10 Day Luxury Primates Safari
Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth · Ishasha · Bwindi Impenetrable
From $6,578 pp in a group of 4
7 days · Uganda · Luxury
7-Day Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Luxury Experience in Uganda
This tour leads you to Bwindi National Park for gorilla trekking and a wildlife experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park all in the Pearl of Africa Uganda. You will embrace the beautiful sceneries, flora and fauna, wildlife, and amazing cultures all on this safari.
from$8,821pp in a group of 6
$10,378 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size
- 7days
- 1country
- 6travellers at most
- Luxurystyle
In brief
What this safari is
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the first wildlife stop, with park tracks and a boat cruise/launch on the Kazinga Channel. Ishasha Sector sits on the road to Bwindi, where you can hope to get a chance to spot tree-climbing lions.
Before you go
Gorilla trekking takes about 4 hours depending on the last spot where the gorillas slept, on forest trails that can be steep and muddy. You should be comfortable walking for several hours and carrying water.
Before you book
Quick facts
- Starts at
- Entebbe International Airport
- Length
- 7 days
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: Arrival in Entebbe
Entebbe
Welcome to Uganda the Pearl of Africa: Upon arrival you shall be welcomed by our guide at Entebbe International Airport from where you will transfer to your booked accommodation for the night.
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Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth
You'll transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, you will stop over at the Equator for pictures and a demo to show the difference between the northern and southern hemispheres.
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Day 3: Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth
At 6:00 am, you will start your morning game drive through the park tracks. You will look out for an abundance of wildlife including giraffes, elephants, kobs, warthogs, lions, leopards, and hyenas to name but a few. You will return to the lodge just in time for relaxation and a sumptuous lunch.
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Day 4: Ishasha Sector to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
You will check out of the lodge in the morning after breakfast and head to Bwindi through Ishasha Sector where you can hope to get a chance to spot tree-climbing lions.
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Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
In the morning after breakfast, you will report to the Bwindi National Park office where you will be briefed on the gorilla trekking activity. Soon after, you will start your trek which takes about 4 hours depending on the last spot where the gorillas slept. In the afternoon, you will return to the lodge for lunch.
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Day 6: Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo
After breakfast, you will head to Lake Mburo National Park. You will check out the Eclipse Monument and visit the Igongo Cultural Museum Center en route. You will come close to Ankole cattle, zebras, giraffes, etc in the park.
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Day 7: Walking safari and transfer to Entebbe
Entebbe
After breakfast, you will start a walking safari in lake Mburo to see the animals upclose with armed rangers. After you will drive back to Entebbe depending on your next schedule.
Your group
Price for your group
2 travellers: $9,340 each, $18,680 in total.
| Travellers | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,378 | $10,378 |
| 2 | $9,340 10% off | $18,680 |
| 3 | $9,133 12% off | $27,399 |
| 4 | $8,821 15% off | $35,284 |
| 5 | $8,821 15% off | $44,105 |
| 6 | $8,821 15% off | $52,926 |
Prices are in US dollars per person, from the group rates listed with this trip.
The detail
What is included
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional Verdoro driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Transport to and from the meeting point if you do not use the included transfers
Nights and arrival
Where you stay and how you get there
Where you stay
Night one is your booked hotel in Entebbe after the airport welcome, city tour, or ewaffe cultural village visit. Queen Elizabeth nights use the lodge you reach on the Equator road day, so the 6:00 am game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise can start from the park, and Bwindi nights sit beside the forest for the briefing, trek, and Batwa visit.
Getting there
Upon arrival you shall be welcomed by our Verdoro guide at Entebbe International Airport from where you will transfer to your booked accommodation for the night.
On the final day you drive back to Entebbe depending on your next schedule. Share outbound flight times so we sequence the Lake Mburo walking safari and the crafts-market stop with check-in buffer.
Good questions
Questions about this safari
What is included in the package price?
Park fees for non-residents, gorilla permits, listed activities, accommodation unless listed as upgrade, a professional driver guide, transportation, taxes, roundtrip airport transfer, and meals and drinks as specified day by day sit in this luxury bundle.
What is not included?
International flights, extra nights before and after the tour, tips, personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees sit outside the package.
How does gorilla trekking work on this safari?
In the morning after breakfast, you will report to the Bwindi National Park office where you will be briefed on the gorilla trekking activity. Soon after, you will start your trek which takes about 4 hours depending on the last spot where the gorillas slept.
What happens at Queen Elizabeth National Park?
At 6:00 am, you will start your morning game drive through the park tracks, looking out for giraffes, elephants, kobs, warthogs, lions, leopards, and hyenas. You will return to the lodge just in time for relaxation and a sumptuous lunch.
Do we visit Lake Mburo National Park?
Yes. After Bwindi you head to Lake Mburo National Park, checking out the Eclipse Monument and Igongo Cultural Museum Center en route, then coming close to Ankole cattle, zebras, and giraffes in the park.
How fit should I be?
Gorilla trekking takes about 4 hours depending on where the gorillas slept, on forest trails that can be steep and muddy. The Lake Mburo walking safari is on foot with armed rangers.
What is the minimum age for gorilla trekking?
Mountain gorilla trekking on this itinerary is for travellers aged 15 and over, matching how permits are issued for the forest morning in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Where do we stay?
Night one is your booked hotel in Entebbe after the airport welcome. Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi nights use the lodges booked for those parks, with a second night beside the forest after gorilla trekking.
Are meals included?
Meals and drinks are included as specified in the day-by-day section, covering lodge dining on safari days and the lunch break en route to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
What should I pack?
Pack waterproofs, sturdy closed shoes, and a daypack for gorilla trekking, plus neutral safari layers, a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent for savanna days.
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.
- What a Uganda safari costs Every Uganda trip priced, and what the price covers.
- Best time to visit Uganda Dry and wet months, park by park.
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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