Uganda's Finest
This circuit is an all-time favourite and still among our most popular in Uganda. Trek the gorillas and chimps in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kibale rainforest. See the mighty river Nile explode in Murchison Falls. Enjoy plenty of wildlife spotting on your self-drive safaris in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls. Gorilla and chimp trekking permits included.
Scroll down below to see the day-to-day route with route description and lots of insider travel tips for Uganda. The price includes car rental, accommodation in three price categories and gorilla and chimp permits.
Check the day to day itinerary
Uganda's Finest: What to expect on your self-drive safari
Travel time, road conditions & when to go
15 days / 13 car rental days are recommended for this route, spending two nights at one location. On an average travel day you will drive for 5 hours. Keep in mind that with photo and picnic stops, this can still make a full travel day. Time not on your side? Shorten the road trip with a day at Bwindi.
Road conditions are good: asphalt with the occasional pothole and speed bumps. The most adventurous part is driving from Kisoro to Lake Mutanda (volcanic and dirt road), from Hamurwa to Ishaha (off road) and from Masindi to Murchison Falls. We cannot stress enough to drive slowly (25km/h) and carefully on this road! Roads inside the National Parks are generally dirt tracks in good condition. More driving tips can be found in our on the road section.
Uganda's Finest is nice route to travel year-round. April - May and November is low season, with more rainfall. Peak season is from June to September and around Christmas. Check our when to go section for more Uganda weather information.
Prices
Low season | 1st March - 31st May
Price is per person, in Euros. Easy and secure online payment to our Bookings office in the Netherlands.
Price includes 14 hotel nights mostly on the basis of Bed & Breakfast, 13-day car rental, airport pick up, and gorilla and chimpanzee permits.
Ask us for any luxury accommodation options.
Prefer a guided road trip? Add € 520 and you can experience Uganda's Finest with a driver-guide.
Rav 4 | Landcruiser | Hilux | ||||
2 pax | 4 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | |
Budget | 1,870 | 1,760 | 2,130 | 1,860 | 2,260 | 1,920 |
Mid Range | 2,340 | 2,230 | 2,600 | 2,330 | 2,730 | 2,390 |
Rest of the year
Price is per person, in Euros. Easy and secure online payment to our Bookings office in the Netherlands.
Price includes 14 hotel nights mostly on the basis of Bed & Breakfast, 13-day car rental, airport pick up, gorilla permits and chimpanzee permits.
Ask us for any luxury accommodation options.
Prefer a guided road trip? Add € 520 you can experience Uganda's Finest with a driver-guide.
Rav 4 | Landcruiser | Hilux | ||||
2 pax | 4 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | |
Budget | 2,070 | 1,920 | 2,330 | 2.020 | 2,460 | 2,090 |
Mid Range | 2,530 | 2,390 | 2,790 | 2,490 | 2,920 | 2,550 |
Create & Book
Book Uganda's Finest road trip as it comes, with stays in budget, mid-range or deluxe lodges - or adjust it to your liking.
Make this road trip yoursIncluded in your tour
Included
- Gorilla permit $ 700
- Chimp permit $ 200
- Bed & Breakfast
- Car delivery to your hotel or airport
- Comprehensive car insurance
- Roadmap and Bradt Travel Guide
- Unlimited mileage
- 24/7 Road assistance
Optional
- Electrical fridge
- Driver-Guide