Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your safari begins after breakfast with a warm welcome from your Rwanda Gorilla Trips guide. After a safari briefing, depart Kampala or Entebbe and travel north towards Murchison Falls National Park.
On the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can track wild rhinos on foot. Enjoy an exciting guided walking safari before continuing to Masindi for lunch.
Later, enter Murchison Falls National Park and visit the spectacular Top of the Falls, where the River Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging over 43 meters into the gorge below.
Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise
Start early with a game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park.
Look out for: Lions, Elephants, Rothschild’s giraffes, Buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, Waterbucks, Hyenas
and Numerous bird species
Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the River Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. The cruise offers excellent opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, waterbirds, and occasionally the rare Shoebill Stork.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Nile Delta Boat Safari
Today enjoy one of Uganda’s finest birding and wildlife experiences.
Take a morning boat safari downstream towards the Nile Delta where the river enters Lake Albert.
This area is famous for: Shoebill Stork, Fish Eagles, Hippos, Crocodiles, Waterbucks, Buffaloes and Numerous migratory birds
Spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge while enjoying views of the Nile.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park.
Drive through the scenic Albertine Rift Valley with spectacular views over Lake Albert and rolling tea plantations.
Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your forest lodge surrounded by tropical rainforest.
Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation (Full Board)
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Besides chimpanzees, Kibale Forest is home to: Red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Black-and-white colobus monkeys, Grey-cheeked mangabeys Over 370 bird species
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation project rich in birds, monkeys and beautiful wetland vegetation.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Leave Kibale after breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through beautiful crater lakes and rolling countryside.
Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an evening game drive.
Look out for elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and warthogs.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Enjoy an early morning safari searching for wildlife across the Kasenyi Plains.
Expect to see: Lions, Elephants, Uganda kobs, Hyenas, Buffaloes and Waterbucks
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos.
You’ll also see crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and hundreds of bird species along the shoreline.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trekking and Ishasha
Travel to Kyambura Gorge for another exciting chimpanzee trekking experience inside a lush underground forest.
After lunch, continue south to the Ishasha Sector, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy an evening game drive before checking into your lodge.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Maramagambo Forest Nature Walk
Today explore the fascinating Maramagambo Forest.
Your guided walk includes: Bat caves, Blue Lake, Crater lakes, Tropical rainforest trails, Bird watching, Butterfly viewing
In the afternoon, enjoy another wildlife game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, and predators.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Begin with another game drive in Ishasha in search of tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi through beautiful mountain scenery, tea plantations and rural villages.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon.
Relax before tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the highlight of your safari.
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.
Hike through the rainforest until your assigned gorilla family is located.
Spend one magical hour observing these incredible primates as they feed, play and interact.
Return to the lodge before visiting a nearby Batwa community to learn about their traditional forest lifestyle.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, drive to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.
Known as one of Africa’s most scenic lakes, it is surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 islands.
Spend the afternoon relaxing, canoeing, swimming or bird watching.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 13: Transfer to Kisoro
Drive through the breathtaking Kigezi Highlands towards Kisoro.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Virunga Volcanoes, terraced hills and rural villages.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 14: Explore Kisoro and Mgahinga Region
Today offers several optional activities depending on your interests.
Options include: Batwa Cultural Trail, Lake Mutanda canoe excursion, Bird watching, Village walks, Garama Cave visit, Volcano hiking, Nature walks in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 15: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Leave Kisoro after breakfast and drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Lake Mburo is home to: Zebras, Giraffes, Impalas, Elands, Buffaloes, Topis, Warthogs, Hippos
Dinner and overnight.
Day 16: Walking Safari and Return to Entebbe or Kampala
Begin the day with a guided walking safari or morning game drive before breakfast.
Afterwards, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping and refreshments before continuing to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
This marks the end of your unforgettable 16 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari with Rwanda Gorilla Trips.
Day 1 – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Your guide from Rwanda Gorilla Trips will meet you in Kampala or Entebbe before beginning the scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most famous wildlife reserve.
Along the journey you will pass local villages, farmlands, forests and beautiful countryside before arriving inside the park. Depending on arrival time, visit the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls where the River Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before crashing over 40 meters below.
