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Uganda Luxury Safaris & Gorilla Tours
Uganda has developed into a world-class safari destination offering luxury safari tours. Its tourism industry is now ready for a clientele looking for upmarket accommodations, a high level of service, good food and polished operations. Fodor’s Travel featured the country on its annual ‘Go List’ and rated it one of the top destinations to visit. Mountain gorilla trekking has turned into one of the must-do bucket list wildlife encounters in the world. Uganda is one of only three countries to offer this (the other two being Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo). While mountain gorillas have put Uganda on the travel map, the country has a lot more to offer, including classic savannah safaris.
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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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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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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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5-Day Gorilla Flying Safari Focused on Uganda
$4,263 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 7 people per group)LuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Entebbe (City), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Kampala (End)
Steady Safaris
4.9/5 – 37 Reviews
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3-Day Murchison Falls Luxury Getaway
$1,326 to $1,430 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Lush Africa Safaris
4.8/5 – 33 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Uganda Fly-in Gorilla Tour
$2,750 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
NGONI Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 140 Reviews
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4-Day Fly-in Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda Tour
$3,823 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Safaris By Jon
5.0/5 – 23 Reviews
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8-Day Classic Uganda Private Tour
$7,900 to $8,730 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 423 Reviews
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4-Day Best of Kidepo Safari
$5,335 to $5,500 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kidepo Valley NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Outback Adventure Safaris
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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3-Day Fly-in Gorilla Tour
$4,224 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Philo Global Tours And Travel
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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4-Day Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo National Parks Safari
$2,954 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 14 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kampala (End)
Adroit Safaris
5.0/5 – 3 Reviews
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10-Day Uganda Luxury Tour
$6,670 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Glory Summit Hotel Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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12-Day Luxury Culture, Wellness and Adventure Safari
$8,781 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Kidepo Valley NP, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Batwa Experience (Highlight), Entebbe Airport (End)
The Shuttle Hospitality
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
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5-Day Murchison Falls National Park
$4,785 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Budongo Forest (Chimps), Entebbe Airport (End)
Vast Gorillas Safaris
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4-Day Murchison Falls National Park with Chimp Trekking
$2,024 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Budongo Forest (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Kampala (End)
Ihamba Tours and Travels
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4-Day Unforgettable Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
$3,894 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Kigali (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kigali (End)
Beyond Africa Safaris
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7-Day The Best of the South West; Safari & Great Apes
$7,810 to $8,201 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Purple Nomad Africa
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Uganda Tour
$4,400 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryTented Camp & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Konnect Safaris
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6-Day Luxury Lake Mburo Horse Safari Experience
$3,157 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Sentas Tours And Travel
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
6 Questions About Uganda Luxury Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and frequently visits Uganda. She and her husband are a travel photography/writing team with many Africa guidebooks under their belt, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.› More about Ariadne
6 Questions About Uganda Luxury Safaris
Why should I choose Uganda for a luxury trip?
“An up-and-coming destination, Uganda has a lot to offer. Top-end luxury tourism is still in its early stages in Uganda, but all of its main destinations have at least a couple of lodges catering for the luxury market. New scheduled flights are now connecting popular destinations. And accessible charter flights are also opening up the country to people looking for a luxury safari. Gorilla trekking has been on many East African safari itineraries for a long time. However, this is still mostly done as an add-on to a Kenya or Tanzania safari for the luxury market. Uganda is becoming more equipped to offer luxury safaris, and travelers can now consider spending their safari in Uganda only. ”
1What is included in a Uganda luxury safari?
“Uganda is following the trend of all-inclusive luxury safari packages. Many of the top lodges offer stays inclusive of all meals, activities, drinks and laundry. Some lodges even throw in a free massage to relax you after a day out on the bumpy roads in the parks. Check in advance for details of what is and isn’t included, to avoid any unexpected costs while on the road. Tips are never included, and they can add up. There are many people involved in making your luxury safari memorable. As well as the staff at the lodges (this often includes a private butler and housekeeper) and your driver and guide, there will be porters, park guides and trackers to tip as well. Your tour operator can advise you on the recommended amounts, but a general tipping guideline for the guide is $10-15 per person per day.”
2Are gorillas the highlight of a Uganda luxury trip?
“For most people gorilla trekking is the highlight of their Uganda safari. It is an activity not to be missed and the main reason most travelers come to Uganda. Gorilla trekking has received a lot of publicity in recent years and is one of the highlights of African travel. Most budget travelers and even backpackers will fork out a relatively high price for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You might even want to consider doing two treks as there are many different gorilla groups in Uganda, and each visit tends to be different. The composition of all the groups is different as well. Some groups have more than one silverback and some have a lot of babies. The two national parks in Uganda that offer gorilla trekking have a very different feel. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a thickly vegetated rainforest. And the gorillas in Mgahinga National Park are mostly found in the bamboo zone on the Virunga Mountain slopes.”
3Can you describe a typical day on a Uganda luxury safari?
“The variety of habitats in Uganda makes for a balanced safari, with game drives, boat trips and forest hikes. There isn’t really a typical day, as it depends on the activities planned. A day on safari in one of the savannah reserves usually starts with a wake-up call before sunrise. After a steaming mug of coffee, you’ll be on your way to look for the big cats and other predators. Mid-morning, you might come back to the lodge for brunch. You’ll get some time to rest during the midday heat, taking advantage of your luxurious surrounds. Then you’ll go out again wildlife viewing on an afternoon drive, or maybe a boat trip. Other days, you might take a day trip into the park to reach interesting wildlife areas further away from your base. Days in the forest, where chimpanzee and gorilla trekking are the main activities, will be different. You will usually depart for the trekking after breakfast and return to your lodge or camp for a late lunch. After a morning clambering around slippery forest slopes, leisure is the priority in the afternoon. ”
4What type of accommodation can I expect?
“There is a variety of luxury accommodation available in Uganda. Some of the older lodges are relatively big hotels with most modern conveniences, such as 24-hour electricity, wifi access throughout the lodge, air-conditioning, and hairdryers in the rooms. The current trend, however, is more towards small, exclusive rustic accommodations, with only about eight to 10 tastefully designed units. There are a lot of different designs out there, with a trend towards using canvas and thatch. This is either in the form of a traditional standing safari tent under a thatched roof, or canvas on wooden frames (something between a room and a tent). The emphasis is on exclusivity and service, and the style of the architecture and décor is usually in keeping with the environment. You might be assigned a private butler and housekeeper. These people will take care of all your needs, from bringing you coffee for those early morning wake-up calls to cleaning your shoes after gorilla trekking. To keep the carbon footprint low, many of these lodges work on solar power and only have electricity at certain times of the day. Wifi might only be available in the communal lounge and hot ‘bush showers’ may have to be on request. ”
5How much will this safari cost?
“For a luxury safari in Uganda one should budget a starting price of US$550 per person per day. Although, this is just an approximation because it is difficult to put an actual figure on the cost of a safari as there are a lot of variables. This price obviously depends on a lot of factors, and most Uganda luxury tours are tailor-made. Some of the parks and lodges in Uganda are very remote and your safari will probably be a mix of driving and fly-in. The parks don’t lend themselves to mass tourism, and while this is part of the appeal, it bumps up the cost of a luxury safari. There are some hidden costs on a luxury safari, such as tips for rangers and guides and fees for optional activities. Commonly included are accommodation, park fees, transport, a tour guide and three meals per day. Depending on your tour package drinks could also be included. Please be aware that tips for the guides add up. A general guideline is $10 to $15 per person per day. On a luxury safari some people tip even more.”
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Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
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