Looking for a short Uganda safari? These sample itineraries (2–7 days) are perfect if you’re short on time but still want to experience the beauty, wildlife, and culture Uganda has to offer. Whether you’re dreaming of Mountain Gorilla trekking, game drives or a relaxing nature escape, we’ll tailor your safari to fit your interests, time-frame, and budget.
All our Uganda tours are fully customizable, so treat these as inspiration and let’s start planning your unforgettable short adventure in Uganda. Your safari, your way!
Looking for a themed safari instead? If your interest is more specific, click her to head to our plan by interest section. From East Africa combo safaris to bird-watching in Uganda or family-focused travel—we’ve got options tailored just for you.
2 days Lake Mburo tour
Short on time? This 2-day safari to Lake Mburo National Park is a perfect quick escape into the wild. Expect close encounters with zebra, impala, giraffes, buffalo — and, with luck, even a leopard. Ideal as a weekend break or trip add-on, it offers a compact but rewarding taste of Uganda’s rich savanna wildlife.
Ref: Itinerary MS09
3 day chimp trekking Uganda
Discover the primate capital of East Africa with this short adventure to Kibale Forest National Park. Along the way, take in the beauty of Uganda’s crater lakes and countryside, before heading into the forest to track wild chimpanzees. Trek through lush jungle and witness our closest relatives up close in their natural habitat. A truly unforgettable encounter.
Ref: Itinerary MS13
3 day Gorilla trekking Uganda safari
Make the dream of meeting the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda come true. Travel down to the jungle of Bwindi Forest on the first day to spend a night. Then on the second day you enter the jungle to trek to where the Mountain Gorillas are. Together with your trekking companions you spend one unforgettable hour with the Mountain Gorillas.
Ref: Itinerary MS12
3 days Murchison Falls Tour
Tick off the Big 5 on this action-packed 3-day safari. Start with a thrilling rhino trekking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. Here, you’ll visit the dramatic top of the falls, enjoy a Nile boat cruise, and go on two game drives in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
Ref: Itinerary MS15
3 days Queen Elizabeth NP and Lake Mburo NP
Explore two savannah parks in one trip with this compact 3-day Uganda safari. Spot zebra and impala on a safari walk in Lake Mburo, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a classic game drive and a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Where elephants, hippos, and buffalo gather in spectacular numbers.
Ref: Itinerary MS17
3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park safari
Come for a tour of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The itinerary includes a game-drive to search the savannah for lions and other interesting sights. In addition you go for a boat-cruise on Kazinga channel to see hippos and buffaloes. We finalize the safari with chimps trekking in Kalinzu forest.
Ref: Itinerary MS10
Unsure which itinerary to pick or thinking of combining a few highlights? We’re here to help you create a tailor-made safari that fits your timeline, budget, and travel dreams. Reach out and we’ll guide you from idea to adventure.
3 days Sipi Falls Tour
Discover the beautiful Sipi Falls. During this tour you go for a guided walk to see the impressive water falls of Sipi Falls. There is as well as a community walk included to see how coffee is processed. Besides these two activities you will have time to relax and take in the scenery.
Ref: Itinerary MS16
3 days Fly-in Gorilla trekking
Meet the Mountain Gorillas in a comfortable way by flying to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On the second day you join a group to trek the Mountain Gorilla and spend one hour with them.
Ref: Itinerary MS14
4 days Queen Elizabeth Tour
Get the best of Queen Elizabeth National Park during this tour. We start by driving down to the southern Ishasha sector famous for tree-climbing lions. During the full day in Ishasha there is a morning and an afternoon game-drive. On the third day we drive through the park to the main part of the park and you go for a boat-cruise on Kazinga channel. Lastly there is a chimps trekking experience before heading back to Kampala/Entebbe.
