Cheap Last Minute Uganda Holidays: Real Packages, Real Prices (2026)

Uganda. Four days. Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise at sunset — from just £253.60 per person.

No gorilla permit required.

That is what makes cheap last minute Uganda holidays possible in a way most people do not expect.

Many travellers assume Uganda holidays from the UK require six months of planning, huge budgets, and impossible logistics. They do not.

In reality, you can leave London Heathrow on a direct overnight flight Friday evening, land in Entebbe Saturday morning, and start your safari the very same day.

For travellers searching for last minute holidays, last minute adventure holidays, or last minute Africa holidays that feel bigger than another beach resort, Uganda is quietly becoming one of the best-value destinations in Africa.

And the best part? At Everything Uganda, we handles the planning for you.

What cheap Uganda actually means

Cheap Uganda holidays are not “cheap” because the experience is lower quality. They are cheaper because Uganda is still less commercialised than Kenya or Tanzania, while offering the same wildlife experiences many travellers fly across the world for.

A Kenya safari at a similar standard can easily cost 40–60% more. Rwanda’s gorilla permits sit around £1,200 per person. Uganda’s standard permit is £540 — and during low season, it drops to approximately £405.

That changes the entire conversation around affordable Uganda safari travel.

A four-day Queen Elizabeth safari from £253.60 per person in a group of 5–7 is not a stripped-back budget compromise. You still get game drives, experienced guides, accommodation, park fees, and one of East Africa’s best wildlife boat cruises. You are simply paying less because Uganda is one of Africa’s best-kept safari secrets.

Uganda is also significantly more affordable once you arrive. The country’s cost of living is approximately 62.1% lower than the UK (Numbeo/Exiap, 2025), meaning your money stretches further here than in much of East Africa.

That is why cheap safari holidays and budget safari Africa searches increasingly lead travellers toward Uganda.

And if you are travelling with friends or family, the savings become even stronger. A Uganda group safari dramatically lowers per-person costs because transport and accommodation are shared. The more people, the lower the per-person cost — this is designed for groups.

If you want cheap Africa holidays UK travellers usually assume they do not exist anymore, Uganda is one of the few places still delivering them properly.

The packages available right now

These Uganda safari packages are currently available for last minute bookings in 2026.

If you are ready to travel within the next few weeks, these are the packages Everything Uganda can organise fastest.

Queen Elizabeth Safari — From £253.60 per person

Duration: 4 days
Best season: Year-round
Available now? Yes

Includes park fees, accommodation, transport, game drives, guide, and Kazinga Channel boat cruise.

No gorilla permit needed. This is the easiest and most affordable last minute Uganda safari available right now.

Expect tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge, and classic savannah landscapes without peak East Africa prices.

Best for groups of 5–7 looking for cheap Uganda holidays with maximum value.

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You can also explore more Uganda safari packages here.

Murchison Falls Safari — From £944 per person

Duration: 4–5 days
Best season: Year-round
Available now? Yes

Includes park fees, Nile boat cruise, accommodation, game drives, transport, and guide.

Murchison Falls combines safari wildlife with the most powerful waterfall in Africa. You cruise the Nile surrounded by crocodiles and hippos before watching the river force itself through a narrow gorge.

No permit required. Usually bookable 1–2 weeks before departure. Best for groups of 5–7.

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Gorilla Trekking — Wet Season — From £480 per person

Duration: 3–4 days
Best season: April, May, November
Available now? Yes — especially low season

Includes discounted gorilla permit (approximately £405), accommodation, transfers, and guide.

This is one of the smartest ways to experience cheap gorilla trekking Uganda packages.

Uganda Wildlife Authority discounts permits by up to 25% during low season months, making last minute gorilla permits Uganda travellers search for much easier to secure.

The forests are greener, the crowds are smaller, and in many cases the gorillas stay closer to lower slopes.

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View more gorilla trekking Uganda packages here.

