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Experience gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Kidepo Valley wilderness, Murchison Falls, and Uganda's most spectacular landscapes.
Embark on an extraordinary 12-day comprehensive adventure through Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa," combining the once-in-a-lifetime experience of gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, Kidepo Valley wilderness, Murchison Falls, and spectacular wildlife viewing. This carefully curated luxury journey takes you from the urban energy of Kampala to the remote wilderness of Kidepo, the thundering Nile, misty forests of Kibale and Bwindi, and the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Experience the thrill of coming face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and track wild chimpanzees through dense rainforest. Explore Uganda's wild frontier in Kidepo Valley National Park, witness the raw power of Murchison Falls, search for the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, cruise the Kazinga Channel teeming with hippos and elephants, and relax at the stunning Lake Bunyonyi.
Our experienced guides will share their deep knowledge of Uganda's ecology, culture, and conservation efforts, ensuring a safe and enriching safari experience. With luxury lodge accommodations and expert logistical support including charter flights, you can focus entirely on the breathtaking wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes.
This comprehensive luxury safari is designed for discerning travelers seeking to experience all of Uganda's iconic wildlife and primates in one unforgettable journey. From gorilla encounters to chimpanzee tracking, remote wilderness to thundering waterfalls, this itinerary offers the ultimate African safari experience.
Distance / Travel time: Entebbe Airport to Kampala approx. 40–50 km / Approx. 45–75 mins depending on traffic.
Your guide will warmly welcome you at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). After the friendly introduction, you'll be transferred to your accommodation. If you have energy and time permits upon arrival in Kampala, an optional city orientation drive can be arranged, offering a glimpse into Uganda's vibrant capital.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: No wildlife during the transfer. Urban and suburban landscapes. If staying in Entebbe, enjoy serene views of Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest freshwater lake.
Meals: Dinner (provided depending on your arrival time).
Distance / Travel time: Road transfer approx. 330–370 km / 6–8 hrs; Charter flight approx. 1–1.5 hrs.
After an early breakfast, you'll embark on the journey north. The drive itself is a cultural experience, passing through rural landscapes and trading towns. You'll stop for lunch en route. Upon entering Murchison Falls National Park, you'll take an afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls. This is the best way to appreciate the power of the Nile as it forces itself through a 7-meter narrow gorge. Later, an evening game drive in the delta area reveals the park's herbivores coming out to graze.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Hundreds of hippos, large Nile crocodiles basking on the banks, elephants, buffalo, and a myriad of waterbirds like the rare Shoebill stork (with luck), Pied Kingfishers, and African Fish Eagles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: In-park drives; hikes are short but can be steep.
An early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile (crossed by ferry) offers the best chance to see the park's predators and big game. The rolling plains are perfect for spotting lions, leopards (elusive), and giraffes. After lunch, you'll take a guided hike to the top of Murchison Falls. Feel the spray and hear the roar as you stand at the "Devil's Cauldron," where the Nile explodes through the rift.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Roth's giraffe, elephant herds, lions, buffalo, defassa waterbuck, and bushbuck. Breathtaking views, rainbows in the mist, and the raw power of the Nile at the top of the falls.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Charter flight approx. 2–3 hrs (highly recommended over a very long 10+ hour drive).
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip for your charter flight to the remote and spectacular Kidepo Valley National Park. This park is often described as Africa's true wilderness. Upon arrival and check-in at your lodge, you'll have time to relax and absorb the dramatic scenery before heading out for an afternoon game drive in the Narus Valley.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Kidepo's unique wildlife: large herds of buffalo, Burchell's zebra, Jackson's hartebeest, eland, giraffe, and predators like lion and cheetah (a rare but possible sighting). The birdlife is exceptional, with many raptors.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Full day in-park driving.
A full day dedicated to exploring Kidepo's diverse habitats. Morning and afternoon game drives will take you across the Narus Valley, with a visit to the wider Kidepo Valley itself (seasonal, can be dry). In the late afternoon, you may have the opportunity for a cultural visit to a local Karamojong community, a nomadic pastoralist people, to learn about their unique traditions and way of life.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Oribi, klipspringer, patas monkeys, large elephant herds, buffalo (herds of 1,000+ are common), lions on the rock outcrops, and over 56 species of raptors including the massive lappet-faced vulture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Charter 1–2 hrs + drive 3–4 hrs.
