5 Treks in Uganda to Build a Trip Around

1.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600Our pick

Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe to Bwindi, meet local trackers, spend up to six hours seeking mountain gorillas, and visit the Batwa community and Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide handles permits, meals, lodging, and long road transfers.

“Joyous was a Great Guide and we were so happy that we had him with us ! We got so much information about the country, culture and everything. His driving skills are amazing and we always felt safe. We can recommend DAV and especially Joyous. Thanks again for making our first time in Uganda unforgettable.”

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2.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known wildlife areas, with rhino tracking at Zziwa, game drives and a falls cruise at Murchison, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Guides such as Derrick and Benon have led similar trips, but permits cost extra.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did werRead more”

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3.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171

Travel from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimp tracking and a Kazinga Channel boat trip, then continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives, wildlife stops, meals, and airport transfers. Guides have included William, Derrick, Danny, Karim, Daniel, and Eli.

“Everything was arranged as it was written in the itinerary, the guide and the driver was so nice to us. We really enjoyed it and we had good time, i highly recommend it”

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4.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $1,110

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a guided mountain gorilla trek, then spend the night by Lake Bunyonyi. Your private 4WD includes meals, airport pickup, and transport, but the $700 gorilla permit is extra. Plan for steep forest trails and a late airport return.

“Suppose you are still on the fence about deciding whether or not to participate in the 3-Day Tour to Uganda. I will recommend you do. I had a great once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be in the presence of Gorillas in their natural habitat. LRead more”

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5.1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $450Best value

Leave Kigali at 3:00 AM for Uganda’s Mghahinga National Park. Robert, Vincent, Jefferson, Hassan, or another team member may handle the drive and border crossing, followed by a guided mountain trek, one hour with gorillas, lunch, and a return to Kigali.

“That was an amazing experience!! I would recommend to everyone, especially to solo travelers. Super safe and comfortable trip! Special thanks to my guides/drivers Jefferson and Vincent!”

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