Uganda Safari Tours - Gorilla Safari | Safari Holidays in 2023

Updated on 19^th May 2023: a gorilla trek is a highlight for every tour done in Uganda and Rwanda, and CNN has named Uganda as one of the best destination to visit in 2023. We believe that this can be the time for you to start out designing and making ready your next Uganda safari vacations. We at Four Crane Safaris will help you to design Uganda gorilla safari tours of lifetime memories that suits your personal interest as well as your budget and enjoy an exhilarating Uganda safari game drive in stunning national parks of Uganda, offering an unparalleled experience of Uganda safari holidays, wildlife safari and encounter with rare mountain gorilla on gorilla safaris in Uganda. We will create for you the perfect gorilla safari tours in Uganda that meets your expectations with the help of our safari consultants. We will help you in getting the best Uganda Safaris and tours advice when choosing for the best safari destination in Uganda. Check out our 4 day gorilla package or 7days best Uganda gorilla trekking package. Choosing a good Uganda safari tour operator ensures that you land on the best destination that will make you enjoy every bit of Uganda safari in 2023.  Landing on the best Uganda safari company should not stress you because you only need to Contact us to book your Uganda safari holidays 2023 or pick one of our packages and Customize Uganda Safari tours that is great for your visit. Consider us for the most exciting Uganda gorilla safaris. we would love to offer you an adventure travel and affordable Uganda safaris and tours that meets your dream of visiting this pearl of Africa. Also learn more about our 15 days African Jungle Package. We also have the best of East Africa safari package which will take you to the best of wildebeest migration in Masai mara and Serengeti National park. Our all inclusive standard gorilla trekking packages starts from US$1,451 or equivalent to £1,253 While our all inclusive Game Safari packages starts from US$867 or equivalent to £750GBP per person based on the group of 2 travelers. The group of more than 2 travelers will spend less than this on Uganda safari tours with us. 

The best month to go for Uganda safari is June, July, August and December, January, February, March to April. its always sunny and dry during these period of the year which makes it easy to hike most especially gorilla trekking is easy during dry seasons because its not muddy compared to rainy seasons and forest is easy to penetrate during dry seasons of the year.

 

Uganda Safari simply means the Uganda journey. By mentioning Uganda Safari simply you mean Uganda journey. Uganda safari tours has number of activities to adventure which includes; Uganda gorilla safari tours, birding safaris, wildlife game drives, cultural experiences which is referred to as community tourism among others. However the word safari is Kiswahili language and it has become common today and widely used to refer to as "journey". We would love you to enjoy Uganda safaris and tours and gorilla safari tours in Uganda. Uganda has all what travelers need to be comfortable right from safari lodges which offer services from budget, midrange, low luxury and high end luxury this gives you to have magical time in Uganda. Hiring professional tour operator like us is all what you need to put your effort when planning for your Uganda safari tours or Uganda gorilla safaris because we know all what you need and will curate your safari holidays to meet your expectations of visiting Africa. We do not just give you sightseeing experiences but we give you to experience memorable African culture and beyond.  We treat you in unique way because we want you to feel like you are the only one experiencing Uganda safari tours and gorilla Uganda safari in 2023.

Once your safari request is received, we will assign one safari consultant who will be in touch with you and guide you through the process of customizing Uganda safari tours to make planning and organizing your Uganda safari holidays simple to visit gorillas in Uganda. We will advise and give you our free itinerary in order to make it easy to plan for your Uganda Travel and Tours and Uganda Gorilla safari tours by offering personal, professional, friendly service. We will look after you during your trip from day one to the end so that you can enjoy the Uganda safari holidays and Uganda gorilla safari tours, our tour guides are well educated and offer professional service. Our 11-day takes you to the very best Uganda safari tours have to offer. We will guide you to experience Uganda wildlife safari to Uganda’s most visited and scenic national parks and Experience unforgettable gorilla safari tours in Uganda and wildlife encounters. We will guide you on a journey to visit 18 groups of the endangered mountain gorillas and a lot of other primates in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Park where half of the world’s mountain gorillas live. Our Uganda gorilla safari tour packages range from 3 days excursion tours to 22 days. We organize customized Uganda safari tours for independent travelers and groups, birding safaris, school and college, honeymoon and holiday safaris, vacation tours, and many more as requested by the client. Our team of expert Uganda safari holidays consultants is ready to tailor your trip as you need it.

