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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 Gorilla Chimpanzees and Wildlife Tour
$2,310 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Victoria, Kibale NP (Chimps), Bigodi Wetland (Kibale NP), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 84 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Tailor-Made Holiday and Tour in Uganda via Rwanda
$2,581 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kigali (Start), Kisoro (Town), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 278 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 – 77 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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Best Seller
8-Day Uganda Luxury and Big Five Wildlife Safari
$5,005 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Pamoja Tours and Travel (Entebbe, UG)
4.8/5 – 49 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safari
$3,404 to $3,852 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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3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Visit Lake Bunyonyi
$1,320 to $1,485 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 127 Reviews
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10-Day Best of Africa Adventure Vacation
$3,933 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Africa Adventure Vacations
5.0/5 – 91 Reviews
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Best Seller
3-Day Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
$1,650 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe (End)
Kajie Safaris
5.0/5 – 108 Reviews
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4-Day Horseback Riding Game Drive and Gorilla Trekking
$2,165 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Hail Tours Uganda
4.9/5 – 106 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 – 34 Reviews
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3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park and Chimp-Tracking
$795 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Primate Safaris
4.7/5 – 12 Reviews
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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 – 45 Reviews
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6-Day Gorillas , Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari
$2,805 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Great Explorers Safaris
5.0/5 – 7 Reviews
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3-Day Best of Murchison Falls and African Big 5 Safari
$880 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)
Nature Connect Safaris Uganda
4.9/5 – 39 Reviews
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10-Day Primates of Uganda - Luxury
$5,750 to $5,950 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Budongo Forest (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
let's Go Travel: Silverback Expeditions
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
$1,320 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Kampala (End)
Katsam Adventures
4.8/5 – 25 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 Great Apes & Wildlife Safari in Uganda
$6,199 to $6,419 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe Airport (End)
Steady Safaris
4.9/5 – 37 Reviews
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7-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps Tracking & Wildlife Safari
$2,783 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Uganda Family Tours & Travel
5.0/5 – 52 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.”
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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.
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Two Worlds in One
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