13 DAYS Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

Activities

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (1 trek)  

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park  

Game drives in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo National Parks  

Kazinga Channel boat cruise  

Murchison Falls boat cruise and hike  

Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary  

Optional Lake Mburo walking safari or boat trip 

Descriptions

A 13-day epic Uganda tour from Kigali, featuring gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, wildlife safaris, and rhino tracking. Stay at lodges like Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, and Paraa Safari Lodge.  

Price Includes

  •  4×4 safari vehicle transportation  
  •  English Speaking driver/guide  
  •  1 Gorilla permit  
  •  1 Chimpanzee permit  
  •  Park entrance fees  
  •  Game drives, boat cruises, rhino tracking  
  •  12 nights accommodation  
  •  Meals: 12 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 12 dinners  
  •  Bottled water  
  •  Complimentary umbrella, sunscreen, rain gear  
  •  All transfers  

Price Excludes

  • International airfare  
  •  Rwanda and Uganda visa fees  
  •  Travel insurance  
  •  Gratuities  
  •  Personal expenses  
  •  Beverages not specified  
  •  Optional activities  
  •  Services not listed   

Complimentaries

Itinerary

A 13-day journey across Uganda’s premier national parks and cultural sites, offering wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and community engagement.

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport
  •  04:30 AM – Departure from Entebbe: Meet your driver/guide at Entebbe Airport, transfer to hotel (15-20 min drive). Evening at leisure.
  • Overnight: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  •  07:00 AM – Departure: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park (6 hr total). Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (3 hr) for guided rhino tracking on foot. Visit the top of the Murchison Falls.
  • Overnight: Murchison River Lodge
Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
  • Morning – Game Drive: Early game drive in Murchison Falls National Park to spot lions, elephants, and giraffes.
  • Afternoon – Boat Cruise: Cruise on the Nile to see hippos, crocodiles, and Murchison Falls. Optional 45-min hike to falls’ top.
  • Overnight: Murchison River Lodge·
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
  • 07:00 AM – Departure: Drive to Kibale National Park (8 hr), known for primates and evergreen forests. Stop in Fort Portal for coffee/tea (own expense).
  •  Overnight: Isunga Lodge
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking
  • 07:00 AM – Trekking: Briefing at Kibale park office, trek to locate habituated chimpanzees (1 hr observation). Optional afternoon visit to Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary.
  • Overnight: Isunga Lodge 
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kazinga Channel Cruise
  • 09:00 AM – Departure: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 hr) via Rwenzori Mountains.
  • 03:00 PM – Boat Cruise: Cruise on Kazinga Channel to see hippos, elephants, and birds.
  • Overnight: Buffalo Savanna Lodge
Day 7: Game Drive & Cultural Visits
  •  07:30 AM – Game Drive: Explore Kasenyi trails for lions, hyenas, and antelopes.
  • Afternoon – Cultural Visits: Visit crater lakes, Lake Katwe Salt Lake, and Kasenyi fishermen village.
  • Overnight: Buffalo Savanna Lodge·
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector
  • 08:00 AM – Departure: Drive to Bwindi National Park (4 hr). Stop in Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions. Afternoon visit to Buhoma community primary school.       
  • Overnight: Icyumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
  •  07:00 AM – Trekking: Briefing at Bwindi headquarters (8:00 AM), trek one of seven habituated gorilla groups (2-6 hr, 1 hr observation). Afternoon at leisure.
  • Overnight: Icyumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 10: Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
  • Morning – Departure: Drive to Mgahinga National Park (2 hr) near Virunga Volcanoes.
  • 03:00 PM – Cultural Visit: Visit Batwa Pygmy community to learn about their culture.
  • Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Kisoro
Day 11: Golden Monkey Trekking or Mt. Sabyinyo Hike
  • Morning – Activity: Choose between Golden Monkey trekking or hiking Mt. Sabyinyo for tri-country views (Uganda, Rwanda, DRC).
  • Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Kisoro
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
  • 08:00 AM – Departure: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park (4 hr) via Kigezi Highlands and Lake Bunyonyi. Lunch in Mbarara, sunset boat cruise, short game drive for zebras and giraffes.
  • Overnight: Rwakobo Lodge
Day 13: Return to Entebbe
  • Morning – Departure: Drive to Entebbe (4-5 hr) with a stop at the Equator for photos and shopping. Drop-off at Entebbe Airport.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Important Note

Your 13-day adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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$8650

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