10 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Discovery Safari

Tour Includes:

• Airport pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for the entire safari
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Accommodation on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Gorilla trekking permit
• All park entry fees and conservation charges
• All transfers and ground transportation
• Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

Tour Excludes:

• International and domestic flights
• Uganda entry visa fees
• Travel and medical insurance
• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Alcoholic drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
• Souvenirs and personal shopping
• Any thing not mentioned in the itinerary

Safari Overview

Experience Uganda’s incredible wildlife and breath-taking scenery on this carefully crafted 10-day safari adventure. Explore the spectacular Murchison Falls National Park, track endangered rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, discover the rich biodiversity of Kibale Forest, and enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for the famous tree-climbing lions in Ishasha before experiencing the highlight of the journey-mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. End your safari with a relaxing escape to the beautiful shores of Lake Bunyonyi before returning to Entebbe with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s remarkable landscapes, wildlife, and warm hospitality.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide who will brief you about your upcoming adventure. After a short transfer to your hotel, check in and relax after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore Kampala City or simply unwind at your accommodation while preparing for the exciting safari ahead. Enjoy a delicious dinner before retiring for the night.

Location: Kampala

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Latitude 0 Degrees

Mid-range: Cassia Lodge

Budget: Via Via Entebbe

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Rhino Tracking Adventure and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Entebbe and begin your scenic drive north towards Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be seen on foot. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area, famous for its diverse wildlife and spectacular scenery. Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge to relax while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness in preparation for the next day’s safari adventures.

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget: Hornbill Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Morning Wildlife Safari and Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise

Begin your day with an early morning game drive across the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park, where you’ll search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and numerous bird species. The cool morning hours provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of water birds before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Budget: Hornbill Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Top of Murchison Falls Visit and Scenic Drive to Kibale Forest

After breakfast, visit the breath-taking Top of Murchison Falls, where the mighty Nile squeezes through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging dramatically below. Take in the spectacular views and capture memorable photographs before beginning your scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Travel through beautiful countryside, traditional villages, tea plantations, and rolling hills that showcase Uganda’s natural beauty. Upon arrival at your lodge near Kibale Forest, check in and relax while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere surrounding one of Africa’s richest tropical rainforests.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

Mid-Range: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Budget: Kibale Forest Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Bigodi Wetland Walk and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Following breakfast, enjoy a guided nature walk through the renowned Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to numerous primates, colorful butterflies, and over 200 bird species including the magnificent Great Blue Turaco. The wetland also offers opportunities to spot black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and baboons. Later, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive across the savannah. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, Uganda kobs, and other wildlife before returning to your lodge for dinner.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Twin Lake Safari Lodge

Budget: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

After an early breakfast, travel to nearby Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides, explore the forest while searching for habituated chimpanzees and other primates including baboons and monkeys. Return to your lodge for lunch before heading out for a memorable afternoon boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel. This wildlife-rich waterway attracts large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous water birds. If time permits, enjoy a short evening game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Twin Lake Safari Lodge

Budget: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Kasenyi Game Drive and Journey to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

Start your morning with an exciting game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s premier wildlife viewing areas. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, Uganda Kobs, and many other animals active during the cool morning hours. Afterwards, continue through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its unique population of tree-climbing lions that often rest on large fig trees. Continue your scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving at your lodge in the evening where you can relax and prepare for the forest adventures ahead.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget: Bakiga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Nature Walk in Bwindi and Transfer to Ruhija

Enjoy breakfast before setting out on a guided forest walk along the beautiful Munyaga Waterfall Trail in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This rewarding nature walk offers opportunities to admire the dense rainforest, scenic waterfalls, colourful butterflies, unique plant species, and primates such as black-and-white colobus and blue monkeys. After returning from the walk, check out and drive to the Ruhija sector of Bwindi, where you’ll spend the night ahead of your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. Relax at the lodge and prepare for the following day’s exciting adventure.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget: Bakiga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Led by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, hike through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After receiving your trekking certificate, return for lunch before driving to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with picturesque islands, the lake provides the perfect setting to relax after this extraordinary wildlife encounter.

Location: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi

Mid-Range: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Budget: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Return to Entebbe for Departure

After an early morning breakfast, check out and begin your scenic drive back to Entebbe, bringing your unforgettable Ugandan safari to a close. Enjoy the ever-changing countryside as you travel through local towns and rolling landscapes. Stop along the way for an en-route lunch before visiting the iconic Uganda Equator Monument, where you can take memorable photographs and shop for locally made crafts and souvenirs. Continue your journey to Entebbe International Airport in time for your departure flight, taking with you lasting memories of Uganda’s remarkable wildlife, breath-taking landscapes, and incredible gorilla trekking experience.

Location: Entebbe

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch