Mountain gorilla Uganda safari
15 Featured Uganda Journeys
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Where every journey becomes a story.

Uganda brings together wildlife, forests, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, culture and extraordinary primate encounters in one unforgettable destination.

Our Uganda journeys range from focused chimpanzee and gorilla experiences to extended wildlife, cultural and birding adventures across the country's diverse national parks and reserves.

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OUR UGANDA SAFARI EXPERIENCES

One Country. Endless Adventures.

Choose from carefully designed Uganda journeys covering gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife, birding, culture and adventure.

Bwindi gorilla safari Uganda 6 DAYS
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Secrets of Uganda Safari

A chimpanzee and gorilla journey through Fort Portal, Kibale Forest, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, ending with an Equator experience.

Chimpanzees Gorillas Kibale Bwindi
Murchison Falls Uganda safari 11 DAYS
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Best Big Game Safari in Uganda

An extensive Uganda adventure combining Sipi Falls, Pian Upe, Kidepo, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.

Big Game Kidepo Bwindi Murchison
Lake Bunyonyi Uganda 24 DAYS
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Best of Uganda Wildlife, Gorilla & Culture

A complete circuit around Uganda featuring wildlife, gorilla trekking, chimpanzees, cultural experiences, Kidepo, Pian Upe, Sipi Falls and Jinja.

Gorillas Big Five Culture Jinja
Chimpanzee Uganda safari 30 DAYS
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Birding & Wildlife Safari Uganda

A specialist 30-day journey through Mabira, Mabamba, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Semliki, Kibale, Budongo, Murchison Falls and Kidepo.

Birding Wildlife Gorillas Kidepo
Uganda safari with gorilla and chimps 7 DAYS
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Uganda Safari with Gorilla and Chimps

Encounter Africa's majestic primates — gorillas and chimpanzees. Experience game drives, boat cruises, savannah animals, and Lake Bunyonyi's 29 islands.

Gorillas Chimpanzees Lake Bunyonyi Queen Elizabeth
Kibale and Bwindi gorilla trek 5 DAYS
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Kibale & Bwindi Gorilla Trek

Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Includes Bigodi Wetland and Batwa community visits.

Chimpanzees Gorillas Kibale Bwindi
Gorilla flying luxury safari 3 DAYS
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Gorilla Flying Luxury Safari

Fly to Bwindi for a luxurious gorilla trekking experience. Save time with domestic flights and stay at premium lodges just minutes from the park.

Gorillas Luxury Fly-in Bwindi
Semiliki and Queen Elizabeth wildlife 5 DAYS
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Semiliki & Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

Explore Sempaya hot springs, Amabere caves, and Queen Elizabeth National Park with game drives and boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel.

Hot Springs Wildlife Queen Elizabeth Fort Portal
Hotsprings and cultural safari 4 DAYS
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Hotsprings and Cultural Safari

Discover Fort Portal, the tourism capital of Uganda. Visit Sempaya hot springs, Amabere ga Nyiina Mwiru caves, crater lakes, and the Toro Kingdom palace.

Hot Springs Culture Fort Portal Crater Lakes
Uganda primate and big game safari 7 DAYS
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Uganda Primate & Big Game Safari

Combine gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Queen Elizabeth, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, rhino tracking at Ziwa, and game drives in Murchison Falls.

Gorillas Chimpanzees Big Game Murchison
Gorillas and chimpanzees tracking 4 DAYS
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Gorillas and Chimpanzees Tracking Safari

Track gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzees in Kibale. Includes a Kigali city tour, Genocide Memorial, and a relaxing stop at Lake Bunyonyi.

Gorillas Chimpanzees Kigali Lake Bunyonyi
Sipi Falls and Pian Upe 4 DAYS
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Sipi Falls and Pian Upe Wildlife Safari

Hike the three breathtaking Sipi Falls on Mount Elgon's foothills and explore Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, Uganda's second-largest protected area with cheetahs and ostriches.

Sipi Falls Pian Upe Hiking Wildlife
Kidepo Valley National Park 4 DAYS
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Kidepo Valley National Park Safari

Explore Uganda's most remote wilderness. Enjoy game drives, birdwatching with over 450 species, and cultural encounters with the Karamojong people.

Kidepo Birding Wildlife Karamojong
Murchison Falls Safari 5 DAYS
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Murchison Falls Safari

Visit Uganda's largest protected area. Track rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary, enjoy game drives, and take a boat cruise to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls.

Murchison Falls Big Game Rhino Tracking Boat Cruise
Adventure safari to Murchison Falls 3 DAYS
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Adventure Safari to Murchison Falls

A short but thrilling adventure to Murchison Falls. Includes rhino tracking at Ziwa, game drives, and a boat safari to the bottom of the falls.

Murchison Falls Rhino Tracking Game Drive Boat Safari
ICONIC UGANDA

Explore the Pearl of Africa

From misty mountain forests and primates to waterfalls, lakes and remote wilderness.

Bwindi Uganda
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Bwindi

Mountain gorilla trekking in the Impenetrable Forest.

Murchison Falls Uganda
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Murchison Falls

The Nile, dramatic falls and wildlife.

Sipi Falls Uganda
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Sipi Falls

Waterfalls, hiking and nature.

Lake Bunyonyi Uganda
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Lake Bunyonyi

Islands, canoeing and spectacular scenery.

Kidepo Valley Uganda
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Kidepo Valley

Remote wilderness and exceptional wildlife.

UGANDA HIGHLIGHTS

Experiences Worth Travelling For

Mountain Gorillas

Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable mountain gorilla encounter.

Chimpanzees

Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and explore Uganda's primate-rich ecosystems.

Big Game

Explore Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo and Lake Mburo for wildlife experiences.

Birding & Nature

Discover Uganda's forests, wetlands and national parks through birding and nature.

THE PEARL OF AFRICA

Wildlife, forests, waterfalls and unforgettable encounters.

Uganda's journeys bring together gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife drives, boat cruises, birding, culture, waterfalls and scenic lakes.

Gorillas BWINDI & MGahinga
Chimpanzees KIBALE
Big Game MULTIPLE PARKS
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DETAILED ITINERARIES

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Explore the itinerary highlights for each of our featured Uganda safari experiences.

6 Days — Secrets of Uganda Safari

Day 1 — Arrival in Uganda

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet the guide and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 — Fort Portal & Kibale National Park

Travel towards Fort Portal and continue to Kibale Forest National Park.

Day 3 — Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest followed by a Bigodi Wetland experience.

Day 4 — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Travel towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and arrive in Buhoma.

Day 5 — Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

Gorilla tracking following registration, briefing and ranger guidance.

Day 6 — Equator & Departure

Journey towards Entebbe with a stop at the Equator before departure.

11 Days — Best Big Game Safari in Uganda

Day 1 — Kampala to Sipi Falls via Jinja

Travel from Kampala to Sipi Falls via Jinja.

Day 2 — Sipi Falls & Pian Upe

Experience Sipi Falls and continue to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.

Day 3 — Moroto Cultural Experience & Kidepo

Cultural experience around Moroto followed by the journey to Kidepo Valley National Park.

Day 4 — Kidepo Game Drive

Morning and evening game drives with opportunities to see wildlife.

Day 5 — Transfer to Murchison Falls

Travel through northern Uganda towards Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 6 — Murchison Falls & Transfer to Kibale

Sunrise game drive followed by travel towards Kibale Forest National Park.

Day 7 — Kibale & Queen Elizabeth

Forest and Bigodi Wetland experiences followed by transfer to Queen Elizabeth.

Day 8 — Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi

Game drive or boat cruise followed by travel towards Bwindi.

Day 9 — Lake Bunyonyi

Canoeing, swimming or hiking around Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 10 — Lake Mburo

Travel to Lake Mburo with an Igongo Cultural Centre experience.

Day 11 — Lake Mburo & Kampala

Sunrise nature walk and wildlife experience before continuing towards Kampala.

24 Days — Best of Uganda Wildlife, Gorilla, Big Five & Culture

Days 1–4 — Entebbe, Kampala & Lake Mburo

Arrival, Kampala experience, Lake Mburo, Equator experience, nature walk, game drive and boat cruise.

Days 5–8 — Lake Bunyonyi & Bwindi

Walking safari, Lake Bunyonyi canoe experience, hiking and gorilla trekking.

Days 9–12 — Queen Elizabeth & Kibale

Ishasha game drive, tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel boat cruise and chimpanzee tracking.

Days 13–14 — Semuliki Valley

Travel through Fort Portal, visit Amabere Caves and explore Semuliki Valley.

Days 15–17 — Murchison Falls & Rhino Tracking

Game drives, Nile boat ride and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Days 18–21 — Kidepo Valley & Pian Upe

Game drives and cultural experiences in Kidepo Valley followed by Pian Upe.

Days 22–24 — Sipi Falls, Jinja & Departure

Sipi Falls, coffee experiences, Jinja and the Source of the Nile.

30 Days — Birding & Wildlife Safari Uganda

Days 1–5 — Entebbe, Kampala, Mabira, Mabamba & Lake Mburo

Arrival, Kampala, Mabira Forest, Mabamba Swamp and Lake Mburo.

