezi highlands into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Permit briefing at park headquarters. Evening at lodge.
- Day 5Bwindi: Gorilla TrekkingThe centrepiece of your Uganda safari. Trek into the forest to spend one full hour with a wild mountain gorilla family. A life-changing encounter. (Uganda gorilla permit: $800 per person, included.)
- Day 6Bwindi → Lake BunyonyiRelaxing morning. Drive to Lake Bunyonyi, 29 islands, canoe, birdwatch. Sunset over one of Africa's most beautiful lakes.
- Day 7Lake Bunyonyi → KampalaMorning canoe on Bunyonyi. Drive to Kampala via Kabale. Optional cultural market visit. Overnight in Kampala.
- Day 8Entebbe: DepartureTransfer to Entebbe airport for departure. Optional morning at Botanical Gardens.
- Day 1Entebbe: ArrivalAirport welcome. Lake Victoria sunset dinner. Briefing on your itinerary.
- Day 2Entebbe → Kibale ForestDrive north to Kibale, home to 13 primate species. Afternoon optional Bigodi Wetland walk.
- Day 3Kibale: Chimpanzee TrackingEarly morning chimp tracking in Kibale Forest. Spend up to 2 hours with a habituated chimp community. Afternoon birding.
- Day 4Kibale → Murchison FallsDrive north crossing the equator. Afternoon game drive in Murchison, lion, giraffe, elephant, hyena.
- Day 5Murchison Falls NPFull day: morning game drive; Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, the world's most powerful waterfall. Evening delta game drive.
- Day 6Murchison → BwindiFull day drive south through Fort Portal and the crater lakes. Arrive Bwindi at dusk.
- Day 7Bwindi: Gorilla TrekkingGorilla trekking, the extraordinary hour with wild mountain gorillas. (Uganda gorilla permit: $800 per person, included.) Afternoon celebration dinner at lodge.
- Day 8Bwindi: Rest & Village WalkLeisurely morning. Batwa Cultural Trail, meet the indigenous forest people of Bwindi.
- Day 9Bwindi → KampalaScenic drive through southwest Uganda. Optional equator photo stop. Evening in Kampala.
- Day 10Entebbe: DepartureTransfer to Entebbe International Airport.
- Day 1Entebbe: ArrivalAirport pickup. Lake Victoria hotel. Welcome dinner.
- Day 2Entebbe → Queen Elizabeth NPDrive west to Queen Elizabeth. Afternoon game drive.
- Day 3Queen Elizabeth NPKazinga Channel cruise. Ishasha tree-climbing lions.
- Day 4Queen Elizabeth → BwindiDrive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Permit briefing.
- Day 5Bwindi: Gorilla TrekkingUganda gorilla trekking. ($800 permit.) One hour with a wild family in the forest.
- Day 6Bwindi → Lake BunyonyiRelaxation day on Lake Bunyonyi. Canoe, birds, sunset.
- Day 7Lake Bunyonyi → KigaliCross into Rwanda. Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful, moving experience. City tour.
- Day 8Kigali → Akagera NPDrive to Akagera, Rwanda's only Big Five safari park. Afternoon game drive.
- Day 9Akagera NPFull day game drives: lion, elephant, rhino, hippo. Sunset over Lake Ihema.
- Day 10Akagera → Volcanoes NPDrive to Volcanoes National Park. Golden monkey tracking afternoon activity.
- Day 11Volcanoes NP: Rwanda Gorilla TrekRwanda gorilla trekking in the Virunga Mountains. ($1,500 permit.) Misty volcanic forest. Second lifetime gorilla encounter.
- Day 12Volcanoes → Lake KivuDrive to Lake Kivu. Boat trip. Fresh fish dinner on the lakeside.
- Day 13Lake Kivu → KigaliLeisure morning. Return to Kigali. Farewell dinner.
- Day 14Kigali: DepartureTransfer to Kigali International Airport.
- Day 1Entebbe: ArrivalArrival and transfer to Entebbe hotel. Lake Victoria briefing dinner.
- Day 2Entebbe → Murchison FallsDrive north through Masindi. Budongo Forest chimpanzee walk en route. Afternoon delta drive.
- Day 3Murchison Falls NPFull day: dawn game drive for lion and giraffe; Nile boat cruise to the Falls base; evening elephant herd crossing.
- Day 4Murchison Falls NPSecond game drive. Hike to the top of the Falls, stand at the point where the Nile forces through a 7-metre gap.
- Day 5Murchison → Kidepo ValleyLong drive northeast into Karamoja. Arrive remote Kidepo Valley, one of Africa's most untouched parks.
- Day 6Kidepo Valley NPFull day in Kidepo. Morning and afternoon game drives: cheetah, lion, ostrich, eland, Rothschild's giraffe on vast open savannah.
- Day 7Kidepo Valley NPNarus Valley morning drive. Karamojong village cultural visit, one of Uganda's most traditional communities.
- Day 8Kidepo → KampalaFull day return drive. Overnight in Kampala.
