12-Day Uganda Wildlife Tour Safari with Gorilla & Chimp

You will be received by your driver/guide at the Airport. Depending on your arrival time, if you arrive at night, we check into a resort or lodge for a relaxation moment after the long flight. Your safari begins with a warm Ugandan welcome and transfer to your accommodation.

Accommodation

Protea Hotel Entebbe Hotel Mid-range

Outside Park Entebbe International Airport (ebb)

+7 +6

After a cup of tea/coffee, drive to Uganda's biggest national park (Murchison Falls National Park) which is over 5,000 square kilometres. Drive through Luwero Triangle famous with Ugandan civil war of 1980, enjoy Rhino tracking at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and visit the top of the falls. Cross the Nile to Paraa and check into your lodge.

Accommodation

Paraa Safari Lodge Lodge Luxury

Inside Park Murchison Falls National Park

+6 +5

An early cup of tea/coffee at 6:00 am and set for the early morning game drive along the Nile River Bank to the broad savannah for the most likelihood of Big cats hunting, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, plus more as the checklist of mammals reaches 76. Afternoon 2-5pm for a 3-hour boat ride to the base of Falls to see Hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and beautiful bird species.

Accommodation

Paraa Safari Lodge Lodge Luxury

Inside Park Murchison Falls National Park

+6 +5

Have our early morning breakfast, check out of the great Murchison Falls National Park and drive along Lake Albert, to the escarpment area for a great view of the great rift valley. Continue through Hoima town for lunch, through Mabale, Kagadi towns with great views of the local community, thatched houses, school kids and finally to Kyenjojo town.

Accommodation

Kibale Forest Camp Camp Mid-range

+7 +6

Early morning breakfast, continue to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a morning briefing and start the chimpanzee tracking experience, expect lots of monkeys, birds and lots of tree species. Return for lunch. Evening relaxation or Bigodi Nature walk with lots of monkey species. Overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation

Kibale Forest Camp Camp Mid-range

+7 +6

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the crater lakes and on to the main road. Check in on time for lunch and get ready for an evening boat ride on the Kazinga Channel, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds along the shores.

Accommodation

Simba Camp Campsite Mid-range

Inside Park Kilimanjaro National Park

+6 +5

Drive through to Kasenyi crater lakes and Lake Munyanyange for bird viewing and salt mining. This area is famous for its flamingos and other migratory birds. Return later to our lodge for lunch, dinner and overnight. You may also spot elephants and buffaloes grazing in the savannah plains during your drives.

Accommodation

Simba Camp Campsite Mid-range

Inside Park Kilimanjaro National Park

+6 +5

Drive through Ishasha, with chances of tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, hippos and many more. Lunch at Savannah Resort and continue to Bwindi. The drive offers stunning views of the western rift valley escarpment and local villages along the way. As you approach Bwindi, the landscape transforms into lush, mist-covered hills, home to the endangered mountain gorillas you will trek tomorrow.

Accommodation

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge Lodge Mid-range

+7 +6

Gorilla trekking experience, get close to the gentle giants at least 2 meters to the mountain gorillas. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you spend one hour with a gorilla family in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for an overnight and relaxation after the trek.

Accommodation

Itambira Island Camp Tented Camp Budget

Inside Park Lake Bunyonyi

+7 +6

After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi through Bwindi forest and along the winding roads with scenic views. Check into your lodge for lunch and enjoy an evening canoeing experience on the deepest lake in Uganda, surrounded by terraced hills and small forested islands.

Accommodation

Itambira Island Camp Tented Camp Budget

Inside Park Lake Bunyonyi

+7 +6

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park for an evening boat ride on the lake. This park is known for its zebras, impalas, and elands. The boat ride offers excellent views of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds like the African fish eagle and kingfishers. You may also spot buffaloes, topis, and bushbucks grazing along the lake shores as the sun sets over the acacia-dotted savannah, making for a perfect end to your wildlife adventures before your final departure day.

Accommodation

Rwakobo Rock Lodge Lodge Mid-range

+7 +6

Morning breakfast, enjoy a nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park to see wildlife up close on foot, then drive back to Kampala for an evening flight. Stopover at the Uganda Equator line for photographs and souvenir shopping, marking the end of your unforgettable 12-day safari adventure.