Top-rated primate trekking and big game savannah expeditions across Uganda's finest national parks.
7 days / 6 nights
Welcome to Uganda - The Capital of Primates. Home to Africa's most famous primate species, including Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees. This trip brings you face-to-face (approx. 8m) with these great apes in Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The safari is spiced up with a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park - The Melody of Wonders for a savannah game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Arrival at Entebbe Airport, welcome by tour representative and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Acacia Lodge, Boma Guest House, or Cycad Guest House (Bed & Breakfast).
Depart to Western Uganda to Kibale forest with lunch en-route at a traditional homestead. Arrive at the lodge to relax or take an optional afternoon nature walk.
Dinner & Overnight: Kibale Guest Cottages, Isunga Lodge, or Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Half Board, lunch en-route).
Early briefing at Kanyanchu Tourist Centre and set off for Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest (90% viewing success). Kibale hosts 13 primate species. Plant a tree to offset carbon footprint. Optional Bigodi Community trail. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP through crater region.
Dinner & Overnight: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge, or Aardvark Safari Lodge (Full Board).
Early morning game drive with box breakfast in search of Hippos, Elephants, Lions, Bushbucks, Warthogs, and Leopards. Mid-morning Kazinga Channel boat excursion. Afternoon transfer to Ishasha sector in the south for relaxation or optional evening game drive.
Dinner & Overnight: Ishasha Jungle Lodge, Embogo Lodge, Enjojo Lodge, or Topi Lodge (Full Board).
Morning photographic game drive in Ishasha sector famous for tree-climbing lions. Lunch en-route and afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Dinner & Overnight: Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Agandi Lodge, or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).
Early briefing before entering Bwindi rainforest in small groups of 8 to trek habituated mountain gorillas (95% viewing guarantee). Experience lasts 2–5 hours with 1 hour of close gorilla interaction and photography.
Dinner & Overnight: Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Agandi Lodge, or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).
Long scenic drive back to Entebbe with a coffee & craft stopover and local lunch at the Equator line. Transfer to Entebbe Airport for late flight or overnight at Boma / Cycad Guest House. End of Tour.
6 days / 5 nights
This 6 days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee expedition takes you to Western and Southwestern Uganda's top rainforests and parks. Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest (home to 13 primate species), explore Queen Elizabeth National Park's savannah for big game and Kazinga Channel boat cruises, and finish with mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Arrival at Entebbe Airport, welcome, and drive straight to Western Uganda into Kibale Forest with lunch en-route.
Dinner & Overnight: Kibale Guest Cottages, Isunga Lodge, or Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Half Board, lunch en-route).
Morning trek in Kibale tropical forest to track chimpanzees (90% success rate). Optional Bigodi community walk or tree planting activity. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park through scenic crater lakes.
Dinner & Overnight: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge, or Aardvark Safari Lodge (Full Board).
Early morning savannah game drive with bush breakfast. Mid-morning boat excursion along Kazinga Channel for hippos, elephants, and aquatic birds. Afternoon transfer to Ishasha sector.
Dinner & Overnight: Ishasha Jungle Lodge, Embogo Lodge, Enjojo Lodge, or Topi Lodge (Full Board).
Final morning game drive in Ishasha looking for tree-climbing lions. Lunch en-route and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Dinner & Overnight: Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Agandi Lodge, or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).
Bwindi gorilla trekking briefing and rainforest hike (2–5 hrs) led by UWA rangers. Spend 1 hour with mountain gorillas.
Dinner & Overnight: Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Agandi Lodge, or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).
Drive back to Entebbe with Equator stopover for photos and lunch. Transfer to Airport for late departure flight. End of Tour.
6 days / 5 nights
Looking for a getaway safari combining African savannah wildlife with a tropical rainforest gorilla walk? This 6-day expedition starts with Queen Elizabeth National Park—known for hippos, elephants, lions, leopards, and Kazinga Channel boat cruises—before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.
Welcome at Entebbe Airport and transfer to your lodge.
Overnight: 2 Friends Guest House, Acacia Lodge, Boma Guest House, or Cycad Guest House (Bed & Breakfast).
Depart after breakfast to Queen Elizabeth NP with lunch en-route. Check into your lodge to wine, dine, and relax.
Dinner & Overnight: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge, or Aardvark Safari Lodge (Full Board).
Early morning game drive with wilderness breakfast. Mid-morning boat excursion on Kazinga Channel. Afternoon transfer to Ishasha sector.
Dinner & Overnight: Ishasha Jungle Lodge, Embogo Lodge, Enjojo Lodge, or Topi Lodge (Full Board).
Morning game drive in Ishasha big-cat sector. Lunch en-route and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Dinner & Overnight: Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Agandi Lodge, or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).
Briefing at UWA center and gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest with expert guides and trackers (95% viewing chance).
Dinner & Overnight: Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Agandi Lodge, or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).
Return drive to Entebbe via the Equator line for lunch, coffee, and souvenirs. Airport transfer for evening flight. End of Tour.
7 days / 6 nights
This comprehensive 7-day holiday safari packs the ultimate Pearl of Africa experience into one week. Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for big game savannah wildlife, trek Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, explore Lake Mburo National Park for zebras, elands, and nature walks, and wrap up with optional adventure activities at Jinja—the Source of the River Nile.
Welcome at Entebbe Airport, breakfast/meet & greet, and scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth NP with lunch en-route.
Dinner & Overnight: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge, or Aardvark Safari Lodge (Full Board).
Morning game drive with wilderness breakfast in Kasenyi sector. Kazinga Channel boat cruise in mid-morning. Afternoon drive to Ishasha sector.
Dinner & Overnight: Ishasha Jungle Lodge, Embogo Lodge, Enjojo Lodge, or Topi Lodge (Full Board).
Ishasha morning tree-climbing lion game drive. Lunch en-route and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Dinner & Overnight: Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Agandi Lodge, or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).
Early morning briefing followed by gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest (2–5 hrs duration, 1 hr with gorillas).
Dinner & Overnight: Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Agandi Lodge, or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).
Drive to Lake Mburo NP with lunch en-route. Afternoon combination of game drive and a sundowner nature walk to view Zebras, Impalas, Elands, and Buffaloes.
Dinner & Overnight: Arcadia Cottages, Rwakobo Rock Lodge, or Hyena Hill Lodge (Half Board).
Scenic drive back to Kampala/Entebbe with local lunch and photo stopover at the Equator.
Dinner & Overnight: Acacia Lodge, Boma Guest House, or Cycad Guest House (Bed & Breakfast).
Early morning departure to Jinja City (Stone City). Choose optional activities: White Water Rafting, Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Bungee Jumping, or Source of the Nile Boat Cruise. Lunch en-route and transfer to Airport for departure. End of Tour.
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