10-Day Ultimate Uganda Wildlife Safari Adventure
10 Days | 9 Nights | Scheduled and Guided Tour
From Gorilla Encounters to Roaring Waterfalls – Discover the Pearl of Africa
Embark on an unforgettable 10-day journey across Uganda, the “Pearl of Africa,” where dramatic landscapes and close-up wildlife encounters create a once-in-a-lifetime safari. From tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi, viewing tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzee treks in Kibale, to cruising beneath the thunderous Murchison Falls, this diverse itinerary promises thrilling wildlife, rich culture and stunning scenery every step of the way.
Safari Highlights
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Experience a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in their misty jungle home.
Big Game in Queen Elizabeth NP – Spot lions, elephants, buffalos and hippos on thrilling game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat safari.
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale – Explore East Africa’s primate capital, meeting chimps and a variety of other monkey species.
Murchison Falls Adventure – Witness the mighty Nile squeeze through a narrow gorge on a boat cruise and optional hike to the falls.
Scenic & Cultural Journeys – Travel through Uganda’s diverse landscapes with cultural stopovers, crater lakes and vibrant local life.
Day 1: Welcome to Entebbe
Touch down in Entebbe where you’ll be warmly received and transferred to your preferred hotel for a relaxing evening as you prepare for your exciting journey ahead.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Begin the day with a scenic drive to Bwindi, making several interesting stopovers: explore the Mbabire drum market, take fun photos at the Equator, shop for souvenirs and enjoy a lunch stop in Mbarara. Journey onward through lush landscapes and the Kigezi Highlands to arrive at Bwindi.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Tour
Today is the highlight of your safari: a Gorilla Trekking adventure deep into the misty jungle of Bwindi. Encountering a gorilla family in their natural habitat is a profoundly moving experience. Later, take a guided village walk to learn how local communities benefit from eco-tourism.
Optional: Waterfall forest walk, birdwatching or a cultural cycling tour.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive north to Queen Elizabeth National Park, possibly stopping at Ishasha sector to spot the rare tree-climbing lions. Arrive at the scenic Mweya Peninsula, check in to your lodge and head out for an evening game drive.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Queen Elizabeth NP
Start your day with a morning game drive across the savannah plains, spotting lions, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, and more. In the afternoon, cruise the Kazinga Channel, where crocodiles, hippos and birds crowd the shoreline. A sunset game drive rounds off a spectacular day.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth – Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest, passing through Kasese with spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Stop for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon visit to the legendary caves and crater lakes of Amabere Nyinamwiru.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Enter Kibale Forest, home to the greatest variety of primates in East Africa. Track chimpanzees and observe other primates like red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys and colobus monkeys. Later, enjoy a swamp walk in Bigodi, known for birds and butterflies.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Kibale – Murchison Falls National Park
Drive along the Albertine Rift Valley toward Murchison Falls National Park. The road trip offers fantastic photo opportunities of lakes, villages and rift valley escarpments. Arrive and settle in for the night at your lodge near the Nile.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Game Drives & Murchison Falls Cruise
Begin with a morning game drive in the savannah plains of Murchison, home to giraffes, elephants, lions and antelope. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise to the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls. Optional: hike to the top of the falls for jaw-dropping views.
Accommodation: Preferred Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Murchison – Entebbe – Departure
After breakfast, enjoy your final views of Uganda’s wildlife as you travel back to Kampala or Entebbe. Depending on your flight time, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight home.
Accommodation: None Meals: Breakfast
Includes
- Scheduled activities and excursions
- All park entry fees and permits (including gorilla & chimpanzee permits)
- Gorilla trekking permit (subject to availability)
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver
- Bottled water on transfers and treks
Accommodation
Delicious Meals
Transport & Transfers
Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, and hotel staff
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Souvenirs and other personal purchases
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