Later continue to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Sambiya River Lodge / Twiga Safari Lodge
Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 2 – Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the northern savannah of Murchison Falls National Park.
Look out for elephants, lions, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribis, hyenas and if lucky, leopards.
After lunch, enjoy one of Africa’s finest wildlife boat cruises along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. The river is home to hundreds of hippos, giant Nile crocodiles and numerous water birds including the rare shoebill stork.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 – Chimpanzee Tracking at Kaniyo Pabidi
After breakfast, head into Budongo Forest’s Kaniyo Pabidi sector for an exciting chimpanzee tracking adventure.
Accompanied by experienced rangers, search for habituated chimpanzees while learning about the forest ecosystem. Other primates commonly seen include black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys and olive baboons.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, travel southwest through Uganda’s scenic countryside to Kibale Forest National Park, widely regarded as Africa’s best destination for chimpanzee trekking.
The drive passes tea plantations, crater lakes and the beautiful town of Fort Portal beneath the Rwenzori Mountains.
Relax at your lodge for the evening.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Ndali Lodge / Mountains of the Moon Lodge
Mid-range: Rwenzori View Guest House
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Camp
Day 5 – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Today begins with a guided chimpanzee trekking experience inside Kibale Forest.
Besides chimpanzees, the forest shelters 12 other primate species, over 375 bird species and countless butterflies.
In the afternoon visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk where you may encounter monkeys, birds, butterflies and local community projects.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park while enjoying spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
In the afternoon enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for Africa’s largest concentration of hippos alongside elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.
Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Hippo Hill Camp
Budget: Albertine Rift Camp
Day 7 – Full Day Wildlife Safari
Spend the day exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park on morning and afternoon game drives.
Search for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, hyenas, Uganda kobs, warthogs, giant forest hogs and numerous antelope species while enjoying breathtaking views of crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 8 – Katwe Salt Lake & Crater Lakes
Enjoy another morning wildlife drive before visiting the traditional Katwe Salt Lake.
Learn how local communities have harvested salt for generations before exploring the nearby crater lakes and scenic viewpoints.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 9 – Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Today explore the spectacular Kyambura Gorge, often called the “Valley of Apes.”
Descend into the lush rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees while enjoying incredible scenery, birds and butterflies.
Return to your lodge for dinner.
Day 10 – Ishasha Sector & Transfer to Bwindi
Travel through the famous Ishasha Sector where you will search for the unique tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive in the evening for relaxation before tomorrow’s unforgettable gorilla trek.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Mid-range: Engagi Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 11 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife experiences.
After an early briefing by park rangers, trek through the ancient rainforest searching for a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Later return to your lodge for relaxation or an optional Batwa cultural visit.
Day 12 – Cross into Rwanda
After breakfast leave Uganda and cross into Rwanda.
Drive through beautiful rolling hills before arriving near Volcanoes National Park where you will prepare for your second gorilla trekking experience.
Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Virunga Lodge
Mid-range: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Day 13 – Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Following an early morning briefing, begin another incredible gorilla trekking adventure inside Volcanoes National Park.
The trek may last several hours depending on the location of your assigned gorilla family, rewarding you with another unforgettable hour among endangered mountain gorillas.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 14 – Leisure or Optional Activities
Today is free to relax or participate in optional activities including: Dian Fossey Tomb Hike, Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, Nature walks, Bird watching, Community visits, Golden monkey photography
Dinner and overnight.
Day 15 – Transfer to Kisoro
Cross back into Uganda and travel to Kisoro.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy a visit to the Batwa community or relax while enjoying magnificent views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 16 – Golden Monkey Trekking
After breakfast head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Join experienced park rangers for an exciting trek to find the rare and playful golden monkeys living within the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains.
Spend one hour observing these fascinating primates before returning to your lodge.
Day 17 – Lake Bunyonyi
Drive to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s deepest lakes.
Enjoy a relaxing canoe or boat excursion, visit the famous Punishment Island and admire the breathtaking terraced hills surrounding the lake.
Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: BirdNest Resort
- Mid-range: Arcadia Cottages
- Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Camp
Day 18 – Lake Mburo National Park
Travel to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, topis and giraffes before taking an evening boat cruise on the lake.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 19 – Horseback Safari & Transfer to Jinja
Experience one of Uganda’s most unique wildlife activities with a guided horseback safari among zebras and antelopes.
