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How much is a budget Uganda safari?

Direct answer

Budget Uganda safaris cost USD 150–250 per person per day for camping or basic guesthouses, shared vehicle, and guide — excluding the USD 800 gorilla permit. A 5-day savanna-only circuit (Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth) runs USD 750–1,250 sharing. Add USD 800–1,000 for a single gorilla trekking day; group departures cut vehicle costs 25–40%.

How much is a budget Uganda safari

Budget Uganda safaris cost USD 150–250 per person per day for camping or basic guesthouses, shared vehicle, and guide — excluding the USD 800 gorilla permit. A 5-day savanna-only circuit (Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth) runs USD 750–1,250 sharing.

Add USD 800–1,000 for a single gorilla trekking day; group departures cut vehicle costs 25–40%.

Key Planning Points

These practical notes help you turn the direct answer above into a workable safari plan:

  • Budget Uganda safaris cost USD 150–250 per person per day for camping or basic guesthouses, shared vehicle, and guide — excluding the USD 800 gorilla permit.
  • A 5-day savanna-only circuit (Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth) runs USD 750–1,250 sharing.
  • Add USD 800–1,000 for a single gorilla trekking day; group departures cut vehicle costs 25–40%.

Costs, Permits, and Logistics

Confirm current fees when you book — tariffs are set by national park authorities and can change by season or residency status.

  • Uganda gorilla permits are $800 per person (UWA); Rwanda Volcanoes permits are $1,500 (RDB).
  • Book gorilla permits before lodges — daily quotas are limited in Bwindi, Mgahinga, and Volcanoes.
  • Trekking starts with a morning briefing; porters ($15–$20) help on steep forest trails.
  • Permits and park fees are fixed; savings usually come from lodge tier, vehicle sharing, and season.
  • All-inclusive packages clarify what is bundled versus paid locally (tips, drinks, optional activities).
  • Queen Elizabeth NP entry is about $40/day; Murchison Falls about $45/day (foreign non-resident rates).

Sample Itinerary Shape

Most travellers anchor the trip around one flagship experience (gorilla trek, migration, or Big Five loop), then add supporting nights for chimps, boat safaris, or cultural stops. Avoid stacking long drives on the same day as a primate trek.

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