Uganda Safaris and tours

Choose Uganda Safaris. Uganda has it all. Chimpanzees and gorillas. The Big 5. All kinds of unique bird species. But also, beautiful landscapes and a beautiful, rich culture.

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About Choose Uganda Safaris

We founded Choose Uganda Safaris in the year 2025. From the beginning, our goal was to organize the most beautiful trips for people who want to discover Uganda. We want only one thing: putting together a Uganda trip that suits you perfectly. 

To be able to do that, we need to fully understand what you have in mind. What is important to you. That is why we take the time to get to know you. From there, we plan your tour and arrange everything for you: from where to stay and activities to a guide and a driver.

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Why a Uganda Safari is so special

We could write a whole book about Uganda and all the special things in the country, but we will keep it short. In Uganda, everything comes together. As if all the special things Africa has to offer have been packed into one country. We have savannas and deep green jungles, but also snow-capped mountain peaks. We have rivers, and crater lakes. You’ll find an endless variety of wildlife in Uganda: from the Big Five to mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. Uganda is a tourist destination, but there is no mass tourism. That makes the experience pure. It almost feels as if you have one of the most beautiful places on earth all to yourself.

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Uganda Safaris FAQs

Do you have a question about Uganda safaris and tours? Perhaps you will find the answer in these frequently asked questions. 

If your question isn’t listed, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help.

How much does a Uganda safari cost?

You can make your safari in Uganda very luxurious and expensive, but you can also make it more affordable. 

Most of the Uganda safari trips we organize fall somewhere in between. We offer great locations, excellent tour guides, safe transportation, and delicious meals. For example, for a very complete Uganda safari including nice lodges, a vehicle, guide, meals, and park fees, you should budget around USD 4,152 to 5,932 per person. 

The exact budget depends on the content of your trip (a gorilla permit, for example, is quite expensive) and your group size. 

If you’re traveling as a group, five of you, for example, the trip becomes cheaper per person. Read more: Uganda safari cost.

Uganda is largely considered a safe country. Our Uganda safaris and tours generally avoid areas considered unsafe. 

During our safari in Uganda, you will always be accompanied by an experienced driver guide. They know the roads well and will only stop where it is safe to do so. Read more here: Safety in Uganda.

Most Uganda safari itineraries focus on five key national parks. Murchison Falls National Park is famous for its powerful waterfall and classic big game safaris. Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for tree-climbing lions and boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel. Kibale National Park offers some of the best chimpanzee tracking in Africa. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to the rare mountain gorillas. Lake Mburo National Park often completes the journey with zebras, impalas, and scenic savannah landscapes.  Read more: Best National Parks In ganda.

Uganda is best known for its mountain gorillas. But you also shouldn’t miss the Big Five animals and chimpanzees in the rainforest. And all the extraordinary bird species. The list is truly endless: zebras, giraffes, elephants, rhino, hippos, buffalo, antelope, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, ostriches—name an animal, and Uganda has it.

Before traveling to Uganda, it’s important to get the recommended vaccinations and take precautions. A yellow fever vaccine is required for entry. Vaccines for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio (DTP) and Hepatitis A are also recommended. Bring mosquito repellent and consider malaria prevention medication. It’s best to consult a travel medicine specialist in your home country before your trip to Uganda. 

Read More: Uganda Entry Requirements, and Malaria In Uganda.

The best time to travel to Uganda is from December to February and from June to September. These are the mostly dry seasons. However, even during the dry season, a short but heavy tropical downpour can still occur. Uganda is generally a good safari destination year-round, as long as you keep in mind a few limitations imposed by the climate. Want to know more? Read more:  Best time to visit Uganda

Uganda has a subtropical climate. The temperature remains roughly the same throughout the year– it doesn’t matter much whether it is the dry or rainy season. In the sunshine, the average temperature is 25 to 28 degrees Celsius. Sometimes it peaks above 30 degrees Celsius. But no matter how hot it gets, it is never oppressive, like in Europe… Read more: Uganda climate

You are most likely required to get a tourist visa for Uganda o. Depending on which country you will travel to, you must apply for a Uganda tourist visa online with Uganda Immigration, since a visa on arrival is no longer possible. If you are visiting both Uganda and Rwanda or going on to Kenya, you will need an East African tourist visa that allows you to visit all three countries.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies at an altitude of approximately 1,160 to 2,706 meters above sea level. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi can be physically demanding; however, some sectors like Buhoma sector are generally considered the easy and most suitable for older trekkers. 

The trek to see the gorillas usually takes between 2 and 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family on that day. Once you find the gorillas, you will spend one hour observing them.

On the morning of the trek, park rangers will give a full briefing explaining what to expect. Trekkers are divided into small groups of no more than eight people, and each group is assigned a gorilla family. The assignment is based on age, fitness level, and terrain, so less strenuous routes can be arranged. Some gorilla families live closer to the trails, while others are in steeper areas. 

Rangers take this into careful consideration to ensure safety and a comfortable experience. The guides are very experienced and will allow regular breaks for rest, water, and snacks as needed. 

There are generally three types of treks: short, medium, and long. During the briefing, you may request to be assigned the easiest gorilla family or a shorter trek.