Gorilla and Uganda safaris from South Africa.
From South Africa, it is very feasible to arrange safaris to Uganda that include the gorillas. When visiting East Africa or perhaps Africa as a whole, gorilla trekking via Uganda is still the way to go. Uganda is a tiny East African nation with the world’s biggest concentration of mountain gorillas, who call the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park home.
To this day, hiking for gorillas in Uganda is the safest and least expensive option. Gorilla permits in Uganda are still priced at USD800 (2024–2025), but might go up or down depending on if the Uganda Wildlife Authority changes its tariffs, making it the best alternative after Rwanda, where the price went up from USD750 to USD1500.
An annual influx of visitors to Uganda comes from a variety of places, including South Africa. When it comes to arranging gorilla and Uganda safaris from South Africa, a number of travel providers in the country are collaborating closely with their Ugandan counterparts. Both individual customers and tour companies may rely on Katland Safaris to plan and execute their gorilla and Uganda safaris from South Africa.
Safaris to Uganda and Gorillas from South Africa
Safaris to Uganda and the gorillas from South Africa are a great idea for several reasons. Of the three nations where gorilla trekking is possible—Uganda, the Congo, and Rwanda—Uganda is still the safest and most cost-effective option. Gorilla trekking has been banned in this section of the large and big nation owing to instability, yet it is true that the Democratic Republic of the Congo provides the lowest gorilla permits.
Because of this, our only choices are Uganda and Rwanda. Now that the price of a Rwandan permit has jumped from USD750 to USD1500, the only nation where you can go gorilla trekking without breaking the bank is Uganda. The number of gorilla families in Uganda has been raised from 15 to 17 due to the growing demand for gorilla trekking. This rise follows the successful habituation of two groups—the Katwe group in Buhoma and the Christmas gorilla family in Nkuringo.
From South Africa, go on a gorilla and Uganda safari (flights)
From South Africa, you may conduct gorilla and Uganda safaris at any time of year or month. Those planning a safari to Uganda or the gorillas from South Africa have a few airline options to choose from. Rwanda Air and South Africa Airways are two of the most well-known airlines that connect the two countries.
You will reach your destination in either Rwanda (Kigali International Airport) or Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) after a four-hour trip. Get in touch with Rwanda Air, South Africa Airways, or Katland Safaris if you want to know more about the prices and deals on tickets.
Our flying safaris to Bwindi and other national parks are an option for South Africans landing in Entebbe for gorilla and Uganda safaris. If you would rather not endure the lengthy trip from Entebbe to either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga, a fly-in safari is the way to go.
From Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Katland Safaris will take care of all arrangements for scheduled and charter flights. One might pick from sample fly-in safaris that we offer. For those who are just interested in gorillas, we offer a 3-day flying safari.
However, for those who would want to see mountain gorillas as well as other animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park, we offer a 5-day flying safari that includes game. Combining a Bwindi gorilla safari with a visit to Murchison Falls or Kidepo Valley in northeastern Uganda is another option available on safaris with Katland.
Enjoy game drives, boat cruises, and chimpanzee trekking (in Kibale) on one of our many road excursions to national parks including Bwindi Impenetrable, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Kibale, and Murchison Falls. all safari guides are highly skilled and informed about the culture, flora, and animals of Uganda, and we always travel in 4×4 vehicles for all road adventures.
Choose between a three-day gorilla trek from Entebbe or a five-day safari that includes gorillas and games. Our 5-day gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, or longer itineraries, may be more to your liking.
Katland Safaris may arrange for a vehicle to transport you from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park if your aircraft lands in that city. After crossing the border into Uganda from Rwanda, we will continue on to either the eastern or southern sections of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Ruhija, Nkuringo, or Rushaga, respectively), passing via the Chanika or Katuna boarders.
It may be necessary to get an East Africa tourist visa for USD100 in order to visit both Rwanda and Uganda simultaneously, allowing for easy movement between the two countries and back again. You have the option to purchase your East Africa tourist visa either online or upon arrival at Kigali International Airport.
From our base in South Africa, we will take care of all the necessary preparations for your gorilla and Uganda safari. All of your travel arrangements, including lodging, transportation to and from the airport and national parks, payment of park fees (where required), and gorilla permits, will be taken care of by us.
Take a look at our Safari bookings and Trip Advisor ratings to see why Katland Safaris is still one of the best Rwanda and Uganda trip operators. Uganda safaris may be planned from three to twenty-one days, or even longer, upon request. Feel free to shoot us an email with any queries you may have, and one of our safari designers will be happy to help.
