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Uganda safari holidays from the UK
Discover Uganda. Experience Africa Differently.
Sit an arm's length from a mountain gorilla family, track wild chimpanzees at dawn and watch lions from the Nile's banks, all on one holiday. We are a Uganda-based operator with a UK team, so you plan in your own time zone and travel with people who live here.
Gorilla trekkingChimpanzee trackingBig game safarisTailor-made, 5 to 21 days
Why Uganda
The Africa most British travellers have not yet seen
Uganda is where Winston Churchill reportedly called Africa "the pearl", and where you can meet mountain gorillas in the morning and cruise a hippo-filled channel by afternoon. Roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas live in Bwindi and the neighbouring Virunga volcanoes, and Kibale Forest holds some of the best chimpanzee tracking on the continent.
English is the official language, driving is on the left, and the welcome is famously warm. Many UK travellers come for gorillas and stay for the people, the lakes and the sheer variety: forest, savannah, waterfalls and the Nile in one compact country.
A morning you will remember
04:45, Bwindi. The forest is still dripping.
Your guide hands you a walking stick and a smile. Two hours of climbing through mist, and then the trackers stop, point and whisper. Ten metres ahead a silverback is chewing leaves, a baby is rolling down a bank, and nobody in your group says a word.
You have one hour with the family. It passes in what feels like five minutes. That is the moment our UK travellers tell us about first, and it is why we protect every permit, every lodge night and every transfer around it.
Safari collection
Five ways to see Uganda
Every itinerary is a starting point and can be shortened, lengthened or rebuilt around your dates, fitness and budget. Prices are shown in GBP per person sharing, converted from our published Uganda price list in USD. Use the currency selector at the top to see the USD guide.
7 DAYS
GorillasChimps
Gorillas and Chimps
Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi
- Chimpanzee tracking and a gorilla trek
- Kazinga Channel cruise and game drive
- Built to your pace, with rest time
PRICEQuote on request
RELATED 6-DAY FROM£2,000
Our 6-day primate safari starts from £2,000 midrange. Seven-day pricing is quoted to your dates.
10 DAYS
GorillasChimpsWildlife
14 DAYS
NileKidepoPrimates
21 DAYS
GorillasChimpsWildlife
Uganda Complete
Jinja, Kidepo, Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Bunyonyi
- Two gorilla treks in different sectors
- The full wildlife, primate and Nile circuit
- Pace and lodge choice fully tailored
MIDRANGE FROM£8,250
LUXURY FROM£12,400
Per person sharing. Permits and park fees included. Customisable.
Want something different?
Honeymoon, family, birdwatching, photography or a Rwanda gorilla extension. Budget versions of any itinerary are available on request.
Tell us your ideaBrowse all 14 packages on our Uganda tour packages page.
GBP prices are converted from our USD price list at roughly £0.75 per US$1 and rounded. They are starting points for two travellers sharing and change with season, lodge and group size. Gorilla permit availability is confirmed at quotation. Your written quote confirms the final price.
Trip finder
Which Uganda safari suits you?
Featured experiences
What you will actually do
Mountain gorilla trekking
Bwindi and Mgahinga. One permit gives you up to an hour with a habituated family. Treks last from under an hour to most of a day.
Chimpanzee tracking
Kibale Forest is home to thirteen primate species. Chimps are noisy, quick and endlessly entertaining.
Big Five and savannah
Lions, elephants, buffalo and leopards across Queen Elizabeth, Murchison and Kidepo, plus rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa. Always ask us about current sightings.
Birdwatching
More than a thousand species recorded in Uganda, including the shoebill near Mabamba Swamp.
Culture and community
Batwa forest walks, Karamojong village visits and Lake Bunyonyi canoe trips that put money in local hands.
Luxury lodge escapes
Forest lodges above the canopy, riverside suites and fly-in options that save a day on the road.
Uganda, Rwanda or Kenya
Choosing your African safari from the UK
UK travellers often compare these three. Uganda is our home, and we can advise honestly on combining it with a Rwanda gorilla extension.
| Uganda | Rwanda | Kenya | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known for | Gorillas, chimps, Nile, varied big game | Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park | Masai Mara and classic savannah |
| Gorilla trekking | Bwindi and Mgahinga, several sectors | Volcanoes National Park | Not available |
| Style | Lush, varied, good value across midrange and luxury | Compact and polished | Wide open plains and migration |
| Best combined | Gorillas, chimps and Big Five in one trip | Short gorilla break from Kigali | Pair with Uganda for forest plus plains |
UK travel planning
Getting from the UK to Uganda
Most UK travellers fly into Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 45 minutes' drive from Kampala. Routes from London and other UK airports usually involve one connection, and some airlines may operate direct services. Schedules and fares change often, so we do not quote them here. We are happy to review options with you or your travel agent and book your airport meet-and-greet and first night.
