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12-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Safari Tours
Uganda is a vastly underrated safari destination. True, it lacks the huge migratory herds associated with the likes of Tanzania and Kenya, but it more than compensates with its extraordinary diversity of tropical habitats, landscapes and wildlife. Despite being smaller than the United Kingdom or the US state of Michigan, Uganda is one of only two places where wild gorillas and chimps can be seen alongside all the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). It also supports a staggering diversity of forest monkeys and a bird checklist of 1,080 species. A 12-day Uganda safari comfortably allows you to see the best of the country and its diverse wildlife on a compact road loop that runs west from the capital city Kampala and nearby Entebbe International Airport.
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Epic Safari
$3,299 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Kajie Safaris
5.0/5 – 124 Reviews
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12-Day Midrange Pearl of Africa Tour Uganda Safari
$4,340 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & BandaYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Gorilla Link Tours
5.0/5 – 32 Reviews
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12-Day Best of Uganda Wildlife Tour
$7,857 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Batwa Experience (Highlight), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Big 5 and Kidepo, Unique Overland Style
$6,508 to $6,832 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Kidepo Valley NP, Pian Upe WR, Sipi Falls (Highlight), Jinja (Town), Entebbe (End)
Meanda Uganda
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda Wildlife and Nature Tour
$4,100 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Tubale Safaris
5.0/5 – 55 Reviews
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12-Day Tailor-Made Gorilla & Big Five Sightseeing Safari
$3,289 to $3,509 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Trots & Safari Uganda
4.8/5 – 24 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda Rwanda Rwenzori Mountain Hiking Trip
$5,060 pp (USD)
Uganda & Rwanda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetMountain Hut & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range), Queen Elizabeth NP, Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Kigali, Kigali Airport (End)
Safari 2 Gorilla Tours
4.8/5 – 61 Reviews
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12-Day Wildlife and Culture Tour
$3,575 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Jinja (Town), Sipi Falls (Highlight), Moroto (Karamoja), Mt Moroto, Kidepo Valley NP, Murchison Falls NP, Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Entebbe (City), Kampala (End)
Bright Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 50 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Rafting & Wilderness Safari
$3,718 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Kampala (Start), Entebbe (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Safaris By Jon
5.0/5 – 29 Reviews
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12-Day Holiday with Golden Monkeys, Gorillas and Chimps
$3,630 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kisoro (Town), Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Buyaga Safaris
4.9/5 – 83 Reviews
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzee & Big 5 Uganda Safari Tour
$4,620 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Mutanda, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Pamoja Tours and Travel (Entebbe, UG)
4.8/5 – 54 Reviews
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12-Day Ultimate Journey
$5,297 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kisoro (Town), Mt Sabyinyo, Lake Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kalinzu FR (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Jinja (Town), Entebbe (End)
Santaviva
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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12-Day Safari & Gorilla Trekking Package
$4,560 to $4,696 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Vibrant Holiday Safaris
4.8/5 – 41 Reviews
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12-Day Explore Uganda with Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzees
$5,225 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Nature Connect Safaris Uganda
4.9/5 – 51 Reviews
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12-Day Walking Safari, Rwenzori Hike, & Coffee Adventure
$5,459 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetMountain Hut & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range), Fort Portal (Town), Entebbe Airport (End)
Nandi Adventures
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda Gorilla Budget Safari
$4,214 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Jinja (Town), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Bigodi Wetland (Kibale NP), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Allanblackia Safaris
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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12-Day Customerised Uganda Gorilla and Big Five Safari
$3,399 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 14 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Fort Portal (Town), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Express Safaris
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Safari
$5,255 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Kagera Safaris
4.9/5 – 12 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda Walking Safari and Adventure
$4,730 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Mountain Hut & LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Mabamba Swamp, Fort Portal (Town), Kibale NP (Chimps), Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mutanda, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Deluxe Vacations Uganda
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda & Rwanda Safari
$5,368 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kigali, Kigali Airport (End)
Alive Africa Adventures
4.9/5 – 7 Reviews
6 Questions About 12-Day Uganda 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 12-Day Uganda Tours
What can I expect from a 12-day Uganda safari?
“A well-planned 12-day Uganda tour package will provide you with an excellent overview of this varied safari destination. The itinerary should include one or two boat trips on tropical waterways alive with hippos, crocs and birds, and several game drives to look for savannah dwellers such as lion, elephant, buffalo and giraffe. The itinerary should also provide you with a few opportunities to explore Uganda’s rainforests on gorilla and chimp trekking excursions and other guided walks. Wherever you go in Uganda, you can expect to see lush tropical scenery and plenty of colorful birds. You’ll also enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the high standard of guiding in the parks, and attentive service in lodges and camps.”
