Uganda’s most iconic experiences in ten days: mountain gorillas, wild chimpanzees, and game drives and boat safaris in two national parks.
Discover Uganda’s most iconic wildlife and primate experiences on this 10-day safari with Africa Exquisite Tours. Trek endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and enjoy classic game drives and boat safaris in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.
Along the way, experience Uganda’s welcoming communities, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. This itinerary combines adventure, relaxation, and authentic encounters with nature—ideal for international travelers seeking a well-rounded East African safari.
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by an Africa Exquisite Tours representative and transferred to your lodge in Kampala. Settle in, relax after your journey, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart Kampala at approximately 8:00 am for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. Travel through rural landscapes and the Budongo Forest area, with a lunch stop in Masindi.
En route, you may choose an optional visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided white rhino tracking. On arrival at Murchison Falls, check in to your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax for the evening.
Begin with an early morning game drive across the open plains of Murchison Falls National Park. This is an excellent opportunity to look for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, Jackson’s hartebeest, Uganda kob, and a wide variety of birdlife.
After lunch, take a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Watch for hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffalo, elephants, and bird species such as African fish eagles, kingfishers, storks, and egrets. The Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging into the river below, creating one of Uganda’s most dramatic natural sights.
You may also hike to the top of the falls with your guide before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, travel south through the Albertine Rift escarpment and Uganda’s scenic countryside toward Fort Portal. Enjoy views of farmland, foothills, and local homesteads before arriving in the afternoon for a late lunch.
Spend the evening at leisure, followed by dinner and overnight at your lodge.
After an early breakfast, head into Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking. Accompanied by experienced guides, walk through the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees and other primates, including red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and olive baboons.
In the afternoon, visit the Amabere Ga’Nyinamwiru Caves near Fort Portal. A local guide will share the cultural legends connected to the caves, alongside an explanation of their natural formation and the nearby waterfalls.
After breakfast, continue southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular safari destinations. The park is known for its varied habitats, abundant wildlife, and scenic views across the Rift Valley.
In the evening, enjoy an optional community experience near Lake George, which may include meeting local residents and a canoe excursion, depending on availability. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Set out after breakfast for a morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains, an area known for its wildlife and Uganda kob breeding grounds. Look for elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, Uganda kob, lions, leopards, and jackals.
After lunch and some time to relax, enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This waterway attracts large numbers of hippos, as well as elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and numerous bird species, including African fish eagles, open-billed storks, and pied kingfishers.
After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you search for lions resting in fig trees, along with other wildlife found in this wooded section of the park.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening for dinner, relaxation, and overnight.
After an early breakfast, collect your packed lunch and transfer to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. Led by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, hike through Bwindi’s dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
The trek can take several hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family and trail conditions. Once found, you will spend up to one hour observing and photographing the gorillas from a respectful distance, following park regulations designed to protect these endangered animals.
Return to your lodge later in the day to reflect on one of Africa’s most memorable wildlife encounters.
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Kampala through the scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda. Stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre near Mbarara for a traditional lunch and an opportunity to learn more about the region’s heritage.
Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your 10-day Uganda gorilla, chimpanzee, and wildlife safari to a close.
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