Kidepo Valley Cultural Safari — From £380 per person

Duration: 5 days
Best season: Year-round
Available now? Yes

Includes park fees, accommodation, cultural manyatta visit, guide, and game drives.

Kidepo is Uganda at its wildest. Wild ostriches, cheetahs, huge open plains, and almost no tourist crowds.

No permits. No crowds. Just one of Africa’s most remote safari parks.

Perfect for travellers searching for last minute safari holidays beyond the usual Kenya circuit.

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Rwenzori Day Hike — From £180 per person

Duration: 1–3 days
Best season: June–August ideal, year-round possible
Available now? Yes

Includes guide, park fees, porter support, and hiking access.

You do not need the full seven-day summit trek to experience the Rwenzori Mountains.

Short hikes are available throughout the year and are ideal for travellers wanting last minute adventure holidays that combine scenery, culture, and activity.

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The wet season secret — 25% cheaper, just as good

Most travellers hear the phrase “wet season” and immediately assume Uganda is not worth visiting.

That is exactly why the budget travellers go then.

April, May, and November are Uganda’s low season months. These Uganda low season deals are where some of the best-value safaris and gorilla experiences appear.

Uganda Wildlife Authority discounts gorilla permits by up to 25% during these periods, reducing prices from approximately £540 to around £405. Safari lodges and camps often reduce their rates by 20–40% too.

That makes Uganda May holidays and Uganda November holidays some of the best-value safari trips in Africa.

And the experience itself? Still excellent.

The parks are quieter. The landscapes become intensely green. Bwindi Forest feels alive after rainfall, and the gorillas often remain closer to lower elevations, making trekking shorter rather than harder.

Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth National Park remains spectacular year-round. The lions still climb trees. Hippos still fill the Kazinga Channel. Elephants still move across the plains.

Rain usually comes in short afternoon bursts rather than all-day storms, leaving morning game drives clear and comfortable.

This is not Uganda’s compromise season.

It is Uganda’s value season.

If you are searching for the cheapest time to visit Uganda without sacrificing the experience, this is it.

You can also read our guide on the best time to visit Uganda before choosing your travel dates.

Check wet season availability — WhatsApp us your dates.

No permit? These parks are available year-round

One of the biggest reasons travellers delay booking Uganda is fear around permit availability.

Here is the reality: most of Uganda’s best safari parks require no gorilla permit at all.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Kidepo Valley National Park can all be booked year-round, even at short notice.

Queen Elizabeth gives you tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge, and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise.

Murchison Falls gives you the Nile, giraffes, crocodiles, game drives, and the most powerful waterfall in Africa.

Kidepo gives you wild ostriches, cheetahs (rare in Uganda), cultural visits with the Karamojong community, and some of the lowest tourist numbers anywhere in East Africa.

These parks can realistically be booked within 10–14 days.

Gorilla permits are the only major limited variable. Everything else is surprisingly flexible.

That is why last minute Uganda safari travel is entirely possible and we have arranged these trips dozens of times at Everything Uganda.

How to book last minute Uganda in 4 steps

Booking cheap last minute Uganda holidays is much simpler than most travellers expect.

1. Send your dates and group size

WhatsApp or call Everything Uganda with your travel dates, preferred package, and group size.

2. Availability gets confirmed

Accommodation, guides, permits where necessary, and transport are checked within 24 hours.

3. Everything gets organised for you

Flights, transfers, accommodation, park fees, guides, and safari logistics are handled in one place.

4. Pack and go

That is genuinely it.

For non-gorilla packages like Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Kidepo, 10–14 days is usually realistic.

Gorilla trekking during peak season (June–September) requires more notice, but wet season permits can often be arranged in days.

Everything Uganda also handles permit applications directly on your behalf.

One message. That is all it takes to start this.

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Most people leave Uganda on their last day thinking the same thing: why did I wait so long?

The planning is simpler than you think. The price is lower than you expected. And the country is better than anyone told you it would be.

Uganda from £253.60 per person. Check your dates. We’ll handle everything else.