Days 6–10 — Mgahinga, Echuya & Bwindi

Birding in Mgahinga and Echuya before continuing to Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi.

Days 11–13 — Ruhija, Buhoma & Waterfall Trails

Birding around Ruhija, Buhoma waterfall trail and Munyaga trail.

Days 14–16 — Ishasha & Queen Elizabeth

Birding in Ishasha and Queen Elizabeth followed by the Kazinga Channel boat cruise.

Days 17–20 — Semuliki & Kibale

Birding in Semuliki and specialist birding in Kibale Forest.

Days 21–23 — Budongo & Murchison Area

Birding around the Royal Mile, Busingiro and Kaniyo-Pabidi.

Day 24 — Murchison Falls

Birding, wildlife drive and boat cruise on the Nile.

Days 25–28 — Kitgum & Kidepo Valley

Birding en-route to Kidepo and wildlife in Narus Valley and Kidepo Valley.

Days 29–30 — Gulu & Entebbe

Birding en-route to Gulu followed by transfer towards Entebbe Airport.

7 Days — Uganda Safari with Gorilla and Chimps

Day 1 — Arrival and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Meet your driver-guide, obtain essentials, and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Check in at your lodge.

Day 2 — Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Early morning game drive to see impalas, bushbucks, elands, hyenas, buffalo, leopards, zebras, and birds. Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo to spot crocodiles and hippos.

Day 3 — Transfer to Bwindi and Boat Cruise on Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a stop at Lake Bunyonyi for a boat cruise visiting Leprosy Island and Punishment Island.

Day 4 — Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Briefing and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Spend one hour with the gorillas. Optional Batwa community visit.

Day 5 — Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a stop in the Ishasha sector to spot tree-climbing lions. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Day 6 — Game Drive, Transfer to Kibale and Isunga Community Visit

Early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth. Transfer to Kibale National Park with a community visit to Isunga for traditional dances and music.

Day 7 — Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale and Return to Kampala

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. After trekking, transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe where the safari concludes.

5 Days — Kibale & Bwindi Gorilla Trek

Day 1 — Arrival and Transfer to Kibale National Park

Arrival at Entebbe Airport, meet your driver/guide, and transfer to Kibale Forest via Fort Portal. Arrive in the late afternoon.

Day 2 — Chimpanzee Tracking

Briefing and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Afternoon guided nature walk to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birding and butterflies.

Day 3 — Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions.

Day 4 — Mountain Gorilla Tracking

Briefing and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Spend one hour with the gorillas. Optional nature walk to the Batwa community or Munyanja river trail.

Day 5 — Return to Kampala

Breakfast and transfer back to Kampala with lunch en-route in Mbarara. Stop at the Equator for photography. Drop off at Entebbe Airport.

3 Days — Gorilla Flying Luxury Safari

Day 1 — Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Check in at Entebbe International Airport for a domestic flight to Kihihi Airstrip. Transfer to your luxury lodge overlooking Bwindi Forest.

Day 2 — Gorilla Tracking Experience

Briefing at the park headquarters, allocation into groups of 8, and gorilla trekking. Spend one hour with the gorillas. Return to the lodge to relax.

Day 3 — Fly Back to Entebbe

Breakfast and transfer to Kihihi Airstrip. Fly back to Entebbe International Airport.

5 Days — Semiliki & Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

Day 1 — Transfer to Fort Portal

Transfer to Fort Portal city. Afternoon tour to the Toro Kingdom palace and a city tour exploring the business lifestyle.

Day 2 — Excursion to Semiliki National Park

Visit Sempaya hot springs (male and female). After lunch, visit Amabere caves and waterfalls, hike Nyakasura hill for views of crater lakes and Rwenzori ranges.

Day 3 — Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in at your lodge and enjoy an evening game drive.

Day 4 — Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Morning game drive to see antelopes, hyenas, buffalo, leopards, and lions. Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.

Day 5 — Travel Back to Kampala

Breakfast, check out, and journey back to Kampala. Transfer to your hotel or home.

4 Days — Hotsprings and Cultural Safari

Day 1 — Travel to Fort Portal

Transfer to Fort Portal. Afternoon tour to the Toro Kingdom palace and a city tour.

Day 2 — Nature Walk and Sempaya Hot Springs

Morning nature walk on Sempaya Ntandi road. Visit the male and female hot springs (Bintente and Nyasimbi). Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Day 3 — Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru and Crater Lakes

Visit Amabere ga Nyiina Mwiru cultural site. Hike Nyakasura hill to see three crater lakes and views of the Rwenzori ranges.

