"How much does a Uganda safari cost" has no single answer, because Uganda runs three genuinely different trip styles side by side — budget camping safaris, mid-range lodge circuits, and high-end tented luxury.
Rough daily costs per person
- Budget (camping, shared vehicle): $150–250/day
- Mid-range (en-suite lodges, private vehicle): $300–450/day
- Luxury (premium tented camps, light aircraft transfers): $600+/day
Gorilla permits ($800) and chimpanzee permits ($200) sit outside those daily rates and are usually the single biggest line item on any quote. Park entry fees, a private 4x4 with a driver-guide, and fuel for Uganda's longer road transfers are the next biggest drivers of cost.
The good news: Uganda's lodges are generally cheaper than Kenya or Tanzania equivalents for a comparable standard, which is part of why it's become the budget-conscious gateway into gorilla trekking.