This 10-day Uganda safari is a comprehensive journey through the country’s most spectacular landscapes and national parks. The adventure begins with a visit to the powerful Murchison Falls National Park, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile. From there, you’ll travel to Kibale Forest, the “primate capital of the world,” for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. The safari continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for more classic big game sightings and a boat ride along the stunning Kazinga Channel. The final leg of your journey takes you to the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, where you will trek through ancient jungles to come face-to-face with the endangered mountain gorillas—a truly life-changing encounter.
Tour Highlights
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), our professional driver-guide will welcome you to Uganda. You will be transferred to Kampala, the vibrant capital city. After checking into your hotel, your guide will provide a detailed briefing about your upcoming safari. The rest of the day is for you to relax and settle in. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, your driver will begin the journey northwest to Murchison Falls National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the famous Luwero Triangle and includes a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here, you will have the unique opportunity to track white rhinos on foot with an experienced guide. After a lunch break, you will proceed to the national park, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Rise early for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. This area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, buffaloes, and various bird species. After returning to the lodge for lunch, you will embark on an afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. This is an incredible experience, offering close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and other animals drinking from the riverbanks. The cruise culminates in a spectacular view of the falls. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Enjoy an early breakfast before starting the scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park. This journey offers stunning views of the local homesteads and green countryside along the Albertine Rift escarpment. After approximately 7-8 hours on the road, you will arrive at your lodge, check in, and prepare for tomorrow’s chimpanzee trekking adventure.
After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest to search for chimpanzees. The chimpanzee trekking experience can last a few hours, and once you find a community, you will spend one magical hour observing their fascinating behavior. After a well-deserved lunch, you will take a guided nature walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a paradise for bird watchers and a great place to see other primates like the black-and-white colobus monkey.
After a relaxed breakfast, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes you through a breathtaking landscape of rolling hills and the stunning Crater Lake area. You might even have a chance to spot some wildlife from the road as you approach the park. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the park, with excellent chances of spotting lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, and various antelope species. After returning for lunch, you will head to the Kazinga Channel for a memorable boat cruise. This natural waterway connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is a haven for wildlife. Expect to see a high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and countless other animals and birds along the shores.
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for the highlight of your safari. The journey takes you through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth, where you will look for the famous tree-climbing lions. After a lunch stop, you will continue to Bwindi, arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Today is the day you have been waiting for! After an early breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then enter the ancient jungle to begin your gorilla trekking adventure. The trek can be physically demanding, but the reward is priceless: one awe-inspiring hour spent in the presence of a gorilla family. After your trek, you will return to the lodge to rest and reflect on this incredible experience.
After breakfast, you will begin the drive back to Kampala. The return journey includes a stop in Mbarara town for lunch and a final stop at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenir shopping. Upon arrival in Kampala, your driver will transfer you to your hotel or drop you off at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
This 10-day Uganda safari is a comprehensive journey through the country’s most spectacular landscapes and national parks. The adventure begins with a visit to the powerful Murchison Falls National Park, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile. From there, you’ll travel to Kibale Forest, the “primate capital of the world,” for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. The safari continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for more classic big game sightings and a boat ride along the stunning Kazinga Channel. The final leg of your journey takes you to the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, where you will trek through ancient jungles to come face-to-face with the endangered mountain gorillas—a truly life-changing encounter.
Tour Highlights
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), our professional driver-guide will welcome you to Uganda. You will be transferred to Kampala, the vibrant capital city. After checking into your hotel, your guide will provide a detailed briefing about your upcoming safari. The rest of the day is for you to relax and settle in. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, your driver will begin the journey northwest to Murchison Falls National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the famous Luwero Triangle and includes a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here, you will have the unique opportunity to track white rhinos on foot with an experienced guide. After a lunch break, you will proceed to the national park, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Rise early for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. This area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, buffaloes, and various bird species. After returning to the lodge for lunch, you will embark on an afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. This is an incredible experience, offering close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and other animals drinking from the riverbanks. The cruise culminates in a spectacular view of the falls. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Enjoy an early breakfast before starting the scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park. This journey offers stunning views of the local homesteads and green countryside along the Albertine Rift escarpment. After approximately 7-8 hours on the road, you will arrive at your lodge, check in, and prepare for tomorrow’s chimpanzee trekking adventure.
After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest to search for chimpanzees. The chimpanzee trekking experience can last a few hours, and once you find a community, you will spend one magical hour observing their fascinating behavior. After a well-deserved lunch, you will take a guided nature walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a paradise for bird watchers and a great place to see other primates like the black-and-white colobus monkey.
After a relaxed breakfast, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes you through a breathtaking landscape of rolling hills and the stunning Crater Lake area. You might even have a chance to spot some wildlife from the road as you approach the park. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the park, with excellent chances of spotting lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, and various antelope species. After returning for lunch, you will head to the Kazinga Channel for a memorable boat cruise. This natural waterway connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is a haven for wildlife. Expect to see a high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and countless other animals and birds along the shores.
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for the highlight of your safari. The journey takes you through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth, where you will look for the famous tree-climbing lions. After a lunch stop, you will continue to Bwindi, arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Today is the day you have been waiting for! After an early breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then enter the ancient jungle to begin your gorilla trekking adventure. The trek can be physically demanding, but the reward is priceless: one awe-inspiring hour spent in the presence of a gorilla family. After your trek, you will return to the lodge to rest and reflect on this incredible experience.
After breakfast, you will begin the drive back to Kampala. The return journey includes a stop in Mbarara town for lunch and a final stop at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenir shopping. Upon arrival in Kampala, your driver will transfer you to your hotel or drop you off at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
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