10-Day Uganda Safari & Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport or your Kigali hotel, meet your professional safari guide before setting off for Uganda through the Cyanika Border.

Enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills and local villages before arriving near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Accommodation: Lodge near Mgahinga National Park

Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for a briefing before entering the forest in search of the rare Golden Monkeys.

Spend one magical hour observing these playful primates in their natural habitat before transferring to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Activities

• Golden Monkey Trekking
• Scenic drive to Bwindi

Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences.

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before trekking through Bwindi's ancient rainforest in search of endangered mountain gorillas.

Once located, you'll spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants.

Optional evening activities include a community visit or guided nature walk.

Activities

• Gorilla Trekking

Accommodation: Bwindi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before exploring one of Bwindi's scenic forest trails leading to beautiful waterfalls hidden deep inside the rainforest.

Later, immerse yourself in local culture through traditional dances, storytelling, basket weaving, cooking demonstrations, and interactions with community members.

Activities

• Waterfall Forest Walk
• Community Cultural Tour

Accommodation: Bwindi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Travel north towards the famous Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

This region is renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions, often spotted relaxing in giant fig trees.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive before proceeding to your lodge.

Wildlife to Spot

• Tree-climbing lions
• Buffaloes
• Elephants
• Uganda Kob
• Topi

Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, where predators and grazing wildlife are most active.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos and crocodiles.

Possible Wildlife

• Lions
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Numerous bird species

Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, travel to Kibale Forest National Park.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its birds and several monkey species.

Guests may alternatively choose chimpanzee trekking (optional and subject to permit availability).

Activities

• Scenic drive
• Bigodi Wetland Walk

Accommodation: Kibale Forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following breakfast, begin your journey to Uganda's largest national park.

Enjoy beautiful countryside scenery along the way before arriving in Murchison Falls National Park.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy an evening game drive or relax at the lodge.

Accommodation: Murchison Falls National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend the day exploring Uganda's largest protected area.

Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife.

Optional activities include:

• Boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
• Hike to the top of the falls

Wildlife

• Lions
• Giraffes
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Hyenas
• Leopards
• Jackson's Hartebeest
• Uganda Kob

Accommodation: Murchison Falls National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, travel to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot.

Following the activity, continue to Entebbe where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight.

Activities

• Rhino Tracking
• Transfer to Entebbe

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch