Travel advisory, last checked 23 September 2026: the US State Department rates Uganda Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, an advisory issued in May 2026 because of Ebola. WHO declared Uganda’s outbreak over on 27 August 2026; the outbreak in the neighbouring DRC continues. Read our dated safety guide before you decide.

Silverback mountain gorilla mid-yawn among fresh green foliage

Uganda safari itineraries

Uganda Safari Itineraries

Four private routes, from a six-day gorilla trip via Kigali to a 12-day loop of the whole country. Each is a starting point we reshape around your dates, permits and pace.

Duration
Travel style
Comfort level

4 safaris

Silverback mountain gorilla mid-yawn among fresh green foliage
6 daysShort & focused

Gorillas via Kigali

Kigali · Rushaga · Mgahinga

Travelers with a week who want two gorilla treks at Uganda’s permit price and the simplest international access

Best months
June–September and December–February
Comfort levels
Comfort · Premium · Luxury
Individually quoted
The Nile thundering through the gorge at Murchison Falls
10 daysFly-in wilderness

Uganda Fly-In

Kidepo Valley · Murchison Falls · Buhoma

Travelers who want Uganda’s wildest corner and its gorillas without spending whole days on the road

Best months
December–February and June–August
Comfort levels
Premium · Luxury
Individually quoted
Safari boats on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park
12 daysMost complete

Complete Uganda

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary · Murchison Falls · Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth NP · Ishasha · Buhoma · Lake Mburo

Travelers with close to two weeks who want primates, savanna and the Nile, and are happy with a few long road days

Best months
June–September and December–February
Comfort levels
Comfort · Premium · Luxury
Individually quoted
Elephant emerging from the shadows of a dense forest
10 daysFor birders

Uganda Birding

Mabamba Swamp · Lake Mburo · Ruhija · Buhoma · Queen Elizabeth NP · Kibale Forest

Keen birders and bird photographers who want a private guide, early starts and time to find their targets

Best months
November–March
Comfort levels
Comfort · Premium
Individually quoted

Why no package prices? Two similar-looking safaris can differ by thousands of dollars depending on season, camps and routing. We quote every journey individually and itemize everything.

Can’t find your perfect match?

Tell us what you have in mind and a specialist will design it with you.

Virunga volcanoes rising over lodge rooftops and farmland

Start With Your Dates

Tell us when you would like to travel, who is coming and how many gorilla days you want. We check permit availability first, then design a private Uganda journey around it, with nothing booked until you approve.

Plan My Uganda Safari