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Home/Destinations/Kampala/Uganda gorilla safari
Gorilla safari · Kampala itinerary

Uganda Gorilla Safari: The Ultimate Itinerary

The trip of a lifetime: trek mountain gorillas and spot the Big Five. This gorilla safari from Kampala combines Bwindi’s gorillas with savannah wildlife — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Drive to Bwindi
  2. 2Gorilla trek
  3. 3Queen Elizabeth NP
  4. 4Big game drives

To Bwindi

Journey to the gorilla forest.

Gorilla trek

An hour with a mountain gorilla family.

Queen Elizabeth NP

Lions, elephants and a boat cruise.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kampala — prices per person.

Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
Kampala
Private 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
5.0(45)·3 days
from$1,900/ person
via Viator
Private 2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing
Kampala
Private 2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing
5.0(35)·2 days
from$690/ person
via Viator
8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour
Kampala
8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Tour
5.0(47)·8 days
from$5,389/ person
via Viator
14 Days Uganda Safari Adventure, Gorilla Trekking and WildlifeTour
Kampala
14 Days Uganda Safari Adventure, Gorilla Trekking and WildlifeTour
5.0(38)·14 days
from$6,770/ person
via Viator
2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda
Kampala
2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda
5.0(34)·2 days
from$2,100/ person
via Viator
5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari
Kampala
5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari
5.0(34)·5 days
from$2,863/ person
via Viator
10-Day Wildlife Big 5, Murchison Falls and Gorilla Safari
Kampala
10-Day Wildlife Big 5, Murchison Falls and Gorilla Safari
5.0(24)·10 days
from$6,620/ person
via Viator
5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
Kampala
5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
5.0(26)·5 days
from$2,350/ person
via Viator

Uganda gorilla safari — FAQ

How many days do you need for a gorilla safari?
A gorilla safari from Kampala usually takes at least three to five days, given the long drive to Bwindi and time to combine it with other parks.
Is gorilla trekking worth the cost?
Yes — spending an hour with a wild mountain gorilla family in Bwindi is widely rated as one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences on Earth.
Can you combine gorillas and the Big Five?
Yes — many safaris pair Bwindi gorilla trekking with Queen Elizabeth National Park for lions, elephants and a boat cruise.

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