Discover Uganda’s iconic destinations:-
The most primates revered of Africa’s safari destinations, Uganda is located in East Africa and boasts the Bwindi National Park, renowned for its Gorilla Trekking and Bird watching.
It is a country brimming with romance, thrill and adventure – nothing says “complete safari” quite like a Ugandan safari.
A Ugandan safari not only boasts spectacular natural beauty in one of the most unspoiled places on earth, but it also brings you up close and personal with Africa’s most sought-after wildlife.
Alpha Adventure Safaris will ensure that you experience a luxury Ugandan Safari & Tour like no other – no matter what your preference, be it a family-friendly holiday, romantic honeymoon or photographic safari that draws you to the African continent.
10 Best Uganda Safari Tours: Our Top Picks
1-Uganda Gorillas & Golden Monkey Trekking-Per Person from $1400 USD
Safari Trip Overview:
The 3 Day Uganda Gorillas & Golden Monkey trekking safari takes you for a gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable forest and Golden monkey tracking in Rwanda. This trip will start and end in Kigali Rwanda taking you to Uganda’s famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a home to the few remaining Mountain gorilla population in the world. You will track and meet the gorillas in the jungle, afterward crossover to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda where you will track and meet the Golden Monkeys.
Safari Trip Highlights:
- Entry through Kigali and transported to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Gorilla tracking adventure in Bwindi Forest
- Transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda
- Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda
- Exit Through Kigali
Included in the price.
- Ground Transport in a 4WD comfortable safari vehicle with fuel
- Gorilla tracking permit
- Golden Monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park
- Service of experienced English speaking guide/ driver
- Accommodation for 2 nights 3 days
- All meals included as on itinerary
- Government taxes
- Drinking water while on the tour
Excluded in the price.
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
2-Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Forest Uganda-Per Person from $2850 USD
Safari Overview.
The 3 Day Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi trip starts in Uganda or Kigali Rwanda taking you on a gorilla tour to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. This depends on your flight arrangements. The trip will let you explore the home to a half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a unique unspoiled reserve with a broad range of wild animals and birds with breathtaking scenery, huge expanses of pristine forest, a number of spectacular waterfall and fascinating river that give you a memorable jungle walking experience. On this trip, you will participate in training the Mountain Gorillas for a maximum of 4 hours in order to get them used to human presence. This gorilla habituation experience lasts for a maximum of 4 hours and is specifically done in Rushaga sector in southern part of Bwindi forest in Uganda.
Safari Highlights.
- Entry through Entebbe or Kigali and transported to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Enjoy 4 Hours with Gorillas during the Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi
- Explore Bwindi Forest on foot
Included in the price.
- Private return Transport in comfortable 4WD Safari vehicle with Fuel
- Full time Service of Knowledgeable English speaking Tour driver/ Guide
- Gorilla Habituation permit
- Park Ranger Guide fees
- Accommodation and Meals
- Government taxes
Excluded in the price.
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
3- 4 Day Gorilla Trekking & Mburo Wildlife Safari-Per Person from $1850 USD
Safari Overview
Enjoy Uganda’s a gorilla tour and Lake Mburo National Park game drive while on this 4 Day Gorilla Trekking & Mburo Wildlife Safari Uganda. Lake Mburo national park is Uganda’s smallest and most beautiful Savannah park, where you stand chance to see many different species of game animals. These Include Impalas, Zebra, Giraffes, Elands, waterbucks, buffaloes, bushbuck, Topi, and on lucky occasions leopards. In the water on lake Mburo, you will not miss the hippopotamus, crocodiles and aquatic birds. The Uganda safari will then take you to Bwindi Impenetrable national park, a home to a half of the world’s population of mountain Gorillas, where you will enjoy the mountain Gorilla trekking experience.
Safari Highlight
- Experience Game Drive Safari in Lake Mburo national park
- Enjoy game walk in Lake Mburo
- Track and meet the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable forest.
