Uganda · Primate Tours

10-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking

10 Days Round trip from Entebbe Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
  • 02 Spot the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 03 Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 04 Walk through the Bigodi Wetland and enjoy its birdlife and primates
  • 05 Take a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and look for the Big Five
  • 06 Cruise along the Kazinga Channel to spot birds and wildlife by the water
  • 07 Enjoy the views of the Crater Lakes region
  • 08 Stop at the Equator for photos

Head to the famous national parks of Uganda and experience the country's wilderness on this 10-day tour. Track chimpanzees in their natural habitat in Kibale National Park, enjoy game drives and wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to observe mountain gorillas. The journey ends with a safari in Lake Mburo National Park before returning to Entebbe.

Have an early morning breakfast and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
  • Reach the hotel in Entebbe, check in, and settle in for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel No5 (Upmarket) or The Boma (Mid-range) or Secrets Guesthouse (Budget)

2
Day 02

Entebbe to Kibale National Park

  • Depart for Kibale Forest National Park, home to Ugandan chimpanzees.
  • Have a local lunch on the way.
  • Arrive at the lodge in the evening, have dinner, and spend the night there.

Journey: 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Papaya Lodge (Upmarket) or Turaco Treetop (Mid-range) or Chimpanzee Guesthouse (Budget)

3
Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

  • Have breakfast, then travel to the park headquarters and attend a briefing session about chimpanzee trekking.
  • Begin the trek through the forest at around 8:00 am, guided by an armed park ranger.
  • Spot other primates such as golden monkeys, grey checked mangabeys, bushbabies, and more.
  • Return to the lodge and go for a walk in the Bigodi Wetland in the afternoon.
  • Meet the locals and interact with them.
  • Spot different birds, including the Great Blue Turaco, as well as more wildlife such as bush pigs, otters, and baboons.
  • Travel back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

4
Day 04

Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Have breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, pass through the Crater Lakes region, and enjoy the views.
  • Arrive at the national park and go for a game drive.
  • Spot the Big Five along with other wild animals, including waterbucks, giraffes, zebras, and dik-diks.
  • Travel to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Journey: 2 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge (Upmarket) or Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range) or Elephant Hab Lodge (Budget)

5
Day 05

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

  • Have an early morning breakfast and go for a game drive.
  • Spot lions, solitary buffaloes, kobs, elephants, and more.
  • Head back to the lodge for lunch.
  • Drive to the jetty and begin the boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
  • Look for different bird species such as malachite kingfishers and pink-backed pelicans.
  • Spot wild animals near the river, including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, several antelopes, buffaloes, and much more.
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

6
Day 06

Ishasha Safari and Tree-Climbing Lions

  • Have breakfast at the lodge, then travel to the Ishasha sector of the national park.
  • Go for a game drive and spot the famous tree-climbing lions of this area.
  • Spot different bird species.
  • Have a picnic lunch and continue with the safari.
  • Travel to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Journey: 2 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Upmarket) or Ishasha Jungle Lodge (Mid-range) or Enjojo Lodge (Budget)

7
Day 07

Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • Have an early morning breakfast and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Arrive at the lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for dinner and an overnight stay.

Journey: 2 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge (Upmarket) or Haven Lodge (Mid-range) or Buhoma Community Camp (Budget)

8
Day 08

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • Wake up early, meet with the tour guide, and drive to the gate of Bwindi Forest.
  • Attend a safety briefing and begin the trek through the forest.
  • Track the mountain gorillas, observe them, and spend time with them.
  • Travel back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

9
Day 09

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Lake Mburo National Park

  • Depart from Bwindi Forest and head to Lake Mburo National Park.
  • Arrive at Lake Mburo National Park and go for a game drive.
  • Spot wild animals such as zebras, antelopes, warthogs, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and more.
  • Try bird-watching near the lake.
  • Travel to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Journey: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge (Upmarket) or Rwakobo Rock (Mid-range) or Eagles Nest (Budget)

10
Day 10

Lake Mburo National Park to Entebbe

  • Have breakfast, then drive to Entebbe.
  • Stop at the Equator and take photographs.
  • Have a local lunch on the way.
  • Arrive in Entebbe and depart for your destination.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla habitat, Kibale National Park chimpanzee forest, Kazinga Channel boat safari, Lake Mburo National Park lakeside plains

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla habitat, Kibale National Park chimpanzee forest, Kazinga Channel boat safari, Lake Mburo National Park lakeside plains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla permit
  • Accommodation on full board
  • All park entry fees
  • Full-time English-speaking Ugandan tour guide/driver
  • Ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with open pop-up
  • Airport transfers
  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Government-imposed tax
  • Bar bills
  • Souvenirs

What to bring

  • Rain poncho
  • A valid passport
  • A yellow fever vaccination card

Know before you go

  • A tourist visa is mandatory.
  • A valid passport is required.
  • A yellow fever vaccination card is mandatory.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Entebbe.

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Single Room $2,000.00 — $2,980.00
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