9-Day Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Safari
A wide loop through Uganda: gorillas in Bwindi, Ishasha and the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth, chimpanzees in Kalinzu, Murchison Falls by boat and rhino tracking at Ziwa on the way home.
- Length
- 9 days
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe International Airport
- Ends
- Kampala or Entebbe
- Dates
- Private trip, any start date
- Minimum age
- 16
- Guides speak
- English, French and German
- Price
- On request
Highlights
- Gorilla trek in Bwindi
- Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
Day by day
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Your driver-guide meets you at the airport and briefs you on the trip before you rest at your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can add a Kampala city tour.
Day 2: To Bwindi
A full day on the road to Bwindi through the hills of southern Uganda, crossing the equator and stopping at the Igongo cultural center.
Day 3: Gorilla trekking, then Lake Bunyonyi
After an early briefing at the visitor center, trek with rangers to a habituated family. Each family may be visited by no more than eight people a day, and you have one hour with them. Afterward, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening boat ride.
Day 4: To Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha
Drive north into Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha sector, where lions often rest in fig trees in the afternoon. Continue to the northern part of the park for the night.
Day 5: Kasenyi game drive and Kazinga Channel
A morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains for buffalo, elephants, lions, kob and hyenas, with views over the crater lakes. In the afternoon, take a launch trip on the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George.
Day 6: Chimpanzees in Kalinzu, then Fort Portal
Track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest on the edge of Queen Elizabeth, then drive through terraced hills to Fort Portal.
Day 7: To Murchison Falls National Park
Drive north through the Albertine Rift to Murchison Falls, with lunch on the way.
Day 8: Game drive and Nile boat trip
A morning game drive on the northern bank for elephants, lions, giraffes, Jackson's hartebeest and Uganda kob. In the afternoon, a boat trip on the Victoria Nile toward the falls passes hippos, crocodiles and animals coming to drink.
Day 9: Rhino tracking at Ziwa and return
On the way back to Kampala, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track white rhinos on foot, then continue to Kampala or Entebbe.
Route
- Bwindi
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Queen Elizabeth
- Murchison Falls
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
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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.
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
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