PawMac Safaris – Polish Trust, Uganda Expertise
Plan your Uganda Safari 2026 with our team: from our life-changing gorilla trekking experiences in misty forests to tracking tree-climbing lions alongside PawMac Safaris—your local expert guides in the Pearl of Africa.
Join our local PawMac Safaris guides for Bwindi & Mgahinga gorilla trekking. We handle your complete planning + booking.
At PawMac Safaris, we know from firsthand experience that a true Uganda Safari 2026 is more than just seeing animals. It's about the authentic stories shared with our expert local guides and the daily reliability of our custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles.
Our dedicated team combines professional planning standards with the warm, local knowledge that we've gained from years of personally operating tours in Uganda's national parks.
Sharing a cultural moment with our team
Elephant encounter at Kazinga Channel
Private safari experience in Uganda
Memorable Uganda wildlife tour
Exploring the Pearl of Africa
Authentic safari life moments
Guest enjoying a close encounter
Join us to discover lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffaloes in Uganda’s national parks.
Trek with our experts to meet endangered mountain gorillas in their misty Bwindi and Mgahinga forest homes.
Experience one of the best primate adventures in Africa guided by our team in the Kibale Forest.
Connect with local traditions, crafts, and music for an authentic African experience with our local guides.
Hike, raft, and explore volcanoes or waterfalls across East Africa safely with our crew.
We offer luxury, mid-range, and budget options ensuring everyone travels in comfort and style.
Our professional, locally trained guides ensure you have a safe and memorable safari experience with us.
Travel in our fully equipped 4x4s, personally maintained and designed for your comfort and safety.
Let our team guide you to remote and iconic safari locations for a truly unique adventure.
We guarantee fair pricing, European honesty, and our deep, firsthand Ugandan expertise.
Gorilla permits must be booked through a licensed tour operator like our team at PawMac Safaris or directly with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Due to high demand, we handle this process for our guests and recommend booking 3-6 months in advance.
From our experience operating tours, the best time is during the dry seasons: June to August and December to February. This is when wildlife gathers around water sources, and the trekking trails we use are less slippery.
A mid-range 3-day gorilla trekking safari with us typically starts from $1,200 - $1,500 per person. This includes the $800 permit fee, transport in our 4x4 vehicles, accommodation, and our expert guide services.
We always advise our guests to pack sturdy hiking boots, long-sleeved shirts, trousers, gardening gloves (to protect against nettles), a reliable raincoat, insect repellent, and plenty of water.
Most international visitors require a visa. You can apply for an E-visa online before arrival. If you are visiting neighboring countries with us, the East Africa Tourist Visa is a great option.
Yes, Uganda is very safe. Tourism is well-regulated, and national parks are patrolled by dedicated rangers. As local guides, we can personally attest to the incredible hospitality of Ugandans.
The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Uganda is 15 years old. This is strictly enforced by the Uganda Wildlife Authority for safety and conservation reasons.
Uganda is incredibly biodiverse. On our tours, you can see mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions (especially in the Ishasha sector), elephants, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, rhinos (at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary), and over 1,000 bird species.
The duration of a gorilla trek is unpredictable and depends on the location and movement of the gorilla family. It typically takes anywhere from 2 to 6 hours. Once our trackers locate the gorillas, you are allowed exactly one hour to observe them.
Contact the team for a personalized itinerary tailored to your dreams.
