How much does a safari in Uganda cost?
There is no single price for a Uganda safari, because no two itineraries are the same. What you spend depends on a handful of clear factors — understanding them helps you decide where to invest and where to save.
The permits
The largest fixed costs on a primate itinerary are the trekking permits. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and their prices are set nationally — they are the same whoever you travel with. Permit prices change from time to time, so we always confirm the current rate when we plan your trip rather than quoting a figure that may be out of date.
Gorilla permits are limited per day and often sell out months ahead in popular seasons, so the permit date usually shapes the whole itinerary.
Accommodation
Uganda offers everything from simple guesthouses and community-run camps to high-end lodges. This is where budgets differ most. A comfortable mid-range trip and a premium one can visit exactly the same parks — the difference is where you sleep, not what you see.
We plan itineraries at different comfort levels and are honest about what each level means in practice.
Transport and distance
Uganda's parks are spread out, and road journeys between them are part of the experience. A private vehicle with a driver-guide is the usual way to travel; domestic flights between airstrips save time but add cost. Shorter routes around Entebbe, Jinja and Lake Mburo keep transport costs down.
Group size and season
Travelling as two, four or six people changes the per-person cost significantly, because the vehicle and guide are shared. Travelling outside the peak months can also mean better availability and occasionally lower lodge rates.
How we work
We don't publish fixed package prices because we don't sell fixed packages. Tell us your dates, your group and the comfort level you have in mind, and we will draw an itinerary with a clear, itemised quote — so you can see exactly where every part of the budget goes.