Tip: send us your preferred dates before you buy flights, because gorilla permits for dry months sell out early.
Planning timeline
- 6 to 9 months ahead: permits and lodges for peak months
- 3 to 4 months ahead: pay deposit, then arrange vaccinations
- 6 to 8 weeks ahead: e-visa and insurance
- 2 weeks ahead: pre-departure pack and final briefing
Why Wander and Wonder
Planned by people who live here
Local Uganda expertise
Our operations team is based in Uganda and our Managing Director, Samuel Ojok, is based in the UK.
Personalised itineraries
Midrange and luxury, with budget versions on request. Nothing is off a shelf.
Transparent quotations
A written quote that states what is included, with permits and park fees named.
Responsible tourism
Permits and community visits support conservation and local livelihoods.
Dedicated assistance
Call or WhatsApp us from the UK or Uganda, before and during your trip.
Professional coordination
Private 4x4 with a driver guide, permits, lodges and transfers handled for you.
UK travel information
Visas, health and paperwork
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm on official sources before you book flights.
Passport and visa
British citizens need a visa to enter Uganda, applied for online through the official e-visa portal. Your passport should have good validity and blank pages. Apply well ahead. Official e-visa portal.
Yellow fever
GOV.UK states a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Uganda. Carry your physical certificate. See FCDO entry requirements.
Health and insurance
Speak to a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria prevention, using TravelHealthPro. Take insurance that covers medical evacuation and trekking. Check FCDO health notices before you travel.
Booking with us
From first message to wheels up
- EnquiryTell us dates, group and interests by form or WhatsApp.
- Personalised itineraryWe draft a route and check permit availability.
- QuotationA clear written quote in GBP, with USD on request.
- ConfirmationA 30 percent deposit secures your booking and permits.
- PaymentBalance due 60 days before arrival, online via WeTravel, with bank and mobile money details on confirmation.
- Pre-departure supportVisa, health and packing guidance, then a briefing before you fly.
Good to know
Uganda safari FAQs for UK travellers
When is the best time to visit Uganda?
Dry months (June to September, December to February) give firmer trails and easier game viewing. Green months (March to May, October to November) are quieter and lush. Book 6 to 9 months ahead for dry months.
How much does a gorilla permit cost?
Permit fees are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and can change. Every package price includes the permit named in the itinerary, and your quote states the current fee.
How long should a Uganda safari be?
Five days covers one gorilla trek. Ten to fourteen days combines gorillas, chimps and big game comfortably. Twenty-one days lets you see the whole country at a gentle pace.
Can you arrange my flights?
We focus on ground arrangements and can review flight options with you or your travel agent. Send us your dates first so permits can be held.
Is Uganda safe for tourists?
Most tourist areas are visited without incident, and you travel with a driver guide. Read the latest FCDO travel advice before booking.
What accommodation is included?
Midrange lodges and tented camps, or luxury lodges, according to the tier you choose. Specific lodges are named in your written quote.
How much should I tip?
Tipping is appreciated for guides, drivers and lodge staff. We include current guidance in your pre-departure pack.
What should I pack?
Lightweight layers, waterproof jacket, sturdy boots, gloves for gorilla treks and insect repellent. A full list comes with your pack.
Do I need a visa?
Yes. British citizens apply for a Uganda e-visa online before travelling, and a yellow fever certificate is required. See the travel information section above.
How early should I book?
Six to nine months for peak months, and at least three months for the rest. A 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before arrival.
Enquiry
Tell us about your Uganda holiday
No payment and no obligation. Your enquiry goes straight to our bookings team, and we reply with a personalised itinerary and quote.
Start Planning Your Uganda Safari
Send us your month, group size and the experience you dream about. We check permit availability and reply with a clear quote.
UK and WhatsApp: +44 7826 805254 · Uganda and WhatsApp: +256 792 770 034
Bookings: bookings@wanderandwonderug.com · General: info@wanderandwonderug.com
Uganda safari holidays from the UK
Discover Uganda. Experience Africa Differently.
