Luxury Uganda Safaris & Gorilla Trekking — Rebo Safari

Bespoke luxury safari journeys across Uganda — gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, private game drives through Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, and hand-selected premium lodges. Plan your dream Uganda safari with Rebo Safari.

Why Choose Rebo Safari?

  • Expert-designed itineraries with 100% Uganda focus
  • All gorilla permits, park fees, and transfers included
  • Hand-selected luxury lodges and private camps
  • Private guides with deep local knowledge
  • Budget to ultra-luxury options, 1 to 21 days

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Uganda National Parks

  • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — Home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 331 square
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park — Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited savanna park, covering 1,978 square kilometres across the Albertine Rift Valley. Famous for its
  • Murchison Falls National Park — Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest protected area at 3,893 square kilometres, bisected by the mighty River Nile. The park's centrepiece
  • Kibale Forest National Park — Kibale Forest National Park is often called the 'Primate Capital of the World,' harbouring the highest density and diversity of primates in Africa. Ac
  • Kidepo Valley National Park — Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda's most remote and arguably most spectacular wilderness, covering 1,442 square kilometres of sweeping valleys and
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park — Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the smallest of Uganda's national parks at just 33.7 square kilometres, situated at the base of the Virunga volcanic

Safari Experiences

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Uganda is home to approximately half the world's remaining mountain gorillas, with around 1,063 individuals living in two protected areas: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Gorilla trekking permits cost $800 per person and grant you one hour with a habituated gorilla family in groups of no more than eight people. The encounter is consistently described as life-changing — you stand within metres of a 200-kilogram silverback as he calmly strips bamboo shoots while juveniles play around him.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers trekking from four sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. Each sector provides a different experience in terms of terrain difficulty, altitude, and the number of habituated gorilla families available. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes offers slightly easier terrain with stunning volcanic scenery. Our travel designers will recommend the optimal sector based on your fitness level, interests, and available dates.

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Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

Kibale Forest National Park holds the title of the world's primate capital, with over 1,500 chimpanzees across 13 habituated communities and 12 other primate species including red colobus monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys. Standard chimpanzee tracking sessions depart at 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with one hour of observation once the chimps are located. The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX) offers a full day with the chimps from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM — only four permits are issued per day at $250 per person.

Other chimpanzee tracking sites include Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kalinzu Forest Reserve. Each offers a distinct forest environment and tracking experience.

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Uganda's National Parks

Uganda contains 10 national parks protecting diverse ecosystems from tropical rainforest to semi-arid savanna. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a 331-square-kilometre ancient rainforest and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to mountain gorillas and over 350 bird species. Queen Elizabeth National Park spans 1,978 square kilometres of savanna, wetlands, and crater lakes, featuring the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, and over 600 bird species.

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest at 3,893 square kilometres, where the Nile forces through a seven-metre gorge before plunging 43 metres. Kibale Forest has the highest primate density in Africa. Kidepo Valley in the remote northeast is ranked among Africa's finest wilderness areas, home to cheetahs, striped hyenas, and ostriches found nowhere else in Uganda. Lake Mburo is the most accessible savanna park with zebras and impalas.

The Rwenzori Mountains, the legendary Mountains of the Moon, rise to 5,109 metres with permanent glaciers, Afro-alpine moorland, and giant lobelias. Semuliki National Park in the Albertine Rift protects lowland tropical forest with Congo Basin species including the spectacular Sempaya Hot Springs.

Safari Accommodation

Uganda's safari lodges range from intimate boutique camps to world-class luxury properties. In Bwindi, properties like Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp and Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge offer exclusive gorilla country retreats with panoramic forest views. In Queen Elizabeth, Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Mweya Safari Lodge provide front-row seats to the Kazinga Channel and crater landscapes. Murchison Falls lodges offer river-front settings with views of the Nile.

All our partner lodges have been personally inspected by the Rebo Safari team. We evaluate room quality, food, staff warmth, sustainability practices, and community engagement. Many properties feature swimming pools, spa facilities, and guided nature walks from the grounds. Dining highlights include multi-course menus using fresh local ingredients, bush dinners under the stars, and sundowner cocktails overlooking the African wilderness.

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Planning Your Uganda Safari: Expert Guidance

Choosing the right safari package depends on your available time, primary interests, budget, and travel style. Short safaris of 1 to 3 days work well for travellers with limited time who want to experience a specific highlight such as gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, or the top-of-the-falls hike at Murchison Falls. These focused itineraries maximise your time at the destination by using domestic charter flights to eliminate long road transfers.

