Uganda Safari FAQs

Our trips are private and tailor-made by default. Start from one of our Uganda safari packages and we'll adjust it to suit you.

Every safari on this site shows a price per person in Budget, Midrange and Luxury styles, based on 2 people sharing. Your final quote depends on your dates, group size and lodges. Send an enquiry and we'll tailor it.

Each package page lists what's included. Usually: a private 4x4 with driver-guide, accommodation, meals as listed, park fees, permits and the activities in the itinerary.

To confirm your safari we ask for any gorilla or chimpanzee permits in full plus a 30% deposit on the rest of the trip cost. The balance is due 60 days before arrival; if you book within 60 days of arrival, the full amount is due at booking. You can pay by bank transfer in US dollars or by card (card payments carry a 3.5% fee). If you cancel 60 or more days before arrival you lose the deposit; 30–59 days before, 50% of the trip cost; under 30 days, 100%. Uganda Wildlife Authority permits are non-refundable but may be rescheduled under UWA rules. We strongly recommend travel insurance. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

For gorilla trekking, 3 to 6 months ahead is ideal, and longer for June to September. UWA requires full payment for a permit when it's booked.

Permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, are limited per family per day, and we book them for you. Details are in our Gorilla Trekking Guide.

No one can guarantee wildlife sightings. Habituated families are tracked every day and encounters are very likely, but be wary of anyone promising a sure thing.

Gorilla trekking is for ages 15 and over; chimp tracking is usually 12 and over. Families with younger children can enjoy game drives, boat trips and nature walks.

Yes. Our 7-Day Primates & Wildlife Safari and 10-Day Classic Uganda Safari include both.

Most safaris start and end in Entebbe, close to Entebbe International Airport, or in Kampala. We can also start or finish at your hotel, or in Kigali for trips that include Rwanda.

Yes. Airport pickup and drop-off at Entebbe International Airport are included on our safaris, and your driver-guide will meet you on arrival.

We use 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs for game viewing, built for Uganda's roads and park tracks.

Yes. Every safari is private, with your own English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip.

Drives usually take 4 to 9 hours, and the longest is Entebbe to Bwindi. We break up long days with scenic stops, and you can shorten them with a domestic flight.

Yes. We can book scheduled or charter flights to airstrips near Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and Kidepo. See our fly-in safaris.

Yes. We can pick you up from your hotel or anywhere in Kampala or Entebbe, and short trips can be arranged at short notice, subject to permit availability.

Most visitors do. Apply online on the official portal, visas.immigration.go.ug. See Travel Info.

Since the 2 October 2026 immigration notice, a yellow fever certificate is no longer required for entry to Uganda. The vaccine is still recommended, and airlines or onward countries may ask for proof, so check with your travel clinic. See Health.

June to September and December to February are the driest months, but Uganda is good all year. See best time to visit.

Most visits are trouble-free. We plan routes with care, our guides are with you throughout, and we follow official advice. Check your own government's latest advisory before you travel.

Yes. Families enjoy game drives, boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel and the Nile, nature walks and community visits. We plan shorter drives, family-friendly lodges and a pace that suits children. See the age limits above for gorillas and chimps.

Yes. We can build in private sundowners, special lodge rooms, bush dinners and slower days between treks. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll tailor it.

Absolutely. We match trekking sectors, lodges and driving times to your fitness, and porters can carry bags and help on the trails. Many treks can be gentler than people expect.

Yes. We organise group safaris for 20 to 30 people, with extra vehicles, guides and lodge space arranged around your group.

Yes. Every trip is private, so you travel with your own driver-guide at your pace. Some lodges charge a single supplement, and we'll show this clearly in your quote.

Yes, with careful planning. We choose accessible lodges and gentler activities, and in Bwindi a sedan chair carried by local porters can be arranged for gorilla trekking. Tell us your needs and we'll plan around them.

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