Sit an arm's length from a mountain gorilla family, track wild chimpanzees at dawn and watch lions from the Nile's banks, all on one holiday. We are a Uganda-based operator with a UK team, so you plan in your own time zone and travel with people who live here.
Gorilla trekkingChimpanzee trackingBig game safarisTailor-made, 5 to 21 days
Why Uganda
The Africa most British travellers have not yet seen
Uganda is where Winston Churchill reportedly called Africa "the pearl", and where you can meet mountain gorillas in the morning and cruise a hippo-filled channel by afternoon. Roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas live in Bwindi and the neighbouring Virunga volcanoes, and Kibale Forest holds some of the best chimpanzee tracking on the continent.
English is the official language, driving is on the left, and the welcome is famously warm. Many UK travellers come for gorillas and stay for the people, the lakes and the sheer variety: forest, savannah, waterfalls and the Nile in one compact country.
A morning you will remember
04:45, Bwindi. The forest is still dripping.
Your guide hands you a walking stick and a smile. Two hours of climbing through mist, and then the trackers stop, point and whisper. Ten metres ahead a silverback is chewing leaves, a baby is rolling down a bank, and nobody in your group says a word.
You have one hour with the family. It passes in what feels like five minutes. That is the moment our UK travellers tell us about first, and it is why we protect every permit, every lodge night and every transfer around it.
Safari collection
Five ways to see Uganda
Every itinerary is a starting point and can be shortened, lengthened or rebuilt around your dates, fitness and budget. Prices are shown in GBP per person sharing, converted from our published Uganda price list in USD. Use the currency selector at the top to see the USD guide.
5 DAYS
GorillasLakes
7 DAYS
GorillasChimps
Gorillas and Chimps
Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi
- Chimpanzee tracking and a gorilla trek
- Kazinga Channel cruise and game drive
- Built to your pace, with rest time
PRICEQuote on request
RELATED 6-DAY FROM£2,000
Our 6-day primate safari starts from £2,000 midrange. Seven-day pricing is quoted to your dates.
10 DAYS
GorillasChimpsWildlife
14 DAYS
NileKidepoPrimates
21 DAYS
GorillasChimpsWildlife
Uganda Complete
Jinja, Kidepo, Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Bunyonyi
- Two gorilla treks in different sectors
- The full wildlife, primate and Nile circuit
- Pace and lodge choice fully tailored
MIDRANGE FROM£8,250
LUXURY FROM£12,400
Per person sharing. Permits and park fees included. Customisable.
Want something different?
Honeymoon, family, birdwatching, photography or a Rwanda gorilla extension. Budget versions of any itinerary are available on request.
Tell us your ideaBrowse all 14 packages on our Uganda tour packages page.
GBP prices are converted from our USD price list at roughly £0.75 per US$1 and rounded. They are starting points for two travellers sharing and change with season, lodge and group size. Gorilla permit availability is confirmed at quotation. Your written quote confirms the final price.
Trip finder
Which Uganda safari suits you?
Featured experiences
What you will actually do
Mountain gorilla trekking
Bwindi and Mgahinga. One permit gives you up to an hour with a habituated family. Treks last from under an hour to most of a day.
Chimpanzee tracking
Kibale Forest is home to thirteen primate species. Chimps are noisy, quick and endlessly entertaining.
Big Five and savannah
Lions, elephants, buffalo and leopards across Queen Elizabeth, Murchison and Kidepo, plus rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa. Always ask us about current sightings.
Birdwatching
More than a thousand species recorded in Uganda, including the shoebill near Mabamba Swamp.
Culture and community
Batwa forest walks, Karamojong village visits and Lake Bunyonyi canoe trips that put money in local hands.
Luxury lodge escapes
Forest lodges above the canopy, riverside suites and fly-in options that save a day on the road.
Uganda, Rwanda or Kenya
Choosing your African safari from the UK
UK travellers often compare these three. Uganda is our home, and we can advise honestly on combining it with a Rwanda gorilla extension.
| Uganda | Rwanda | Kenya | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known for | Gorillas, chimps, Nile, varied big game | Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park | Masai Mara and classic savannah |
| Gorilla trekking | Bwindi and Mgahinga, several sectors | Volcanoes National Park | Not available |
| Style | Lush, varied, good value across midrange and luxury | Compact and polished | Wide open plains and migration |
| Best combined | Gorillas, chimps and Big Five in one trip | Short gorilla break from Kigali | Pair with Uganda for forest plus plains |
UK travel planning
Getting from the UK to Uganda
Most UK travellers fly into Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 45 minutes' drive from Kampala. Routes from London and other UK airports usually involve one connection, and some airlines may operate direct services. Schedules and fares change often, so we do not quote them here. We are happy to review options with you or your travel agent and book your airport meet-and-greet and first night.
