Discover the Ultimate Uganda Wildlife and Primate Experience
This 11-day safari takes you on a comprehensive journey through Uganda’s most iconic landscapes and national parks. You will track rhinos, search for mountain gorillas, trek chimpanzees, enjoy game drives, cruise waterways teeming with wildlife, and explore savanna plains and tropical forests. This safari begins and ends in Kampala or Entebbe and is designed to showcase the very best wildlife, culture, and scenery Uganda has to offer.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Start/End: Kampala or Entebbe
- Highlights: Rhino tracking, game drives, boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking, community and nature experiences
- Accommodation: Luxury and mid-range lodge options available
- Best For: First-time visitors seeking a complete Uganda safari experience
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Kampala for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Serena Hotel Kampala
- Mid-range: Sheraton Hotel Kampala
Meals Included: Dinner
Travel Time: Approximately 45 minutes
After breakfast, drive north via Gulu Highway to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. After this experience, continue to Murchison Falls National Park with a lunch stop in Masindi. Upon arrival in the park, visit the Top of the Falls to witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Travel Time: Approximately 6 hours
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the savanna plains in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, leopards, antelopes, and birdlife. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls, where you will spot hippos, crocodiles, and various water birds. You may also hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views.Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive southwest toward Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy scenic countryside views and lunch en route before arriving at your lodge.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Turaco Treetops
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before trekking into the rainforest in search of chimpanzees. Spend time observing these primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided community or nature walk to experience local culture and traditions.Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depart after breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic views along the way, including a stop at the Equator. Arrive in time for lunch and an evening game drive in the park.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
- Mid-range: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start the day with a morning game drive across the park’s savanna plains. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large populations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and diverse bird species.Accommodation: Same as Day 6
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, travel to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of the famous tree-climbing lions. Continue onward to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and check in at your lodge.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Gorilla Safari Camp
- Mid-range: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the dense forest to find a habituated gorilla family and spend up to one hour observing them. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided community walk.Accommodation: Same as Day 8
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel to Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive or optional boat cruise on the lake.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Kigambira Safari Lodge or Mihingo Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park to spot zebras, impalas, giraffes, and other wildlife. Afterward, drive back to Kampala with a stop at the Equator before concluding your safari.Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari
What’s Included
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Rhino tracking experience
- All park entry fees and listed activities
- 10 nights’ accommodation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- 4×4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Government taxes
Excludes
- International or domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
Recommended Packing List
- Comfortable safari clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Insect repellent
- Binoculars and camera
- Sunscreen and hat