After a final morning game drive or a leisurely breakfast, you'll take your charter flight back to Kampala. Your guide will meet you and you'll begin the scenic drive west towards Fort Portal, a town nestled in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon). If time allows upon arrival, an optional Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk is a fantastic way to stretch your legs and spot more forest wildlife.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: A dramatic change in landscape from arid savannah to lush, green tea plantations and tropical forest. On the Bigodi walk: black-and-white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, and many bird species.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Short drives; trekking lasts 2–4 hrs on average.
Today is for the chimpanzees! After a briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre, you'll enter the dense Kibale Forest with your guide and trackers. The trek can be muddy and challenging but is immensely rewarding. Once the chimps are located, you'll spend one magical hour observing them feed, play, and socialize in the canopy. The afternoon can be spent relaxing or on an optional swamp walk or visit to a local crater lake.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Chimpanzees (very high success rate), red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, L'Hoest's monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, and forest birds like the Great Blue Turaco.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Approx. 120–150 km / 3–4 hrs.
A more relaxed start before driving south into Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP). The journey takes you through the scenic rift valley escarpment. You'll arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi plains or the Mweya peninsula, areas known for their concentrations of wildlife.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Lions (often seen on the Kasenyi plains), large herds of Uganda kob (their mating ground), elephants, warthogs, and stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Boat cruise ~2 hrs; game drives are short.
An early morning game drive offers another chance to spot the park's cats and other wildlife in the beautiful morning light. The highlight of the day is the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a 32km natural channel that links Lake George to Lake Edward. This is arguably the best boat safari in East Africa.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Massive concentrations of hippos (sometimes hundreds), Nile crocodiles, elephants bathing, buffalo, and an incredible diversity of waterbirds—herons, pelicans, storks, and kingfishers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Approx. 150–220 km / 4–6 hrs.
Today you journey south through the park, traversing the famous Ishasha sector. This area is renowned for its unique population of tree-climbing lions. You'll spend the morning game-driving here, hoping to spot these majestic cats resting in the fig trees. After lunch, you continue the climb into the highlands, with the landscape transforming into the steep, mist-covered hills of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Tree-climbing lions (a memorable sight!), topi, elephant, and buffalo. The journey itself is incredibly scenic.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Trekking is variable, from 1 to 6+ hours round-trip.
The day you've been waiting for. After an early breakfast and briefing at the park headquarters, you will begin your gorilla trekking adventure. Led by an experienced guide and trackers, you'll hike through the dense, ancient forest. The trek can be physically demanding but is a profound experience. Once the mountain gorilla family is located, you will spend one full, unforgettable hour with them—watching them interact, feed, and play. It's a truly humbling and magical experience.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Mountain Gorillas - the main event. Also, forest elephants (rare), duikers, forest hogs, and rich birdlife including many Albertine Rift endemics.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance / Travel time: Approx. 60–120 km to Kigali / 3 hrs approx
Relax by Lake Bunyonyi with canoeing and island visits, then begin your drive to Kigali in the afternoon with stops for crafts and photos. Arrive in the late noon or evening for onward flights.
Expected Sightings & Highlights: Lake scenes, waterbirds, village life, and stunning terraced hillsides.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
End of Safari
Compare prices across different group sizes for this comprehensive luxury wildlife adventure
| Number of People | Mid-Range Package | Luxury Package | Private Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $10,850 | $14,950 | $16,250 |
| 2 People | $8,950 | $11,450 | $12,850 |
| 3 People | $7,850 | $9,950 | $11,250 |
| 4-6 People | $6,950 | $8,850 | $9,950 |
| 7-12 People | $6,250 | $7,950 | $8,850 |
| 1 Person | $9,850 | $13,450 | $14,750 |
| 2 People | $8,150 | $10,450 | $11,750 |
| 3 People | $7,150 | $9,150 | $10,450 |
| 4-6 People | $6,350 | $8,150 | $9,250 |
| 7-12 People | $5,750 | $7,350 | $8,250 |
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