Come face to face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi’s dense rainforest.

Spot elephants roaming Uganda’s open savannah on safari.

A chimpanzee rests in the forest, offering a glimpse into Uganda’s rich primate life.

Trek through dense rainforest on a guided wildlife walk

Hippos relaxing in the Nile River, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.

Experience the rhythm and traditions of Uganda through local cultural encounters.

Experience wildlife from the water, with scenic boat cruises

Best of Uganda

Track gorillas and chimps, cruise to Murchison Falls, and safari through Uganda’s richest wildlife regions.

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10 Days from

$4790 USD

Trip Code: BOU

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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Single Supplement 2026

$660 USD

Single Supplement 2027

$740 USD

Duration

10 Days

Activities

Gorilla trek
Chimpanzee trek
Wildlife Safari
Day Walking

Accommodation

7 nights safari lodge
1 night permanent safari camp
1 night hotel

Meals

8 Dinners
9 Lunches
9 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading

2 / 10

Adventure touring

Carbon Footprint

58kg of CO₂-e PP per day

(520kg of CO₂-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

Come face to face with wild mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - a once in a lifetime experience
Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, home to one of the highest primate concentrations on Earth
Experience wildlife from the water, with scenic boat cruises to Murchison Falls and along the Kazinga Channel
Go on safari by foot and 4WD in Uganda’s top parks

Overview

This is a trip for active travellers seeking rare wildlife encounters. Track chimpanzees and more than a dozen other primates in Kibale Forest with the help of expert trackers. Walk alongside reintroduced white rhinos on foot in Ziwa Sanctuary, and explore the varied ecosystems of Queen Elizabeth National Park, from crater lakes to savannah and wetlands teeming with birdlife. Cruise to the base of Murchison Falls as the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge, then venture deep into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Trek steep, misty jungle to stand quietly within metres of a gorilla family - a moment few travellers ever forget. With insightful local guides and a rewarding mix of walking, safari, and relaxed lodge comfort, this journey reveals the full spectrum of Uganda’s natural beauty.

Itinerary

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On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, you shall be welcomed by your guide and transferred to the group hotel for overnight. Accommodation: Boma Guest House or similar

Meals: Nil

After breakfast, you will drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will undertake a walking safari to view the Southern White Rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda. In the afternoon you will drive to the legendary Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda’s largest national park. Accommodation: Murchison River Lodge or similar Drive: 364 km/6 hours *all driving times are approximate

Meals: B,L,D

After an early breakfast, we will undertake a morning game drive. This is a beautiful drive across savannah, Borassus Palm Forest and grassland down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile River heads north. We drive in the open African savannah in search of Lions, Leopard, Hyena, Buffalo, Elephant, Jackson Hartebeest, Oribi, Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, in addition to spotting various bird species such as the Secretary Bird, Black Chested Snake Eagle, Tawny and Marshal Eagles, Carmine and Swallow Tailed Bee-Eaters, and many more. In the afternoon, we enjoy a boat ride up the Nile River to the spectacular Murchison Falls. We hike to the top of the falls and marvel as the Nile squeezes through a 7 metre gap, with enormous Nile Crocodiles basking at the bottom. Accommodation: Murchison River Lodge or similar Drive: 3-4 hour game drive

Meals: B,L,D

This morning you will drive to Kibale National Park. Along the way you will pass many tea plantations and have an opportunity to visit a tea plantation. We will also stop in Fort Portal and visit the Toro Palace. In the afternoon you will arrive at your accommodation. Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp or Isunga Lodge or similar Drive: 370 km/ 8 hours

