11-Day Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our professional guide who will brief you about your safari. You will then be transferred to your luxury hotel to relax after your flight.

• Optional Activity: Evening sunset cruise on Lake Victoria.

• Overnight: Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa (Bed & Breakfast)

After breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most spectacular park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot.

• Have lunch en route and proceed to the park.

• Upon arrival, visit the Top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views of the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge.

• Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Start the day with an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and the elusive leopard.

• Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.

• In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of the falls. Marvel at hippos, crocodiles, and birds along the riverbanks.

• Optional Activity: Evening sundowner cruise or night game drive.

• Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After an early breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park, famous for its chimpanzees and other primates. Pass through Uganda’s lush countryside, tea plantations, and crater lakes.

• Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your lodge overlooking the forest.

• Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Begin the day with a chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest. Spend an hour observing these playful primates in their natural habitat.

• After lunch, take a guided walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community project that supports conservation and offers fantastic birdwatching opportunities.

• Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse park. En route, enjoy views of crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains.

• In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. This waterway is teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and birds, offering excellent photography opportunities.

• Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where you’ll spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs.

• After lunch, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The drive offers stunning views of rolling hills, banana plantations, and local villages.

• Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today is the highlight of your safari: Gorilla Trekking. After a briefing at the park headquarters, set off into the dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

• In the afternoon, relax at the lodge or take an optional Batwa Cultural Experience to learn about the indigenous Batwa people.

• Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful and serene lakes in Africa. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon surrounded by lush green hills and islands.

• Optional activities include:

  • Canoeing or boat rides to explore the lake’s islands.
  • Swimming or hiking around the lake.

• Overnight: BirdNest @ Bunyonyi Resort (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive where you can spot zebras, impalas, elands, and giraffes.

• In the evening, take a guided walking safari to experience the park’s wildlife up close.

• Overnight: Mihingo Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)