Wildlife Safaris in Uganda Wildlife Adventure Safaris Tours – Cost (2022)
Wildlife Safaris in Uganda represents the classic wilderness adventures to see wild animals in their natural environment. Wildlife safaris in Uganda have been the main tourist activity in Africa since the early days of the 20th century.
Many people go on Wildlife Safaris in Uganda to see animals such as lions, elephants, leopards, zebras, giraffes, hippos, cheetahs, buffalo, and many others. Seeing these wild animals in their natural habitat is a completely different experience from seeing them at the Zoo.
Uganda is blessed with more than 300 mammal species and over 1000 bird species. These are easily seen in the 10 national parks and other game reserves. The national parks have an abundance of animals and greatly complement each other.
Trending Wildlife Safaris to Uganda & Rwanda – Confidence Africa Tours
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7 Days Best Rwanda Safari
On this 7 Days Best Rwanda Safari (Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife Tour, Chimpanzee Tracking Trip), you will tour the genocide memorials, visit the Nyungwe Forest National Park with its vicissitude.
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6 Days Rwanda Wildlife Trip
This 6 Days Rwanda Wildlife Trip (Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife Tour, Chimpanzee Tracking Trip) will give you the two ultimate safari experiences i.e., game drives in Akagera national park.
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10 Days Rwanda Adventure Tour
On this 10 Days Rwanda Adventure Tour (Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife Tour, Chimpanzee Tracking, and Cultural Encounter Trip), you will tour the genocide memorials, visit the Nyungwe Forest
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9 Days Best Rwanda Safari Tour
On this 9 Days Best Rwanda Safari Tour (Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife Tour, Chimpanzee Tracking, and Cultural Encounter Trip), you will tour the genocide memorials, and visit the Nyungwe
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9 Days Uganda Adventure Safari
9 Days Uganda Adventure Safari including Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife, Chimpanzee tracking, and Source of the Nile tour. You will visit Bwindi National Park for gorilla tracking, you will visit Queen Elizabeth
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9 Days Uganda Primates Tour
9 Days Uganda Primates Tour, Gorilla Trekking Safari, and Wildlife Experience take you to three beautiful national parks as well as splendid tourist attractions in Uganda. These attractions…
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5 Days Western Uganda Safari from Kampala City
This 5 Days Western Uganda Safari from Kampala City takes you to two magnificent national parks in Uganda which include Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi impenetrable national park.
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6 Days Uganda Wildlife Safaris Tour
6 Days Uganda wildlife safaris Tour Package allows you to experience a great adventure in three parks within a span of five days. These parks include Murchison falls national park, Kibale forest national park
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4 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Package
These 4 days Uganda wildlife safari package gives you an opportunity to visit two national parks in southwestern Uganda. These parks include Lake Mburo national park and Queen Elizabeth national park.
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4 Days Ultimate Primates Safari & Wildlife Tour
These 4 Days Ultimate Primates Safari & Wildlife Tour Uganda takes you to two national parks famous for chimpanzee trekking where you will see several primates such as the Colobus Monkey
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4 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour
The 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour takes you to two national parks in southwestern Uganda. In this Uganda tour, you get the opportunity to go to Lake Mburo national park as well as Bwindi impenetrable national park.
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4 Days Savannah Wildlife Safari to Uganda
The 4 Days Savannah Wildlife Safari to Uganda takes you on a wildlife safari to northwestern Uganda with a guarantee of seeing herds of Elephants and Buffaloes, Warthogs, various Antelope species
Frequently Asked Questions ABout Wildlife Safaris to Uganda
Where to see Uganda’s Wildlife on Safaris
The most popular national park for observing animals in their natural world are;
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Lake Mburo National Park
How Much is a Uganda Wildlife Safaris Tour?
The cost of any Uganda Safari is always dependent on the specific details of the trip such as accommodation, transport, and length of the trip among others.
Ugandan Wildlife Safaris are quite inexpensive, compared to other activities like gorilla tracking safaris or chimpanzee tracking.
Our budget wildlife Safaris take as little as 3 days starting and ending in Kampala. If you talk to our safari experts, you can easily get a quote customized to your requirements.
Dos and Don’t s for a Wildlife Safari Tour
Wildlife Safaris in Uganda have fewer restrictions compared to primate tracking safaris. On a wildlife Safari, you are supposed to respect the natural environment and animals. This means you can’t litter or make noise, fires and such.
You will be accompanied by a guide and park ranger who understand all the regulations. Just follow their lead and ask when in doubt. You also must respect the animals – especially the fact that they are wild animals and not pets.
Even thought they might be slightly used to people, some animals can be dangerous. Your guide and ranger will also caution you about this.
What to carry for Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour?
Our basic packing list should have comfortable practical clothing and shoes. You should also include a wide brim hat and your favorite sunscreen to protect against the hot Savannah sun.
Depending on your time of travel, and the specific national park you might need to carry warm clothing or rain gear. Your personalized itinerary often has the final list that is custom for your trip.
Extra Cash for Tour on Wildlife Safaris
You should also think about carry some extra cash. This is usually for your own spending – beyond the itinerary provisions.
This is the money you use for tipping, buying souvenirs and other such small expenditures.
Your transport, accommodation and park entrance & activity charges will be already covered by your payment for the trip.
Here is our article about the extra cash to carry for a safari, it shares more insights.
Compliment Activities on Wildlife Safaris to Uganda
Uganda wildlife Safaris are often combined and bundled with other activities – and this has proved to enhance the experience for our guests. Here are some activities that can be added as part of your wildlife safari adventure – to take your experience to a new level.
Gorilla trekking. The ultimate African bucket list experience of nature. Especially if you are visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park which is less than 3 hours away from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Chimpanzee tracking. To see chimpanzee – our closest animal cousins. Especially if you are in Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls which have forests with a stable population of chimps.
Community visits. This can be done anywhere, but the Karamojong culture experience from Kidepo is a clear winner.
Cultural visits help you not only to see Uganda’s natural beauty in the wildlife and landscape, but the people as well.
Bird watching. All of Uganda’s wildlife parks have many bird species that can be a joy to watch and find.
Best Uganda Adventure Tours – Confidence Africa Tours
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3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safaris Tour
In this 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safaris Tour duration the tourist would be able to start their safari tours through Rwanda’s capital Kigali which is the evidence of historical events memory of the genocide.
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6 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Tour
After the early breakfast gorilla tracking in Bwindi is the most amazing wildlife encounter of your life. It is incredible, wonderful. After that Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Queen Elizabeth national park.
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8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
During the 8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari you will start the safari adventure in Rwanda through the assistance of our expert guidance team from the departure of Kigali by visiting…
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12 Days Uganda Birding Tour
The 12 Days Uganda Birding Tour – Bird Watching, Gorilla Trekking, & Wildlife Adventure Safari takes you to the most visited and captivating Uganda national parks for a great birding excursion.
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14 Days Forest Birding Safari Uganda
Among the other birding safari trips duration the 14 Days Forest Birding Safari Uganda – (Optional) Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking, Wildlife Adventure Tour too most alluring for the clients
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15 Days Uganda Tour (Primates & Wildlife)
15 Days Uganda Tour takes you on Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park, Chimpanzee tracking activity in Kibale forest national park, and Wildlife Adventure Tour in Lake Mburo