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12-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Safari

Tour Overview

This 12-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Safari is an ultimate journey through Uganda’s most iconic national parks, combining incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural experiences.

The highlight of this safari includes unforgettable primate trekking adventures, where you will track mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys in their natural habitats. These close encounters offer some of the most powerful wildlife experiences in Africa.

Beyond primates, you will explore Uganda’s rich savannah ecosystems, where you may encounter rhinos at protected sanctuaries, as well as lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and a wide variety of antelope species. Bird lovers will also be delighted by the country’s exceptional bird diversity.

Your journey takes you to the dramatic Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda, where the Nile River explodes through a narrow gorge to create one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

You will also discover Uganda’s stunning crater lakes in the western and southwestern regions, offering scenic landscapes, peaceful environments, and incredible photo opportunities.

This carefully crafted safari delivers a perfect balance of adventure, wildlife, culture, and relaxation—showcasing the very best of Uganda’s natural beauty.

Cost Includes

  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Gorilla permits and Chimp Permits
  • All Transportations
  • All Meals & Accommodations
  • A professional Driver / Guide
  • Drinking water

Cost Excludes

  • International Airfare
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Drinks other than Water

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide from Tavira Africa Safaris and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Enjoy the refreshing breeze from Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, as you settle into Uganda’s peaceful atmosphere and prepare for your safari adventure.

Accommodation: ViaVia Uganda Entebbe (Budget guest house in Entebbe)

Day 2: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Transfer to Murchison Falls
After an early breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most spectacular protected area.

En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot, offering your first encounter with Uganda’s conservation efforts to restore the Big Five.

Continue your journey with a lunch stop before entering the park. Upon arrival, visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gorge, creating a powerful and dramatic waterfall.

Later, check in at Pakuba Safari Lodge and relax in the heart of the wilderness.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Start your day with an early morning game drive across the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, hartebeests, and various bird species.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Nile River towards the base of the falls. This cruise offers incredible sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife along the riverbanks.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, begin your scenic journey to Kibale Forest National Park, famously known as the primate capital of East Africa.

Enjoy beautiful countryside views of tea plantations, banana farms, and rural villages along the way.

Upon arrival, check in at Isunga Lodge and relax in the tranquil forest surroundings.

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
After an early breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience.

Walk through lush rainforest trails while spotting red colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, butterflies, and diverse birdlife.

Once you locate the chimpanzees, spend time observing their behavior, social interactions, and movements in the wild.

In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a rich ecosystem known for primates and over 200 bird species.

Return to Isunga Lodge for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains along the way.

On arrival, enjoy a short game drive before checking in at The Bush Lodge and having lunch.

In the afternoon, relax or enjoy a Kazinga Channel boat experience depending on timing.

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)

Day 7: Game Drive and Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions
Begin the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting elephants, lions, buffaloes, and antelopes in their natural habitat.

Later, head to the Ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions resting in fig trees.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Travel through the scenic Kigezi Highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa” due to its terraced hills and breathtaking landscapes.

Upon arrival, check in at Bweza Gorilla Lodge and relax.

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After an early breakfast, attend a ranger briefing before entering Bwindi Forest for your gorilla trekking experience.

Trek through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend one unforgettable hour observing their behavior, interactions, and daily life.

After the experience, return to the lodge for relaxation.

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Day 10: Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga
Drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience.

Trek through bamboo forests while learning about the park’s unique flora, fauna, and volcanic landscapes.

Return to Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Day 11: Lake Mburo National Park
Travel to Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way.

Upon arrival, visit a local cultural site before heading for a boat trip on Lake Mburo to spot hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.

Check in at Rwakobo Rock Lodge for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Day 12: Return to Entebbe
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park before beginning your journey back to Entebbe.

Stop at the Equator for photos and lunch before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

This marks the end of your incredible 12-day Uganda safari experience.

Accommodation: Not included (End of tour)

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