9-Day Ugandan Primates and Wildlife Safari (Group Tour)
Murchison Falls · Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary · Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth
$3,680 pp
9 days · Uganda
9 Day Gorilla Trek Safari in Uganda
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Murchison Falls
- Kibale Forest
- Queen Elizabeth
- Ishasha
- Bwindi Impenetrable
- Lake Bunyonyi
Circle Uganda from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Ishasha lions, Bwindi gorillas, and relaxing Lake Bunyonyi before an equator stop on the airport run home. Classic Uganda highlights connect in one anti-clockwise loop with equator and lake stops between trekking days.
from$5,302pp in a group of 4
$6,254 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size
- 9days
- 1country
- 4travellers at most
In brief
What this safari is
- Ziwa rhinos
- Chimps
- Kazinga cruise
- Gorillas
- Bunyonyi
Murchison Falls National Park combines waterfall viewpoints with Nile hippo and crocodile concentrations; Kibale holds rich primate diversity in rainforest. Queen Elizabeth spans crater scenery and Ishasha's famous fig-tree lions before Bwindi protects mountain gorillas.
Before you go
Chimp and gorilla treks require forest walking on uneven, sometimes steep terrain for up to several hours.
Before you book
Quick facts
- Starts at
- Entebbe International Airport
- Length
- 9 days / 8 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 arrival
Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport your English-speaking driver-guide welcomes you and transfers to booked accommodation to recover from jet lag.
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Day 2: Ziwa rhinos and Murchison
Murchison Falls
Early breakfast and drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for about an hour of on-foot white rhino tracking, lunch stop in Masindi, then continue into Murchison Falls National Park with optional late afternoon game drive among lions, giraffe, buffalo, and Nile hippos and crocodiles.
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Day 3: Murchison game drive and Nile boat
Murchison Falls
Morning game drive across Uganda's largest national park savanna seeking lions, leopards, and abundant birds, then lunch and afternoon boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls with hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
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Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Kibale Forest
After breakfast drive west through villages and tea plantations toward Kibale Forest National Park, known for chimps, colobus, red-tailed monkeys, and Uganda mangabey.
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Day 5: Chimps and Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
Briefing at Kibale rangers post then guided chimp trek with one hour with habituated chimps, return for lunch, and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with optional brief afternoon game drive if time allows.
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Day 6: Kasenyi and Kazinga Channel
Queen Elizabeth
Early Kasenyi Plains game drive for buffalo, elephant, and lion among other wildlife, lunch at lodge, then two-hour Kazinga Channel boat cruise linking Lakes George and Edward for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and plentiful shore birds.
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Day 7: Ishasha lions to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
Relaxed breakfast then Ishasha sector drive searching for tree-climbing lions with memorable photo chances when cats rest in fig trees, then continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to rest before gorilla trekking.
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Day 8: Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi
Early briefing and Bwindi gorilla trek through steep forest terrain with up to one hour observing a habituated family, then check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi among terraced hills and scattered islands for overnight relaxation.
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Day 9: Bunyonyi to Entebbe Airport
Entebbe
Breakfast with lake views then road transfer to Entebbe International Airport with en route lunch and Kayabwe equator photo stop.
The sun setting over the plains of Queen Elizabeth.
Your group
Price for your group
2 travellers: $5,880 each, $11,760 in total.
| Travellers | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6,254 | $6,254 |
| 2 | $5,880 6% off | $11,760 |
| 3 | $5,446 13% off | $16,338 |
| 4 | $5,302 15% off | $21,208 |
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
Nights after Entebbe arrival and along the northern Nile use mid-range lodges near Murchison Falls National Park following rhino tracking at Ziwa and savanna game drives with Nile boat trips. Rooms are en suite with meals included on full activity days so early northern bank drives stay practical from the same base.
Getting there
On arrival you are met at Entebbe International Airport and transferred to your first night accommodation. Day nine ends with drop-off at Entebbe International Airport after Lake Bunyonyi and an equator stop; plan a late flight from around 19:00 onwards.
Good questions
Questions about this safari
Is Ziwa rhino tracking included?
Day two includes on-foot rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. The hour with white rhinos is part of the scheduled route rather than a separate add-on.
Will we see tree-climbing lions?
Your guide focuses the drive on known lion territories in southern Queen Elizabeth.
How fit must I be?
Chimp and gorilla days can involve hours of steep, muddy forest walking. Savanna days are mostly vehicle-based with short walks; Nile and Kazinga boat trips are low exertion but early starts are common.
Where do we meet?
You are met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport at the start of day one. The safari ends with airport drop-off on day nine after Lake Bunyonyi and the equator stop.
What is Lake Bunyonyi like?
After gorilla trekking you transfer to Lake Bunyonyi framed by terraced hills and dozens of small islands. Day eight is overnight here with views from lodge before the long return drive on day nine.
What should I pack?
Pack neutral safari layers, rain gear, and sturdy boots for forest treks plus binoculars for Murchison and Kazinga birding. Insect repellent helps on swamp and forest days.
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.
- 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.
- 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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