11 Days Best Uganda Safari Tour with Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport

Transfer to your hotel for safari briefing and overnight

Relax after your flight and prepare for the adventure ahead

Depart early and drive north through the countryside

Stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for on-foot rhino tracking

Continue to Murchison Falls with lunch along the way

Visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge

Cross the Nile to enter the park's game-rich northern section

Set out for a morning game drive across the open savannah

Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeest, and more

Return for lunch and a short rest

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls

Watch hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and elephants along the riverbank

Early breakfast and begin the journey southwest to Kibale

Drive through tea plantations, roadside markets, and crater lakes

Optional scenic stop at Lake Nyabikere or a short nature walk in Fort Portal

Arrive near the edge of Kibale Forest by evening

• Begin your day with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, known for having the highest primate density in Africa
• Spend time observing the chimpanzees in their natural habitat
• After lunch, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a guided community walk
• Learn about local culture, spot rare birds, and enjoy the lush surroundings

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing scenic crater lakes and banana farms

Enter the park for a game drive en route to your lodge

Look out for warthogs, Uganda kobs, and elephants along the way

Sunset views over the park's savannah plains

Morning game drive in Kasenyi plains, prime territory for lion sightings

Watch herds of buffalo, antelope, and possible leopards hunting

After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel

See one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa, crocodiles, and an array of birds

Depart for the southern Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions

Game drive in this off-the-beaten-path area of Queen Elizabeth

Continue driving south through rugged terrain into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Arrive at the edge of the jungle and prepare for your gorilla trek

Early morning briefing with rangers at the park headquarters

Begin your gorilla trekking adventure, hiking through the thick forest to locate a gorilla family

Spend one magical hour in their presence, observing their behaviors and taking photos

Return to base, receive your certificate, and spend the afternoon relaxing or visiting a nearby Batwa community (optional)

Depart Bwindi and head to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most beautiful and deepest lake

Enjoy breathtaking views of terraced hills and the lake’s dotted islands

Spend the afternoon relaxing, canoeing, or taking a boat trip to learn about the history of Punishment Island

A peaceful end to your adventure

Depart early and begin the drive back to Entebbe

Stop at the Uganda Equator for photo ops and souvenir shopping

Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon or early evening

Drop-off at the airport or hotel for departure