Category Big Five Wildlife Safaris

Uganda · BIG FIVE WILDLIFE SAFARIS

The 15 Best Big Five Safaris in Uganda

16 reviewed

Uganda has all five, but the rhino live at Ziwa rather than inside a national park, so any honest big five itinerary stops there on the way north. These 15 safaris do it properly: which parks each covers, how many game drives you actually get, and what the whole thing costs before tips and drinks.

3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari - Murchison Falls & Rhinos - Day 2 4x4 game drive plus Victoria Nile boat safari

1.3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $995Our pick

3-day Big Five safari in Murchison Falls National Park, with Ziwa rhino walks, 4x4 drives, and Victoria Nile boat cruises from Kampala.

“A mixed bag. The accommodation at tembo safari camp was amazing, could have stayed there for weeks. The cruise and murchisob falls are impressive and you get to see a lot of hippos. The safari part seemed rushed and both the guide”

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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari - Kibale Forest: the chimp trek hour and the Top of the World hike

2.15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $5,000

Private 15-day Uganda safari from Entebbe with gorilla and chimp trekking, Big 5 style game drives, and nature walks across five parks.

“We had an excellent trip with ngoni and led by our fantastic guide Allan! We did a 16 days trip, 4 nights in Rwanda, the rest in Uganda. We excluded Muchinson falls (one of the highlights) to reduce travel times on the road: we are also safari”

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3-Days Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting!

3-Days Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting! - Day 2 Morning Game Drive, Then the Boat Cruise to the Falls Base

3.3-Days Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $1,000

Private 3-day Murchison Falls safari from Entebbe with game drive, boat cruise, and Big Five chances, plus meals and transfers.

“We had an amazing experience, our guide was super, we slept in Tilenga lodge, a hotel that was hospitable and we dearly loved the almost everything. Don’t forget to carry mosquito repellent everywhere you go.”

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3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience

3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience - Day 1: Ziwa rhinos, a Masindi lunch stop, then Murchison Falls from the bottom and top

4.3 Day Private safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Big Five Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $1,400

3-day private safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls, Ziwa rhinos, and Budongo chimp tracking, with meals, lodge, transfers.

“This place is wonders only, I had this safari with Herman and he was so informative, knowledgeable especially when he found the pride of lions which was my interest seeing lions in the world with their reddish stunning eyes. This was a super safari and everything on this trip is magical. Thank you Richard and Herman”

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3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

3 Day Murchison Falls' BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari - The Albert Nile boat cruise to the bottom of the falls

5.3 Day Murchison Falls’ BIG 5 and Wildlife viewing Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,000

Private 3-day Murchison Falls safari from Kampala, with rhino tracking, game drives, Nile boat cruise, meals and lodging.

“Absolute perfection from start to finish. I can’t recommend this tour and this company highly enough. I had just a few days added to a business trip and Regina at Pamoja helped me plan a fantastic solo itinerary to Murchison. As a solo female traveller I always felt safe and”

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10-Day Wildlife Big 5, Murchison Falls and Gorilla Safari

10-Day Wildlife Big 5, Murchison Falls and Gorilla Safari - Kibale Forest: chimp trekking with ranger briefings and real forest focus

6.10-Day Wildlife Big 5, Murchison Falls and Gorilla Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $6,620

10-day private Uganda Big 5 safari with Murchison Falls, Kibale chimp trekking, Bwindi gorillas, plus Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo.

“The wildlife safari was an unforgettable experience. For sure because of this amazing country and what it has to offer but what truly made our trip so special was our guide Audence - he knows the country like his back pocket - finds the big 5 and spots a bird from miles away!! I highly recommend a trip wit Lulu Safaris!!”

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5-Day Murchison Falls, Budongo Chimps, Wildlife Big 5 Safari

5-Day Murchison Falls, Budongo Chimps, Wildlife Big 5 Safari - Day 3: Early Murchison Game Drive, Then the Boat to the Base of the Falls

7.5-Day Murchison Falls, Budongo Chimps, Wildlife Big 5 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,119

Uganda 5-day safari: Murchison Falls boat trip, Zziwa rhino tracking, Budongo chimps, wildlife drives. Meals and transfers included.

“Actually fist I never thought this trip will be this much fun and exciting.. I really enjoyed the trip and I should really thank very one who arrange this.. Because of the friendly service of this company we really enjoyed this.. never bothered to anything.”

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5-Day Big 5 Kidepo valley National Park Safari

5-Day Big 5 Kidepo valley National Park Safari - Day 2: Kidepo Valley National Park, lunch first, then your first real game drive

8-Day Private Uganda Big 5 Luxury Safari with Gorillas and Chimps

8-Day Private Uganda Big 5 Luxury Safari with Gorillas and Chimps - Murchison Falls: the falls viewpoint and a cruise that makes wildlife feel close

15 Day Gorillas, Chimps and Big 5 Safari Tour

15 Day Gorillas, Chimps and Big 5 Safari Tour - Murchison Falls and Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary: Big 5 Energy From Day One

6 Days Chimps, Gorillas & Murchison Falls Africa’s Big Five Experience Safari

6 Days Chimps, Gorillas & Murchison Falls Africa's Big Five Experience Safari - Kibale Forest National Park: Rift Valley views and the primate stop in the middle

11.6 Days Chimps, Gorillas & Murchison Falls Africa’s Big Five Experience Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $4,650

Six days in Uganda with white rhino tracking, Nile cruise and game drives, Kibale primate time, and Bwindi gorilla trekking.

“The trip was amazing, I must say we really enjoyed the Safari.. Richard our guide was so amazing, the food was marvelous, the lodges clean and on point, some point was some minutes late but that was not a issue as it was raining”

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10-Day Big-7 Private Tour Experience in Uganda Safari

10-Day Big-7 Private Tour Experience in Uganda Safari - Days 1 to 3: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls

12.10-Day Big-7 Private Tour Experience in Uganda Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $3,215

10 days in Uganda mixing gorilla and chimp trekking with Murchison Falls, Bigodi, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Mburo wildlife.

“Our guide, Sula the Catman, is truly the catman. He exceeded all our expectations in his knowledge of where and when to find wildlife and he had a lot of insight into life and culture in every region we visited. It's clear that he is very well”

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12-Day Big 5, Chimp & Gorilla Trekking Safari

12-Day Big 5, Chimp & Gorilla Trekking Safari - Queen Elizabeth National Park: Katwe salt lakes, Kasenyi plains, and Kazinga Channel boats

3-Day Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting

3-Day Murchison Falls Vacation Including Big 5 Sighting - Key points to know before you go

The Big5 3 Days Wildlife Adventure Experience in Uganda.

The Big5 3 Days Wildlife Adventure Experience in Uganda. - Kampala to Murchison Falls: the 6-hour drive that sets your expectations

15.The Big5 3 Days Wildlife Adventure Experience in Uganda.

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 3 days · from $900Best value

3-day Murchison Falls safari with Ziwa rhino trekking, morning and evening game drives, waterfall hike, and Victoria Nile boat cruise.

“Andrew was brilliant and kept me updated about the trip and timings etc. it was me alone as others hadn’t decided so it felt nice having a private tour. It was a long drive to murchison falls but so worth it, Andrew makes a real effort in identifying animals and stopping to take pics etc. Pakuba lodge is also very nice and the food so tasty. It was early morning starts so we could spot the animals. I also did the chimpanzee trekking and spotted chimpanzees in their natural habitat. I very much enjoyed our trip and can wholeheartedly recommend Muzbag safaris to anyone considering doing a safari with Andrew.…”

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