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How Much Does a 5 Days Uganda Safari Cost?

The cost of a 5 Days Uganda Safari depends on several factors, including the destinations visited, accommodation level, number of travelers, activities included, transportation, and the season of travel.

On average, a 5-day Uganda safari costs between USD 800 and USD 6,000+ per person depending on whether you choose a budget, midrange, or luxury safari package.

Uganda offers a wide range of safari experiences, from affordable wildlife tours in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo to premium gorilla trekking adventures in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Estimated 5 Days Uganda Safari Prices Per Person

Safari CategoryEstimated Cost Per PersonBest For
Budget Uganda SafariUSD 800 – 1,800Backpackers, budget travelers, camping lovers
Midrange Uganda SafariUSD 1,800 – 3,000Comfortable lodges and private safari experiences
Luxury Uganda SafariUSD 3,500 – 6,000+Luxury lodges, exclusive experiences, fly-in options

Prices are estimates and vary depending on travel dates, group size, accommodation, and activities.

5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Cost

A classic wildlife safari without gorilla trekking is usually more affordable.

Popular options:

5 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

Estimated cost:

  • Budget: USD 800 – 1,200 per person
  • Midrange: USD 1,200 – 2,000 per person
  • Luxury: USD 2,500+ per person

Includes:

✔ Game drives
✔ Kazinga Channel boat cruise
✔ Park fees
✔ Safari vehicle
✔ Accommodation

5 Days Murchison Falls Safari Cost

A Murchison Falls safari offers excellent wildlife viewing at a lower cost compared to gorilla trekking.

Estimated prices:

  • Budget: USD 900 – 1,400 per person
  • Midrange: USD 1,400 – 2,500 per person
  • Luxury: USD 3,000+ per person

Includes:

✔ Game drives
✔ Nile River boat cruise
✔ Top of Murchison Falls visit
✔ Wildlife viewing

5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Cost

Gorilla trekking safaris are more expensive because of the gorilla permit cost.

Gorilla Permit Cost:

🦍 Uganda gorilla permit: USD 800 per person (Foreign Non-Residents)

Estimated total safari cost:

  • Budget Gorilla Safari: USD 2,000 – 2,700 per person
  • Midrange Gorilla Safari: USD 2,700 – 3,800 per person
  • Luxury Gorilla Safari: USD 4,000 – 6,000+ per person

Includes:

✔ Gorilla trekking permit
✔ Transport
✔ Accommodation
✔ Driver-guide
✔ Park fees

5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari Cost

A combined primate and wildlife safari includes:

🦍 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
🐒 Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
🦁 Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari

Estimated cost:

Budget

From USD 2,000 – 2,800 per person

Midrange

From USD 2,800 – 4,000 per person

Luxury

From USD 4,500 – 6,500+ per person

Factors That Affect Uganda Safari Prices

1. Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permits

Gorilla permits are the biggest cost component.

  • Gorilla permit: USD 800/person
  • Chimpanzee permit: USD 250/person

2. Accommodation Level

Budget

  • Campsites
  • Simple lodges
  • Basic facilities

Midrange

  • Comfortable safari lodges
  • Private rooms
  • Better locations

Luxury

  • Luxury lodges
  • Premium services
  • Exclusive experiences

3. Number of Travelers

Group size affects the price significantly.

Example:

  • Solo traveler → Higher cost per person
  • Couple → Moderate cost
  • Group of 4–6 travelers → Better rates

4. Safari Vehicle

Private 4×4 safari vehicles are included in most Uganda safari packages.

A professional driver-guide provides:

✔ Wildlife knowledge
✔ Safety
✔ Local expertise
✔ Flexible schedules

What Is Included in a 5 Days Uganda Safari Package?

Most packages include:

✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle

✔ English-speaking driver-guide

✔ Accommodation

✔ Meals during the safari

✔ National park entrance fees

✔ Game drives

✔ Boat cruises

✔ Gorilla/chimpanzee permits (where applicable)

✔ Bottled drinking water

✔ Airport transfers

What Is Not Included?

✘ International flights

✘ Uganda visa

✘ Travel insurance

✘ Personal shopping

✘ Alcoholic drinks

✘ Tips and gratuities

Cheapest Time to Visit Uganda

For lower safari prices, consider:

March – May

✔ Fewer visitors
✔ Green landscapes
✔ Better lodge availability

October – November

✔ Low season rates
✔ Excellent photography opportunities

Peak seasons:

  • June – September
  • December – February

Usually have higher demand and prices.

Why Book Your 5 Days Uganda Safari With Openbill Safaris Uganda?

At Openbill Safaris Uganda, we offer customized Uganda safari packages designed around your budget and travel preferences.

We provide:

✔ Budget, midrange & luxury safari options

✔ Gorilla and chimpanzee permit booking

✔ Professional safari guides

✔ Comfortable 4×4 vehicles

✔ Carefully selected accommodations

✔ Customized itineraries

✔ 24/7 customer support

Our mission:

“Changing Lives Through Tourism.”

Through OpenVision Foundation Uganda, we support conservation and community projects, helping tourism benefit wildlife and local communities.

Request Your 5 Days Uganda Safari Quote

Planning a 5 Days Uganda Safari? Let us create a personalized package based on your budget, travel dates, and preferred experiences.

📧 Email: openbillsafarisuganda@gmail.com

📱 WhatsApp: +256 745843863

Contact Openbill Safaris Uganda today for your customized safari quotation.