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Walking Safari Uganda | 9 Day Wildlife & Culture Tour

Starting from $3,630 USD per person. Gorilla trekking permit ($825 USD) included. 40% deposit required at booking, at which point your gorilla permit is also paid as permits must be secured in advance. Full pricing by group size is in the interactive table below

About This 9-Day Walking Safari Uganda Tour

The 9-Day Adventure of Walking with Wildlife Uganda Tour is unlike any traditional safari. This is a journey designed for travelers who want to get off the vehicle, walk beside the animals, and connect with Uganda’s landscapes, wildlife, and communities on a deeply personal level. Beginning in the rolling hills and acacia woodlands of Lake Mburo National Park, one of the only parks in Uganda where guided walking safaris are permitted alongside wildlife, you will spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, and warthogs entirely on foot before heading to the remarkable Emburara Farm Lodge for a full “Farmer for a Day” cultural experience that puts you right in the heart of Ankole pastoral life. Along the way, a stop at the Equator crossing adds a playful and fascinating science moment to the journey. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, included game drives and the beloved Kazinga Channel boat cruise deliver classic Uganda big game and waterbird sightings, while the Mongoose Research Project offers a rare window into wildlife behavioral science.

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The journey reaches its most powerful point in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where mountain gorilla trekking(minimum age 15 years) delivers what many call the single most moving wildlife encounter of their lives. The day that follows brings the warmth and cultural richness of the Batwa community tour, an authentic and deeply human experience with the forest’s original people. This is a Uganda wildlife and cultural safari crafted for active, curious, and purpose-driven travelers who want adventure with meaning woven into every single day.

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9-Days: Adventure of Walking with Wildlife

What Does This Journey Cost?

Select your group size below. The more you travel together, the more value every traveler gains. All pricing reflects upper mid-range estimates, per person, in USD.

Upper Mid-Range Estimates. These figures are a planning guide only. Final pricing is confirmed at booking and may vary based on travel dates, availability, and seasonal demand. Back to the Source Tours will provide a personalized quote upon inquiry.

2 PAX

$5,160

per person

4 PAX

$4,300

per person

6 PAX

$4,145

per person

8 PAX

$3,900

per person

10 PAX

$3,775

per person

12 PAX

$3,630

per person

Traveling as a pair gives you the most exclusive, personalised experience this journey has to offer.

All prices are upper mid-range estimates in USD and subject to change based on travel dates, availability, and seasonal demand. A confirmed quote will be provided upon booking inquiry.

All pricing is based on double occupancy, two travelers sharing one room whether single or twin beds. Solo travelers are warmly welcome; a single supplement applies and typically ranges from $600 to $800 depending on the tour. Back to the Source Tours organizes groups of up to 12 travelers for maximum impact, and larger groups can also be accommodated.

Walking with WIldlife Adventures

Day 1 –Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda | Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

Your Uganda safari adventure begins the moment you land at Entebbe International Airport, set on the shores of Lake Victoria. A dedicated Back to the Source Tours representative will be there to welcome you, assist with arrival formalities, and transfer you privately to your hotel. Once settled in, you will receive a personal briefing covering your full itinerary, key highlights, and everything you need to know before the journey begins. Enjoy a relaxed dinner nearby, rest well, and let the anticipation build. Tomorrow you walk with wildlife.

Day 2 – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park | Guided Walking Safari and Equator Crossing

After breakfast, set off westward toward Lake Mburo National Park, a compact and captivating gem of rolling hills, acacia woodlands, open savannah, and sparkling lakes located just four hours from Entebbe. En route, make an exciting stop at the Equator crossing, where you can watch water spin in opposite directions in each hemisphere, stand with one foot in the northern and one in the southern hemisphere, and take those iconic photos that never get old. It is a fun, fascinating, and genuinely educational moment that sets the adventurous tone for everything ahead.

On arrival at the park, check into your lodge and head straight out for a guided walking safari, one of the most thrilling ways to experience wildlife in all of Uganda. Lake Mburo is one of the very few national parks in the country where walking alongside animals is permitted, and the experience of moving through the bush on foot changes everything. With an armed ranger leading the way, you will spot giraffes browsing the acacia tops, zebras grazing across open plains, buffaloes, impalas, elands, bushbucks, warthogs, and waterbucks at a proximity that no game drive vehicle can match. Every sound, every footprint, and every rustle in the grass becomes part of the story. Spend the evening at the lodge watching wildlife gather around the waterholes as the sun goes down over the Ankole cattle kraals.

Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park

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Day 3 – Morning Game Drive at Lake Mburo and Transfer to Emburara Farm Lodge

Rise early for a morning game drive across Lake Mburo’s diverse terrain, when the wildlife is at its most active and the light is perfect for photography. Keep your eyes open for hippos along the lake shores, crocodiles basking on the banks, topis, reedbucks, and the always-entertaining warthogs trotting through the grass.

After breakfast, begin the transfer to Emburara Farm Lodge near Mbarara, a remarkable eco-luxury property set on a working farm where Ankole longhorn cattle roam the land and the pace of life slows to something deeply restorative. Arrive in time for a warm farm-style welcome and a sunset over the sweeping farmlands and kraals that will remind you exactly why Uganda earns the name the Pearl of Africa.

Emburara Farm Lodge Farmer for a Day Ankole longhorn cattle Uganda cultural experience

Day 4 – Farmer for a Day | Ankole Culture and Farm Life at Emburara

Today is one of the most unique and genuinely joyful days of the entire journey, a full “Farmer for a Day” experience at Emburara Farm Lodge that puts you right in the middle of Ugandan rural and pastoral life. The day begins with herding the iconic Ankole longhorn cattle, one of Africa’s most distinctive and culturally significant livestock breeds, following the rhythms that local pastoralist families have lived by for centuries. From there, try your hand at milking by hand, help with collecting firewood, and join a traditional firewood cooking session preparing authentic Ugandan dishes from scratch.

The day also includes banana beer brewing, a visit to the herbal garden where your guide explains the medicinal and culinary uses of indigenous plants, and storytelling sessions about Ankole culture, traditions, and the deep bond between the people and their cattle. End the day with a bonfire under the stars, a moment of stillness and warmth after a day that connects you to Uganda in a way that no game drive ever could.

Emburara Farm Lodge in Mbarara, Uganda Ankole cows

Day 5 –Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive

After a relaxed breakfast on the farm, set off toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most visited wildlife destination and one of the most biodiverse protected areas on the African continent. The park’s remarkable variety of ecosystems, from open savannah and dense forest to crater lakes and the broad Kazinga Channel waterway, supports an extraordinary range of wildlife.

Check into your lodge on arrival and head straight out for a sunset game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of the park’s most productive wildlife corridors. Watch elephants moving across the open ground, lions and leopards resting in the fading light, warthogs trotting back to their burrows, Uganda kob, waterbucks, and buffaloes grazing as the sky turns gold, and hyenas beginning their evening patrol. This is Queen Elizabeth at its most atmospheric, and it sets the perfect tone for a full day in the park tomorrow.

Walking Safari Uganda | 9 Day Wildlife & Culture Tour

Walking Safari Uganda | 9 Day Wildlife & Culture Tour

Walking Safari Uganda | 9 Day Wildlife & Culture Tour

Day 6 – Mongoose Project and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the morning with a fascinating visit to the Mongoose Research Project, one of the longest-running wildlife behavioral studies in Africa. Rangers and researchers have tracked individual mongoose families for years and can introduce you to animals they know by name, personality, and social rank. It is a rare and captivating window into the science of animal behavior and the wildlife conservation work happening right here in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

After a relaxed lunch at the lodge, board a boat for the celebrated Kazinga Channel cruise, one of the greatest wildlife boat safaris in Uganda. This broad natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward hosts one of the highest concentrations of hippos anywhere in Africa. Nile crocodiles line the sandy banks, elephants and buffaloes come to drink at the water’s edge, and the skies fill with African skimmers, saddle-billed storks, fish eagles, herons, and pied kingfishers. Drinks and snacks are served on board as the afternoon light turns the water gold. Be sure to check the optional activities section below for additional ways to make the most of your time in the park.

Day 7 – Scenic Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Sector | Gateway to the Gorillas

After breakfast, begin the scenic drive toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse and ancient rainforests on earth. The road winds through terraced hillsides, vibrant roadside markets, and sweeping valley views as you descend into the highlands of southwestern Uganda, a landscape of extraordinary beauty that grows more dramatic with every kilometer.

Arrive in the Buhoma sector by afternoon, check into your eco-lodge, and take a moment to breathe in the forest air and absorb the extraordinary setting. The ancient trees, mist-covered ridges, and sounds of the forest around you are already a world apart. Rest well tonight. Tomorrow brings the most powerful day of the entire journey.