Planning Uganda Safari Tours:
Safari to Uganda is always planned and booked ahead of time Four months to one year to arrival, this is because to allow you enough time to study, understand and trust the tour operator you are dealing with and also this gives tour company enough time to tailor-make your trip accordingly. Secondly, if you are coming for Uganda gorilla safaris, you are advised to start planning for Uganda safari early because gorilla trekking permits get sold so quickly, is always recommended to secure your permit ahead of time at least one year before. However one can still book Uganda safari tours within short notice, Two to Three months to arrival but this does not guarantee you to have a gorilla trekking permit. All these are organized by a tour agency or tour operator you are hiring.

Shoebill stalks in Uganda:
Shoebills are endangered birds and are very rare birds on earth, these birds can be found in Central and East Africa in particular they can be seen at Murchison falls national park along the banks of river Nile in the Delta area, Mabamba swamp in lake victoria closed to Entebbe, Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park at southern of lake Edward, etc. the bird has unique features this makes it to be most wanted to pay a visit. Some say it’s a very scary bird; this is one of the activities which drive visitors to this pearl of Africa.

Chimpanzees in Uganda
This is another unique and a must-do activity, many tourists who visit wonder why this small country Uganda is blessed with primates, Kibale national park the home to thousands of chimpanzees has become more popular and most visited in the world today and it is a must include in the travel bucket list of your safari package better still African safari. Tracking chimpanzee is not as difficult as Uganda Gorilla safari tours though they move swiftly in the forest but remains easier activity, chimpanzees can be tracked in the morning or afternoon depending on the shift best for you. When it comes to securing trekking permits, you do not need to secure permits as early as securing gorilla trekking permits, apart from chimps, the park is blessed with a number of other primates like monkeys among others also hiking and cultural encounters are in Kibale before you connect to the next destination or return to the airport.

Uganda wildlife in Savannah national park.

Primates being popular in destination Uganda has drawn people to ask the following questions;

Where can I see gorillas in Uganda?

Where can I see Elephants and Lions in Uganda?

Which other activities are done on safari to Uganda?

How much is the Uganda safari?

Well, Uganda is popular for having half of the world-famous primates has made other travelers think that Uganda is only for gorilla safari tours but this is still not correct, Uganda has almost every type of wildlife, mentioning a few; Zebras, Elephants, Hippos, Lions, Cheaters, leopards, gazelles, Buffalo, etc. remember Uganda is home to rare tree-climbing lions this makes Uganda the best destination in Africa because you have a chance to spot almost every kind of African wildlife. Bwindi is the only national park in the world-famous for harboring more than half of the mountain gorillas in the whole universe, Bwindi impenetrable national park is the only forest you can see gorillas in Uganda.

The question should be, where can I see other wildlife in Uganda? But let’s answer the question; where can I see Elephants and Lions in Uganda?

Let’s go straight to the answer here, the Elephants and Lions are seen in Queen Elizabeth National park and Murchison falls National Park in Uganda, these are two famous and most visited national parks in Uganda, they are on the list of best of Uganda safari.

Another question is; which other activities are done on safari to Uganda? Uganda has a lot to offer to its visitors, right from gorillas, chimpanzees, game drives in savannah parks, cultural experiences, city tours, and historical sites visit like Iddi Amini torture chamber, Kabakas palace, Namugongo martyrs shrine, Punishment Island, etc.

Uganda also has other tourist sites like Sempaya female and male hot springs, Sip falls, Nyero rock paintings Source of river Nile excursions among others, the fact remains that Uganda Safari tours or Safari to Uganda is safe with amazing experiences.

Let’s take a look at another common question people always ask; how much are Uganda safari holidays? Or how much is a safari to Uganda?

The answer is whether you are planning an Uganda gorilla safari tour or just a savannah wildlife safari, the cost for the best safari in Uganda depends on the number of people, type of preferred accommodation, and number of days and season of travel but let’s look at average cost of Uganda Safari or Uganda gorilla safari tours and savannah parks wildlife safari below;

A couple of 4 days of holiday safari in Uganda in Standard Midrange lodges costs between 1,624USD – 2,880USD per person for either fly in Uganda safari or a road trip for game rides in Savannah Parks. 

