Tours & safaris · 2027
Uganda Safari Packages 2027: Gorilla Safari, Chimps and Big Five
Twenty private Uganda safari packages and holiday packages, from 3 to 14 days, with from-prices, permits and inclusions in one place. Choose the closest fit, then we adjust it to your dates in a written quote.
Uganda tour packages at a glance: our 20 safari packages
These are our Uganda holiday packages: every one is a private trip with your own 4x4 safari vehicle and a UTB-licensed driver-guide. Your final figure depends on lodge level, group size, travel month and whether permits sit inside the quote. The six newest packages are priced per person sharing a double room.
| Package | Days | What it covers | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park | 3 | Savanna game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise | From $956 |
| 3-Day Murchison Falls NP Safari Adventure, Midrange | 3 | Game drive and Nile boat cruise to the falls | From $1,041 |
| 3-Day Queen Elizabeth Savannah and Kazinga Channel Safari | 3 | Kasenyi game drive and a Kazinga boat trip | From $1,269 |
| 3-Day Murchison Falls Safari: Nile Launch and Savannah | 3 | Nile launch and savannah drive, ferry allowed for | From $1,297 |
| 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, Batwa and Lake Bunyonyi | 3 | Gorilla trek, Batwa culture and Lake Bunyonyi | From $1,348 |
| 3-Day Kibale Chimpanzee Trek and Bigodi Wetland | 3 | Kibale chimpanzee trek and a Bigodi wetland walk | From $1,400 |
| 3-Day Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Starting from Kigali | 3 | Gorilla trek with a Kigali start and end | From $1,574 |
| 3-Day Fly in Gorilla Tour | 3 | Gorilla trek with a domestic flight to the forest | From $2,250 |
| 4-Day Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth Safari | 4 | Lake Mburo walk, Kasenyi and Kazinga | From $1,615 |
| 4-Day Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari | 4 | Bwindi gorillas and Kibale chimpanzees | From $1,721 |
| 4-Day Chimpanzees then Gorillas: Kibale to Buhoma | 4 | Kibale chimps, then Buhoma gorillas | From $2,879 |
| 4-Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safari | 4 | Gorilla trek with premium lodges | From $3,849 |
| 5-Day Wildlife, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking | 5 | Gorillas, chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth game drives | From $2,199 |
| 5-Day Gorillas, Lake Mburo and Lake Bunyonyi | 5 | Mburo walk, Buhoma gorillas, a Bunyonyi night | From $2,769 |
| 7-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Tour | 7 | Gorillas, chimpanzees and savanna wildlife | From $2,700 |
| 8-Day The Big-5 Uganda Tour | 8 | Big Five wildlife circuit | From $3,288 |
| 8-Day Uganda Luxury Safari, Big Five Wildlife Adventure | 8 | Big Five wildlife with premium lodges | From $4,984 |
| 10-Day Wildlife, Big 5, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari | 10 | Gorillas, chimpanzees and Big Five wildlife | From $3,713 |
| 12-Day Best of Uganda Wildlife with Primates Safari | 12 | Wildlife and primates, route set in your quote | From $4,556 |
| 14-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari | 14 | The full circuit: gorillas, chimpanzees and wildlife | From $4,331 |
Prefer to filter by length or focus? Use the full package catalogue.
Gorilla trekking packages in Uganda: from 3 days
Six of our packages put mountain gorilla trekking first. Trek day is the same in each: a briefing, a forest hike of 1 to 6 hours, then one hour with a habituated gorilla family. What differs is how you reach the forest and what surrounds it.
- 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, Batwa and Lake Bunyonyi, from $1,348. The most complete three-day Bwindi circuit we run, with a Batwa cultural encounter and a recovery stop at Lake Bunyonyi.
- 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Starting from Kigali, from $1,574. Useful if you are already flying into Rwanda.
- 3-Day Fly in Gorilla Tour, from $2,250. A domestic flight replaces the long drive and gives you more time in the forest.
- 4-Day Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari, from $1,721. Adds Kibale chimpanzees to the gorillas.
- 4-Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safari, from $3,849. The same trek with premium lodges and slower pacing.
- 5-Day Gorillas, Lake Mburo and Lake Bunyonyi, from $2,769. A zebra walk, a Buhoma trek and a lake night.
Our shortest signature journey, the 3-Day Gorilla Trek in Bwindi, is shown from $1,431 with the $800 permit included. The road from Entebbe to Bwindi takes about 8 to 10 hours, so compare flying versus driving. The minimum age is 15. Read how difficult gorilla trekking is and our Bwindi sectors guide.
Uganda gorilla safari with chimpanzees: 4 to 14 days
Longer packages combine both great apes with game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- 4-Day Chimpanzees then Gorillas: Kibale to Buhoma, from $2,879, and 3-Day Kibale Chimpanzee Trek and Bigodi Wetland, from $1,400.
- 5-Day Wildlife, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking, from $2,199.
- 7-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Tour, from $2,700. See a worked 7-day Uganda itinerary.