Medium-length safaris of 5 to 8 days allow you to combine two or three parks and experience both primate encounters and big-game safari drives. The most popular combination pairs Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking with Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives on the Kasenyi plains and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Adding Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking creates a comprehensive primate safari that covers the three great ape experiences available in Uganda.

Extended safaris of 10 to 21 days provide the most complete Uganda experience, covering diverse ecosystems from the dense tropical rainforests of western Uganda to the semi-arid savannah of Kidepo Valley in the northeast. These longer itineraries include cultural encounters with communities such as the Batwa, Karamojong, and Bagisu, along with adventure activities like white-water rafting on the Nile at Jinja and birdwatching expeditions targeting Uganda's 1,060-plus recorded species including the prehistoric-looking Shoebill stork.

Private safaris with a dedicated guide-driver offer the most flexibility and personalised experience. Your guide adapts the daily schedule to your pace, stops when you want to photograph wildlife, and shares deep local knowledge about animal behaviour, bird identification, and cultural context. Group departures offer a more social experience and typically reduce per-person costs by 15 to 25 percent compared to private equivalents.

Budget tiers range from mid-range lodges and tented camps at $250 to $450 per person per night to luxury properties at $500 to $1,500 per person per night and ultra-luxury exclusive camps exceeding $1,500 per person per night. All tiers include full-board meals, guided activities, and park fees. The primary differences are room size and appointments, staff-to-guest ratio, exclusivity of location, and the range of included premium beverages and spa services.

Booking 4 to 8 months in advance is recommended for peak season travel and essential for gorilla trekking permits, which sell out months ahead. Shoulder season travel in March, April, May, October, and November offers lower rates, fewer crowds, and lush green landscapes, though trails can be muddier and some secondary roads may be challenging. Travel insurance covering medical treatment, trip cancellation, and emergency evacuation is mandatory for all Uganda safari travellers.

Essential Uganda Safari Information

Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, is located in East Africa straddling the equator between Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Rwanda. The country covers 241,038 square kilometres and is home to 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, and 14 wildlife sanctuaries. Uganda's extraordinary biodiversity includes over 1,060 bird species, 364 mammal species, and approximately half the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

Safari travel in Uganda typically begins at Entebbe International Airport, located on the shores of Lake Victoria. From Entebbe, domestic charter flights connect to airstrips near major national parks, reducing journey times from full-day road transfers to flights of 1 to 2.5 hours. Road transfers between parks are conducted in private 4x4 safari vehicles with experienced English-speaking guide-drivers who provide wildlife interpretation throughout the journey.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority manages all national parks and issues permits for gorilla trekking ($800 per person), chimpanzee tracking ($200 per person), and chimpanzee habituation ($250 per person). Park entrance fees for foreign non-residents are $40 per person per day for most parks. Permits should be booked 3 to 6 months in advance for peak season travel (June to September, December to February).

Uganda's equatorial climate provides year-round safari conditions. Temperatures range from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius depending on altitude and region. The dry seasons from June to September and December to February offer the most comfortable conditions with firmer trails and concentrated wildlife at water sources. The wet seasons from March to May and October to November bring lush green landscapes, fewer visitors, reduced lodge rates, and excellent birdwatching as migratory species arrive.

Accommodation ranges from budget-friendly guesthouses and tented camps to world-class luxury lodges and exclusive-use private camps. Full-board rates at most safari lodges include all meals, house drinks, and selected activities such as guided nature walks and community visits. Premium properties add spa treatments, private dining experiences, and exclusive game drive vehicles.

Health requirements for Uganda include a mandatory yellow fever vaccination certificate, recommended malaria prophylaxis for all regions, and travel insurance covering medical treatment and emergency evacuation. Additional recommended vaccinations include hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and tetanus. Tap water should not be consumed — drink bottled or purified water throughout your stay. Uganda's safari regions are safe and well-managed with professional guide services and established security infrastructure.

Plan Your Safari

Ready to explore Uganda? Request a free, no-obligation quote and our safari experts will design a bespoke itinerary tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates. Whether you want a 3-day gorilla trekking adventure or a 21-day grand tour covering every national park, we will craft the perfect journey for you.

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