- Community experience through meeting the local people
Included in the price
- Transport in 4WD safari vehicle with pop up roof for easy animal viewing and Fuel
- Airport pick up and drop at the end is included
- Gorilla tracking permit
- Service of a professional English-speaking driver/guide for the duration of the tour
- Park entry fees
- Game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation for 3 nights 4 days
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Government taxes
- Bottled drinking water while on the tour
Excluded in the price
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
4- 4 Day Fly in Uganda Gorilla Safari-Per Person from $2210 USD
Safari Trip Overview:
The 4 Day Fly in Uganda Gorilla Safari avoids a long 9 hour drive from Entebbe to Bwindi & take chartered flight to Kihihi to Bwindi for Gorilla trekking. Entebbe to Bwindi flight takes you to western part of Uganda to a home of endangered mountain gorillas. The ‘Fly in’ part means that you’ll take a return local chartered flight from Entebbe to Kisoro or Kihihi, an hours outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP. This option is great for one that has little time and does not want to ride the 8-9 hour drive to the gorilla forest, giving them enough energy to track mountain gorillas the next day and still enjoy the aerial view of Western Uganda. You will explore this unique forested national park, meet the Mountain gorillas in the jungle escorted by a park ranger guide.
Safari Highlights:
- Entry through Entebbe and a night in Entebbe
- Return Flight Entebbe – Kisoro with Aerolink local flights
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Batwa Cultural Encounter and Forest nature walks
- Return to Entebbe via Kihihi airstrip
Included in the price of 4 Day Fly in Uganda Safari
- Airport and Airstrip transfers
- Ground Transport in a private comfortable 4WD vehicle and fuel
- Service of an experienced English-speaking tour driver/Guide
- Tickets for Domestic Charter flights by Aerolink per 11-seater caravan (max. weight allowance 15kg in soft luggage
- Gorilla tracking permit
- Accommodation and Meals as described in the itinerary
- Drinking bottled mineral water while on tour
- Government taxes
Excluded in the price:
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
5-5 Days Uganda Primate Safari-Per Person from $2250 USD
Safari Overview
The 5 Days Uganda Primate Safari takes you to Uganda’s gem in the west for a gorilla trekking tour, Chimpanzee Safari and enjoy wildlife game drive. This trip will start in Entebbe and will end in Entebbe, Uganda. It will bring you to Uganda ’s most beautiful and important places where you will enjoy nature and cultural experiences. These places include; Kibale forest national park a home to 13 primate species including Chimpanzees, Red colobus monkeys and over 350 bird species. You will then visit Queen Elizabeth national park to shorten the next day’s journey, but also enjoyable with chances to see a lot of game such as elephants, buffalos, Uganda Kobs, tree climbing lions and lucky enough leopards. Finally Visit Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park, a home to a half of the few remaining mountain gorillas in the world. you be able to meet the endangered mountain gorillas in the jungle escorted by a park ranger.
Safari Highlight
- Enjoy Nature walking and meet different primate species like monkeys and many bird species
- Meet our closest relative, the Chimpanzee in Kibale forest National Park
- Search for tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Track and meet the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable forest.
- Meeting the local people while on community walks
Included in the price
- Ground transport in comfortable 4WD Safari Vehicle with Fuel
- Service of an Experienced English-speaking Tour driver/ guide for the duration of the tour
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entry fees
- Chimpanzee tracking permits for each person trekking in Kibale Forest National park
- Search for tree climbing lions in Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth NP
- Accommodation with Meals as per the itinerary for 4 Nights 5 Days
- Bottled mineral water while on the tour
- Government taxes.
Excluded in the price
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
6- 5 Day Kidepo Valley Safari-Per Person from $1250 USD
Safari Overview
Kidepo valley National Park is located far north east of the country is one of the best places that shouldn’t be missed in ones trip to Uganda because of its diversified wildlife encounters. Note that it’s possible to combine this trip to other beautiful places in Uganda to make it long one depending on the number of days you have for your holiday.
Safari Highlights
- Experience Uganda’s true wilderness.
- Seek out cheetahs, leopards, lions, ostrich and game herds.
- Track the endangered southern white rhino on foot.
Safari Itinerary:
Day 1- Arrival transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay
Upon arrival your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight refreshment stay. Accommodation: CASSIA LODGE / LE PETITE VILLAGE HOTEL / PAPYRUS GUEST HOUSE ENTEBBE
Day 2 – Drive from Kampala and overnight in Kitgum Town
After your early breakfast, the guide driver will pick you and drive you to Kitgum town which is about 10 hours, here you will relax as to make the journey short, and you can visit the Rhinos along the way at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Note that you can do this Rhino tracking at the last day just in case you miss it on the beginning. You will the check-in to your hotel for dinner and stay. Accommodation: BOMAH HOTEL / FURGLEYS GUEST HOUSE
Day 3 – Transfer to Kidepo national park and afternoon game drive in Narus valley.