- Day 9Entebbe: DepartureTransfer to Entebbe airport.
- Day 1Entebbe: WelcomePrivate airport pickup with flowers. Lakeside luxury hotel. Romantic dinner on Lake Victoria with a personal guide briefing.
- Day 2Entebbe → Queen Elizabeth NPScenic drive through Uganda's rolling green hills. Private Kazinga Channel sunset cruise, hippo, birds, golden light on the water.
- Day 3Queen Elizabeth NPMorning Big Five game drive. Champagne breakfast in the bush. Tree-climbing lions at Ishasha in the afternoon.
- Day 4Queen Elizabeth → BwindiMountain drive through Kigezi highlands, "Switzerland of Africa." Check in to luxury lodge in Bwindi. Candlelit dinner.
- Day 5Bwindi: Gorilla TrekkingThe unforgettable centrepiece of any Uganda honeymoon. Gorilla trekking together, an experience you will talk about for the rest of your lives. ($800 each.)
- Day 6Bwindi → Lake BunyonyiCouples spa morning. Private canoe across Lake Bunyonyi to Punishment Island, romantic sunset picnic arranged by your guide.
- Day 7Lake Bunyonyi → EntebbePeaceful morning on the lake. Drive to Entebbe. Farewell dinner with Lake Victoria views before departure.
- Day 1Entebbe: ArrivalFamily airport welcome. Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), meet rescued chimpanzees, lions and crocodiles up close. Great for children.
- Day 2Entebbe → Lake Mburo NPDrive to Lake Mburo, Uganda's smallest but most accessible park. Afternoon horseback safari (all ages).
- Day 3Lake Mburo NPMorning game drive: zebra, impala, hippo, eland. Boat ride on Lake Mburo. Evening bush dinner.
- Day 4Lake Mburo → Queen Elizabeth NPDrive to Queen Elizabeth. Afternoon game drive with experienced family-friendly guide.
- Day 5Queen Elizabeth NPKazinga Channel boat cruise (best for younger children, great hippo and bird viewing from deck). Afternoon elephant herd drive.
- Day 6Queen Elizabeth → Kibale ForestDrive to Kibale. Bigodi Wetland walk, colobus monkeys, birds, forest experience.
- Day 7Kibale: Chimpanzee TrackingChimpanzee tracking in Kibale (minimum age 12). Younger children enjoy the junior chimp briefing and nature trail nearby.
- Day 8Kibale → Murchison FallsDrive north to Murchison. Afternoon delta game drive with guide narration for young explorers.
- Day 9Murchison Falls NPNile boat cruise. Hike to the top of the falls. Evening lion search game drive.
- Day 10Murchison → EntebbeReturn drive to Entebbe. Optional Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stop, track white rhino on foot. Departure.
How to Choose the Right Uganda Safari Itinerary
How Many Days Do You Need?
Two to four days is enough for one park, such as Murchison Falls or Queen Elizabeth, or for a single gorilla trek. Seven to eight days lets you see gorillas, chimps and big game together. With ten days or more, you can add Kidepo, the crater lakes or a Rwanda extension. Most first-time visitors choose Uganda safari itineraries of seven to ten days.
Your Budget
Our budget safaris start from about US$150 per person per day, and every one of our Uganda safari itineraries can be quoted at budget, mid-range or luxury level. A Uganda gorilla permit costs US$800 per person, about half the price of Rwanda. Read our budget Uganda safaris and Uganda luxury safaris guides to compare.
What You Want to See
- Mountain gorillas: Bwindi or Mgahinga. See our gorilla trekking permits guide.
- Chimpanzees: Kibale Forest, Budongo or Kyambura Gorge. See chimpanzees in Uganda.
- Big game: Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo and Kidepo.
- Adventure: rafting in Jinja, hiking at Sipi Falls and the Rwenzori foothills.
Whatever you love most, we can mix it into one of our Uganda safari itineraries.
When to Travel
Uganda is a year-round destination. The drier months of June to September and December to February bring easier trekking and are the busiest for permits, so book early, especially for Uganda safari itineraries that include gorilla trekking. Our guide to the best time to visit Uganda explains each season.
Adding Rwanda
Flying into Kigali is often cheaper and shorter than you might think. Our two-country Uganda safari itineraries start or end in Kigali and still use Uganda's lower gorilla permit price. See Rwanda safaris for Rwanda-only trips.
What Our Uganda Safari Itineraries Include
Every quote is tailored, so we confirm exactly what is included before you book. Our Uganda safari itineraries are built around a private safari vehicle, an experienced English-speaking driver-guide, your lodges and the park activities in the plan. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are booked for you whenever the trip includes them.
Prefer to design your own route? Use our build my safari planner, and we will turn your ideas into a day-by-day plan.
Let us plan your Uganda safari
Pick any of our Uganda safari itineraries above, or tell us your dates and budget. We will book your permits, choose the right lodges and send you a free, tailor-made quote, usually within 24 hours.
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