Uganda Private Tour Packages: 20 Handcrafted Safaris for Every Traveler
Uganda private tour packages range from a fast one-day gorilla trekking dash to a full 21-day wildlife circuit, with mountain gorilla permits costing $800 per person and full safaris averaging $150–$600+ per person per day depending on comfort level. Whether you’re planning a private Uganda safari from the UK, a tailor-made tour from continental Europe, or a longer Uganda-Rwanda combination, this guide covers 20 of our most popular private tour packages in Uganda — all customisable, all privately guided, and all bookable directly with our team.
As a licensed private Uganda tour operator, we design every itinerary around the traveler, not a fixed departure date or a crowded group bus. Below are 20 of our most requested Uganda private tour packages, covering gorilla trekking, Big Five game drives, adventure activities, and full multi-park circuits.
Top 20 Uganda Private Tour Packages
7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
An Entebbe city tour, adrenaline activities in Jinja, then Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kibale National Parks in one complete private circuit.
10 Days Uganda Budget Safari
A private, budget-friendly Uganda safari built for solo travelers, couples, or small groups wanting authentic wildlife encounters without the luxury price tag.
9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
An extended private wildlife adventure combining gorilla trekking, game drives, and Nile river cruises across Uganda’s headline national parks.
21 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
The deepest possible private Uganda circuit — every major park, primate trek, and cultural encounter the country offers, for travelers with genuine time to explore.
10 Days Uganda Self-Drive Safari
For confident, independent travelers — a self-drive private Uganda safari itinerary covering the country’s top parks at your own pace, with full route planning included.
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda
Focuses entirely on gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — the fastest private route to a mountain gorilla encounter for travelers short on time.
2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari
Thrilling private gorilla trekking combined with Batwa cultural encounters, in a relaxed two-day itinerary rather than a rushed same-day dash.
3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari
An affordable, well-paced entry point into private Uganda gorilla trekking, with two nights of comfortable lodging near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
4 Days Gorillas & Chimpanzee Tour
Private gorilla and chimpanzee trekking experiences combined — two of Africa’s great ape species in a single compact itinerary.
6 Days Gorillas & Golden Monkey Tracking
Private tracking of gorillas in Bwindi Forest and golden monkeys in Mgahinga — two distinct primate encounters in one week.
5 Days Gorillas & Murchison Falls Safari
Private mountain gorilla trekking paired with a Nile boat cruise beneath Murchison Falls — Uganda’s two most iconic experiences in five days.
12 Days Uganda Budget Safari
Gorilla trekking, game drives, and scenic beauty at low cost — an affordable private Uganda tour without cutting corners on the experience itself.
4 Days Murchison Falls Safari
A focused private safari inside Uganda’s largest national park, combining game drives with a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls itself.
3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
A private safari through Queen Elizabeth’s savannah and Kazinga Channel, built around Big Five game viewing and boat-based wildlife encounters.
2 Days Jinja Tour
A private adventure escape to the source of the Nile — white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and riverside relaxation in East Africa’s adventure capital.
1 Day Murchison Falls Balloon Safari
A private hot-air balloon flight over Murchison Falls National Park at sunrise — a genuinely rare way to see the Nile and its wildlife from above.
4 Days Gorillas & Golden Monkeys (Rwanda-Uganda)
A private cross-border combination pairing Uganda gorilla trekking with Rwanda’s golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park.
7 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Tour
A full private Rwanda-Uganda circuit blending gorilla trekking, Big Five game drives, and two countries’ worth of scenery in one seamless week.
14 Days Uganda Rwanda Combo Safari
A comprehensive private two-country itinerary covering primates, Big Five parks, and cultural stops across Uganda and Rwanda in one extended trip.
7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering Safari
A private multi-day trek into the “Mountains of the Moon,” Africa’s tallest range after Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, through glacial valleys and Afro-alpine zones.
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit Costs & Booking
Mountain gorilla trekking is the centrepiece of most Uganda private tour packages, and understanding permit costs upfront helps with planning. Uganda’s gorilla permit costs $800 per person through the Uganda Wildlife Authority, covering a one-hour visit with a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Rwanda’s equivalent permit costs $1,500 per person, and we arrange both for travelers building a combined itinerary.
