12 Day Luxury Gorilla Safari
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary · Murchison Falls · Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth
From $8,965 pp in a group of 6
10 days · Uganda · Luxury
10 Day Luxury Primates Safari in Uganda
Ten luxury days from Entebbe through Kibale chimps and Bigodi, Queen Elizabeth game and Kazinga boat, Ishasha tree-climbing lions, Bwindi gorillas, Lake Bunyonyi cruise, and Lake Mburo drives before equator photos on the Entebbe Airport run. Premium lodges frame the same primate and wildlife activities with extra recovery time between active days.
from$6,578pp in a group of 4
$10,230 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size
- 10days
- 1country
- 4travellers at most
- Luxurystyle
In brief
What this safari is
- Tea plantation
- Chimps
- Kazinga
- Gorillas
- Bunyonyi islands
Kibale primate forest, Queen Elizabeth savanna and channel, Bwindi gorilla slopes, terraced Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo acacia plains show western Uganda without Murchison on this primate-focused luxury loop.
Before you go
Chimp and gorilla treks require strenuous forest walking; savanna days use open 4x4 vehicles with optional crater drives. Permits are included when secured for your dates alongside valid passport and visa requirements.
Before you book
Quick facts
- Starts at
- Entebbe International Airport
- Length
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Group size
- Up to 4 travellers
- Book ahead
- Please ask at least 7 days ahead
Day by day
The itinerary
Each day shows where you spend it, with today's sunrise and sunset there.
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Day 1: Entebbe luxury welcome
Entebbe
Airport clearance then meet English-speaking driver-guide for transfer to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Hotel to recover from jet lag and adjust to local time before Kibale departures.
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Day 2: Road to Kibale and tea visit
Kibale Forest
Relaxed breakfast and mid-morning departure to Kibale Forest NP through scenic countryside, lunch at lodge, afternoon tea plantation visit or optional Kibale crater lakes excursion for birds and views.
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Day 3: Chimps and Bigodi wetlands
Kibale Forest
Ranger briefing and Kibale chimp trek with full hour among habituated chimps, lunch, then Bigodi Wetlands excursion for primates and birds before overnight at Kyaninga Lodge.
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Day 4: Queen Elizabeth arrival drive
Queen Elizabeth
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park reaching lodge early enough to rest and lunch before afternoon-evening game drive seeking elephant, lion, buffalo, kob, and warthog on savanna plains.
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Day 5: Kasenyi and Kazinga Channel
Queen Elizabeth
Early Kasenyi Plains drive for buffalo herds and predators, return for lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge, then two-hour Kazinga Channel boat among hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and shore birds.
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Day 6: Ishasha lions to Buhoma
Bwindi Impenetrable
Relaxed breakfast and Ishasha sector drive for tree-climbing lions with memorable views when cats rest in branches, then continue to accommodation near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for rest.
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Day 7: Gorilla trek to Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi
Ranger briefing and Bwindi gorilla trek through steep rainforest with one hour observing gentle giants, checkout and scenic transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort among terraced hills.
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Day 8: Bunyonyi boat to Mburo
Lake Mburo
Early breakfast and Lake Bunyonyi boat cruise admiring islands and hills, return for lunch, checkout, and transfer toward Lake Mburo National Park for overnight at Kigambira Safari Lodge.
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Day 9: Mburo dawn drive and boat
Lake Mburo
Early morning game drive seeking nocturnal species and savanna wildlife at dawn, hearty breakfast at lodge, lunch, then afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo waters.
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Day 10: Equator and Entebbe Airport
Entebbe
Breakfast, checkout, and return journey to Entebbe Airport with Uganda Equator line photo stop at Kayabwe before driver drop-off for outbound international flight.
A crater lake in Queen Elizabeth, seen from the air.
Your group
Price for your group
2 travellers: $7,096 each, $14,192 in total.
| Travellers | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| 2 | $7,096 31% off | $14,192 |
| 3 | $6,765 34% off | $20,295 |
| 4 | $6,578 36% off | $26,312 |
Prices are in US dollars per person, from the group rates listed with this trip.
The detail
What is included
Included
- All internal airport transfers on the tour
- All meals
- Fully guided safari in a 4x4 vehicle
- All accommodations listed in the itinerary
- All permits and park entry fees including chimps and gorillas
- Ground transport between parks
Not included
- Laundry services
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
- Transport to and from the meeting point if you do not use the included airport pickup
Nights and arrival
Where you stay and how you get there
Where you stay
Luxury lodges including Lake Victoria Serena, Kyaninga Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort, and Kigambira Safari Lodge follow chimp treks, Kazinga Channel cruises, and Ishasha lion searches. En suite rooms and fine meals support early gorilla briefing departures.
Getting there
Professional driver-guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport on day one after immigration clearance. Day ten returns to Entebbe Airport with Kayabwe equator photo stop unless you extend in Entebbe.
Good questions
Questions about this safari
Does this route include Murchison Falls?
This ten-day best-of-primates luxury loop starts with Entebbe overnight then heads directly to Kibale rather than northwest Murchison. Gorillas, chimps, Queen Elizabeth, Bunyonyi, and Mburo remain the focus.
What lodges are named?
The itinerary lists Lake Victoria Serena, Kyaninga Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort, and Kigambira Safari Lodge. Substitutes of similar luxury class apply if a property is unavailable.
Will we see tree-climbing lions?
Buffalo and elephant appear along the scenic transfer.
How fit must I be?
Bwindi gorilla treks traverse steep dense forest that may take several hours depending on gorilla location. Kibale chimp day is similarly active while boat trips and tea plantation visits are gentler.
Where do we meet?
Day one pickup at Entebbe International Airport transfers you to Lake Victoria Serena or equivalent luxury hotel. Day ten airport drop-off follows Mburo activities and equator photographs at Kayabwe.
What happens at Lake Bunyonyi?
Day eight includes morning boat cruise among terraced hills and twenty-nine islands on Lake Bunyonyi before lunch and transfer toward Lake Mburo National Park. Overnight follows at Kigambira Safari Lodge area.
Do I need a visa for this safari?
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, Rwanda, or Zambia depending on your route. Check current requirements for your passport nationality before you travel.
Are park and trekking permits included?
Your safari includes the park entries and trekking permits listed in the tour inclusions for the days on your itinerary. Comfort stops and lodge check-ins are built into long transfer days on this route.
Where do we meet on day one?
Your guide meets you at the airport or agreed hotel on arrival day one, as described in the getting there section for this route. Share arrival flight details when you contact us so the guide can meet you after immigration.
Read before you book
Guides for this safari
- How a gorilla trek works Fitness, trek times, what to bring, and why a sighting is never guaranteed.
- Every gorilla trekking safari compared Lengths, styles and prices side by side.
- Luxury safaris in Uganda The same circuit at three standards.
- Chimpanzee trekking safaris Every trip that tracks chimpanzees.
- Chimpanzee habituation in Kibale and Budongo How the longer habituation experience differs from an ordinary trek.
- What a Uganda safari costs Every Uganda trip priced, and what the price covers.
More answers are on our safari questions page and in what guests say. We also arrange flights, hotels and insurance.
How payment works: the balance is due one month before your safari, a reservation made within 45 days of arrival is paid in full when it is confirmed, and a card payment carries a 3.9% service charge. The full wording is in our terms and conditions.
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