10 Day Luxury Primates Safari
Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth · Ishasha · Bwindi Impenetrable
From $6,578 pp in a group of 4
12 days · Uganda · Luxury
12 Day Luxury Gorilla Safari in Uganda
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Murchison Falls
- Kibale Forest
- Queen Elizabeth
- Ishasha
- Bwindi Impenetrable
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Lake Mburo
Twelve luxury days from Entebbe through Ziwa rhinos, Murchison Falls, Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha lions, Bwindi gorillas, restful Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo before airport departure on day twelve. Top-tier properties on a twelve-day circuit still rely on forest walking on trek days; guides align lodge and gate timing.
from$8,965pp in a group of 6
$14,200 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size
- 12days
- 1country
- 6travellers at most
- Luxurystyle
In brief
What this safari is
- Rhinos
- Chimps
- Kazinga
- Gorillas
- Bunyonyi rest day
- Mburo
The luxury loop spans Nile savanna at Murchison, Kibale primate forest, Queen Elizabeth rift lakes, Bwindi gorilla highlands, volcanic Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo acacia country west of Kampala.
Before you go
Chimp and gorilla treks require demanding forest hiking; optional paid activities at Bunyonyi use canoes or zip lines at extra cost. Permits are included when secured for your travel dates with valid passport and visa.
Before you book
Quick facts
- Starts at
- Entebbe International Airport
- Length
- 12 days / 11 nights
- Group size
- Up to 6 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 arrival
Entebbe
Airport welcome and transfer to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort or equivalent luxury hotel to recover from jet lag with optional paid Entebbe Botanical Gardens or Mabamba shoebill excursions if you arrive early.
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Day 2: Ziwa rhinos and Murchison
Murchison Falls
Early breakfast, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on-foot tracking, Masindi lunch, then transfer into Murchison Falls NP among lions, giraffe, buffalo, and Nile hippo concentrations before relaxing at Nile Safari Lodge.
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Day 3: Murchison plains and Nile boat
Murchison Falls
Morning game drive across Uganda's largest park savanna with rich birdlife, lunch and rest, then afternoon boat upstream toward Murchison Falls base with hippos, crocodiles, and optional strenuous hike to falls rim.
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Day 4: Tea hills to Kibale edge
Kibale Forest
Breakfast and scenic drive through villages and tea plantations to Kibale Forest area lodge with optional paid crater lakes excursion for views and primates if you choose the extra activity.
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Day 5: Chimps and Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest with baboons and monkeys possible, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP for lunch, rest, and afternoon game drive seeking reedbuck, kob, elephants, lions, and buffalo.
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Day 6: Kasenyi and Kazinga cruise
Queen Elizabeth
Early Kasenyi Plains game drive, lodge lunch and rest, then two-hour Kazinga Channel boat among giant hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and plentiful birds with optional brief late afternoon drive afterward.
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Day 7: Ishasha lions to Bwindi edge
Bwindi Impenetrable
Ishasha tree-climbing lion search with picturesque fig-tree scenes when lucky, optional paid community encounter, then continue to luxury lodge at Bwindi Impenetrable NP edge to rest before gorilla day.
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Day 8: Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi
Ranger briefing and Bwindi gorilla trek with one hour among endangered giants, checkout and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi framed by terraced hills and twenty-nine islands for Mahogany Springs Lodge relaxation.
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Day 9: Bunyonyi relaxation day
Lake Bunyonyi
Full day at leisure on Lake Bunyonyi with meals at lodge after previous gorilla exertion, optional paid island tours, Batwa visit, kayaking, zip lining, or canoe trips arranged onsite if desired.
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Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo
Breakfast and drive to Lake Mburo NP via Mbarara arriving in time to rest at Mihingo Lodge with optional paid night game drive for nocturnal species when arranged with guides.
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Day 11: Mburo game and boat
Lake Mburo
Morning game drive seeking eland, zebra, topi, impala, Uganda kob, and buffalo, lodge lunch, then afternoon boat cruise before second relaxed evening at Mihingo Lodge or equivalent luxury property.
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Day 12: Entebbe Airport departure
Entebbe
Early breakfast, checkout, and road transfer to Entebbe International Airport targeting outbound flights from 18:00 onwards after western Uganda return journey.
Borassus palms against a golden sunset at Murchison Falls.
Your group
Price for your group
2 travellers: $11,251 each, $22,502 in total.
| Travellers | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14,200 | $14,200 |
| 2 | $11,251 21% off | $22,502 |
| 3 | $9,951 30% off | $29,853 |
| 4 | $9,781 31% off | $39,124 |
| 5 | $9,150 36% off | $45,750 |
| 6 | $8,965 37% off | $53,790 |
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
- Optional paid extras such as crater lakes tour, Bunyonyi activities, or Mburo night drive unless arranged onsite
- 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 such as Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort, Nile Safari Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs, and Mihingo Lodge host you after rhino walks, Nile upstream boat trips, chimps trekking, and Ishasha lion searches. Butler-level service and fine dining follow long western road days.
Getting there
Luxury pickup at Entebbe International Airport on day one transfers to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort or equivalent class hotel. Day twelve targets Entebbe Airport drop-off from 18:00 onwards after early checkout from Mburo.
Good questions
Questions about this safari
What makes this luxury different?
Luxury lodging names such as Nile Safari Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs, and Mihingo Lodge upgrade comfort across the same western circuit as mid-range tours. Day nine is a dedicated Lake Bunyonyi relaxation day with meals at lodge.
Are chimps and gorillas included?
Chimp trekking on day five and Bwindi gorilla trekking on day eight are included when Uganda Wildlife Authority permits are secured for your travel dates. Bigodi wetlands may appear on adjacent Kibale days depending on final lodge timing.
Is there a full rest day?
Day nine at Lake Bunyonyi is intentionally free for relaxation after gorilla trekking with all meals at Mahogany Springs Lodge or equivalent luxury property. Optional island tours, Batwa visits, kayaking, or zip lining cost extra if arranged onsite.
Will we see tree-climbing lions?
Elephants and buffalo frequently appear along the Ishasha transfer route.
How fit must I be?
Gorilla and chimp forest days are the most strenuous with muddy slopes and long treks possible. Savanna drives and Nile boat trips are gentler though early starts remain common across the twelve-day luxury schedule.
Where do we meet?
Day one professional pickup at Entebbe International Airport leads to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort rest. Day twelve early checkout from Mihingo Lodge area drives to Entebbe Airport targeting flights from 18:00 onwards.
What optional extras cost more?
Operator notes list optional crater lakes tour near Kibale, Bunyonyi island or zip line activities, Ishasha community encounter, and Mburo night game drive at stated extra fees paid onsite. These are not included in the luxury package price on .
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. Wildlife sightings vary by day; your guide knows recent patterns in each sector you enter.
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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