After lunch continue to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 20 – White Water Rafting on the Nile
Today experience one of the world’s best white-water rafting adventures on the mighty River Nile.
Optional activities such as bungee jumping can also be arranged.
Return to Kampala in the evening for overnight.
Day 21 – Kampala City Tour & Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a guided city tour of Kampala.
Visit historical landmarks including Kasubi Tombs, Uganda Museum, Gaddafi National Mosque, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, local craft markets, Rubaga Cathedral and Namirembe Cathedral.
Later transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable East African safari with Rwanda Gorilla Trips.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your professional guide from Rwanda Gorilla Trips will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, relax after your flight or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere around Lake Victoria.
Your guide will brief you about the exciting adventure ahead before you settle in for your first night in East Africa.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Boma Guest House
Mid-range: 2 Friends Beach Hotel | Imperial Heights Hotel
Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe | Botanical Beach Hotel
Day 2: Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Entebbe Botanical Gardens
After breakfast, transfer to the pier for a scenic boat cruise across Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is home to rescued orphaned chimpanzees that can no longer survive in the wild. Watch the exciting feeding session from a viewing platform while learning about chimpanzee conservation in Uganda.
After returning to the mainland, enjoy lunch before visiting the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, where you’ll discover tropical plants, birds, monkeys, and beautiful lake views.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park.
En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot. This sanctuary plays an important role in restoring Uganda’s wild rhino population.
Continue north to Murchison Falls National Park, where you’ll visit the spectacular Top of the Falls. Watch the powerful Nile River squeeze through a narrow 7-meter gorge before crashing 45 meters below to create one of Africa’s most dramatic waterfalls.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Mid-range: Sambiya River Lodge
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge | Nile Safari Lodge
Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park.
Look out for elephants, lions, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, hyenas, leopards, warthogs, and numerous bird species.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, you’ll encounter large pods of hippos, giant Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and countless water birds, with the rare Shoebill Stork occasionally making an appearance.
Return to the lodge for dinner.
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Albertine Rift Valley towards Fort Portal, one of Uganda’s most beautiful towns.
Enjoy spectacular views of tea plantations, crater lakes, rolling hills, and the distant Rwenzori Mountains before arriving at Kibale Forest National Park.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Mid-range: Rwenzori View Guest House
Luxury: Ndali Lodge | Mountains of the Moon Hotel
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Today offers one of Africa’s finest primate experiences.
After an early breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking. Led by experienced park rangers, walk through ancient tropical rainforest searching for wild chimpanzees while spotting other primates including black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and numerous forest birds.
After lunch, explore the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its exceptional birdlife, butterflies, monkeys, and local community conservation projects.
Return to your lodge.
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Along the way, admire beautiful crater lakes and stop at Katwe Salt Lake to learn about traditional salt mining methods that have supported local communities for generations.
Continue to your safari lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Simba Safari Camp | Albertine River Camp
Mid-range: Hippo Hill Camp
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Jacana Safari Lodge
Day 8: Wildlife Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for an exciting morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, Uganda kobs, giant forest hogs, waterbucks, and numerous bird species while enjoying spectacular views of Lakes Edward and George.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing locations. Expect close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of water birds along the shoreline.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Tracking
Following breakfast, travel to Kyambura Gorge, a spectacular rainforest hidden beneath the surrounding savannah.
Descend into the gorge in search of its resident chimpanzee community while enjoying sightings of birds, butterflies, monkeys, and lush tropical vegetation.
After the trek, return to the lodge to relax for the remainder of the day.
Day 10: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, travel south through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This area is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, often seen resting in large fig trees. Enjoy a game drive in search of these remarkable predators before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive in the evening and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Mid-range: Engagi Lodge | Silverback Lodge
Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is one of the highlights of your safari.
After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the ancient rainforest with experienced ranger guides.
The trek may last between 2 and 7 hours depending on the location of your assigned gorilla family. Once found, you’ll spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat as they feed, groom, play, and interact.
This is one of the world’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 12: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
After breakfast, cross into Rwanda through the Cyanika Border and continue to Volcanoes National Park.
The scenic drive passes through beautiful terraced hills, villages, and volcanic landscapes that have earned Rwanda the nickname “Land of a Thousand Hills.”