Ref: Itinerary MS20
4 day Birding Murchison Falls National park & ROyal mile
Experience Uganda’s top birding destinations in just 4 days, combining Murchison Falls National Park with the famous Royal Mile in Budongo Forest. Spot savannah species along game tracks and riverbanks, then explore the dense forest trails of Budongo, known for specialties like the Ituri Batis and Chocolate-backed Kingfisher. This short birding tour offers both big game sightings and rich forest birding diversity.
Ref: Itinerary MS201
4 days GORILLAS, LIONS & CHIMPS Tour
Tick off a lot during this Uganda tour. In just 4 days you can experience three of the top activities that bring visitors to Uganda; chimps treking, tree-climbing lions and Mountain Gorilla trekking.
Ref: Itinerary MS19
4 days FLY-IN GORILLAS & TREE-CLIMBING LIONS Tour
Travel in comfort by flying from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This safari includes two of Uganda’s great highlights with trekking of Mountain Gorillas and game-drive in search for tree-climbing lions.
Ref: Itinerary MS21
4 days GORILLAS IN UGANDA STARTING FROM KIGALI
In this gorilla trekking tour you start off from Kigali in Rwanda to trek Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. This option lets you add another country to your list. On the day of the trek you enter the jungle in a group and spend one hour with the Mountain Gorillas.
Ref: Itinerary MS18
4 day Birding Murchison Falls National park & ROyal mile
Experience Uganda’s top birding destinations in just 4 days, combining Murchison Falls National Park with the famous Royal Mile in Budongo Forest. Spot savannah species along game tracks and riverbanks, then explore the dense forest trails of Budongo, known for specialties like the Ituri Batis and Chocolate-backed Kingfisher. This short birding tour offers both big game sightings and rich forest birding diversity.
Ref: Itinerary MS201
5 days Tour to Kidepo
Come for a tour to the remote Kidepo Valley National Park. We travel to the far north of Uganda to experience this park’s untouched wilderness. In Kidepo we head out for game-drives to search for the animals of the savannah as well as meet the Karamojong people.
Ref: Itinerary MS22
6 days Kibale, Queen & Bwindi
We start off by trekking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. Next on the itinerary is Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game-drive and a boat-cruise. Continuing south we search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha before heading on to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We finish off with the highlight of most Uganda tours; Mountain Gorilla trekking.
Ref: Itinerary MS23
7 days Uganda tour
This safari start with a search for the pre-historic looking Great Shoebill Stork at Mabamba Swamp. Next the itinerary takes us to Kibale Forest National Park for chimps trekking. Continuing south we have a boat-cruise on Kazinga channel. Then on to the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. Next on the itinerary is Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwinid Impenetrable National Park a great highlight of Uganda tours. The last stop of the tour is in Lake Mburo National Park for zebras, impalas and giraffes.
Ref: Itinerary MS24
7 days Murchison Falls & Kibale Forest
This safari offers a golden chance to tick off Africa’s Big 5 as well as trek Chimpanzees. Start by trekking rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, then head into Murchison Falls National Park for game drives, a Nile boat-cruise, and the powerful top of the falls. Continue south to Kibale Forest, where culture meets nature with a village walk, Bigodi wetlands visit, and unforgettable chimpanzee trekking.
Ref: Itinerary MS25
7 days Honeymoon Tour
Discover the Pearl of Africa together during your honeymoon. Visit Lake Mburo National Park for zebras, impalas and giraffes. Then continue on to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Mountain Gorilla trekking. The last stop of the journey is Queen Elizabeth National Park where we search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, go for a boat-cruise on Kazinga channel and trek chimps in Kyambura gorge. Stay in comfortable lodges and finalize the tour with a flight from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Entebbe.
Ref: Itinerary MS26
7 days Birding Uganda & Gorilla trekking
Combine two of Uganda’s top highlights—birding and Mountain Gorillas—on this 7-day safari. Visit key birding hotspots with a specialized guide while also trekking into the jungle for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla encounter. A perfect mix of avian diversity and primate magic.
Ref: Itinerary MS202
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