Day 4 — Travel Back to Kampala

Breakfast, check out, and journey back to Kampala. Transfer to your hotel or airport.

7 Days — Uganda Primate & Big Game Safari

Day 1 — Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Pickup from Kampala/Entebbe. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Continue to Murchison Falls and visit the Top of the Falls.

Day 2 — Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Early morning game drive in Murchison Falls. Afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls.

Day 3 — Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Optional evening game drive.

Day 4 — Chimpanzee Tracking and Afternoon Boat Safari

Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge. Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.

Day 5 — Ishasha Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi

Game drive in Ishasha sector to see tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 6 — Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi. After trekking, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.

Day 7 — Transfer to Kampala

Morning boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. Depart for Kampala with a stop at the Equator. Drop off at your hotel or Entebbe Airport.

4 Days — Gorillas and Chimpanzees Tracking Safari

Day 1 — Arrival and Transfer to Bwindi

Arrival at Kigali International Airport. City tour including the Genocide Memorial Centre and local markets. Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 2 — Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Briefing and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. After lunch, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.

Day 3 — Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park. Afternoon Bigodi nature walk.

Day 4 — Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Entebbe

Briefing and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. After lunch, journey to Entebbe.

4 Days — Sipi Falls and Pian Upe Wildlife Safari

Day 1 — Transfer from Kampala to Pian Upe Reserve

Drive eastwards through Mukono, Mabira Forest, Jinja, Iganga, and Mbale to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. Lunch at Uganda Wildlife Authority Bandas.

Day 2 — Game Drive and Cultural Visits

Morning game drive to see cheetahs, jackals, roan antelopes, zebras, buffalo, and more. Afternoon cultural community visit to learn about Karamojong traditions.

Day 3 — Transfer to Sipi Falls

Transfer to Sipi Falls (1800m above sea level). Afternoon 3-hour guided tour of the waterfalls with a local guide.

Day 4 — Travel to Kampala

Early breakfast and transfer back to Kampala with stretching road breaks. Arrive in the late evening.

4 Days — Kidepo Valley National Park Safari

Day 1 — Transfer from Kampala to Kidepo Valley

Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park via Karuma, Gulu, and Kitgum. Stopover in Gulu for lunch. Arrive in the evening.

Day 2 — Early Morning Birdwatching and Afternoon Game Drive

Early morning birdwatching in Narus and Namamukweny valleys. Afternoon game drive to see bush pigs, giraffes, elephants, eland, zebras, and more.

Day 3 — Morning Game Drive and Cultural Tour

Early morning game drive lasting up to 5 hours. Afternoon cultural tour to meet the Karamojong people and experience their way of living.

Day 4 — Return to Kampala

Breakfast and journey back to Kampala with lunch en-route. Arrive in the evening.

5 Days — Murchison Falls Safari

Day 1 — Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Return to the lodge for relaxation.

Day 2 — Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi Town. Evening game drive as you proceed to your lodge.

Day 3 — Morning Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Early morning game drive to see giraffes, elephants, buffalo, Uganda Kobs, lions, leopards, and more. Afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.

Day 4 — Free Morning / Visit Top of the Falls and Evening Game Drive

Morning leisure or visit the top of the falls for photography. Evening game drive to spot missed animals.

Day 5 — Travel Back to Kampala

Morning game drive to search for more wildlife. Drive back to Kampala with a lunch break. Drop off at your hotel.

3 Days — Adventure Safari to Murchison Falls

Day 1 — Drive to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Drive to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Continue to the park and check in at your lodge.

Day 2 — Game Drive & Boat Safari to Bottom of Falls

Early morning game drive. Afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls, then trek to the top of the falls.

Day 3 — Drive to Entebbe & Departure

Relax at the lodge, check out, and transfer back to Kampala with a lunch stop in Masindi. Drop off at Entebbe International Airport.

SAFARI PACKAGE

What's Included

Included

  • Transportation by 4WD tourist vehicle
  • Accommodation according to itinerary
  • Boat trips
  • Park entrance fees
  • Nature walk guide fees
  • Driver / guide subsistence allowance
  • En-route lunches
  • Entrance fees to included sites
  • Fuel for the trip
  • Ranger guide fees
  • Government taxes

Not Included

  • Personal drinks
  • Laundry
  • Tips
  • Telephone expenses
  • Tobacco
  • Visa fees where applicable
  • International travel insurance
  • Activities not included in the itinerary
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From mountain gorillas and chimpanzees to Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Lake Bunyonyi, Sipi Falls and Jinja, let us create a Uganda journey around the experiences you want most.

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