12 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to hotel

Transfer to accommodation and relax.

Overnight at hotel.

At hotel

Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

En route lunch

Continue to park and visit top of the falls.

Dinner and overnight.

At lodge

Wildlife viewing in park.

At lodge

Nile boat safari to base of falls.

Dinner and overnight.

At lodge

Begin the long drive from Murchison Falls, traveling through Uganda’s countryside, passing traditional villages, farmlands, and changing landscapes as you head towards the rainforest region of Kibale.

Stop along the journey for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the drive towards Kibale Forest.

Arrive in the Kibale Forest area, known for its high concentration of primates, and proceed to your lodge located near crater lakes and forest surroundings.

Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge, enjoying the peaceful environment of the crater lake region before dinner and overnight stay.

Early breakfast is served before heading to the park headquarters for briefing and preparation for chimpanzee trekking.

Enter Kibale Forest with experienced rangers in search of habituated chimpanzee families, observing their natural behavior including feeding, grooming, and movement through the forest canopy.

Return to the lodge after trekking for lunch and rest.

Participate in a guided community walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to diverse bird species, monkeys, and rich swamp ecosystem biodiversity.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay in the tranquil crater lake region.

Breakfast is served at the lodge before departure towards Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive through the western Uganda countryside, passing crater lakes and views of the Rwenzori mountain ranges as you enter Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Stop for lunch during the journey before continuing into the park region.

Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy scenic views of the park’s landscapes including crater lakes and open savannah.

Go on a late afternoon game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife before returning to the lodge.

Breakfast is taken early before heading out for the morning safari activity.

Explore the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for predators like lions as well as elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and other wildlife species.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Continue the drive through rolling hills and rural landscapes towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi Forest, check in, and relax in preparation for gorilla trekking the following day.

Breakfast is served before checking out and starting the journey towards Bwindi.

Drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees.

Stop for lunch during the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Continue the drive through rolling hills and rural landscapes towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi Forest, check in, and relax in preparation for gorilla trekking the following day.

Breakfast is taken early at the lodge before transferring to the park headquarters for briefing and preparation for gorilla trekking.

Enter Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with experienced rangers and trackers to locate a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend a guided hour observing their behavior, movements, and interactions in their natural forest habitat.

Lunch is taken either as a packed meal in the forest or upon return to the lodge after the trekking experience

After the gorilla trekking experience, drive towards Lake Bunyonyi, passing through scenic terraced hills and rural countryside landscapes.

Arrive at Lake Bunyonyi and relax at the lodge, enjoying views of the lake and surrounding islands.

Breakfast is taken at the lodge overlooking Lake Bunyonyi before checking out and beginning the journey.

Drive from southwestern Uganda through rolling hills and rural landscapes towards Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest savannah park in Uganda.

Stop along the journey for lunch before entering Lake Mburo National Park.

Arrive in Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy an introductory game drive in search of zebras, impalas, buffaloes, elands, and other wildlife species.

Arrive at Rwakobo Rock Lodge, check in, and relax in a peaceful wilderness setting.

Breakfast is taken at the lodge before starting the morning activity inside the park.

Enjoy a guided walking safari inside Lake Mburo National Park, offering close encounters with zebras, impalas, giraffes, and other wildlife on foot in their natural environment.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation after the morning activity.

Spend the afternoon either on a game drive within the park or relaxing at the lodge overlooking the wilderness surroundings.

Enjoy sunset views over Lake Mburo and have dinner at the lodge.

Breakfast is taken at the lodge before departure from Lake Mburo National Park

Begin the drive back to Entebbe, passing through rural landscapes and stopping at the Uganda Equator for a brief photo opportunity and souvenir shopping

Stop for lunch along the highway during the journey back to Entebbe.

Continue the drive and arrive in Entebbe for airport transfer depending on flight schedule.

: Drop-off at Entebbe International Airport marks the end of the 12-day Uganda safari experience