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12-Day Chimps, Gorillas & Wildlife Uganda Safari

Uganda
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Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

Experience the best of Uganda on this 12-day safari through Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Mgahinga. You’ll track chimpanzees, trek rare mountain gorillas, spot golden monkeys, and enjoy game drives and boat safaris. You’ll end your journey with a peaceful stay at Lake Mburo before returning to Entebbe an unforgettable adventure with Wagatil Safaris.

Itinerary

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received by a professional representative from Wagatil Safaris. After a brief introduction, you will be transferred to your accommodation at Jet Villa Cottages for your first night in Uganda.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Jet Villas Entebbe
Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)

Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, your journey to Uganda’s largest and most scenic park, Murchison Falls National Park, begins. En route, you'll enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. After lunch, please continue to the park and visit the iconic top of the Falls, where the Nile River forces itself through a 7-meter gorge with a thunderous roar.
Optional: Night game drive (paid directly).

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 Full-Day in Murchison Falls National Park


You'll begin the day with an early morning game drive across the park’s savannah, searching for lions, giraffes, elephants, and more. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Nile to the base of the falls, offering great chances to spot hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds. An evening game drive will follow.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Murchison to Kibale Forest National Park

You'll travel south through Uganda’s beautiful countryside and crater lakes region to Kibale Forest National Park, home to one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa. After checking in at Turaco Treetops, you'll take a self-guided nature walk or join a community visit in Bigodi Village.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Turaco Treetops Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park

You'll start your day with an exciting chimpanzee tracking adventure in the lush tropical rainforest of Kibale National Park. In the afternoon, you'll explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a guided walk, known for its rich birdlife, primates, and vibrant community projects.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a relaxed breakfast, you'll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse wildlife destination. You'll arrive in the afternoon and embark on an evening game drive to spot elephants, lions, buffalo, antelopes, and more in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park

The Bush Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Outside view banda
Inside view banda

Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7 Game Drives & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

You'll enjoy a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains to spot lions and large herds of Uganda kobs. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species. An optional evening game drive can be done afterward.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8 Ishasha Sector & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today, you’ll head south to the Ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions. Later, you'll proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the prime habitat for mountain gorillas.
Optional: You'll visit the Batwa community (an optional activity paid directly).

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Day 9 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll set out for the highlight of your safari, a gorilla trekking expedition. With guidance from expert trackers and rangers, you’ll trek through the forest to spend a magical hour with a family of mountain gorillas. After the rewarding gorilla tracking experience, you will have an overnight stay at Bweza Gorilla Lodge for an overnight relaxation.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10 Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for Golden Monkey Trekking

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received by a professional representative from Wagatil Safaris. After a brief introduction, you will be transferred to your accommodation at Jet Villa Cottages for your first night in Uganda.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Jet Villas Entebbe
Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)




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Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, your journey to Uganda’s largest and most scenic park, Murchison Falls National Park, begins. En route, you'll enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. After lunch, please continue to the park and visit the iconic top of the Falls, where the Nile River forces itself through a 7-meter gorge with a thunderous roar.
Optional: Night game drive (paid directly).

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit
December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season
June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

Chimpanzee
Occasional


Elephant
Common


Giraffe
Common


Lion
Common


Buffalo
Common


Hippo
Abundant


Leopard
Occasional


White Rhino
None


Black Rhino
None


Cheetah
None


Zebra
None


Wildebeest
None


Wild Dog
None
Accommodation:
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP




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Photos
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3
Full-Day in Murchison Falls National Park
You'll begin the day with an early morning game drive across the park’s savannah, searching for lions, giraffes, elephants, and more. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Nile to the base of the falls, offering great chances to spot hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds. An evening game drive will follow.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4
Murchison to Kibale Forest National Park
You'll travel south through Uganda’s beautiful countryside and crater lakes region to Kibale Forest National Park, home to one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa. After checking in at Turaco Treetops, you'll take a self-guided nature walk or join a community visit in Bigodi Village.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit
January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season
June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
January to February and June to July (Least rain)
Wildlife in Kibale NP

Chimpanzee
Common


Elephant
Occasional


Buffalo
Occasional


Lion
Very Rare


Leopard
Very Rare


Hippo
Rare
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Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences




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Photos
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
You'll start your day with an exciting chimpanzee tracking adventure in the lush tropical rainforest of Kibale National Park. In the afternoon, you'll explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a guided walk, known for its rich birdlife, primates, and vibrant community projects.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, you'll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse wildlife destination. You'll arrive in the afternoon and embark on an evening game drive to spot elephants, lions, buffalo, antelopes, and more in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit
January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season
June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

Chimpanzee
Occasional


Elephant
Common


Lion
Common


Buffalo
Common


Hippo
Abundant


Leopard
Occasional
Show more
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Outside view banda
Inside view banda

Inside view banda
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Photos
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7
Game Drives & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
You'll enjoy a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains to spot lions and large herds of Uganda kobs. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species. An optional evening game drive can be done afterward.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8
Ishasha Sector & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today, you’ll head south to the Ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions. Later, you'll proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the prime habitat for mountain gorillas.
Optional: You'll visit the Batwa community (an optional activity paid directly).

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit
June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season
June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather
June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Gorilla
Common


Chimpanzee
Rare


Elephant
Rare


White Rhino
None


Black Rhino
None


Lion
None
Show more
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)




Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you'll set out for the highlight of your safari, a gorilla trekking expedition. With guidance from expert trackers and rangers, you’ll trek through the forest to spend a magical hour with a family of mountain gorillas. After the rewarding gorilla tracking experience, you will have an overnight stay at Bweza Gorilla Lodge for an overnight relaxation.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10
Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for Golden Monkey Trekking
You'll drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the only park in Uganda where golden monkey trekking is available. After a detailed briefing at the park headquarters, you'll venture into the bamboo-covered slopes for an energetic and unforgettable golden monkey tracking experience.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Day 11 Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

You'll begin your day with an early breakfast and drive to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s smallest yet most scenic parks. You'll arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive. For a special experience, you can opt for a night game drive at an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Day 12 Safari Walk & Transfer to Entebbe

You'll enjoy a morning walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, where you can spot zebras, impalas, elands, and more at close range on foot with a ranger guide. After the experience, you'll begin your scenic return drive to Entebbe for your evening or night departure.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included/Excluded

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Tour's Location

Uganda

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