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 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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)