Request a free, no-obligation quote for your dream Uganda safari. Our expert travel designers will craft a bespoke gorilla trekking and wildlife safari itinerary tailored to your interests, fitness level, budget, and travel dates. Every journey is fully customisable — from a focused 3-day gorilla trek to a comprehensive 21-day grand tour covering every major national park.
What's Included in Every Rebo Safari
Personalised itinerary design by Uganda safari specialists with 15+ years of combined experience
Gorilla trekking permit procurement ($800 per person) — we handle all booking logistics
Chimpanzee tracking permit arrangements ($200-$250 per person, Kibale Forest)
Hand-selected luxury accommodation at personally inspected lodges and camps
Private custom-built 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide throughout your safari
All park entrance fees, activity permits, and conservation levies
Return airport transfers from Entebbe International Airport
Full-board meals at all lodges — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks in the vehicle
24/7 Rebo Safari support throughout your journey
How the Booking Process Works
Step 1: Fill out the enquiry form with your travel dates, interests, group size, and budget range. Step 2: Within 48 hours, you receive a detailed custom proposal with a day-by-day itinerary, accommodation options at your preferred budget level, and transparent pricing. Step 3: Review and refine — we adjust anything you like until the itinerary is perfect. Step 4: Confirm with a deposit and we secure all permits, lodges, vehicles, and guides on your behalf. Step 5: Receive comprehensive pre-departure information including packing lists, health advice, visa guidance, and cultural tips.
Safari Options & Pricing
Budget safaris from $250 per person per day using comfortable mid-range lodges with knowledgeable guides. Mid-range safaris from $400 per day with premium lodges, gourmet dining, and enhanced activities. Luxury safaris from $700 per day featuring exclusive camps, private dining, spa facilities, and the finest service. All prices include accommodation, meals, transport, guides, and park fees. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are additional.
Popular safari durations range from 3 days (focused gorilla trek) to 7 days (gorilla trekking plus Queen Elizabeth game drives) to 14 days (comprehensive multi-park circuit). Extended 21-day safaris cover the entire country including the remote Kidepo Valley and adventure activities at Jinja.
Why Choose Rebo Safari
Rebo Safari is a specialist Uganda safari operator with deep on-the-ground expertise. Our guides have a minimum of five years' field experience and hold Uganda Wildlife Authority accreditation. We maintain a fleet of custom-built safari vehicles, maintain close relationships with Uganda's finest lodges, and contribute to conservation and community development in every region we visit. Our repeat guest rate exceeds 40 percent, and guest reviews consistently highlight the quality of our guiding, the thoughtfulness of our itinerary design, and the responsiveness of our support team.
Popular Safari Destinations
Our most requested itineraries visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives on the Kasenyi Plains and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, and Murchison Falls National Park for the dramatic Nile waterfall and big game viewing. Extended itineraries add Kidepo Valley National Park in the remote northeast, the Rwenzori Mountains for alpine trekking, and Jinja at the source of the Nile for white-water rafting adventures.
Uganda's compact size means that most parks can be reached within a day's drive from Entebbe or Kampala, or in under two hours by domestic charter flight. This makes it possible to visit multiple parks in a week-long safari without excessive travel time, giving you more time for wildlife encounters and less time on the road.
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.