Uganda safaris from Johannesburg are ideal for travelers seeking East Africa’s most extraordinary primate and wildlife adventures. Uganda offers mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee encounters, Big Five safaris, birdwatching, cultural exploration, and unforgettable wilderness experiences that complement southern Africa’s safari offerings. This page helps Johannesburg travelers plan efficient Uganda safari holidays, including flights, visas, gorilla permits, safari costs, accommodation options, and itinerary ideas. Whether planning a luxury safari, wildlife expedition, family holiday, or photography adventure, Uganda offers exceptional safari diversity and remarkable wildlife experiences.

Tailor-made Uganda safaris for travellers from Johannesburg

We design end-to-end Uganda itineraries for travellers from Johannesburg — combining mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, Big Five game drives in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, and scenic boat safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel.

Whether you prefer a luxury fly-in gorilla safari, a classic overland wildlife road trip, a family adventure, or a photography-focused expedition, our Uganda-based team handles permits, lodges, transport, and expert guiding so your safari runs smoothly from arrival at Entebbe International Airport.

Uganda national parks worth exploring

From Bwindi’s rainforests to the Nile at Murchison Falls — essential stops we combine for travellers from Johannesburg on tailor-made Uganda safaris.

Top Uganda experiences to include

Sample Uganda safari itineraries

Popular starting points we tailor for travellers from Johannesburg — gorilla trekking, chimps, and classic wildlife circuits with clear pricing and day-by-day outlines.

7 Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Best Seller

7 Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla

7 days

Uganda · Nile, chimps, wildlife & gorillas

You visit

Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Forest, Entebbe

Seven days with gorillas: the wildlife tour above plus Bwindi trekking on Day 6 — the single most booked private itinerary for Uganda Safari Tours guests who want chimps, savannah and gorillas in one…

10 Day Ultimate Uganda Safari

10 Day Ultimate Uganda Safari

10 days

Uganda · Extended flagship circuit

You visit

Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe

Our 10-day ultimate Uganda safari distils the country’s greatest hits into a tight, logical loop: rhinos on foot at Ziwa, Nile wildlife at Murchison Falls, chimps in Kibale, savannah and boat safari i…

12 Day Uganda Explorer Safari

12 Day Uganda Explorer Safari

12 days

Uganda · Comprehensive explorer route

You visit

Entebbe (Start, End)

The 12-day Uganda Explorer is our widest classic circuit: northern Murchison, primate-rich Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha, Bwindi gorillas, volcanic Mgahinga, and the Rwenzori foothills near Kase…

15 Days Best of Uganda Safari

15 Days Best of Uganda Safari

15 days

Uganda · Comprehensive round-trip

You visit

Entebbe (Start, End)

Fifteen days to experience the best of Uganda without the extreme drives of the 18-day route. This balanced circuit covers Ziwa rhinos, Murchison Falls (two nights), Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth (Ka…

How we plan your itinerary

Share your travel dates, group size, budget, and must-see wildlife. We reply with a clear day-by-day Uganda safari outline, lodge options, gorilla permit availability, and a transparent quote. Many travellers from Johannesburg combine Uganda with Rwanda for back-to-back gorilla trekking or add a few days in Tanzania or Kenya — we coordinate cross-border logistics when needed.

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