Relax at your lodge before tomorrow’s second gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Mid-range: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Mountain Gorilla Nest Lodge
Luxury: Virunga Lodge
Day 13: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters for registration and briefing.
Meet your experienced ranger guides before hiking into the bamboo forests and volcanic slopes in search of one of Rwanda’s habituated mountain gorilla families.
Once located, enjoy a full hour observing these incredible primates at close range while learning about their behavior and conservation.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 14: Dian Fossey Hike or Golden Monkey Tracking – Transfer to Kigali
Enjoy your final morning with a choice between two memorable experiences.
Hike to the former Karisoke Research Center and visit the grave of the legendary primatologist Dian Fossey while learning about her remarkable conservation work.
Alternatively, choose Golden Monkey tracking, where you’ll encounter one of the rarest and most playful primates living in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park.
After lunch, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable Rwanda and Uganda safari to a close.
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe by your Rwanda Gorilla Trips professional safari guide. After a short briefing, depart for southwestern Uganda through beautiful countryside dotted with villages, farms, rolling hills, and lush green plantations.
Your first stop is at the famous Uganda Equator, where you can take memorable photographs, enjoy refreshments, and witness the fascinating water experiment demonstrating the Earth’s hemispheres. Continue to Mpambire Drum Village, where local artisans craft traditional African drums and handmade souvenirs using skills passed down through generations.
After lunch, continue to Lake Mburo National Park, arriving in the afternoon for your first exciting game drive. Despite being Uganda’s smallest savannah park, Lake Mburo is rich in wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to see zebras, Rothschild’s giraffes, impalas, elands, topis, buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, bushbucks, and many bird species.
Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge while enjoying views of the surrounding wilderness.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, continue your journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations.
The drive takes you through the beautiful Kigezi Highlands, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa,” with spectacular terraced hills, banana plantations, tea estates, local villages, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Arrive in Bwindi during the afternoon and check in to your lodge. Spend the rest of the day relaxing while preparing for the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure.
If time allows, you may take a short community walk to experience the local Bakiga culture and interact with the surrounding communities.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the highlight of your Uganda safari.
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a detailed briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will be assigned a gorilla family based on your fitness level before entering the dense rainforest accompanied by experienced ranger guides and trackers.
The trek can take anywhere between 2 and 8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family. As you hike through thick forest, bamboo vegetation, streams, and steep hillsides, your guides will share fascinating information about the forest ecosystem and wildlife.
Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch the silverback protect his family, mothers care for their infants, and playful juveniles interact with one another. This close encounter with endangered mountain gorillas is widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest wildlife experiences.
Bwindi is also home to over 120 mammal species, more than 350 bird species, numerous butterflies, reptiles, and rare Albertine Rift endemic birds, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, leave Bwindi and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the famous Ishasha Sector, renowned worldwide for its rare tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a game drive as you search for these remarkable lions resting high in giant fig trees. Along the way, keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, topis, hyenas, and numerous bird species that inhabit this remote wilderness.
Continue through the park’s scenic landscapes to your lodge in the northern sector, arriving in the evening.
Relax and enjoy spectacular views of the park before dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Wake up early for a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Uganda.
This early morning safari offers excellent opportunities to spot lions hunting Uganda kobs, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, giant forest hogs, and many antelope species. Leopards are occasionally seen during the morning hours.
Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to the Kazinga Channel for one of Africa’s finest wildlife boat cruises.
The Kazinga Channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and attracts one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa. During the cruise, you may also encounter crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes cooling off along the shoreline, monitor lizards, and an incredible variety of water birds including African fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, saddle-billed storks, herons, and cormorants.
Return to your lodge for dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Return to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, enjoying one final scenic drive through western Uganda’s rolling hills, tea plantations, crater lakes, and rural communities.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop at local craft markets to purchase handmade souvenirs before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight or your hotel in Kampala.
Your unforgettable Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari concludes with wonderful memories of Africa’s incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable gorilla encounters.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport by a professional driver-guide from Rwanda Gorilla Trips.
Drive west through beautiful countryside filled with tea plantations, traditional villages, fertile farmland, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy several stopovers along the way, including Fort Portal, one of Uganda’s most beautiful towns.
Visit the historic Omukama’s Palace and enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding crater lakes before continuing to your lodge near Kibale Forest National Park.
After checking in, relax and prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Driving Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Bigodi Community Walk
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority guides.
Enter Kibale Forest with experienced rangers in search of wild chimpanzees. Besides chimpanzees, the forest is home to black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, forest birds, and butterflies.
After spending one unforgettable hour with the chimpanzees, return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Community for a cultural experience. Learn about local traditions, coffee making, basket weaving, herbal medicine, banana beer brewing, and community conservation projects.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Your journey passes through Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering chances to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, monkeys, and numerous bird species. Continue through the famous Ishasha Sector, known for its rare tree-climbing lions.
After lunch, continue through the spectacular Kigezi Highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa” because of its rolling hills, terraced farms, lakes, and mountain scenery.
Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the evening for relaxation before your gorilla trekking adventure.
Driving Time: Approximately 7–8 hours
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Batwa Cultural Experience
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for registration and a detailed briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
Your gorilla trekking experience begins as you hike through Bwindi’s dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Trekking can last between 2 and 8 hours depending on the location of the gorillas.
Once the gorillas are found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Watch them feed, groom each other, care for their young, and interact within their family group.
After the trek, receive your Gorilla Trekking Certificate before returning to the lodge.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a cultural visit to the Batwa community to learn about the fascinating history of the forest’s original inhabitants.
Day 5: Return to Kampala or Entebbe
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Drive through western Uganda with a lunch stop in Mbarara. Continue to the Uganda Equator where you can take memorable photos, buy souvenirs, and enjoy tea or coffee.
Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the evening for your hotel drop-off or departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda primate safari.
Driving Time: Approximately 8–9 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Entebbe, Kampala, or Entebbe International Airport by your professional driver-guide from Rwanda Gorilla Trips. After a short safari briefing, begin your scenic journey to southwestern Uganda.
Your first stop is at the Uganda Equator, where you can take memorable photographs, witness the famous water experiment demonstrating the Equator line, browse craft shops, and enjoy a cup of locally grown Ugandan coffee.
Continue through the beautiful landscapes of western Uganda before stopping in Mbarara City for lunch. After lunch, drive through the breathtaking Kigezi Highlands, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa” because of its spectacular terraced hills and valleys.
Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the late afternoon and check into your lodge. Relax while enjoying stunning forest views before dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure and Batwa Cultural Tour
Wake up early for breakfast before heading to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for registration and a detailed briefing from park rangers. During the briefing, you’ll learn gorilla trekking rules, safety guidelines, and conservation efforts before being assigned a gorilla family.
Begin your guided trek through Bwindi’s dense rainforest. Depending on the movement of the gorillas, the trek may last anywhere between 2 and 8 hours as you hike through steep hills, thick vegetation, and muddy trails.
The moment you finally encounter the mountain gorillas is truly unforgettable. You’ll spend one full hour observing them from a safe distance as they feed, groom, rest, and interact with one another. This close encounter offers incredible opportunities for photography while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
After your trek, return to the park headquarters where you’ll receive your official Gorilla Trekking Certificate to commemorate your experience.
In the afternoon or evening, visit the nearby Batwa community. Learn about their unique traditions, ancient forest survival skills, music, dance performances, and cultural heritage before returning to your lodge.
Spend the evening relaxing around the campfire while enjoying the peaceful sounds of the rainforest.
Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Return to Entebbe or Kampala
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala.
Enjoy another scenic drive through western Uganda with a lunch stop in Mbarara before continuing towards the capital.
If your flight schedule allows, optional visits can be arranged to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or the shores of Lake Victoria before your transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your unforgettable 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from Uganda Family Tours. After a short briefing about your safari, begin your scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda.
The drive offers stunning views of rolling hills, rural villages, lush farmlands, and the beautiful landscapes that have earned Uganda the title “Pearl of Africa.” Along the way, enjoy several stopovers for photography, refreshments, and sightseeing.
Arrive at your lodge in the evening, check in, and relax as you prepare for the exciting gorilla trekking adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Lodge in/near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will be assigned a gorilla family and receive important guidelines before entering the forest.
Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, venture into the dense rainforest in search of one of Bwindi’s habituated mountain gorilla families. The trek can take anywhere from a few hours to most of the day depending on the gorillas’ movements.
Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. Watch them feed, groom, play, and interact as you capture incredible photographs and memories.
This rare wildlife encounter is often described as one of the most remarkable experiences in Africa.
After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lodge in/near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy breakfast before departing Bwindi for Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse and scenic wildlife destinations.
The journey takes you through beautiful landscapes featuring rolling hills, traditional communities, and stunning views of the western rift valley. Upon arrival in the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the Kasenyi Plains.
Keep your eyes open for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, waterbucks, and predators such as lions and leopards that roam the savannah grasslands.
After the game drive, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise and Afternoon Game Drive
Following breakfast, head to the Kazinga Channel for one of the most rewarding wildlife boat cruises in East Africa.
The channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and attracts large concentrations of wildlife throughout the year. During the cruise, expect close-up sightings of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species gathering along the shores.
After lunch, embark on another game drive through different sectors of the park in search of additional wildlife species. The afternoon provides excellent opportunities to spot lions, hyenas, antelopes, and other animals as they become more active.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Return to Entebbe
Begin your final day with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators and other wildlife before the heat of the day. This is another opportunity to search for any animals you may have missed during previous game drives, including the elusive leopard.
After the game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast before beginning the journey back to Entebbe.
Arrive in Entebbe later in the day and transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable Uganda wildlife and gorilla trekking safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After an early breakfast, your Uganda Family Tours guide will meet you and begin your journey to Kibale National Park, Uganda’s premier primate destination.
The drive takes you through picturesque countryside, traditional villages, lush farmlands, and scenic landscapes. Along the way, enjoy views of the Albertine Rift Valley and the stunning Lake Albert escarpments before stopping for lunch in Hoima.
Continue to Fort Portal, a beautiful town nestled beneath the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, before arriving at Kibale National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an excursion through the scenic crater lakes region and visit the surrounding tea plantations that characterize this beautiful area.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Following breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on your chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Kibale National Park hosts over 1,500 chimpanzees and offers one of Africa’s finest primate viewing experiences. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, venture into the rainforest in search of these fascinating primates.
As you trek through the forest, keep an eye out for other primate species including black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, vervet monkeys, and numerous bird species.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend time observing their behavior as they feed, communicate, groom, and interact within their family groups.
In the afternoon, visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-managed conservation area renowned for its rich biodiversity. The guided walk offers excellent opportunities to spot additional primates, colorful birdlife, and other wetland wildlife.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart Kibale and travel south to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The drive offers magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains, crater lakes, and rural communities. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, embark on your first game drive through the park’s savannah plains. Expect to encounter a variety of wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, and numerous bird species.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited wildlife reserve and boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any national park in Africa.
Dinner and overnight at your selected lodge.
Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the park.
This early safari offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, antelopes, and other wildlife while they are most active.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway linking Lake George and Lake Edward.
This cruise is often considered one of Uganda’s finest wildlife experiences. Expect close encounters with large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a remarkable variety of birdlife including pelicans, kingfishers, African fish eagles, and saddle-billed storks.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, continue your safari southward toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Travel through the famous Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions that are often seen resting in fig trees.
Continue through scenic landscapes characterized by rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and traditional villages before arriving at Bwindi.
Check into your lodge and spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for the highlight of your safari — mountain gorilla trekking.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today is the most anticipated day of your safari.
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then be assigned a gorilla family and begin your trek into the dense rainforest.
The duration of the trek varies depending on the location of the gorilla family and may take anywhere between 2 and 8 hours.
The trek itself is a rewarding adventure through one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Along the way, your guides will share fascinating information about the forest ecosystem and its wildlife.
Upon locating the gorillas, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watching these gentle giants interact, feed, and care for their young is a truly life-changing experience.
After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation.
Optional activities include a visit to the Batwa community for cultural performances and insights into the traditional forest lifestyle of the indigenous Batwa people.
Day 7: Return to Kampala & Departure
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala.
Along the way, stop at the Equator crossing for photographs and souvenir shopping before continuing to Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch.
After lunch, continue to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport, arriving in the late afternoon, marking the end of your incredible Uganda safari adventure.