Top 12 Wildlife Walks

1.Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 4 hours · from $48Our pick

Spend four hours in Khao Sok National Park with a private or small-group guide such as Aek, June, Diamond, or Big Boy. Walk rainforest trails, search for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, spiders, and insects, then swim or rest at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls.

“June and I did a trip together and she was pointing out lots of wildlife that other guides were missing She is very knowledgeable and she made the experience very enjoyable”

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2.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $2,450Top rated

This private 4-day safari pairs Queen Elizabeth game drives and a Kazinga Channel cruise with gorilla trekking in Bwindi, followed by Lake Bunyonyi and a return through Mbarara. Guides may include Smith, Sam, or Stuart, depending on availability.

“On any guided tour, the guide will be the determining factor between a good trip and a excellent one. On this 4 day Gorilla tour, our guide was Smith. He is energized, enthusiastic, and clearly loves his job. I would recommend him for anyoRead more”

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3.5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $2,780

Spend five days with Bamboo Ecotours exploring Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, and Kalinzu Forest. Your small group tracks mountain gorillas, searches for tree-climbing lions, cruises the Kazinga Channel, and looks for chimps. Ask about guides such as Herbert, Godfrey, or Fred when booking.

“I just completed a 5 day/4 night tour of western Uganda with Bamboo Ecotours. First of all, Western Uganda is just incredibly beautiful. Secondly, it is clear that the owner Edison and most of all my incredible, friendly, knowledgeable guidRead more”

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4.9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Gorilla Trekking & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $3,726

You travel by private 4WD with an English-speaking guide from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi. Expect rhino tracking, chimpanzee viewing, Nile and Kazinga Channel cruises, game drives, and a gorilla trek. Mr. Sam leads the Sankofa Afrika team.

“In m whole life have been a traveller mostly doing wildlife adventure. This was my second trip with sankofa for 21 days and they have proven trustworthy, knowledgeable of what they do and are professional. The team is led by a young man "Mr Sam", his an ambitious anRead more”

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5.4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek at Kalinzu Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $2,244

Spend four demanding, rewarding days traveling from Entebbe to southwestern Uganda for a gorilla trek, Kazinga Channel boat trip, and Kalinzu chimpanzee walk. Bamboo Ecotours provides transport, permits, park fees, meals, and a guide, with groups capped at five people.

“I was invited to a conference in Kampala, so I thought it would be nice to spend some time doing tourist activities in Uganda while I am in the area (after all, who knows when I will have an opportunity to come back!). I was initially very nervRead more”

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6.Nam Ha NPA 3 Day Wildlife Jungle Camp and Village Homestay Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $149

Spend three days in Nam Ha NPA with local forest guides such as Nom or Xiong. Walk through thick jungle, learn about medicinal plants, fish, hunt frogs, cook with forest resources, sleep at a banana leaf camp, and stay with a village family.

“It was a great experience. Our guide Nom had good English and was very informed, and well-connected with the local people. The tour was relaxing, with lots of breaks and food preparation between the short bouts of hiking. The night by tRead more”

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8.Day Tour Of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Wildlife Ranch – ZIWA RHINO TREKKING

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $300

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a private, ranger-led walk among white rhinos. The roughly 7.5-hour day includes return transport, lunch, entrance fees, and wildlife spotting for monkeys, hippos, kobs, warthogs, waterbucks, and up to 350 bird species.

“I had an amazing time! The guides were super friendly and fun to spend the day with and I got to see a lot of rhinos. My only recommendation is to make sure to budget a little extra time for Kampala traffic.”

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9.6 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimps Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $3,900

Spend six days exploring western Uganda with a private guide, from gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge to game drives and a Kazinga Channel cruise. Guides including Chris, Moses, Revaldo, and Charles have been associated with this trip, which also includes meals, transport, and park fees.

“I took a 6 days safari with my girlfriend with Native Africa Tours. The safari was exceptionally good including a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Gorilla trekking and Chimps. The safari went according to the plan. The accommodation faRead more”

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10.13 Days Adventure in Tanzania – Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $3,000

Join Rupia Adventure for a small-group Tanzania trip pairing a seven-day Machame Route climb with wildlife drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. Expect pickup, mobile tickets, a maximum of four participants, and a demanding trek from rainforest to Kilimanjaro's icy summit.

“Very nice experience indeed,educational fun and unforgettable moments.I will surely recommend this place thanks.”

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11.4 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek at Kibale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,551

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe through western Uganda for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, a Kasenyi Plains game drive, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Bamboo Ecotours provides a private trip with permits, guides, meals, and pickup. Guides such as Herbert, John, Godfrey, Jackson, and Amanya have led past departures.

“This was such a Great experience. The organization was really good and we were always on schedule. John Did Great on the Long drives in between.The Food was also tasty. And of course I got to See the apes from so close.”

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12.Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Trek, Wildlife & Ancient Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $24Best value

Spend nine hours from Ninh Binh exploring Cuc Phuong National Park with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, trek to a 7,500-year-old cave and thousand-year-old Cho Tree, then eat lunch in the forest. Expect a full outdoor day and possible group sizes of up to 15.

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