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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.

3 jours Gorilla Trekking Safari Ouganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Kampala
3 jours Gorilla Trekking Safari Ouganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
4.8(5)·72 heures
à partir de$1,600/ personne
via Viator
Safari africain de 10 jours en Ouganda au départ de Kampala
Kampala
Safari africain de 10 jours en Ouganda au départ de Kampala
5.0(7)·240 heures
à partir de$4,000/ personne
via Viator
Excursion de 15 jours aux gorilles, chimpanzés et Big 5 Safari
Kampala
Excursion de 15 jours aux gorilles, chimpanzés et Big 5 Safari
5.0(5)·360 heures
à partir de$8,000/ personne
via Viator
10 - Days Mountain Gorillas, Primates & Uganda Wildlife Safari
Kampala
10 - Days Mountain Gorillas, Primates & Uganda Wildlife Safari
5.0(1)·240 heures
à partir de$8,694/ personne
via Viator
Ouganda: faune de milieu de gamme de 10 jours, Big-Five, Gorilla Safari
Kampala
Ouganda: faune de milieu de gamme de 10 jours, Big-Five, Gorilla Safari
240 heures
à partir de$7,049/ personne
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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