13 Days Uganda Safari – Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking & Wildlife Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable 12 Days, 11 Nights Uganda Safari that combines Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking, and spectacular wildlife encounters in Uganda’s top national parks. This all-inclusive Uganda safari package is perfect for travelers seeking the ultimate African adventure, featuring Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Bunyonyi.

Safari Rates & Accommodation

  • Rates applicable to 6Pax (Foreign Non-Residents)
    • Accommodation on full board
    • Cost per person 4,571 USD (Mid-range)   

Safari Package Includes

  • Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
    • Accommodation as per itinerary (full board)
    • Professional English-speaking safari guide
    • Park entry fees
    • Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale
    • Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi
    • Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks
    • Boat cruises on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
    • Cultural experiences at Lake Bunyonyi
    • Bottled drinking water
  • Rhino tracking 
  • Boat ride to the source of the Nile

Safari Package Excludes

  • International flights & Uganda entry visa
    • Travel insurance
    • Personal expenses (alcohol, soft drinks, laundry, telephone)
    • Tips and gratuities for guides and hotel staff

Itinerary

1 DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO JINJA 

Your professional company guide will meet you at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) or your hotel in Kampala, and you will immediately head east towards the adventure capital of Uganda, Jinja, with a variety of adventure activities. 

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Accommodation; Source of the Nile hotel

2 DAY 2: ADRENALINE-FUELED ADVENTURES

Morning: Get ready for a thrilling adventure activity. Visit the iconic Source of the Nile, where the world's longest river begins its journey. Enjoy a boat ride to the exact point where the river flows from Lake Victoria. Optional activities include white-water rafting, bungee jumping, Zip lining, Tubing, horse riding, or quad biking along the Nile’s beautiful landscapes and a visit to Busowoko falls. Return to your hotel for relaxation and overnight stay.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Source of the Nile hotel

3 DAY 3: JOURNEY TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK VIA ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY

Today is a major transfer day. After an early start and breakfast, we drive northwest, passing through Kampala and heading towards Uganda's north.

The crucial stop en route is the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the home of Uganda's only wild rhinos. Upon arrival, you will be led by UWA rangers on a short trek to track the rhinos on foot—an incredible, safe encounter that completes your "Big Five" quest in Uganda.

After the successful tracking, we enjoy lunch before completing the drive to Murchison Falls National Park  and checking into your lodge on the northern bank, ready for tomorrow's extensive wildlife viewing.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge

4 DAY 4: GAME DRIVE & NILE RIVER BOAT CRUISE

Start the day with an early morning game drive across the savannah. Spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to Paraa for a boat cruise along the Nile. Marvel at hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds as you cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

 Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge

5 DAY 5: TRANSFER TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, set off for Kibale Forest National Park, famous for its rich primate population. Enjoy a lunch stop in Fort Portal and arrive at your lodge in the evening. Check in for dinner and overnight as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking the next day.

 Travel Time: 5–6 hours
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Turaco tree tops

6 DAY 6: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING IN KIBALE FOREST

After breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Kibale is home to the highest concentration of primates in East Africa, including red-tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and more. Enjoy bird watching, butterfly spotting, and a nature walk with expert UWA guides. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

 Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Turaco tree tops

7 DAY 7: TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, drive through the scenic landscapes of western Uganda en route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation as you prepare for more wildlife adventures.

Travel Time: 4–5 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Arcacia wilderness mweya

8 DAY 8: KASENYI GAME DRIVE & KAZINGA CHANNEL BOAT CRUISE

Start the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector, famous for its lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and bird species. After lunch, enjoy a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and countless water birds while enjoying spectacular photography opportunities.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Arcacia wilderness mweya

9 DAY 9: GAME DRIVE IN ISHASHA SECTOR

Head south to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. This area also offers sightings of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and birdlife. Go back  at your lodge in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Travel Time: 6–7 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 Accommodation: Arcacia wilderness mweya

10 DAY 10: TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, travel through the rolling hills of Kigezi to reach Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Travel Time: 4–5 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Agandi lodge

11 DAY 11: GORILLA TREKKING IN BWINDI

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Hike through dense forest terrain, tracking a gorilla family with the help of experienced rangers. Once you find them, spend one hour observing and photographing the gorillas. This is the highlight of your Uganda safari experience. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

 Trekking Time: 2–8 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Agandi lodge

12 DAY 12: LAKE BUNYONYI EXPLORATION

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes, dotted with 29 islands. Enjoy cultural encounters with the Batwa and Bakiga communities, canoe rides, bird watching, and adventure activities such as zip-lining and swimming. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Birds’ nest

13 DAY 13: TRANSFER TO KAMPALA / ENTEBBE

Enjoy breakfast before starting your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stopover at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenir shopping. Arrive in the evening and transfer to your hotel or airport, marking the end of your 11 Days Uganda Safari.

  • Travel Time: 8–9 hours
    • Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch 

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