Cost Includes
- Park Entrance Fees
- Gorilla permits and Chimp Permits
- All Transportations
- All Meals & Accommodations
- A professional Driver / Guide
- Drinking water
This 12-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Safari combines unforgettable primate encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse wildlife experiences. The journey’s highlights include trekking to see mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys, along with sightings of rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, leopards, and buffaloes. Discover the mighty Murchison Falls in the north and the scenic crater lakes scattered across western and southwestern Uganda. This adventure beautifully blends nature, culture, and excitement for an authentic African safari experience.
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and refreshing breeze from Lake Victoria, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake. Relax and prepare for your upcoming adventure.
Accommodation: ViaVia Uganda Entebbe (Budget guest house in Entebbe)Day 2: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, drive toward Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an unforgettable rhino tracking experience. Continue your journey to Murchison Falls and visit the top of the falls, where the Nile River bursts through a narrow gorge before plunging into a thunderous cascade — a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP)Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls
Start early with a morning game drive across the northern bank of the Nile. Expect to encounter elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, hartebeests, leopards, and an array of birdlife. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, where hippos, crocodiles, and elephants gather along the riverbanks.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP)Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, travel to Kibale National Park, known as East Africa’s primate capital. Along the way, enjoy scenic countryside views, bustling roadside markets, and farmlands. You’ll arrive in the evening, ready for the next day’s chimpanzee adventure.
Accommodation: Isunga Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Kibale NP)Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
After breakfast, join your ranger guide for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. The trek also reveals other primates such as red colobus, blue monkeys, and a wealth of birdlife. Spend time observing the chimpanzees as they play and interact. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a nature walk and community experience.
Accommodation: Isunga Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Kibale NP)Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, head to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through beautiful crater lakes and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda) (Mid-range banda near Queen Elizabeth NP)Day 7: Game Drive and Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha
Embark on an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, and antelopes. Later, travel south to the Ishasha sector, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions. With the help of rangers, you may spot them lounging in fig trees.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda) (Mid-range banda near Queen Elizabeth NP)Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. The scenic drive through the Kigezi Highlands showcases terraced hills and lush valleys. Arrive in the evening, ready for the next day’s gorilla trekking.
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Bwindi NP)Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today’s highlight is gorilla trekking in Bwindi. After a briefing by park rangers, set out through dense rainforest in search of a gorilla family. Spend a magical hour observing them in their natural habitat. Non-trekkers can opt for a village visit or nature walk.
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Bwindi NP)Day 10: Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga
After breakfast, drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey trekking. Wander through bamboo forests as you observe these playful primates and learn about the park’s diverse ecosystems. The trek usually lasts 2–3 hours.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Mgahinga NP)Day 11: Explore Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Stop at a cultural museum to learn about local traditions. Later, enjoy a relaxing boat trip on Lake Mburo to view hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species along the shores.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Lake Mburo NP)Day 12: Return to Entebbe
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Lake Mburo before heading back to Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photos and a lunch break. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight — marking the end of your unforgettable Ugandan adventure.
Accommodation: None (End of tour)