Day 8 – Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi | A Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter

This is the day that changes everything. Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the rarest and most profound wildlife experiences on earth, and today it is yours. Please note that gorilla trekking requires participants to be a minimum of 15 years of age.

After an early breakfast, gather at park headquarters for a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers on gorilla behavior, forest protocols, and conservation history. Then, with your personal porter, experienced trackers, and expert guide, you enter the ancient forest.

The trek can take anywhere from two to six hours depending on the movement of the gorilla family assigned to your group, moving through dense vegetation, tangled roots, and mist-drifted valleys alive with birdsong. When you find them, you will spend a full hour watching the silverback maintain his quiet authority, mothers tend to their infants with extraordinary gentleness, and juveniles tumble and play just metres from where you stand. The eye contact alone will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Return to your lodge for a well-earned lunch and a relaxed evening to reflect on one of the most humbling encounters of your life. Check the optional activities section below for additional ways to enrich your final evening in Bwindi.

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Day 9 – Batwa Community Tour and Return to Entebbe

The final morning in Bwindi is a celebration of the people who have called this forest home for thousands of years. Begin with a Batwa community tour, guided by elders of Uganda’s indigenous forest people who lived inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for generations before the park was gazetted in 1991.

Walk through a recreated forest village and take part in hands-on sessions covering fire-making using traditional methods, herbal medicine preparation, traditional hunting techniques, and storytelling, dance, and song passed down through countless generations. Try your hand at shooting a traditional bow and arrow or making fire without matches alongside people whose connection to this forest runs deeper than any history book can capture. The Batwa’s warmth, humor, and fierce pride in sharing their culture make this one of the most memorable and joyful experiences of the entire trip. Every visit directly supports Batwa community empowerment and cultural preservation.

After the tour, spend time browsing the local artisan gift shops around Buhoma, where you will find a wonderful selection of handcrafted baskets, wood carvings, woven textiles, jewelry, and traditional artwork made by talented local artisans. Every purchase puts money directly into the hands of the community. Enjoy a final lunch at your lodgesurrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest before transferring to Kihihi Airstrip for your scenic return flight to Entebbe.

Please note that this itinerary is designed around an evening departure flight from Entebbe. If your international flight departs the following day, we are happy to organize an additional overnight stay in Entebbe so you can depart fully rested.

Alternatively, if you prefer an early arrival at the airport, you may choose to skip the Batwa Community Tour and take the early morning flight from Kihihi, which puts you at Entebbe International Airport comfortably within the morning hours. Your Back to the Source Tours representative will help you plan the option that works best for your schedule.

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More info about this tour

Included:

Accommodation as per the itinerary:

  • 1 night in Entebbe on arrival (Day 1)
  • 2 nights at an upper mid-range lodge in Lake Mburo National Park (Days 2 and 3)
  • 1 night at Emburara Farm Lodge near Mbarara (Day 4)
  • 2 nights at an upper mid-range lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park (Days 5 and 6)
  • 2 nights at an upper mid-range eco-lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma sector (Days 7 and 8)

All meals as per the itinerary

Uganda Wildlife Authority gorilla trekking permit ($825 USD per person) included in tour price. As permits must be secured in advance, the permit cost is paid at the same time as your 40% booking deposit. Back to the Source Tours manages the full permit process. Minimum trekking age 15 years.

Guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park with armed ranger (Day 2)

Morning game drive at Lake Mburo National Park (Day 3)

Equator crossing stop en route to Lake Mburo (Day 2)

Farmer for a Day full cultural experience at Emburara Farm Lodge (Day 4)

Evening game drive across Kasenyi Plains, Queen Elizabeth National Park (Day 5)

Mongoose Research Project visit, Queen Elizabeth National Park (Day 6)

Kazinga Channel boat cruise with snacks and drinks (Day 6)

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with personal porter (Day 8)

Batwa community tour in Bwindi (Day 9)

Return domestic flight: Kihihi Airstrip to Entebbe (Day 9)

All ground transportation in a private 4×4 safari vehicle

Experienced English-speaking driver-guide throughout

All park entrance fees, government taxes, concession fees, and levies

All meet and greet services and airport transfers

Drinking water in the vehicle while on safari

Personal 24-hour customer support from Back to the Source Tours

Not Included:
  • International flights
  • Visa fees: Any visa requirements for entry into Uganda
  • Travel insurance: Not included but highly recommended
  • Personal expenses: Costs for souvenirs, snacks, and drinks outside of provided meals
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the “Included Section”
  • Tips and gratuities: For guides and lodge staff
  • Medical expenses: Any incurred medical costs

Choosing Your Accommodation:

We offer a range of accommodation options to suit your preferences and budget. Our safari packages always includes a comfortable and well-equipped upper+mid-range camps that provide a truly great African safari experience. Some of these partners offer free massages, full-board with an all-inclusive selection of soft drinks, beers and wines.