- 10-Day Wildlife, Big 5, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari, from $3,713.
- 14-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari, from $4,331.
A chimpanzee permit for Kibale costs $300 per person in 2027. Our Kibale chimpanzee guide explains the permit, the walk and what to expect.
Uganda holidays with Big Five and wildlife
You can see all of the Big Five in Uganda. Lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo live in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth national parks, and you see white rhino on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, on the road north from Kampala. Wildlife is wild, so we never promise a particular animal.
- 8-Day The Big-5 Uganda Tour, from $3,288, and 8-Day Uganda Luxury Safari, Big Five Wildlife Adventure, from $4,984.
- 3-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park, from $956, and 3-Day Murchison Falls Safari, Midrange, from $1,041.
- Newer routes: Queen Elizabeth Savannah and Kazinga Channel, from $1,269, Murchison Falls: Nile Launch and Savannah, from $1,297, and Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth, from $1,615.
- 12-Day Best of Uganda Wildlife with Primates Safari, from $4,556.
Read where to see each of the Big Five in Uganda, then explore Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth.
Uganda safari cost and prices: what changes in 2027
- Gorilla permit: $800 per person for foreign non-residents from 1 January 2027, under Uganda Wildlife Authority notice TDO 93/04. Rwanda charged $1,500 when we checked on 6 October 2026.
- Low season: UWA set $600 gorilla permits and $200 chimpanzee permits for April, May and November, and these cannot be rescheduled. See our low-season gorilla safari.
- Peak months: June to August and December sell out first. Check gorilla permit availability for 2027.
See the gorilla permit cost guide for 2027.
What is included, and what is not
Typically included: a private 4x4 with an UTB-licensed guide, park entrance and conservation fees, accommodation and meals as listed, airport transfers, and a contribution to the Serah Foundation on every booking. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are included when your quote says so.
Not included: international flights, the Uganda visa, tips, drinks, personal spending and optional activities. Travel insurance is not included, so please arrange your own with medical evacuation and cancellation cover.
Booking, deposit and balance
Send your dates, group size and the parks you want. We reply within one business day with a written quote. A 30% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before departure. Read our payment and cancellation terms and how we protect your permit money.
Apply for the e-visa, about $50, at least two weeks ahead. See our e-visa and health guide.
How to choose your package
- Count your days. Three days gives you one big experience. Seven to ten days adds chimpanzees and a savanna park.
- Pick your must-see. Gorillas lead to Bwindi, chimpanzees to Kibale, lions and boat cruises to Queen Elizabeth or Murchison.
- Set your comfort level. Luxury lodges add cost. See Uganda safari cost in 2027.
On a budget? A budget Uganda safari usually means the 3-day Queen Elizabeth or Murchison packages, or the lowest-priced gorilla trek, at midrange lodges and in the April, May or November low season. Every route is a template we adjust to your dates, fitness and lodge preference. Our planning guide covers the rest.
What guests say
Mwanzo Tours is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews on SafariBookings (25 October 2026).
“So happy I booked with Mwanzo Tours. … I had a great time, felt safe and was treated like a queen.”
Evelyne, visited April 2025, SafariBookings
Questions before you book? Send us a message on WhatsApp at +256 789 487 378, email info@mwanzotoursuganda.com, or use the Plan your journey form. We reply within one business day. Mwanzo Tours Uganda is licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board, licence UTB/RTT/TT/2023/100873.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Uganda safari packages cost in 2027?
Uganda safari prices on our published packages start from $956 per person for 3 days in Queen Elizabeth, from $1,348 for a 3-day gorilla trek, from $2,700 for 7 days and from $3,713 for 10 days. Prices are in US dollars per person, exclude international flights, and are confirmed in a written quote.
What is the cheapest Uganda gorilla safari package?
Our lowest published gorilla trekking package from-price is $1,348 per person for 3 days in Bwindi with a Batwa visit and Lake Bunyonyi. The gorilla permit is $800 per person, and your written quote states whether it is included.
How many days do I need for a Uganda gorilla safari with chimpanzees?
Four days is the minimum for gorillas in Bwindi plus chimpanzees in Kibale. Add game drives and a week to ten days works well.
Are permits included in the package price?
Permits are included when your written quote says so. The 2027 gorilla permit is $800 per person and the chimpanzee permit is $300.
When should I book a 2027 Uganda safari package?
As early as you can for June to August and December, which sell out first, usually 4 to 6 months ahead. April, May and November have lower permit rates and more availability.
Is there a budget Uganda safari package?
Our lowest from-prices are $956 per person for 3 days in Queen Elizabeth, $1,041 for 3 days in Murchison Falls and $1,348 for a 3-day gorilla trek. Lodge level and travel month move the price most, so ask us to cost the same trip at budget and mid-range.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Uganda?
No. Since the official notice of 2 October 2026, a yellow fever certificate is no longer required for entry. Travel insurance is not included in our quotes, so arrange your own.
How much deposit do you take?
A 30% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before departure. Permits are non-refundable once purchased, and our payment page sets out the full cancellation terms.