7 Kampala Safaris Tours Worth Booking

1.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600Our pick

Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi, meet local guides and trackers, and spend a full day seeking mountain gorillas. The package includes a gorilla permit, two nights of lodging, meals, a Batwa community visit, and a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi. Guide assignments vary, with Hudson, Joyous, Benjamin, and Richard among the guides praised for their care and driving.

“We had a great time getting to and experiencing the Gorillas. Hudson our guide was amazing and had confidence in his driving and getting us to our destinations. He was very helpful with organising a great porter and we were very lucky to have a great guide to take us to Gorillas. What I once in lifetime experience.”

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2.Steve Kampala Walking tours (Airpals Safaris tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $28Best value

This small-group Kampala walk visits Makerere University, Katanga, Bagala Craft, Nakasero Market, Owino, the Old Taxi Park, and Namirembe Cathedral. Guides include Steve, Gertrude, and Ben. Expect history, local markets, city views, and a direct look at daily life. Groups are limited to 10.

“Steve did his utmost to accomodate my interests and physical limitations. Wonderful tour with a very varied itinerary.”

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3.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

Travel privately from Entebbe through Zziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. You will track rhinos, chimps, and gorillas, take two boat trips, and travel with an English-speaking guide such as Derrick or Benon.

“The most amazing thing I have done in my life!! Wow, I cannot recommend this trip and tour guide enough. Every day on this trip was magical, seeing things I have only ever dreamed of seeing with my own eyes. A huge thank you to Derrick wRead more”

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4.3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Wildlife Safari Uganda Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,300

Spend three days traveling privately from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles on game drives and a Nile cruise, with meals and two nights at Parkside Safari Lodge included. Guides such as Joel and Silas have led this route.

“Our trip was truly an incredible experience for our family, that we will never forget.”

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5.3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $995

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park with a guide-driver. See rhinos on foot, search for lions and elephants by 4x4, cruise the Victoria Nile for hippos and crocodiles, and return to Kampala in three days.

“My guide, Robert, helped us find all of the Big 5 plus the rarely seen hyenas and jackals! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the parks. The food was tasty and the lodging was good. The van was a little dated, but it was coRead more”

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6.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

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

Travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi on a private four-day safari. Expect game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, one hour with mountain gorillas, long road transfers, and guides such as Smith or Sam, depending on assignment.

“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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7.15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $5,000

Travel privately from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Expect gorilla and chimp trekking, rhino tracking, boat safaris, swamp walks, and game drives. Ngoni Safaris assigns a private guide, with past trips led by guides such as James, David, Allan, and Charles.

“We had an excellent trip with ngoni and led by our fantastic guide Allan! We did a 16 days trip, 4 nights in Rwanda, the rest in Uganda. We excluded Muchinson falls (one of the highlights) to reduce travel times on the road: we are also safari Read more”

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