If you’re seeking a more luxurious experience, we offer upgraded options for the same itinerary at a slightly higher cost. These luxurious camps/resorts/lodges provide additional amenities, such as private plunge pools, more spacious accommodation and usually your own dedicated concierge rep.

All our hotel partners are excellent and operate a very sustainable business and we love that. You will love them too. There are also some good mid-range options that can reduce the cost.

We can organize this very itinerary with utter luxury options all within the same distance or nearest.

Optional Activities:

In Entebbe and nearby cities:

In Queen Elizabeth National Park:

In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:

Tour Pricing by Group Size

Group travel offers exceptional value on this 9-day walking safari Uganda tour. All prices are upper mid-range estimates in USD per person.

  • Group of 2 travelers: $5,160 USD per person
  • Group of 4 travelers: $4,300 USD per person (save 17%)
  • Group of 6 travelers: $4,145 USD per person (save 20%)
  • Group of 8 travelers: $3,900 USD per person (save 24%)
  • Group of 10 travelers: $3,775 USD per person (save 27%)
  • Group of 12 travelers: $3,630 USD per person (save 30%)

All prices include the Uganda Wildlife Authority gorilla trekking permit ($825 USD per person). Final pricing confirmed at booking and may vary based on travel dates, availability, and seasonal demand. Contact Back to the Source Tours for a personalized quote.

Payment Options:

To secure your booking, a 40% deposit is required. As gorilla permits must be purchased in advance, the gorilla permit cost ($825 USD per person) is paid at the same time as your deposit. Back to the Source Tours secures your permit and submits all required deposits to service providers as part of this process.

We also offer flexible payment options based on how far in advance your travel dates are scheduled. Your initial payment allows Back to the Source Tours to confirm key services and submit the required deposits to our itinerary partners in order to securely hold your accommodations and tour arrangements.

Our preferred payment method is bank wire transfers.

We also accept credit card payments through Pesapal, though applicable processing fees will apply. You may make a card payment here: Pesapal Payment Link. If you have any questions regarding payment timelines, methods, or booking requirements, our team is available to assist you. Check out our Booking Policy for more details.

Best Time for This Tour

This 9-day walking safari Uganda visits four distinct ecosystems across the country. Each responds differently to Uganda’s seasons.

June to September (long dry season): The best overall time. Walking safari conditions at Lake Mburo are excellent with lower vegetation and easier wildlife spotting. Game drives at Queen Elizabeth are outstanding. The Kazinga Channel boat cruise is at its best with animals concentrated at the water. Gorilla trekking permits for this period must be booked at least 6 months in advance.

December to February (short dry season): Excellent alternative with dry trails across all destinations. Strong wildlife sightings at Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth. Bwindi trails are firmer and more comfortable. Good option for travelers who cannot travel during the June to September peak.

March to May (long rainy season): Trails at Lake Mburo and in Bwindi are muddier. The walking safari is more challenging but remains possible. Wildlife sightings at Queen Elizabeth are unaffected. Gorilla sightings are year-round regardless of rain. Fewer visitors mean a more private experience.

October to November (short rainy season): Similar to the long rains. Good value and quieter. The Emburara Farm Lodge experience and Batwa community tour are completely unaffected by weather. Bwindi is particularly lush and dramatic during the rains.

Contact Back to the Source Tours to confirm permit availability and conditions for your preferred travel dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this 9-day walking safari Uganda tour cost?

This 9-day walking safari Uganda starts from $3,630 USD per person (group of 12) to $5,160 USD per person (2 travelers). All prices include the Uganda Wildlife Authority gorilla trekking permit ($825 USD per person). As permits must be secured in advance, the permit cost is paid at the same time as your 40% booking deposit. Back to the Source Tours arranges your permit on your behalf.

