Uganda self-drive safari cost for a complete 14-day circuit covering Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi (gorilla trek) comes to approximately USD 7,200 to 7,800 total for 2 adults in 2027/2028 — with gorilla permits (USD 800 per person) representing the single largest cost item at USD 1,600 for 2 visitors. The Uganda self-drive safari cost is dominated by the gorilla permit price in a way that differentiates Uganda from Kenya and Tanzania budget calculations — the gorilla permit alone represents more than 40% of the total circuit cost for a 2-person trip. This detailed Uganda self-drive safari cost breakdown covers every line item for 2027/2028 visitors planning the full Uganda circuit.
Uganda Self-Drive Safari Cost: Complete 14-Day Budget (2 Adults)
Gorilla and Chimp Permits
- Bwindi gorilla trek permits (2 adults): USD 800 x 2 = USD 1,600
- Kibale chimpanzee trek permits (2 adults): USD 200 x 2 = USD 400
- Optional Budongo chimp trek at Murchison (2 adults): USD 90 x 2 = USD 180
Hire Vehicle
- Land Cruiser Prado (14 days at USD 130/day): USD 130 x 14 = USD 1,820
- Rooftop tent add-on (USD 20/day): USD 20 x 14 = USD 280
Park Entry Fees
- Murchison Falls (3 days, 2 adults): USD 40 x 3 x 2 = USD 240
- Queen Elizabeth NP (3 days, 2 adults): USD 40 x 3 x 2 = USD 240
- Kibale Forest (1 day, 2 adults): USD 40 x 1 x 2 = USD 80
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (2 days, 2 adults): USD 40 x 2 x 2 = USD 160
- Vehicle fees (10 park days): USD 15 x 10 = USD 150
- Total park fees: USD 870
Boat Launches
- Murchison Falls boat launch (2 adults): USD 35 x 2 = USD 70
- Kazinga Channel boat launch (Queen Elizabeth, 2 adults): USD 30 x 2 = USD 60
- Total boat launches: USD 130
Accommodation (14 nights)
- Kampala (2 nights, budget hotel): USD 80 total
- Park public campsites (10 nights at USD 35/person/night): USD 35 x 2 x 10 = USD 700
- Kabale guesthouse (2 nights): USD 100 total
- Total accommodation: USD 880
Fuel and Food
- Fuel (2,800km at 13L/100km, USD 1.42/litre average): USD 517
- Food and supplies (14 days self-catering): USD 350
- Kampala restaurant meals (2 evenings): USD 80
Uganda Self-Drive Safari Total Cost Summary (2 Adults, 14 Days)
- Gorilla + chimp permits: USD 2,180
- Hire vehicle + tent: USD 2,100
- Park fees: USD 870
- Boat launches: USD 130
- Accommodation: USD 880
- Fuel: USD 517
- Food: USD 430
- Grand total: USD 7,107
- Per person: USD 3,554