How Much are 4 Days Gorilla Tracking In Bwindi?
We hope this information will help you to know how much you will need to spend on gorilla trekking in Bwindi National park. This is the only park in the world that is famous for harboring half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi costs 700USD Per person to get permits, however, the budget for complete gorilla safari tours in Uganda starts from US$1,301 per person for a group of 2people traveling, US$1,220 per person for a group of 4 people, US$1,198 per person for the group of 5 people and US$1,170 per person for the group of 6 people respectively depending on the number of days and type hotels preferred. This is the cost for 4 days gorilla safari road trip in standard Budget accommodation.  The cost will cover all transportation, full board accommodation, a Guiding fee, lunch En route, drinking water during the safari, cultural experiences, and a gorilla trekking Permit of 700USD per person.

Is it higher to ascertain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda?
Uganda is better country to see gorillas than Rwanda because Uganda has lot of gorillas compared to Rwanda and the price is affordable for Uganda.

How much will it price to travel Gorilla trekking in Uganda?
Gorilla trekking in Uganda costs 700USD per person for permits excluded transportation, meals, and accommodation.

How much is gorilla tracking in Uganda per person per day?
Midrange 4 days gorilla tracking costs between 515USD to 725USD per person per day

how much does a budget gorilla safari cost?
Budget Gorilla safari holidays cost between 1,200USD - 1,800USD per person

How much will it price to ascertain gorillas in Uganda?
To see gorillas in Uganda costs 3,979USD per person on 4 days of High-end luxury accommodation.

Where can I see Gorillas in Uganda?
Gorillas can be seen in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. All these national parks are located in southwestern Uganda and the price for gorilla permits are sold at the same price.

Uganda contains a fine name as a gorilla safari holidays destination, not therefore stunning during the land of glorious scenery and life wonders. In addition to our natural heritage, we in the Uganda tourism trade have put a huge amount of effort and talent into creating the top quality Uganda safari tours services and accommodation facilities that will guarantee wonderful and memorable Uganda safari holidays for each visitor. Planning for your holidays to Uganda should not stress you because we have all that visitors could ask to enjoy Uganda safari tours vacation, don’t hesitate to place your Uganda safari inquiry. Queen Elizabeth Uganda’s most diverse national park enjoys a particularly scenic location between lakes Edward and George, at the foot of 5,100 meters Ruwenzori Mountains. Though dominated by grassland, the park also contains lakes, rivers open savannah, acacia woodland, tropical forest, and vast wetland. Collectively, this supports an impressive 95% mammal species and over 600 species of birds.

With boat journeys on the forty-kilometer kazinga channel, a winding drive among spectacular volcanic craters, lion viewing on kasenyi Plaines, chimp pursuit within the depth of Kyambura Gorge, walks in maramagambo forest and game drives in the remote wilderness of Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National park has plenty interest any visitor on Uganda safari tours. The national park experiences two rainy seasons March to May and August to November, one can plan for Uganda safari holidays to Queen Elizabeth national park in any month of the year but drier months are the best for Uganda safari tours. Lion pride is sustained by the large herds of Uganda kob that graze the Kasenyi grasslands the best place for game drive. Lion encounters on Uganda safari tours are guaranteed by joining the park’s predator research project as its members monitor radio-tagged pride. In the far south of Queen Elizabeth national park, en route to Bwindi forest for Uganda gorilla safari tours, the Ishasha savannah is home to Elephant, topi, buffalo, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.   

There are 4 most visited national parks in Uganda with their interesting activities, these include;

1. Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bwindi being harboring more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas has become the world's popular destination for gorilla safari holidays, primates that every traveler on Uganda safari holidays would want to visit and interact with. Bwindi is also a birding destination and cultural encounter with the Batwa community which can be done a day before or after gorilla trekking. Thousands of tourists on Uganda safari tours visit this national park every year and gorilla trekking permits are sold so fast.

2. Queen Elizabeth National Park
Named after the Queen of England, this is the second most visited and the second largest national park in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth national park is of most scenic destination and the park is famous for its incredible wildlife e.g. buffaloes, giraffes, Hippos, Lions, cheaters Elephants, etc. The big five Africa can be seen on a game drive in Kasenyi plains perhaps the best sector for a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Habituated chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura gorge region of the park and game drives at Ishasha sector spot rare tree-climbing lions make this national park more unique and popular today. Evening a two-hour boat cruise to spot hippos is another amazing experience.

5. Source of River Nile
Located in the Eastern city of Uganda, Jinja city is surrounded by the River Nile, this is where the Nile starts officially. Most travelers can’t end a tour in Uganda minus visiting and feeling the Nile breeze. Nile Sunset cruise and Nile Lunch cruise is an interesting activity and make the best safari in Uganda.
 

