8-Day Uganda Gorilla & Safari Adventure
Our flagship Uganda itinerary combines the country's two great primate experiences with classic savannah game viewing. You trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, cruise the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spend an hour with a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi and finish with game viewing at Lake Mburo on the way back to Entebbe.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Arrive Entebbe
Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel for the overnight stay.
- 2
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
Scenic drive west, followed by chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.
- 3
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an afternoon game drive.
- 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and a second game drive.
- 5
Drive to Bwindi
Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a cultural village visit on arrival.
- 6
Bwindi — gorilla trekking
Early briefing and a guided trek to spend an hour with a mountain gorilla family.
- 7
Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo for a game drive and a boat trip on the lake.
- 8
Lake Mburo to Entebbe — departure
Morning drive back to Entebbe for your departure flight.
Trip details
- Countries covered
- Uganda
- Group size
- 2–10 people
- Accommodation
- Mid-range lodges and safari camps, twin or double sharing with en-suite bathrooms.
- Meals
- 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Transportation
- Private 4x4 safari van with pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide. Airport transfers included.
Activities
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Bigodi Swamp walk
- Cultural village visit
What's included
- Mid-range lodge and safari camp accommodation
- All meals as listed
- Private 4x4 safari van with pop-up roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport transfers
- Listed activities and park entry
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
Cancellation policy for this tour
- 30 or more days before travel: full refund minus a US$200 administration fee.
- 15–29 days before travel: 50% refund.
- Fewer than 14 days before travel: non-refundable.
- Gorilla permits are non-refundable once booked.
See our refund and cancellation policy for full details.
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- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Group size
- 2–8 people
From US$3,900 / person