Both Uganda and Rwanda issue a strictly limited number of daily permits, and popular travel dates — particularly during the June–September and December–February dry seasons — sell out well in advance. Booking your private gorilla trekking tour package at least 3 to 6 months ahead is genuinely the safest approach for peak season travel.
What a Private Uganda Safari Actually Costs
The cost of a private Uganda tour package varies by comfort level, accommodation, activities, and duration. Prices typically include private transportation, park entry fees, accommodation, meals, and a dedicated guide — gorilla trekking or chimpanzee tracking are usually priced separately given fixed permit costs.
Best Time to Book a Private Uganda Tour Package
Uganda’s dry seasons — June to September and December to February — offer the easiest trekking conditions and most reliable wildlife viewing across every park featured in these packages, though gorilla trekking itself remains possible year-round. Travelers planning a private Uganda safari around a specific primate trek should factor permit lead times into their overall booking timeline, not just flight availability.
Private Uganda Tours for European Travelers
A growing share of our clients book their private Uganda tour package directly from Europe, and we’ve built dedicated planning guides for exactly this audience — covering flight routes, visa requirements, and what to expect traveling to Uganda from your specific home country.
Gorilla Trekking from Germany
Gorilla Trekking from France
Gorilla Trekking from Italy
Gorilla Trekking from Poland
Gorilla Trekking from Europe (General)
Whether you’re planning a private Uganda gorilla safari from the UK, a tailor-made Uganda tour from Germany, or comparing Uganda against Rwanda from anywhere in continental Europe, these dedicated guides cover exactly what European travelers need to know — typical flight connections, East African visa requirements, recommended trip length, and how to fit gorilla trekking around a European work calendar. Our East African Tourist Visa guide is a useful companion resource, covering the single visa that also permits travel into Kenya and Rwanda.
Seeing Africa’s Big Five on a Private Uganda Tour
Several of the packages above route through Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park — Uganda’s best destinations for spotting the Big Five in their natural habitat. Around 400 lions live primarily across Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Kidepo Valley; over 5,000 elephants are found mostly in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls; African buffalo thrive in large herds across all three parks; leopards remain elusive but present throughout; and the rare Southern white rhino — roughly 30 individuals — can only be tracked at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Beyond Wildlife: Adventure Activities on a Private Uganda Tour
Several packages above pair naturally with Uganda’s adventure side. Grade 5 white-water rafting on the Nile at Jinja remains one of the world’s premier rafting destinations, easily combined with bungee jumping above the same river. The Murchison Falls balloon safari offers sunrise views over the Nile gorge found nowhere else in the country, and multi-day Rwenzori mountaineering treks reach genuinely high-altitude Afro-alpine terrain few visitors ever see.
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Uganda Tour Packages
How much does gorilla trekking cost in Uganda?
A Uganda gorilla trekking permit costs $800 per person through the Uganda Wildlife Authority, covering a one-hour visit with a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Rwanda’s equivalent permit costs $1,500, and we arrange both.
What is the best time to visit Uganda for a private safari?
Uganda’s dry seasons, June to September and December to February, offer the easiest trekking conditions and most reliable wildlife viewing, though gorilla trekking itself is possible year-round.
How far in advance should I book a gorilla trekking permit?
At least 3 to 6 months ahead for peak season travel. Both Uganda and Rwanda issue a limited number of permits per day, and popular dates sell out well in advance.
Can I combine Uganda with Rwanda, Kenya, or Tanzania on a private tour?
Yes — several packages above combine Uganda with Rwanda’s gorilla trekking, and we can tailor a broader East Africa circuit based on your available time and interests.
What should I pack for a private Uganda gorilla trekking safari?
Sturdy waterproof hiking boots, a rain jacket, long trousers and sleeves for forest trekking, gardening gloves for gripping vegetation, and a daypack are essential for both gorilla trekking and savannah game drives.
Do you offer budget-friendly private Uganda safari packages?
Yes — our budget tours start around $150–$300 per person per day, covering transportation, park fees, accommodation, meals, and guide services, with gorilla trekking and other special activities priced separately.
Book Your Private Uganda Tour Package Today
From a single-day gorilla trek to a full 21-day circuit spanning every major park, our private Uganda tour packages are built around your available time, budget, and interests — not a fixed group schedule. As a UWA licensed, UTB registered, and RDB accredited operator rated 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor, we handle every permit, transfer, and lodge booking so your trip runs exactly as planned.
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