Meals: B,L,D

After an early morning breakfast, you will undertake a chimp trek. Note: the chimp permits are subject to availability - there are two slots in either the early morning (when they are often up in the trees feeding and more active) or at mid morning (when they often come down to take a nap as it is cooler on the forest floor and therefore closer and more relaxed). Both of these viewing slots are rewarding and interesting. Kibale’s 795 sq km National Park contains one of the most beautiful and varying tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda. This is home to 13 species of primate including chimpanzees. The park’s highest point is at 1590m above sea level. After lunch we will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and enjoy a game drive on the way to our lodge. Named after Her Majesty’s Queen Elizabeth of England, it is Uganda’s most popular and scenic game reserve. It stretches from the crater-dotted foothills of the Rwenzori range in the north, along the shores of Lake Edward to the remote Ishasha River in the south, incorporating a wide variety of habitats that range from open savannah, wetlands, crater lakes and rainforest. Accommodation: Marafiki Safari Lodge or similar Drive: 4-5 hour game drive

Meals: B,L,D

This morning we will have an early morning game drive. Queen Elizabeth National Park includes parts of Lakes Edward and George which are linked by the Kazinga channel. The park boasts the world’s highest bio-diversity rating with over 600 bird and 100 mammal species including lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopard, Spotted Hyena, elephants and the elusive Giant Forest Hog. The primates include Chimps, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Blue, Black faced Red Colobus, and Red tailed monkeys and Olive Baboons. Lunch at the lodge will be followed by an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Accommodation: Marafiki Safari Lodge or similar Drive 3 hour game drive

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, you will be driven to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, passing through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions. Bwindi National Park is the habitat of half of the world’s Mountain Gorilla population and also home to chimpanzee, monkeys, elephants, small antelope and birdlife. Your accommodation tonight is located near Bwindi National Park. Accommodation: Engagi Lodge or similar Drive 150km/5 hours (including game drive)

Meals: B,L,D

A very early start for the short drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for your Gorilla trek. You will be taken to the Park Headquarters for a short briefing after which you will enter the forest and start your Gorilla trek (please note that a drive may be required to your trekking starting point). The trek can be anything from 2 hours to 6 hours or longer depending on the location of the Gorillas on the day. The terrain is rough, often over steep slopes covered with matted vegetation. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about the flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. Be prepared for rain, mud and giant stinging nettles – long trousers, gloves and a waterproof jacket will help. The mountain gorillas have inspired travellers from all over the world to experience one of nature’s greatest interactions. Anyone who has witnessed the Mountain Gorillas of East Africa will strongly agree that it is a once in a lifetime experience that will never be forgotten. Afterwards we will drive to Lake Bunyonyi for overnight. Accommodation: Birds Nest Resort or similar Drive: 60 km/1.5 hours

Meals: B,L,D

This morning after breakfast we will depart Bwindi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park, the only park in Uganda with an entire lake. Here we enjoy a brief game drive along the way to your accommodation. Lake Mburo National Park forms a mosaic-like habitat with rocks, dry slopes, open and wooded savannahs, forests and swamps. These diverse habitats are home to 313 recorded bird species including Flame Head Barbet, Long-tailed Zitting Cisticola (Tabora), African Bins Rail, Collared Barbet and Binding Bush Singer. Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock or similar Drive: 180 km/ 4-5 hours (including game drive)

Meals: B,L,D

You will get up early morning for a guided nature walk before returning to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. Then you will drive to Entebbe. Time permitting you can stop for a photo opportunity at the Equator. Transfer to Entebbe Airport, where trip concludes. (Please note: earliest departure time is 18:00hrs). Drive: 270 km/ 5 hours

Meals: B,L

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What's included?

Included

9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners
Airport transfers (day 1 and 10 only)
7 nights in 3 star safari lodge on a twinshare basis
1 night in 3 star permanent safari camp on a twinshare basis
1 night in 3 star hotel on a twinshare basis
English speaking local driver-guide
Private transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
Game drives and excursions as listed in itinerary
National park and conservation fees (including gorilla and chimp permits) valued at US$900
*payment is required for the Gorilla and Chimp permits at time of booking and is not refundable

Not included

Airfares
Travel insurance (compulsory)
Visa
Items of a personal nature
Meals and drinks not noted as included
Optional activities
Tips