Uganda sits at the heart of the East Africa safari circuit, bordering Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many travelers combine a Uganda gorilla safari with time in one or more neighboring countries in a single trip.
Key Highlights
- Uganda and Rwanda are the easiest pair to combine, given their shared border near Bwindi and Mgahinga
- Uganda and Kenya combine gorilla trekking with the Maasai Mara migration
- Uganda and Tanzania combine gorillas with the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater or Zanzibar
- A regional East Africa tourist visa can simplify multi-country travel
Uganda and Rwanda
The most natural combination, given how close Bwindi and Mgahinga sit to the Rwanda border. See our full Uganda vs Rwanda comparison for how the two countries differ on price, terrain and access, and how to combine both in one trip.
Uganda and Kenya, or Uganda and Tanzania
These pairings usually involve a short flight rather than an overland crossing, combining Uganda’s gorilla trekking and primate forests with the classic plains-game safaris of the Maasai Mara or Serengeti — a strong option for travelers who want both big cats and gorillas in one trip.
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