12 Days Best of Uganda Safari – Gorillas, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi

12 Days Best of Uganda Safari – Gorillas, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi

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12-day Uganda wildlife adventure safari, a carefully curated journey through the Pearl of Africa’s most iconic national parks and natural wonders. This immersive experience offers the perfect blend of Gorilla trekking Uganda safaris , Big Five game drives, chimpanzee tracking, boat cruises, cultural encounters, Shoebill tracking, Tree Climbing Lions and breathtaking landscapes. From the dense jungles of Bwindi to the vast savannahs of Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park, this safari guarantees a front-row seat to Uganda’s unmatched biodiversity and warm hospitality.

Duration

12 days

Max People

100

Min Age

15+

Pickup

Airpot

Highlights

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
Big Five Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Boat Safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
Scenic Views of the Rwenzori Mountains & Lake Bunyonyi
Cultural Encounters with Local Communities
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Visit
Tree climbing lions
Shoebill tracking

Included/Excluded

Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Park entrance and conservation fees
Guided game drives and nature walks
Boat safaris where applicable
Meals
Drinking water throughout the safari
Accommodation
All government taxes and service charges
Gorilla permits

International and domestic flights
Uganda visa fees and travel insurance
Optional activities not included in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and extra services
Travel Insurance

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Airport Pick-up and Transfer to Hotel

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport. Transfer to your hotel for briefing and relaxation. Overnight in Entebbe.

2 Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Drive north through scenic countryside. En route, stop for rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Continue to Murchison Falls. Optional evening game drive. Overnight in Murchison

3 Game Drive and Nile River Boat Safari

Morning game drive in the northern sector for lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. Afternoon boat cruise to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls. Optional hike to the top of the falls. Overnight in Murchison.

4 Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

A scenic drive through Uganda’s lush highlands, arriving in Fort Portal. Overnight near Kibale Forest.

5 Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

6 Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Game drive en route to your lodge. Overnight in Queen Elizabeth.

7 Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, known for its dense hippo population and birdlife. Overnight in Queen Elizabeth.

8 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Have a morning breakfast and Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Via Ishasha sector in search of tree lions. Overnight near Bwindi

9 Gorilla Trekking – Ultimate Uganda Safari Experience

Early morning briefing and trek into the forest to meet a mountain gorilla family. Spend one magical hour observing them. Rest and optional cultural visit in the afternoon. Overnight in Bwindi.