Average Cost of 10 Day Safari in Uganda
Budget 10‑day Uganda Wildlife and Nature safaris typically cost between US $2,800 and US $3,500 per person (about US $280–350 per day), inclusive of basic lodges or camps, meals, road transport, park fees, and permits for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking.
. Mid‑range packages average around US $4,000 to US $5,500 per person (approximately US $400–550 per day), offering comfortable lodges or tented camps, private 4×4 vehicles, inclusive meals, guided activities, and all permits and park fees.
. Luxury itineraries command US $7,000 to US $10,000+ per person (roughly US $700–1,000+ per day), featuring high‑end lodges (US $500+ per night), gourmet dining, private transfers, optional charter flights, and bespoke wildlife experiences.
Day 1: Arrive and Transfer to Your Hotel for City Viewing at Cassia Lodge
A Safaris Uganda guide will greet you at Entebbe International Airport, welcoming you to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. You’ll be taken to your booked accommodation. Early arrivals may opt for a complimentary city tour. Your lodge offers beautiful views of Lake Victoria from Buziga Hill. This casual hotel, 4km from Ggaba Beach and 10km from Kabaka’s Palace, provides airy rooms with balconies, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, en suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, lake-view terrace, and outdoor pool.
Main Destination: Kampala (City)
Accommodation: Cassia Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Your driver will take you to Murchison Falls National Park. This Uganda safari destination boasts roaring rapids and vast plains where you might spot lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. The park is known for its hippo and Nile crocodile populations. Birdwatchers can find 450 species, including the rare shoebill stork. En route, visit Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for rhino tracking. Lunch stop in Masindi before continuing to your accommodation.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge (Mid-range lodge inside the park)
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise along Victoria Nile
Early morning game drive in Uganda’s largest national park, offering chances to view lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Birders might spot secretary birds and black-chested snake eagles. After lunch, take a boat trip to Murchison Falls’ base, seeing hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. Optional hike to the falls’ top. Evening relaxation at your lodging.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Post-breakfast departure for Kibale Forest National Park. Lunch in Fort Portal with views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to observe birds, butterflies, and primates. Dinner and overnight in Bigodi.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent, mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Track Kibale’s famous chimpanzees, our closest living relatives. Uganda hosts about 5,000 wild chimpanzees. The park offers well-maintained walking trails and diverse primates, including red Colobus, red-tailed guenon, and L’Hoest’s monkey. After tracking, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi swamps.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning relaxation before heading to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s second-largest. Located near the Rwenzori Mountains and Lakes Edward and George, it’s home to gazelle, Uganda kob, warthog, waterbuck, lions, hippos, and elephants. Afternoon game drive included.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge (Mid-range, just outside the park)
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise along Kazinga Channel
Pre-dawn coffee before an early game drive to spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and more. Afternoon boat safari on Kazinga Channel, connecting Lakes George and Albert. Expect numerous hippos, buffaloes, crocodiles, elephants, and birds.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector
Travel to Bwindi through Ishasha, known for tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi, home to about 400 mountain gorillas. Evening preparation for next day’s trek.
Main Destination: Ishasha Sector (Gorillas)
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Mid-range, just outside Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 9: Gorilla Tracking, Batwa Talks, and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Early breakfast before entering the gorilla sanctuary. Spend an hour with these gentle giants. After lunch, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its 29 islands and terraced hills.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Heritage Lodge Habuharo (Mid-range, near Lake Bunyonyi)
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Day 10: Transfer Back to Kampala
Post-breakfast return to Entebbe Airport. Stop at the Uganda Equator for photos. Airport drop-off concludes your Uganda wildlife safari.
Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation: None (tour end)
Meals & Drinks: All meals and drinking water included (other drinks not included)
Tour ends. Additional accommodation available at extra cost.
