Safaris in uganda

Uganda’s savannah safari destinations are beautiful, immensely valuable, and extraordinary wildlife encounters that complement a forest adventure or mountain hike perfectly. Each of Uganda’s savannah safari destinations are different and will bring a unique experience to an itinerary.

Introduction

Part of what makes Uganda such a special place to visit is its diversity of wildlife experiences within such a small region. The southwestern corner of Uganda is not only famous for its gorilla and chimpanzee populations, but there are 3 savannah safari parks in the area that can easily be combined with a primate safari with a short 2-hour drive. The result is that even a short 7-10 day itinerary can combine gorilla trekking and chimp trekking with classic savannah safaris where you’ll find elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, antelopes, and buffalo – to name just a few. 

The lay of the land

In the southwest of Uganda, there are 3 savannah safari parks: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, and Semliki Valley. These parks can easily be combined with gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga and/or chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest in just a few hours drive making them very popular options. Outside the southwestern pocket, there are two savannah parks: Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park. Kidepo is in the far north of the country, and is typically reserved for itineraries beyond 7-10 days or for travellers with specific interests. Murchison Falls is one of the best safari destinations in the country, and is often combined with the south-western parks.

Popular Safaris in Uganda

The tours below showcase just some of what is possible. Use these itineraries as starting points, or to draw inspiration. Then get in touch, and let our expert team help craft the perfect itinerary for you.

Ultimate Gorilla Experience

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Uganda’s Epic Southwest

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Luxury Gorilla Fly-in Safari

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Classic Gorilla Fly-In Safari

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Volcanoes, Gorillas and Great Lakes

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Murchison and Kibale Driving Safari

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Chimpanzee & Gorilla Fly-In Safari

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Seven Days to Margherita Peak

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Luxury Safari and Gorilla Habituation

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Ugandan Odyssey

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14 Days Uganda and Rwanda Tour

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