Tip: send us your preferred dates before you buy flights, because gorilla permits for dry months sell out early.
Planning timeline
- 6 to 9 months ahead: permits and lodges for peak months
- 3 to 4 months ahead: pay deposit, then arrange vaccinations
- 6 to 8 weeks ahead: e-visa and insurance
- 2 weeks ahead: pre-departure pack and final briefing
Why Wander and Wonder
Planned by people who live here
Local Uganda expertise
Our operations team is based in Uganda and our Managing Director, Samuel Ojok, is based in the UK.
Personalised itineraries
Midrange and luxury, with budget versions on request. Nothing is off a shelf.
Transparent quotations
A written quote that states what is included, with permits and park fees named.
Responsible tourism
Permits and community visits support conservation and local livelihoods.
Dedicated assistance
Call or WhatsApp us from the UK or Uganda, before and during your trip.
Professional coordination
Private 4x4 with a driver guide, permits, lodges and transfers handled for you.
UK travel information
Visas, health and paperwork
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm on official sources before you book flights.
Passport and visa
British citizens need a visa to enter Uganda, applied for online through the official e-visa portal. Your passport should have good validity and blank pages. Apply well ahead. Official e-visa portal.
Yellow fever
GOV.UK states a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Uganda. Carry your physical certificate. See FCDO entry requirements.
Health and insurance
Speak to a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria prevention, using TravelHealthPro. Take insurance that covers medical evacuation and trekking. Check FCDO health notices before you travel.
Booking with us
From first message to wheels up
- EnquiryTell us dates, group and interests by form or WhatsApp.
- Personalised itineraryWe draft a route and check permit availability.
- QuotationA clear written quote in GBP, with USD on request.
- ConfirmationA 30 percent deposit secures your booking and permits.
- PaymentBalance due 60 days before arrival, online via WeTravel, with bank and mobile money details on confirmation.
- Pre-departure supportVisa, health and packing guidance, then a briefing before you fly.
Good to know
Uganda safari FAQs for UK travellers
When is the best time to visit Uganda?
Dry months (June to September, December to February) give firmer trails and easier game viewing. Green months (March to May, October to November) are quieter and lush. Book 6 to 9 months ahead for dry months.
How much does a gorilla permit cost?
Permit fees are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and can change. Every package price includes the permit named in the itinerary, and your quote states the current fee.
How long should a Uganda safari be?
Five days covers one gorilla trek. Ten to fourteen days combines gorillas, chimps and big game comfortably. Twenty-one days lets you see the whole country at a gentle pace.
Can you arrange my flights?
We focus on ground arrangements and can review flight options with you or your travel agent. Send us your dates first so permits can be held.
Is Uganda safe for tourists?
Most tourist areas are visited without incident, and you travel with a driver guide. Read the latest FCDO travel advice before booking.
What accommodation is included?
Midrange lodges and tented camps, or luxury lodges, according to the tier you choose. Specific lodges are named in your written quote.
How much should I tip?
Tipping is appreciated for guides, drivers and lodge staff. We include current guidance in your pre-departure pack.
What should I pack?
Lightweight layers, waterproof jacket, sturdy boots, gloves for gorilla treks and insect repellent. A full list comes with your pack.
Do I need a visa?
Yes. British citizens apply for a Uganda e-visa online before travelling, and a yellow fever certificate is required. See the travel information section above.
How early should I book?
Six to nine months for peak months, and at least three months for the rest. A 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before arrival.
Enquiry
Tell us about your Uganda holiday
No payment and no obligation. Your enquiry goes straight to our bookings team, and we reply with a personalised itinerary and quote.
Start Planning Your Uganda Safari
Send us your month, group size and the experience you dream about. We check permit availability and reply with a clear quote.
UK and WhatsApp: +44 7826 805254 · Uganda and WhatsApp: +256 792 770 034
Bookings: bookings@wanderandwonderug.com · General: info@wanderandwonderug.com