Early start after your breakfast, you will be transferred to Kidepo valley national park, passing through the karamajongo manyattas which are very interesting to see especially how they live in enclosure. You will also enjoy the beautiful scenery and the day to day life styles of the karamajongo who are cattle keeping people closely related to the masai of Kenya. You will continue then after checking in and having taken your lunch, you will head out for afternoon game drive where you stand chances to see lions that climb trees and rocks, leopards, Herds of Elephants, Buffalos, Giraffes, Impalas, zebras, Jackals, hyenas, on lucky occasion cheetah and ostrich which are specials of this area, Large Eland, kudu wart hogs and many more, you will then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: APOKA LODGE / KIDEPO SAVANNA LODGE
Day 4 – Game drive and transfer to Gulu town for overnight
On this day embark on the morning game drive after your breakfast, try more chances for the rare animals the on return, you will drive back passing through different village of the famous tribe around the park called Karamajongo as you learn about their life style. Continue and spend your night in Gulu town for break overnight stay. Accommodation: BOMAH HOTEL GULU / CHURCHIL COURTS /ACHOLI INN
Day 5 – Drive back to Kampala as you end
Day five is your last day drive back to Kampala, lunch along the way reaching Kampala in the afternoon hours as you end your trip Note that accommodation will be in either budget: mid- range: or luxury; according to your choice as selected
Included on above are:-
- Airport transfer
- Rhinoceros tracking at Ziwa sanctuary
- Game drives
- Transport cost in a 4wd vehicle with a pop up roof for game viewing
- Full time English speaking and knowledgeable Driver/guide
- Accommodation and meals
- Drinking water during the tour
- Government local tax on Accommodation
excludes:-
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
7- 6 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Wildlife Safari-Per Person from $2110 USD
Safari Trip Overview:
The 6 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Wildlife safari is your interesting private or group tour that will take you to the most exciting places. You will stand chances to see the famous tree climbing lions in Ishasha, mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in Kibale forest. The trip will bring you to the 3 adventure experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest National Park, the home of the 13 Primates species making it the primate haven of Africa.
Safari Trip Highlights:
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest
- Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park
- Search for tree climbing lions in Ishasha Sector
- Game Drive in Kasenyi plains of queen Elizabeth national Park
- Boat cruise along Kazinga Channel
- Nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary
Included in the price
- Transport in 4WD safari vehicle with pop up roof for easy animal viewing
- Gorilla permits
- Full time English speaking driver/guide for the duration of the tour
- Fuel
- Park entry fees
- Full board accommodation
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Guiding fees
- Airport transfers
- Bottled drinking water while on the tour
Excluded in the price
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
8- 9 Day Uganda Gorillas, Wildlife & Nature Walking Safari-Per Person from $3050 USD
Overview
Take a Private Africa Safari around Uganda, trek gorillas, go game drive & nature walking tour on 9 Day Uganda Gorillas, Wildlife & Nature Walks. The Africa Safari can be private or group organized, taking you to the well-known and most exciting destinations that will offer you an amazing experience with Nature culture, and wildlife adventures. The trip will therefore bring you to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth national park and Ishasha sector which is famous for tree climbing lions, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and finally you will visit Lake Mburo National Park as you return back to Kampala and end you tour.
Highlights
- Track and meet the Rhinoceros on foot in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Visit the top of Murchison falls in the Murchison Falls National Park
- Mountain Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Enjoy the Game drives in the Savannah’s of Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth NP
- Search for the tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector
- Enjoy the Boat ride on the Nile River in Murchison Falls National Park and Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meet the Chimpanzee in Kibale Forest National Park
- Meet the local people including the Pygmies.
Included in the price
- Ground Transport in comfortable 4WD Safari Vehicle with Pop up for easy game viewing and Fuel
- 8 Nights’ Accommodation 9 Days
- All Meals as indicted on the itinerary
- Airport transfers.