What makes this tour different from other Uganda safaris?

This tour is built around walking alongside wildlife rather than only viewing from a vehicle. Lake Mburo National Park is one of the very few Uganda parks where guided walking safaris are permitted alongside animals including giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes. Combined with the Farmer for a Day cultural immersion at Emburara Farm Lodge, the Mongoose Research Project in Queen Elizabeth, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and the Batwa community tour, this is Uganda’s most varied and meaningful safari itinerary.

Where does the guided walking safari take place?

The guided walking safari takes place in Lake Mburo National Park on Day 2, led by an armed ranger. Lake Mburo is one of only a small number of Uganda national parks where walking alongside wildlife is officially permitted. You move through open grassland and acacia woodland spotting giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, elands, bushbucks, warthogs, and waterbucks on foot at close range.

What is the Farmer for a Day experience?

The Farmer for a Day experience at Emburara Farm Lodge on Day 4 is a full-day cultural immersion into Ugandan rural and pastoral life. Activities include herding Ankole longhorn cattle, milking by hand, traditional firewood cooking, banana beer brewing, a visit to the herbal garden, storytelling about Ankole culture, and a bonfire under the stars.

What is the Mongoose Research Project?

The Mongoose Research Project in Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the longest-running wildlife behavioral studies in Africa. Rangers and researchers have tracked individual mongoose families for years and introduce visitors to animals they know by name and personality. It offers a rare window into wildlife conservation science that most safari visitors never experience.

What optional activities are available in Queen Elizabeth National Park?

In addition to the included game drive, boat cruise, and Mongoose Project, you can add lion and leopard trekking and a guided walk through Maramagambo Forest, one of Uganda’s most beautiful and least visited forests. Both are available at additional cost and can be arranged by Back to the Source Tours.

Is the gorilla trekking permit included?

Yes. The Uganda Wildlife Authority gorilla trekking permit ($825 USD per person) is included in your total tour price. As permits must be secured well in advance, the permit cost is paid when you make your 40% booking deposit. Back to the Source Tours manages the full permit process. Minimum trekking age is 15 years.

What is the Batwa community tour on Day 9?

The Batwa community tour is a guided cultural experience with Uganda’s indigenous forest people, the original inhabitants of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Led by Batwa elders, you take part in traditional fire-making, herbal medicine preparation, bow and arrow shooting, storytelling, and dance. Every visit directly supports Batwa community empowerment and cultural preservation.

How physically demanding is this 9-day tour?

The guided walking safari at Lake Mburo involves 2 to 4 hours of walking on open grassland. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. The gorilla trek in Bwindi ranges from moderate to strenuous, lasting 1 to 6 hours through dense forest. Porters are available and strongly recommended. Game drives at Queen Elizabeth and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise require no walking.

Do I need a Uganda visa?

Yes. Most nationalities require a Uganda tourist visa applied for online at immigration.go.ug. Back to the Source Tours advises on visa requirements for your specific nationality.

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Pair This Tour with More of East Africa

This 9-day walking safari Uganda is one of the most complete Uganda itineraries available. For travelers with more time, Back to the Source Tours makes it easy to extend before or after your journey.

Add a Kenya safari (4 to 7 days): Combine this Uganda walking safari with a Maasai Mara game drive for lions, cheetahs, and the Great Migration. Daily flights link Entebbe to Nairobi. Back to the Source Tours coordinates all flights, transfers, and logistics.

Add a beach extension at Zanzibar or Diani Beach (3 to 5 days): After 9 days of walking, game drives, and forest trekking, the Indian Ocean coast is the perfect finish. Add a Zanzibar spice and beach extension or a Diani Beach south coast stay for the classic bush-and-beach East Africa combination.

Add chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest (2 to 3 days): Kibale Forest National Park is Uganda’s primate capital, home to the highest concentration of chimpanzees in Africa. Pairing gorilla trekking in Bwindi with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale gives you the two most iconic primate experiences on the continent in one trip. Kibale connects naturally from Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Add Murchison Falls National Park (2 to 3 days): Uganda’s largest national park and most powerful waterfall, with Nile River boat safaris, lion and elephant game drives, and the Top of the Falls experience. Adds a dramatic northern Uganda finale to any itinerary.

Contact Back to the Source Tours with your travel dates and we will build the right combination. Fill in our travel form and we respond within 24 hours with a personalized itinerary and confirmed quote.

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