Discover Uganda’s highlights in 13 days. This carefully paced Uganda primates and wildlife safari combines gorilla trekking, chimpanzee encounters, rhino trekking, game drives and scenic boat cruises. Moreover, you’ll visit Uganda’s top parks and lakes while enjoying expert guiding, comfortable lodges and unforgettable wildlife sightings.
Trip highlights
Kigali/Entebbe arrival and transfer to Kampala.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary rhino trek.
Murchison Falls: game drive + boat cruise.
Kibale Forest: chimpanzee trekking + Bigodi Wetland walk.
Queen Elizabeth: Kasenyi game drive + Kazinga Channel cruise.
Bwindi: mountain gorilla trekking.
Lake Bunyonyi relaxation and canoeing.
Lake Mburo: game drive + boat safari.
Equator stop at Kayabwe on return.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & transfer to Kampala.
Meet and greet at Entebbe Airport; transfer to your lodge, enjoy lunch, then a brief Kampala city tour. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls.
After breakfast, drive with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Masindi for lunch. Enter Murchison Falls from the top and check in to your lodge.
Day 3: Morning game drive & evening boat cruise.
Early game drive for big-five and plains species; later, a boat trip beneath the falls to see hippos, crocodiles and shoreline wildlife. Optionally climb to the falls top.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale & Bigodi Wetland walk.
Drive via scenic crater lakes to Kibale; after lunch, take a guided nature walk in Bigodi to spot primates and birds.
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking.
Early briefing and tracking in Kibale; spend one hour with chimpanzees. Afterwards, visit nearby crater lakes before returning to the lodge.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Drive to Queen Elizabeth; after lunch, enjoy an evening game drive across Mweya Peninsula to spot buffalo, elephants and kobs, plus rich birdlife.
Day 7: Morning game drive & Kazinga Channel cruise.
Morning Kasenyi game drive followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to view hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds.
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi (via Ishasha).
Early Ishasha game drive to see tree-climbing lions, then continue to Bwindi with scenic views of Kabale hills. Dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
Early briefing and trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; spend one hour with mountain gorillas. Optionally join an evening community walk to meet Bakiga and Batwa.
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Leisurely morning arrival at Lake Bunyonyi; canoe on the lake and visit some of its islands. Relax at the lakeside lodge.
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.
Drive via Mbarara (lunch at Igongo Cultural Lodge) to Lake Mburo; evening game drive on arrival.
Day 12: Morning game drive & evening boat cruise.
Early game drive to spot zebras, impala, giraffe and predators; afternoon boat trip on Lake Mburo to view hippos and waterbirds.
Day 13: Return to Kampala / Entebbe.
Drive back with a photo stop at the Equator (Kayabwe) and continue to Kampala or Entebbe for departure.
What’s included
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All park entrance fees.
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Gorilla trekking permit.
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Chimpanzee tracking permit.
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Rhino trekking permit.
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12 nights’ accommodation.
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Meals as per itinerary.
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Drinking water during the safari.
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4×4 safari vehicle and ferry crossings.
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Professional tour guide.
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All listed boat cruises and hiking fees.
What’s excluded
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Visa and international airfares.
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Personal snacks and extra meals.
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Alcoholic beverages.
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Airtime and phone costs.
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Travel insurance.
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Laundry and tips.
Why book this safari?
First, you’ll see Uganda’s most iconic wildlife in one trip. Second, the itinerary balances active trekking with relaxed lake stays. Finally, our expert guides ensure safe, responsible primate encounters and unforgettable photo opportunities. Therefore, don’t miss out.