1Where should I go in Uganda on a 12-day trip?
“Most 12-day safaris in Uganda loop through the varied array of national parks and other attractions in the country’s far west. This loop can be traveled in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction from Entebbe, a decision that will often rest on gorilla trekking permit availability, especially during busy seasons. Working clockwise, a recommended first stop is Lake Mburo National Park. This relatively low-key park is inhabited by leopard, giraffe, hippo, zebras and a wide variety of antelope. From here, continue to the southwest highlands to chill out at Lake Bunyonyi and track gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. A good next stop is Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the Ishasha sector is famed for its tree-climbing lions. Boat trips on the Kazinga Channel here usually provide close-up encounters with elephant, buffalo and hippo. Heading north from Queen Elizabeth, Kibale National Park harbors a rare wealth of forest primates and is Uganda's premier chimp trekking destination. Highlights of the more northerly Murchison Falls National Park are boat trips to the base of the waterfall or to look for the rare swamp-dwelling shoebill in the delta formed by the Victoria Nile as it flows into Lake Albert. On the drive back to Entebbe, stop at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch to track Uganda's only rhinos on foot (either as a day trip or overnight stay), or divert to the upper Nile near the city of Jinja (on the shore of Lake Victoria) for white-water rafting.”
2Is there an ideal time of the year for a trip in Uganda?
“Travel conditions in Uganda are best during the Dry seasons, which run from June to August and December to February. The relatively dry conditions at these times of year are ideal for forest walks (including gorilla and chimp trekking) as well as for game drives in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks. If you can't travel during the Dry seasons, the next best options are September and October. April is the wettest month and best avoided.”
3Which animals am I likely to see?
“You will be amazed at the amount and variety of wildlife you'll see over the course of 12 days on safari in Uganda. Assuming that you choose to track mountain gorillas and chimps, you can be almost certain of encountering these charismatic apes in their natural habitat. (The success rate for chimp trekking is slightly lower than for gorillas, but most itineraries allow for a second opportunity should you fail on the first attempt.) When it comes to the legendary Big Five, elephant and buffalo are very common in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks, and both parks are quite reliable for lions and more occasionally leopards. Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch is home to Uganda’s only rhinos, which can be tracked on foot. Over the course of a 12-day safari, you’re also likely to see half a dozen forest monkey species, a similar number of different antelope, and other iconic African creatures such as giraffe, zebra and hippo. Most visitors to Uganda are struck by the incredibly varied and colorful birdlife. Depending on how closely you pay attention, you might spot anything from 100 to 350 bird species on a 12-day safari, including the likes of great blue turaco, African fish eagle and shoebill.”
4How much does a 12-day safari in Uganda cost?
“Budget 12-day safaris through western Uganda typically cost around US$3,000 to US$4,500 per person. More upmarket tours using exclusive accommodations are usually in the US$6,000 to US$9,000 price range. The rate of most such packages will include at least one gorilla and one chimp trekking permit, as well as transport, accommodations, meals, park fees and the services of a skilled driver-guide. It’s safest, however, to check all inclusions and exclusions before you book.”
5What kind of accommodations can I expect?
“The type of accommodations you can expect on your Uganda safari will depend greatly on the price you pay. Options range from simple campsites to exclusive luxury game lodges and almost everything in between. Unless you are camping, however, you can at the very minimum expect to stay in a comfortable room or large, walk-in tents with electricity, balcony and en suite hot showers and flush toilets. Usually, meals provided by your lodge or camp will be included in the safari price too.”
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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.
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...
Alan is a travel writer and author of over 20 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guides to Southern Africa and Zambia & Malawi.
Uganda – Wildlife Secrets Revealed
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What a nice surprise
We (Father with two teenagers) headed of to a nine day private Safari in Uganda to see the Gorillas. And we did not get disappointed, we spent an hour with them, an amazing experience. However, we where surprised and charmed by the...
Awesome experience
Our recent trip to Uganda could not have met our expectations more. The country has well deserved the title of ‘pearl of Africa’, the country is impressive, the landscapes are spectacular and having an endangered wonder like the gorilla...
A beautiful country with exceptional service industry and private wildlife encounters
We travelled through Uganda and Tanzania over three weeks. The time we spent in Uganda was incredible. The country is a lot quieter to travel through, which makes the game drives feel intimate when you have the wildlife all to yourself...
A new adventure every day
We toured Uganda for 17 days mid range accommodation. We took many game drives, launch trip on Kazinga Channel, gorillas and Chimpanzee trekking, plus visted Lake Bunyonyi and local villages. We had the most amazing holiday with many...