This rewarding safari is designed for travelers who want to experience Uganda’s most iconic wildlife and cultural highlights within a limited time. From close encounters with mountain gorillas and chimpanzees to classic savannah game drives, lion tracking, boat cruises, and authentic cultural experiences, this journey delivers an exceptional variety of experiences. Along the way, you’ll also gain insight into community-led conservation projects and Uganda’s rich cultural heritage.
This rewarding safari is designed for travelers who want to experience Uganda’s most iconic wildlife and cultural highlights within a limited time. From close encounters with mountain gorillas and chimpanzees to classic savannah game drives, lion tracking, boat cruises, and authentic cultural experiences, this journey delivers an exceptional variety of experiences.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide who will accompany you throughout the journey. You will be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe to relax after your flight and prepare for the adventure ahead.
After breakfast, depart Entebbe and drive westwards to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through scenic countryside and rural communities. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a successful community-run conservation project. The walk offers excellent birdwatching and chances to spot primates while learning about local community life and conservation efforts.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day early with an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest. Accompanied by expert guides, track these highly social primates and spend time observing their fascinating behaviors in the wild. After lunch, continue your journey south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse savannah park.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, join researchers for a special lion tracking experience, offering excellent opportunities to observe and photograph lions while learning about their behavior and conservation. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense populations of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive searching for these rare predators along with other savannah wildlife. Later, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today marks the highlight of the safari: mountain gorilla tracking. After an early briefing at the park headquarters, trek through dense forest in search of a gorilla family. Once found, spend an awe-inspiring hour observing them in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle community walk around Bwindi if time allows.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, travel east to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its open savannah, lakes, and pastoral landscapes. Along the way, visit a cultural conservation project, where you’ll learn about local traditions, cattle culture, and sustainable land use practices.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day with a guided nature walk, offering close encounters with wildlife such as zebras, impalas, elands, and birds. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the park, taking in the beautiful scenery and diverse wildlife.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo and drive back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight, marking the end of an unforgettable Ugandan wildlife adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Lion tracking experience
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari guide
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, drinks)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
FAQs
Uganda is a year-round destination, but the drier months are ideal for gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing. Rainy seasons offer fewer crowds and excellent birdwatching.
The safari requires a moderate level of fitness. Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking involve walking through forest terrain, but activities are guided and paced to suit participants.
Accommodation includes comfortable, carefully selected lodges and safari camps offering great locations, quality service, and a close-to-nature experience.
Absolutely. This itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors as it combines Uganda’s top wildlife experiences, cultural encounters, and scenic landscapes in one well-balanced trip.
