10 Days Uganda, Gorillas Chimps and Wildlife Safari

This 10-day Uganda safari is a rewarding best-of-Uganda journey for travellers who want to combine gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, classic wildlife viewing, and selected community experiences in one well-paced itinerary. The safari takes you through some of the country’s most important destinations, including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and the Ishasha sector, while also adding cultural and nature-based experiences along the route.

Safari Highlights

• wildlife game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
• Victoria Nile boat cruise to the bottom of the falls
• community and cultural experience in Hoima
• Toro community visit in the Fort Portal area
• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
• Bigodi Wetland nature walk
• scenic drive through Ishasha with a chance to see tree-climbing lions
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Lake Mburo boat ride and final wildlife experience

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1, Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and Transfer to Kampala

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will meet our company representative and transfer to your hotel in Kampala to begin your best of Uganda safari. Budget Holiday Express Hotel, Mid-range Cassia Lodge, Luxury Serena Hotel

Day 2, Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala and transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park. The journey takes about 6 hours. Along the way, there is also an optional visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge for  Luxury, Murchison River Lodge for Mid-range, or Red Chilli Bandas for  Budget

Day 3, Murchison Falls Game Drive and Victoria Nile Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, go for a morning game drive in the park in search of wildlife. You may see herds of buffalo, elephants, and other savannah animals, together with a variety of bird species and beautiful park scenery. Return to the lodge in mid-morning to relax before lunch.

In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls. After the cruise, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 4, Transfer to Hoima and Community Experience

After breakfast, transfer to Hoima and continue with a cultural experience in the area. During the visit, you can spend time with selected local communities to learn more about their daily life, traditions, food preparation, and local crafts. This gives the safari a more personal side beyond wildlife and primates, while also helping you understand the cultural diversity of western Uganda. You may also enjoy short village walks, interaction with residents, and a chance to see how local families live and work. Later, relax at Hoima Cultural Lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 5, Transfer to Kibale and Toro Community Visit

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Fort Portal. Arrive in the afternoon for lunch, then visit the King’s Palace and local communities in the Toro area. Overnight at Ndali Lodge for Luxury, Mountains of the Moon Hotel or Crater Lodge for  Mid-range, or Chimpanzee Guest House for Budget.

Day 6, Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. After the trek, return in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, go for a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Overnight at the previous lodge.

Day 7, Transfer to Bwindi through Ishasha for Tree-Climbing Lions

Drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a chance to see tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Dinner and overnight at your selected lodge. Luxury Gorilla Safari Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Budget Buhoma Community Bandas, Kisoro Travellers Rest, Nkuringo Virunga Terraces

Day 8, Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, transfer to the starting point for your gorilla trekking experience. The trek may take between 2 and 8 hours, depending on the movement of the gorilla family. Once the gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them before returning to the starting point. If you finish early, you may choose an optional visit to the local communities or to the Batwa community to learn more about their way of life after relocation to the borders of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. For travellers interested in the gorilla habituation experience, this can also be arranged, allowing more time with the gorillas for learning and observation. Overnight at the previous lodge.

Day 9, Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Boat Ride

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes about 5 hours, arriving in the afternoon. Check in, have lunch, and later go for a boat ride on Lake Mburo. Overnight at Mihingo Lodge for  Luxury, Lake Mburo Safari Lodge for  Mid-range, or Rwonyo Bandas for Budget.

Day 10, Lake Mburo Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Before sunrise, go for a morning game drive in the park in search of wildlife. Later, transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe airport, marking the end of your 10-day Uganda safar

Inclusions

• airport pickup and drop-off
• private transport throughout the safari
• accommodation for 9 nights
• meals as per itinerary
• English-speaking driver guide
• bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• gorilla permit
• chimpanzee permit

Exclusions

• international flights
• Uganda visa fees
• travel insurance
• personal expenses
• alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
• tips and gratuities