A Uganda family safari works well thanks to wildlife-rich parks close enough together to avoid exhausting drive times and enough variety of activity to hold the attention of both kids and adults.
Key Highlights
- Gorilla trekking minimum age is 15, so younger children usually skip this activity
- Lake Mburo National Park offers walking and horseback safaris suitable for younger kids
- Queen Elizabeth National Park‘s boat cruise is an easy, low-effort activity for all ages
- Family-friendly lodges with larger rooms or family cottages are available in most parks
Planning Around the Gorilla Trekking Age Limit
Since children under 15 cannot trek gorillas, families with younger kids typically build their trip around game drives, boat cruises, and walking or horseback safaris in Lake Mburo instead, saving gorilla trekking for family members over the age limit or a future trip once children are older. See our full gorilla trekking with kids guide for how to plan around the age 15 minimum.
A Typical Family Route
Families with teenagers over 15 often follow a version of our 7-day itinerary, including gorilla trekking, while families with younger children lean more heavily on Queen Elizabeth National Park‘s game drives and boat cruise, and Lake Mburo‘s walking safaris.
Plan Your Family Safari
Tell us the ages of everyone traveling and we’ll build a route that works for the whole family, gorilla permits included where appropriate.