- Mineral water all days provided in vehicle
- Service of a professional English-speaking Tour driver guide
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Community walk
- Boat cruise On the Nile River in Murchison falls and Kazinga Channel in queen Elizabeth national park
- Game drives in Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha sector
- Permit for one chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda
- Park entry fees
Excluded in the price
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
9- 9 Days Trekking Rwenzori Mountains Uganda-Per Person from $1950 USD
Overview
The 9 Days trekking Rwenzori mountains is one of amazing adventure hiking tour in Uganda that takes you to climbing Africa’s highest mountain ranges. Hiking the mystic Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda is a truly fantastic and unique experience, the wonder of the high glaciers, the beauty of the valley of nine lakes, the bearded lichen hanging from giant heathers with a backdrop of rocky cliffs, crags and snow capped peaks. The wide variety of flora and fauna with several biospheres as you ascend through different vegetation zones creates the ultimate experience for trekking. Never before has this unique and beautiful trek been available, totally untouched and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful treks in the world.
The Rwenzori Mountains National park is a World Heritage Site and offers the opportunity to see nature at its best. The plant life varies from heavy tropical rain forest, bamboo forests, montane cloud forests to alpine vegetation and the scenery is truly spectacular. Above 4,500 metres the snow and glaciers add that special dimension to the wondrous views throughout this pristine mountain range.
Highlights
Day 1 – Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.
Day 2 – Transfer to Rwenzori base station for an overnight
Day 3 – Rwenzori hike begins at Nyakalengija (1,615m) to Nyabitaba Hut (2,651m), altitude gain will be (1036)
Day 4 – Nyabitaba Hut (2651m) to John matte Hut (3505m) altitude gain will be (854m)
Day 5 – John matte Hut (3,505m) to Bujuku Hut (3,962m) altitude gain will be (457m)
Day 6 – Bujuku Hut (3,962m) to Kitandara Hut (4,023M) Altitude gain here will be (61m)
Day 7 – Kitandara Hut (4,023m) to Guy Yeoman Hut (3,505m) Descent (518m)
Day 8 – Guy Yeoman Hut (3,505m) to Nyakalengija (1,615m) Descent (1,887m)
Day 9 – Drive back to Kampala or add more safari to see mountain gorillas and other wildlife to nearby parks
Included in the price
- Airport transfers
- Transport cost in a 4wd vehicle
- Porters and Chef while on the hike
- Park entry fees
- Service of mountaineering guide during your hike Safari
- Service of English speaking and knowledgeable Driver/guide
- Accommodation both in hotels and tents plus meals
- Drinking water during the Hike safari
- Government local tax on Accommodation
Excluded in the price
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
10- 13 Days Uganda Pearl of Africa Safari
Trip Overview:
This 13 Days Uganda Pearl of Africa Safari will begin and end in Kampala or Entebbe Uganda, taking you to the exciting tour destinations. You will enjoy amazing experience in Nature, culture, and wildlife adventures. You’ll experience the Savannah wildlife on the Murchison Falls big 5 trail, visit with the habituated chimps in Kibale Forest, another Savannah game drive through the beautiful Queen Elizabeth national park leave you amazed, trek through the misty thick jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest find the endangered mountain gorillas, Lake Bunyonyi is another Switzerland of Africa (smile) and jolt your adrenaline at the source of the mighty River Nile in Jinja with a bungee jump or whitewater rafting before you head back home.
The Pearl of Africa is ready for you, come let’s adventure
Trip Highlights:
- Track the Rhinoceros in ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Visit the top of Murchison falls in the Murchison Falls National Park
- Mountain Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest NP
- Track the Golden monkeys in Mgahinga National park Uganda
- Enjoy the Game drives in the Savannahs of Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP and Lake Mburo National Park
- Search for the tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector
- Enjoy the Boat ride on the Nile River in Murchison Falls National Park and Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meet the Chimpanzee in Kibale Forest NP
- Enjoy the Game walk in Lake Mburo National Park
- Visit the Source of the world’s Longest River Nile
- Meet the local people including the Pygmies.
Included in the price
- Gorilla tracking permits
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Park entry fees
- Full time English speaking guide
- Transport in comfortable 4WD Safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Guide fees
- Nature and cultural walks
- Bottled drinking water while on the tour
Excluded in the price
- Any domestic or International flights
- Visa fees
- All optional activities
- Medical and travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.
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