10 Days / 9 NightsBudget

10-Day Best of Uganda — Budget

See everything Uganda has to offer in 10 days: gorillas, chimps, lions, the Nile, and Africa's most scenic lake — all on a budget-friendly itinerary.

Estimated price per person

$3,200 – $4,200

Excluding permits and fees listed below

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Additional permit & activity fees:

Gorilla trekking permit$800
Chimpanzee trekking permit$200

Total estimated cost with permits: $4,200 – $5,200 per person

Gorillas and chimpanzees

Murchison Falls & Nile cruise

Queen Elizabeth game drives

Lake Bunyonyi relaxation

Destinations

Murchison Falls National ParkKibale National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkBwindi Impenetrable National ParkLake Bunyonyi

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 1

Entebbe to Murchison Falls

Pick-up in Entebbe. Drive north to Murchison Falls NP with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

2
Day 2

Murchison Falls Safari

Morning game drive on the northern bank. Afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls. Stunning scenery and wildlife.

3
Day 3

Top of the Falls & Transfer

Visit the top of Murchison Falls. Drive south towards Fort Portal and Kibale area.

4
Day 4

Chimpanzee Trekking

Morning chimp tracking in Kibale Forest. Afternoon Bigodi Wetland Walk.

5
Day 5

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP. Afternoon game drive on the Kasenyi Plains.

6
Day 6

Kazinga & Ishasha

Morning Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Drive to Ishasha for tree-climbing lions.

7
Day 7

Ishasha to Bwindi

Transfer to Bwindi. Community experience in Buhoma village.

8
Day 8

Gorilla Trekking

The climax: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

9
Day 9

Lake Bunyonyi

Drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Canoe trip, island hopping and relaxation.

10
Day 10

Return to Entebbe

Drive back to Entebbe with scenic stops. Airport drop-off or hotel transfer.

Included

  • Private 4x4 vehicle throughout
  • 9 nights budget accommodation
  • Full board meals
  • All park entry fees
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa
  • All game drives and boat cruises
  • Permit arrangements
  • Porter hire for gorilla trek
  • Bigodi Wetland Walk
  • Lake Bunyonyi canoe trip
  • Community walk
  • Airport transfers

Not Included

  • Gorilla permit ($800)
  • Chimp permit ($200)
  • Boat cruise fees (~$60 total)
  • Flights
  • Visa ($50)
  • Insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Best Time

Year-round. Dry season (June–September, December–February) is ideal.

Fitness Level

Moderate — two forest treks, rest is easy

Destinations

5 locations

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Prices are estimates for 2 travelers. Final price depends on travel dates, group size and specific lodges.

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