8-Day Wildlife Luxury Uganda Adventure Safari
8 DaysTour Overview
Experience the ultimate African wildlife adventure on this Uganda safari. You’ll trek among endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi, track playful chimpanzees in Kibale, and seek the iconic Big Five across Queen Elizabeth National Park. You’ll enjoy thrilling game drives, a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi, and cultural encounters as you explore stunning lakes, lush forests, and Africa’s wild landscapes on a journey packed with unforgettable wildlife moments.
Trip Highlights
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Visit the spectacular Murchison Falls
- Morning game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
- Boat cruise on the River Nile
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Bigodi Wetland community walk
- Wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha Sector
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Scenic drive through Uganda's beautiful countryside
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your luxury hotel in Kampala.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore some of Kampala's famous attractions, including the Kasubi Royal Tombs, the Bahá’í Temple, local craft markets, or enjoy dinner at one of the city's excellent restaurants serving both local and international cuisine.
Accommodation
Sheraton Kampala Hotel (or similar)
Meals
Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Kampala for Kibale National Park, home to one of Africa's largest populations of wild chimpanzees.
The journey offers spectacular scenery featuring tea plantations, rolling hills, tropical forests, and traditional villages.
Upon arrival, check into your luxury lodge and relax while preparing for the exciting chimpanzee trekking experience the following day.
Accommodation
Kyaninga Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following an early breakfast, head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Accompanied by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority guides, venture into the rainforest in search of chimpanzees and other primates such as black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and olive baboons.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend one unforgettable hour observing their fascinating social behavior.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through the famous Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, renowned for its rich birdlife, beautiful landscapes, and cultural encounters with the local community.
Accommodation
Kyaninga Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular savannah park.
The park is celebrated for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas, leopards, and the famous tree-climbing lions found in the Ishasha sector.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you explore the park's vast plains while taking in magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Accommodation
Mweya Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Begin your day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active.
Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, antelopes, leopards, and numerous bird species.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward.
The cruise offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, with large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of water birds gathering along the shoreline.
Accommodation
Mweya Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy another morning game drive before departing for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
The scenic drive passes through picturesque villages, terraced hillsides, and lush forests before arriving at your luxury forest lodge.
Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for tomorrow's once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation
Buhoma Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today marks the highlight of your Ugandan adventure.
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before entering the ancient rainforest.
The trek can take between two and seven hours depending on the location of the gorilla family.
Once found, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, and interact within their natural habitat.
This extraordinary wildlife encounter is one of Africa's most unforgettable experiences.
Accommodation
Buhoma Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe.
Along the way, stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and lunch before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
This concludes your memorable Uganda safari.
Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Airport transfers
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation throughout the safari
- Meals as indicated
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Rhino tracking
- Park entrance fees
- All scheduled game drives
- Nile boat cruise
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry services
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities