Safari overview
Explore Uganda’s top safari destinations with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Kibale National Park
Your safari guide will pick you up from Kampala or Entebbe after breakfast and begin the journey to Kibale National Park in western Uganda. Enjoy scenic countryside views, tea plantations, and local villages along the way.
You will stop in Fort Portal for lunch before continuing to the park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax for the evening.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury: Guereza canopy lodge
Meal Plan
Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. The Park is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and several other primate species.
During the trek, you may also spot monkeys, forest birds, and other wildlife. Once the chimpanzees are found, you will spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat.
After the trekking experience, return for lunch and later drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic views of crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountains, and local communities during the journey.
Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and relax.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Wake up early for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, hyenas, warthogs, and various bird species.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds along the shores.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You may pass through the Ishasha sector, well known for tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy scenic views of terraced hills and rural villages before arriving in Bwindi in the evening.
Check in at your lodge and prepare for gorilla trekking the next day.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury: mahogany safari lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning the gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Forest.
The trek may take between 2–6 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Once the gorilla family is located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.
After trekking, return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Return to Kampala/Entebbe or optional flying from kihihi Airstrip
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy scenic countryside views with a stopover for lunch along the way.
You may also stop at the Equator for photography and souvenir shopping before continuing to your drop-off point.
End of Safari.
Meal Plan
Breakfast & Lunch
Safari budget in usd
Safari charges per person $4589.7
| Includes | Excludes |
| Gorilla trekking permit Chimpanzee trekking permit Park entrance fees All accommodation during the safari Meals as indicated in the itinerary Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle English-speaking driver/guide Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park Kazinga Channel boat cruise Bottled drinking water while on safari Airport pick-up and drop-off All government taxes and park fees | · International flights · Uganda visa fees · Travel insurance · Tips and gratuities · Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, and souvenirs · Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary · Alcoholic and soft drinks · Accommodation before or after the safari unless requested · Porter fees during gorilla or chimpanzee trekking Personal medical expensesDomestic flight $324 |