Bwindi is the only national park that has over half of the world’s mountain gorillas, the park has 4 sectors where Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda are done, and these include the following;

Buhoma sector
Located within the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Park, the Buhoma sector was the primary sector to be habituated in 1993 simply when the park was declared a United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization Heritage. Buhoma is the most famed and most visited part of the park, with the oldest Gorilla family Mubare and 3 alternative families of Habinyanja, Rushegura, and Katwe Gorilla families all available for visitors to track on Uganda safari tours.

Ruhija sector
Located in the Eastern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the sector is home to the Gorilla families Bitukura and Oruzogo family and all are available for tracking. The sector has another group called the Kyaguriro family for research use. The region stands at an elevation of over 2350 meters above sea level making it the coldest area in Bwindi. The region offers excellent hiking opportunities and has charming trails for those interested in nature walks like the Rwamunyonyi peak, which make Uganda’s safari holidays amazing. Other primates in Ruhija include monkeys.

 

Rushaga sector
Located in the south part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga is a home to 5 Gorilla Families which by far is the most of any sector and its gorilla are habituated. Rushaga can be easily accessed through Kisoro and becomes a straightforward tracking point for those traveling from Kigali.  Busingye, Bweza, Nshongi, Mishaya, and Kahungye are the habituated families for tracking. The sector, additionally like the buhoma and ruhija sectors, offers an opportunity for the Batwa community to visit expertise for those curious about the cultural encounter to add to Uganda gorilla safari.

 

Nkuringo sector
The sector is also located in the southern part of Bwindi, Nkurinthe go is home to Nkuringo family and the Christmas family available for trekking. At times, the Bushaho gorilla family crosses from Rushaga to the Nkuringo sector, which means visitors on Uganda safaris can find them either way. Nkruingo is located at higher altitudes, which makes trekking in this region very strenuous and hard. The sector is recommended for the young and energetic Uganda safari tours travelers and those interested in something beyond just seeing gorillas but also hiking. While in this area it's clear and straightforward to see the Virunga Volcanoes in Uganda and Rwanda and may give your ideas to visit the region.

Is Bwindi National Park Safe?
The Bwindi national park is a safe, scenic tourist attraction in Uganda and is mostly visited by European travelers and American travelers who love to see gorillas on an African safari in Uganda.

How to get to access Bwindi Impenetrable National park:
getting to Bwindi Impenetrable national park is simple, whether from Entebbe international airport you can access Bwindi impenetrable national park by either driving or use of domestic flights.
Distance from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable national park by road can take 9 hours (500 km), a flight from Entebbe international airport can take only between1 ½ to 2 hours to land at Kisoro airstrip where you will find a guide waiting for you for another 1-hour drive to Rushaga sector of the park, that makes a journey of 3 hours in total by flight.
If a traveler is connecting from Queen Elizabeth national park the journey takes 3 hours to Bwindi.

 

 

We’re committed to assisting you to find affordable and cheap flights to Uganda that won’t let you break your bank. We much understand that you want to fix your hard-earned cash toward exploring the world on budget of your own airfare. When it comes to booking flights to Uganda that fits your budget range and itinerary, look no further because we have listed both airlines and airways that operate flights to Uganda. We also offer a variety of African safari packages for your next African holidays, get a Uganda safari itinerary from us and book flights from any of the airlines listed below. Book your holidays to Uganda today and get ready to immerse your senses with the unforgettable splendors of Uganda getaway tomorrow.

You don’t need to be worried about flights to Uganda when planning for gorilla safaris in Uganda as there are many simple and affordable international Flights to Uganda, many of them are direct flights from Europe, Asia, and Africa which makes traveling to Uganda easy from any country or any part of the world. With some of these airlines/ airways which operate worldwide, one can never fail to reach Uganda through Entebbe international airport, the only international airport the country has.

You can fly to Uganda with any of the following Airlines:

1. KLMRoyal Dutch Airlines

2. Brussels Airlines

3. British Airways

4. Emirates

5. Kenya Airways

6. Ethiopian Air Lines

7. Qatar Airways  

Domestic Flights  
These domestic flights fly from Entebbe airport to the following destinations:

1. Bwindi impenetrable national park daily
2. Murchison falls national park daily
3. Queen Elizabeth national park daily flights
4. Kidepo valley national park
5. Kibale forest national park, landing in Mbarara airstrip among others.

 At Four Crane Safaris we will help you to book affordable scheduled domestic flights or private charters from Entebbe international airport providing excellent access to most of the national parks within Uganda.

South Africa
South African safari has almost everything, there are beaches, mountains, cities, winelands, culture, and, great safari national parks and game reserves. You feel no difference like being in the USA or any of the European countries. Private reserves adjacent to the Kruger National Park offers the best safari such as the Sabi Sand and Timbavati reserves.  For those who don’t mind being in crowded places, we recommend the Kruger National Park. Kruger is the easiest quality place in Africa to encounter the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), here you have a chance to spot all five species in a one day of your African safari. It is also, the better place to spot leopards. This country has so a lot to offer extra than safaris. It is always advisable to combine some non-safari time in South Africa. Cape Town is always compared to San Francisco and Sydney, this has made it to be considered by many to be one of the top five cities in the world because it has stunning coastal drives, charming hamlets, and the famed Garden Route. Not just that, There is also a remarkable wildlife with outstanding whale and shark watching. Apart from Cape Town, there are other great regions that offer game parks, historic battle fields, warm water beaches, mountains, some of the world’s most luxurious trains etc.

Tanzania
Tanzania is considered the great wildlife migration safari country.  In Tanzania safari, you find the best  safari of your dreams:
There are famous destinations in Tanzania, like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro. The country also has national  parks that are not well known, like Ruaha national park, Katavi national park and Mahale National Park. All of this national parks advocates the greatest wildlife quantities in all of Africa. Tanzania is home to roughly 2 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle moving through the Serengeti ecosystem and its considred as Africa’s  largest populations of many safari species, such as lions and legendary Great wildest Migration. The major safari tours activities takes place in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire which is known as the Northern Circuit. The perfect area to visit in Serengeti change throughout the year according to the movement of the Great Migration. And therefore, most good camps tend to be seasonal tented camps that migrate with the wildebeest Migration and travelers will have a private guide and vehicle that stays with them throughout their entire safari on a Northern Circuit.

This depends on the country you choose to spend your holidays but super high end a luxury Uganda safari tours with gorilla trekking starts from US$948 per person per day and without gorilla trekking starts from US$392 per person per day, depending on the size of travelers and number of days to spend on safari holiday.

JUST IN: Another baby mountain gorilla is born today 08th/August/2022 by an Adult female gorilla called Mugwere, the newborn is from Mukiza gorilla family in Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable national park. This brings a total number of Mugwere gorilla family to 28 individual members. This is the 4th baby mountain gorilla born in 2022. Two mountain gorillas were born on May -2022 in Rushaga gorilla sector and Nkuringo sector of Bwindi impenetrable national park.

Another latest news is that Manchester United football player Cristiano Ronaldo is set to travel to Uganda, he will arrive at Entebbe international airport on June 16th, 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo will visit Murchison falls national park and other tourist destinations in Uganda to experience Uganda’s wildlife.

If you've ever heard a dream to be closer to silverbacks mountain gorillas in their real natural home, a safari to Uganda will fulfill your dreams and expectations with an over 90% chances rate of coming across to one of habituated gorilla families group in the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park, a gorilla safari in Uganda has turned the hottest wildlife encounters with monthly gorillas increase in numbers. Not all that an Uganda safari is all about only gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable rainforest, the country Uganda is home to many diverse savanna national game parks and tourists relaxation sights and is also considered among the most spectacular birding destinations in the world. Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, or Kidepo valley national park are classic big 5 Africa game drive, chimpanzee trekking, and Nile cruises destinations in Uganda. Kibale forest national park located in the southern part of Uganda offers a vast wildlife corridor together with the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park which has a concentration of Elephants that sometimes cause migration in search of water.

A combination of Uganda’s tropical rainforests and swamps together with grasslands, Kibale national park keeps the biggest population of chimpanzees in the African continent not only but also accommodates at least dozens of other primates. Kibale forest is a recommended destination for those who are interested and want to embark on a primate trekking journey, with about 350 recorded bird types or species. Uganda is green and a hilly country surrounded by many freshwater lakes and mountains, through the country’s infrastructure is limited Uganda keeps developing which leads to now having good safari accommodations ranging from 1star to 5 start city-based hotels. Uganda is now ideal for safari-goers, birders, and wildlife addicts, it’s more spectacular safari experience when Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania are combined together to make an East African safari.