Uganda Safaris Starting from Kampala

Uganda Safaris Starting from Kampala

Uganda safaris starting from Kampala create a seamless balance of urban sophistication with the excitement of the wild. Visitors have an opportunity to enjoy the cosmopolitan appeal of the Capital City before venturing into the sweeping wilderness of the savannah National Parks. These savannah parks include: Lake Mburo, Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, and Queen Elizabeth national parks. On the other hand, jungle parks are: Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga, and Kibale.

Kampala is renowned for its diversity, offering everything from historical landmarks, cultural sites, religious sites, to scenic lakeshores. Pairing a tour of this City with Uganda safari tours creates a phenomenal safari experience that combines the best of both Worlds.

Why is it recommended to book Uganda safaris starting from Kampala?

Booking Uganda safaris starting from Kampala offers travellers the best of the City and the wild. It blends unforgettable wildlife experiences with bustling City life as well as jaw-dropping landscapes. While safaris make it possible to immerse yourself in the heart of Uganda’s natural beauty trekking mountain gorillas, tracking chimpanzees, and spotting Big Game amidst stunning ecosystems, starting the trip from Kampala provides a contrasting urban adventure filled with diverse culture, rich history, and religious landmarks like Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, Kasubi Royal Tombs, Uganda National Museum, Kabaka’s Palace in Mengo and Idi Amin’s Torture Chambers, and many others.

By starting your Uganda safari from Kampala, you will have an opportunity to enjoy well-rounded tour packages that satisfy your craving for cultural exploration, discovery, adventure, and relaxation all in one trip.

Best Uganda safaris starting from Kampala

3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking safari from Kampala

This 3-day gorilla trekking safari from Kampala is ideal for those who wish to experience the thrill of getting up close and personal with the Giant Apes in their natural habitat. The journey begins with an 8-9-hour road transfer to the 32100-hectare Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will track and spend quality time with one of the 25 habituated gorilla families that call this Protected Area home.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to almost half the World’s population of these endangered Giant Apes and undeniably with the highest number of gorilla families. The journey is long but involves several stops along the way for photography, relaxation, and an en route lunch before arriving in the evening.

Your guided gorilla trekking adventure will take you deep into the Protected Area to search for the habituated gorilla family, then provide an opportunity to spend time with the ancient occupants of the East-Central African forests.  

3 days Kidepo National Park safari

This quick Ugandan safari getaway will take you to one of the best safari spots in the Pearl of Africa and give you the best chance of spotting four of the Big Five Game- perfect if it is your first time in the bush.

You’ve got 3 days to find your way to the animals of Kidepo Valley National Park with the help of guided game drives, and later enjoy a visit to the Karamojong community for the unforgettable cultural immersion.

Based in the northeastern side of Uganda, you will overnight at one of the most secluded accommodations as you spend your days racing across the savannah on the lookout for lions, cheetahs, leopards, African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Jackson’s hartebeests, blue monkeys, Topis, and more.

3 days Ultimate Big Five Budget safari in Murchison Falls National Park

Add this 3-day ultimate Big Five Budget Safari in Murchison Falls National Park to your Ugandan safari starting from Kampala. This vacation is the opportunity to get up close and personal with wildlife in the oldest and largest Protected Area in Uganda.

This safari starts in Kampala, where you will head out in a 4WD to Northwestern Uganda, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to search for the southern white Rhinos in the wild. Your time at Murchison Falls National Park will be filled with endless game viewing opportunities through game drives and a boat ride to the bottom of the Murchison Falls.

6 days Uganda Group Tour

After arriving in Entebbe, you will have a chance to drive to Kampala to explore its phenomenal attractions, including art galleries, local markets, and historical sites. After enjoying a tour of this City, you will depart for Lake Mburo National Park. A few days in Lake Mburo National Park will provide a full opportunity to discover the Park’s hundreds of wildlife species through game drives and a boat ride.

You will then depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla tracking before departing for Queen Elizabeth National Park for more game drives and boat rides.

7 days Uganda Wildlife Adventure

Enjoy a majestic 7-day tour of Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park, three of Uganda’s top highlights. You will take in the beauty of the Murchison Falls as huge volumes of water forcefully pass through a narrow gorge of 7 meters before creating a waterfall, followed by other phenomenal wildlife experiences in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks, where incredibly iconic wildlife roam free.

This is an opportunity to experience some of the most beautiful parts of Uganda as you make your way along some of the country’s phenomenal routes for the unique mix of scenery, and outdoor activities such as Rhino tracking, game drives, boat rides, horseback rides, and cycling, among others, with the help of our experienced field guide and Park Ranger guides.

8 days Luxury Uganda Wildlife and Primate Safari

This 8-day Luxury Uganda Wildlife and Primate safari from Kampala is the ultimate introduction to Uganda for wildlife lovers and primate enthusiasts. Start your adventure with a drive from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking. While at Murchison, you will sight part of the 76 mammal species and 600 bird species through game drives and boat rides to the bottom of the falls.

From here, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives, chimpanzee tracking, and a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Your next stop will be Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure and the visit to the Batwa pygmy community to learn about their ancient hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

There is no better way to end such a long trip than relaxation, and this will be at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park, where you will enjoy game drives and a guided nature walk.

8 days Murchison Falls Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari

Experience the best of Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Mburo National Park with this 8-day Uganda safari starting from Kampala.

Tick off Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Game drives and boat ride to the bottom of the falls in Murchison Falls, Chimpanzee tracking and the Bigodi Wetland walk during your tour of Kibale Forest national Park, walking through the jungles of Bwindi to search for the Giant Apes in their natural habitat, and end it with a game drive and boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park.

When is the best time to book Uganda safaris starting from Kampala?

The dry season (June to September and December to February) is often considered the prime wildlife viewing season. During these months, the Parks’ vegetation (especially savannah Parks) is sparser, hence making it easier to spot animals gathering around water sources. For forest Parks, these months are also ideal for primate treks and guided forest walks as forest trails are less muddy or slippery.