Bwindi
Mountain gorilla trekking in an ancient rainforest.
Destinations · East Africa
Uganda
Gorillas, chimpanzees and the source of the Nile.
Uganda is East Africa's primate destination. Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale combine with savannah parks such as Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls.
- Gateway
- Entebbe / Kampala
- Main airport
- Entebbe International (EBB)
- Languages
- English and Swahili, plus local languages
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (US dollars widely used for safaris)
The country
Uganda, at a glance.
Most Uganda safaris start in Entebbe or Kampala and follow the west of the country, where the main parks lie in a long arc from Murchison Falls in the north to Bwindi in the south-west.
Gorilla trekking needs a permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, issued in limited numbers. We confirm permit availability before your booking is finalised.
Kibale
Chimpanzee tracking and a high diversity of primates.
Queen Elizabeth
The Kazinga Channel and the Ishasha sector's lions.
Murchison Falls
The Nile forced through a narrow gorge.
Destinations in Uganda
Where to go.
South-western Uganda
Bwindi
A morning in the forest with mountain gorillas.
Western Uganda, near Fort Portal
Kibale
Tracking chimpanzees through the rainforest.
Western Uganda
Queen Elizabeth
Savannah, a wildlife-rich channel and lions in trees.
North-western Uganda
Murchison Falls
Where the Nile forces through a narrow gorge.
8 safaris
Uganda safaris.
- Gorillas & primates
3 days · Uganda · Private or group
3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
One day with mountain gorillas
Primate safari · Mid-range
The shortest overland gorilla safari: drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, spend a day trekking to a habituated mountain gorilla family, then return to Kampala or Entebbe.
Price on request
Gorillas & primates3 days · Uganda · Private or group
3 Days Luxury Fly-In Bwindi Gorilla Safari
Fly in, trek, fly out
Primate safari · Luxury
A luxury gorilla safari that replaces the long drive with domestic flights between Entebbe and an airstrip near Bwindi, leaving more time to rest before and after your trek.
Price on request
Gorillas & primates12 days · Uganda · Private or group
12 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five Adventure
Uganda in depth, ending at Lake Mburo
Primate safari · Mid-range
Twelve days covering rhinos at Ziwa, two nights at Murchison Falls, Kibale's chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth, a gorilla trek in Bwindi and a final night at Lake Mburo.
Price on request
- Gorillas & primates
5 days · Uganda · Private or group
5 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife Safari
Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi
Primate safari · Mid-range
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi, in five days.
Price on request
Gorillas & primates7 days · Uganda · Private or group
7 Days Uganda Wildlife, Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari
Primates and savannah at a gentler pace
Primate safari · Mid-range
A week covering Kibale's chimpanzees and Bigodi wetland, two nights in Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi.
Price on request
Gorillas & primates8 days · Uganda · Private or group
8 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Big Five Safari
Murchison Falls to Bwindi, in comfort
Primate safari · Luxury
A luxury Uganda circuit: rhino tracking at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi.
Price on request
Gorillas & primates10 days · Uganda · Private or group
10 Days Uganda Primates & Big Five Safari
The full Uganda circuit, overland
Primate safari · Mid-range
Ten days overland: Ziwa's rhinos, Murchison Falls, Kibale's chimpanzees, two nights in Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi.
Price on request
- Gorillas & primates
15 days · Uganda · Private or group
15 Days Best of Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari
Two weeks from the Nile to Lake Bunyonyi
Primate safari · Mid-range
Our longest Uganda safari: Ziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, three nights around Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, two restful nights at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.
Price on request
Travel through the year
When to visit Uganda.
Drier months
Roughly December to February and June to September; more comfortable for trekking.
Rainy seasons
Roughly March to May and October to November; trekking continues, trails are muddier.
Before you go
Practical notes.
Entry requirements
Check current visa and health requirements, including yellow fever vaccination, with official sources before travel.
Permits
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are limited and should be arranged early.
Common questions
Uganda, explained.
How many days do I need for a Uganda gorilla safari?
Three days is the minimum for a gorilla trek from Entebbe or Kampala; seven days or more lets you add chimpanzees and savannah wildlife.
Is gorilla trekking guaranteed?
Rangers track gorilla families daily and sightings are very likely, but they cannot be guaranteed.
How many days do I need in Uganda?
Three days covers gorilla trekking in Bwindi; seven to ten days adds chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park and, on longer trips, Murchison Falls.
Is Uganda only about gorillas?
No. Uganda also has chimpanzee tracking, Nile boat trips at Murchison Falls, savannah game drives in Queen Elizabeth and white rhinos at Ziwa.
Do I need permits for gorillas and chimpanzees?
Yes. Both are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority in limited numbers. We secure them as part of your booking, subject to availability.
Your Uganda journey
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