9-Day Romantic Uganda Safari

Highlights

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
• Kazinga Channel boat trip
• Gorilla trek in Bwindi
• A full free day on Lake Bunyonyi

Day by day

1. Day1

   Day 1: Arrival and drive to Kibale

   Your driver-guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport for the drive to Kibale Forest, with lunch on the way. Depending on your arrival time there may be time for a short Kampala city tour first, or an evening cultural visit near the park.

2. Day2

   Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale

   After a briefing at park headquarters, join a ranger-led group of up to eight to follow chimpanzees for two to four hours. In the afternoon, take a nature walk and a short cultural visit.

3. Day3

   Day 3: To Queen Elizabeth National Park

   Drive to Queen Elizabeth past the Rwenzori Mountains, with lunch on the way. In the afternoon, take your first game drive to look for elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and Uganda kob.

4. Day4

   Day 4: Game drive and Kazinga Channel boat trip

   A morning game drive on the park trails, then an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles and buffalo gather at the water's edge.

5. Day5

   Day 5: To Bwindi via Ishasha

   Drive south to Bwindi. When the road allows, the route passes through the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions. Arrive in the early evening and rest before tomorrow's trek.

6. Day6

   Day 6: Gorilla trekking, then Lake Bunyonyi

   After a briefing, trek with rangers in groups of up to eight to find a gorilla family, usually three to five hours in all, and spend one hour with them. Afterward, continue to Lake Bunyonyi.

7. Day7

   Day 7: A day on Lake Bunyonyi

   A free day on the lake. Visit the islands by boat and meet members of the Batwa community, or simply rest. Swimming and kayaking are available for an extra fee.

8. Day8

   Day 8: To Lake Mburo, with a boat trip

   Drive to Lake Mburo in time for lunch, then take a boat trip on the lake to see crocodiles, hippos, pelicans, kingfishers and fish eagles, followed by a short game drive.

9. Day9

   Day 9: Ankole culture and return

   Meet Ankole cattle keepers, try milking and learn about their way of life, then drive to Kampala or Entebbe for your flight.

Route

Parks visited, in order. Starts at Entebbe International Airport and ends at Kampala or Entebbe.

What's included

Your written quote lists exactly what is and isn't included for your dates and group, including permits, park fees, lodges, meals and transport.

Getting around

Road transfers in a safari vehicle with a driver-guide.

Price and payment

Price on request. Lodges, permits and group size change the cost, so we quote in writing for your dates.

A booking is confirmed when you accept the quote and pay a 25% deposit. See the booking and cancellation policy.

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Dates and availability

This is a private trip: you choose the start date. We need at least 14 days' notice to arrange permits and lodges, so the earliest start date available now is Thu, Nov 19, 2026.

Times are local: EAT (UTC+3, Kampala).

Permits and preparation

Permits

This trip includes gorilla trekking, which needs a permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Permits are limited for each gorilla family every day, so we book yours as soon as you confirm. Your quote shows whether the permit is included. Chimpanzee tracking needs a permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, booked when you confirm. Your quote shows whether it is included.

Fitness

Gorilla treks follow ranger trails through steep, muddy forest and can take from under an hour to most of a day, depending on where the family is. You should be comfortable walking for several hours on uneven ground. Porters can be hired at the trailhead.

Age

This itinerary is planned for travelers aged 16 and over.

What to pack

• Waterproof hiking boots with good grip
• Long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt for forest treks
• Light rain jacket
• Gardening gloves for gripping vegetation
• Insect repellent and sun protection
• Binoculars and a camera with spare batteries

Along the way

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