11-Day Uganda Safari – Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five Adventure

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11 Day Uganda Great Apes and Big 5 Adventure

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Once-in-a-lifetime journey through Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, on this 11-day Great Apes and Big 5 Adventure. This immersive safari is tailor-made for wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts who want to experience the full spectrum of Uganda’s biodiversity. From trekking endangered mountain gorillas deep within misty rainforests, to coming face-to-face with tree-climbing lions, elephants, and the elusive leopard on game drives, this tour blends thrilling encounters with rich cultural experiences.

Your expedition will take you across some of Uganda’s most celebrated national parks including Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Mburo. You’ll also enjoy scenic landscapes, crater lakes, and the warmth of local communities. This journey delivers a full-circle encounter with the Great Apes — chimpanzees and gorillas — and the iconic Big Five of Africa: lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos.

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Tour Highlights

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Visit: Begin your safari with a walking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you’ll track white rhinos in their natural habitat — a rare and powerful conservation success story.

Murchison Falls National Park: Uganda’s largest national park offers a classic Big Five experience (excluding rhinos), incredible birdlife, and the thunderous Murchison Falls where the Nile is forced through a narrow gorge. Game drives and a Nile boat cruise promise exceptional wildlife encounters, including hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and lions.

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest: Known as the primate capital of the world, Kibale Forest hosts over 1,500 chimpanzees. Trek into the forest with expert trackers and spend an unforgettable hour observing these intelligent apes in their natural setting.

Queen Elizabeth National Park: Enjoy classic savannah game drives in this diverse ecosystem, where you’ll search for elephants, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, hyenas, and the famed tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. A boat safari along the Kazinga Channel reveals one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos and hundreds of bird species.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: A highlight of the trip, trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi is a powerful and humbling experience. Spend an hour in the presence of a habituated gorilla family in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lake Mburo National Park: This park offers a gentle conclusion to your journey with walking safaris, bike rides, and game drives among zebras, impalas, elands, and giraffes. It’s a perfect place to unwind before heading back to Kampala.

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your professional driver-guide, and get briefed on your adventure. Depending on arrival time, explore Entebbe Botanical Gardens or relax by Lake Victoria.

Accommodation: Karibu Guest House, Entebbe
Meals: Dinner included

Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Drive to Murchison Falls

After breakfast, drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino trekking walk, the only place in Uganda to see white rhinos in the wild. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, enjoying an en-route game drive.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Begin with a sunrise game drive, spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, hartebeests, and diverse birds. After lunch, take a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, watching hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the way.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest via Fort Portal

Drive to Kibale Forest National Park, passing small villages, rolling hills, and tea plantations. Stop in Fort Portal for a short break before arriving in Kibale.

Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops, Kibale Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, observing their social behavior. In the afternoon, enjoy a walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation area teeming with birds and monkeys.

Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

Day 6: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Crater Lakes Visit

Travel to Queen Elizabeth NP, stopping at the crater lake region near Fort Portal. Arrive in time for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, spotting elephants, buffaloes, and possibly lions.

Accommodation: Acacia Wilderness, Mweya, Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included

Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Begin with a morning game drive, famous for predator-prey interactions. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and countless birds including pelicans and kingfishers.

Accommodation: Acacia Wilderness, Mweya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

Day 8: Drive to Bwindi via Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions

Depart Queen Elizabeth NP and visit Ishasha, home to the rare tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and check in at your lodge.

Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Lodge, Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Community Visit

Embark on gorilla trekking in Bwindi, spending up to one hour observing a habituated gorilla family. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community, learning about their culture and forest traditions.

Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner included

Day 10: Drive to Lake Mburo – Evening Game Drive

Travel to Lake Mburo NP, known for its mix of savannah and acacia woodland. Enjoy a sunset game drive, spotting zebras, impalas, giraffes, and elands.

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Lake Mburo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included

Day 11: Morning Nature Walk & Departure

Take a morning walking safari with a ranger in Lake Mburo. Afterward, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping at the Equator line for photos before your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast included

What's Included?

English speaking guide
Meals and accommodation
Activities as mentioned in the program
Drinking water
4*4 safari vehicle
Gorilla permits

What's not Included?

Visas and tips
Souvenirs
Additional activities
Wines/spirits/beers

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