Come face to face with the mountain Gorilla in Uganda
Uganda, often referred to as the 'Pearl of Africa', is a country of striking beauty and home to the deepest crater lake in all of Africa, Lake Bunyoni. Its national parks and wildlife reserves boast over 300 species of mammal and more than 1000 species of birds, though Uganda's major attraction is the approximate 600 remaining mountain gorilla. You will need a gorilla permit to do the trek to see the gorillas, which we organise for you. The permits are vital in helping finance patrols that are responsible for protecting the gorillas from poachers.
Read MoreUganda presents a unique experience for overland camping safaris and gorilla trekking safaris to get up close and personal with our closest living relative.
Top Uganda Travel Deals and Upcoming Tours
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| Big Five Explorer Safari Northbound - 36 days | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 30 Jun 2018 | USD $3,060 | was $3,825 20% off |
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| The Big Overlander Northbound - 47 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | 03 Jul 2018 | USD $3,932 | was $4,915 20% off |
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| Gorilla and Game Trek - 15 days | Nairobi, Kenya | 07 Jul 2018 | USD $1,412 | was $1,765 20% off |
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| Great African Expedition North - 57 days | Cape Town, South Africa | 07 Jul 2018 | USD $4,396 | was $5,495 20% off |
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| The Big Overlander - 47 days | Nairobi, Kenya | 07 Jul 2018 | USD $3,932 | was $4,915 20% off |
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Uganda Overland Camping Safaris
Gorilla and Game Trek
15 days | FROM USD $1,765Trek through lush jungle in search of mountain gorillas. Experience...
Gorilla Trek and Tanzania
25 days | FROM USD $3,035From the wilds of the Masai Mara, to gorillas in Uganda, safari in the...
Gorilla Trek & Tanzania Northbound
25 days | FROM USD $3,035Start your African adventure with a taste of the tropics on the...
Big Five Safari Explorer
36 days | FROM USD $3,825Adventure overdrive. Trekking for gorilla, game-spotting, kicking back...
Big Five Explorer Safari Northbound
36 days | FROM USD $3,825Starting at Victoria Falls, Africa's adrenaline capital and finishing...
The Big Overlander
47 days | FROM USD $4,915Experience the contrasts and raw appeal of this majestic continent up...
The Big Overlander Northbound
47 days | FROM USD $4,915Experience the contrasts and raw appeal of this majestic continent up...
The Big Overlander Northbound 2019
47 days | FROM USD $4,915Discover seven different countries, travelling from South Africa...
Great African Expedition
57 days | FROM USD $5,495An epic expedition that heads south from Kenya via Uganda to Cape...
Great African Expedition North
57 days | FROM USD $5,495An epic 57 day expedition travelling through South Africa, Namibia,...
With an excellent visitor infrastructure and slowly increasing population, Uganda is one of the best places on the planet to visit the mountain gorillas and we include Uganda on a number of our overland safari expeditions. Camp beside Lake Bunyoni and trek picturesque jungle in small groups for the chance to spend a few hours with these incredible creatures. Combine your visit to Uganda with neighbouring Kenya for the Masai Mara or consider a two month-long adventure heading as far south as Cape Town.
Uganda tour reviews
Scoring an average traveller rating of 4.62 out of 5 based on 13 recent reviews — See All Uganda Reviews
Wow!!!! This trip was an adventure of a lifetime. Seeing the gorillas up so close and personal was incredible. Visiting the beautiful lakes of Navaisha, Nakuru, Bunyonyi and Victoria was fascinating. Our game drive through the Maasai Mara was brilliant and we saw the Big 5 in about half an hour! Our guides for all game drives were fantastic!! However our crew Mwangi, Jared and Nick were the most hospitable, caring and friendly bunch of guys I have had the pleasure of traveling with. They really made the trip what is was AMAZING! Thank you On The Go Tours once again for providing quality touring and mind blowing experiences. I'm just about to book my next one! ”
Excellent tour with great guides, truck drivers, and cooks. Would highly recommend travelling Africa via On The Go overland tours. Excellent value for money and most importantly we felt safe at all times.”
An amazing journey though Africa over 57 days. Great sights and experiences, On The Go Tours have put together a fantastic trip. You’ll see the best Africa has to offer and have a chance at one in a lifetime experiences. The different crew members over these legs made the trip even more memorable in particular our last leader Onary. Our cooks kept us well fed including some delicous local dishes. If you have the time do this trip. ”
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With a population of just 700 inhabiting the volcanic mountain ranges and dense forests of the Uganda - DRC - Rwanda border triangle, trekking to see the mountain gorillas is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With our range of overland camping safaris to Uganda, you can come face-to-face with these mighty apes and see the best of East Africa and beyond from Nairobi all the way south to Cape Town.
