Uganda · Safari

12-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorilla, Chimp and Rhino Tracking

12 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Easy pace

Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
02 Track gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
03 Search for tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
04 Get up close with chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and Kyambura Gorge
05 Visit Murchison Falls and spot varied bird species
06 Track rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Head to Uganda and explore its major national parks, including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park for gorilla, rhino, and chimpanzee tracking. Spot the unique tree-climbing lions, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, see varied bird species in Murchison Falls National Park, and get close to rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on this 12-day excursion.

Spot the unique tree-climbing lions, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, see varied bird species in Murchison Falls National Park, and get close to rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on this 12-day excursion.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Entebbe Airport

Arrive at Entebbe Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Lake Mburo National Park and Equator Stop

At 8:00 am after breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo.
Stop at the Equator to take pictures.
Arrive in time for lunch at the hotel.
Go on an evening game drive with your Ugandan tour guide.

Day 03

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

At 8:30 am after breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Mbarara town.

Day 04

Gorilla Tracking Day

After an early breakfast at 6:00 am, go for a briefing about gorilla trekking by the game ranger.
Go with a packed lunch to track these endangered primate species. Tracking success with experienced guides is at 99.5%.

Day 05

Queen Elizabeth National Park and Ishasha Sector

At 8:30 am, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with your Ugandan tour guide.
Do a game drive in the Ishasha sector to search for tree-climbing lions.

Day 06

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast at 6:30 am, go for a morning game drive to search for wild animals.
Drive back to the hotel for lunch.
Go on an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Day 07

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge

After breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking. Expect to meet other primates like monkeys and baboons.

Day 08

Kibale National Park and Bigodi Wetland

At 8:00 am, drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kibale National Park.
Visit the Bigodi Wetland and go bird watching.

Day 09

Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

At 7:00 am after breakfast, drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
Visit the top of the falls to take pictures.

Day 10

Morning Game Drive and Boat Launch to the Falls

After an early morning breakfast, go for a morning game drive.
Proceed for an afternoon boat launch to the bottom of the falls. See animals and birds at close range.

Day 11

Delta Cruise and Full-Day Bird Watching

After breakfast at about 8:30 am, cruise to the Delta and go bird watching for the whole day.

Day 12

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Return to Entebbe

Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and go rhino tracking.
Have lunch.
Drive to Entebbe for your flight back home. We can arrange an extra night in Entebbe or Kampala, our capital city, at an extra cost.