Duration
14-Day
Accra, Uganda
14-Day Uganda Gorilla Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari
Overview
This 15-day primates and wildlife safari in Uganda will take you to Kidepo Valley to explore the true African Wildness, Murchison Falls for the world's most powerful falls and wildlife, Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth for wildlife-viewing and tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector, Bwindi for the endangered mountain gorillas trekking, Lake Bunyonyi will feed your eyes with the beautiful sighting and relaxation, and finally Lake Mburo before proceeding to Kampala city.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Sipi Falls, Kidepo Valley NP, Murchison Falls NP
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse - Budget hostel in Entebbe (City) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$6,501 USD
$4,235 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$6,501 USD
$4,235 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 2
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Day 3-4
Kidepo Valley NP
Day 5-6
Murchison Falls NP
Day 7
Ziwa Rhino Ranch
Day 8
Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 9-10
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 11
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 12
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 13
Lake Mburo NP
End
Entebbe (City) (Day 14)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof minivan & boat
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse
Budget hostel in Entebbe (City) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Rafiki Lodge Sipi
Mid-range lodge at Sipi Falls (Highlight) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Nkundwa Nile View Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Kontiki Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Hoima (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Kibale Forest Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9-10
Enshama Game Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
Itambira Island Resort
Mid-range hotel at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 14
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Your Hotel
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our company driver guide who will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at Entebbe Hotel as you truly relax from the jet lag and prepare for the next day’s adventure. Budget hostel located in Entebbe (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Entebbe (City) Stay: ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse Budget hostel located in Entebbe (City) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Early Morning Transfer, Sipi Falls Hike and Coffee Tour
After your breakfast, you will drive to visit the falls, you will meet your local guide at Sipi who will take you through the history of Sipi Falls thereby starting this exciting activity with a guided hike to the top of the falls. Later, you will have a tour through the coffee plantations giving you a chance to learn how coffee is processed with coffee tasting. You will drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Sipi Falls (Highlight) Stay: Rafiki Lodge Sipi Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and embark on your journey to Kidepo Valley National Park. The park is located in the far North Eastern part of Uganda taking about 5-6 hours’ drive. The drive is spectacular with great countryside views as you approach the Karamonja region. You will have lunch upon check-in at your lodge. You will be cleared at the entry and proceed to your accommodation for check-in. Kidepo National Park is very beautiful with incredible views of the mountains and hills. Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park Stay: Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent) Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Explore Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to the wild for your morning game drive and explore the park in Narus Valley. After lunch, you will go for a game drive in Kidepo Valley in anticipation of seeing some of the animals— the ostrich birds. You'll also visit the hot springs of Kanangorok before you return to your lodge. You'll spend the rest of the evening in the community at the Karamojong village. Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park Stay: Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent) Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast in the morning, you will embark on your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. It’s quite a long drive from Kidepo National Park —about 6 to 7 hours. Along the way, you will have a stopover in Gulu town for lunch and proceed with the journey to the park. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Nkundwa Nile View Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Murchison Falls National Park and Game Drives and Boat Cruises
Today, you'll enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge and head out for the 2-hour game drive in Uganda’s largest park. It has a wide range of wildlife species such as leopards, hippos, lions, warthogs, cape buffaloes, African elephants, antelopes, Rothschild’s giraffes, waterbucks, and various bird species. After the game drive, you'll transfer back to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. Then, you'll have a 3-hour launch cruise on the River Nile where you will spot several wildlife species along the banks such as African elephants, hippos, Nile crocodiles, antelopes, monkeys, and water bird species. You'll ride towards the bottom of the falls where you will hike to the top of the fall for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Afterward, you will retire to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Nkundwa Nile View Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
You will wake up early in the morning and have breakfast. Then, you will check out from the lodge and drive through the park to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here, you will trek into the savannah for a close view of the rhinos. From there, you will have lunch and proceed to Hoima town for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Hoima (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Stay: Kontiki Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Hoima (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Transfer to Kibale National Park and Bigodi Swamp
After breakfast, you will embark on a road trip to Kibale National Park. You will arrive there in the afternoon for lunch and some relaxation at the lodge. In the evening, you will go for a nature walk through the Bigodi wetland where you will spot birds, olive baboons, bush babies, and sitatunga among other wildlife species. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Uganda and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will transfer to the park offices for briefing and then set out for chimpanzee trekking through the dense forest. Keep this in mind that only 1 hour is given to visitors when they encounter face to face with the chimpanzees. Besides chimpanzees, other primate species can be spotted like the red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, black, LHoest’s monkeys, and white colobus monkeys. Also, there are African elephants, antelopes, and Cape buffaloes. From there, you'll head back to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. After the chimpanzee trekking, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Enshama Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today after your breakfast, you will set out for an early morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth Park. You will be spotting various wildlife species like waterbucks, lions, African elephants, hartebeests, Rothschild’s giraffes, antelopes, cape buffaloes, leopards, and warthogs, and also view different crater lakes. After the 3-hour drive, you will transfer back for lunch. Then, you will prepare for the afternoon 2-hour launch cruise along the Kazinga channel which has the highest concentration of hippos in the world. This comes along with several bird species and animals like Nile crocodiles, African elephants, and antelopes among others. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Enshama Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Ishasha Sector for the Tree-Climbing Lions
On this day, you will wake up early in the morning and head out for another game drive. This will give you a chance to see animals in their families, distinctive clans, and groups. This game drive is done through the Ishasha plains looking out for the tree-climbing lions, African elephants, leopards, cape buffaloes, waterbucks, and various beautiful birds. Later, you will embark on a 2-hour drive to Bwindi forest the gorilla land. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
The talk about these gentle giants claims that 98% of DNA is close to that of the human race. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the world’s total population of mountain gorillas and other species like primates, mammals, and reptiles, among others. After the briefing at the headquarters, you will be led by the ranger guide into the jungle to search for the mountain gorillas. This experience usually takes 2 hours to about 8 hours being that gorillas move differently, and only 1 hour is granted to visitors to have a glimpse of the gorillas. In case you are not interested in mountain gorillas trekking, you can have a short guided forest walk or a village walk to the Batwa community. After the adventure, you will embark on the drive towards Lake Bunyonyi, which is Africa’s second-deepest lake and a birder's destination. You'll enjoy the beautiful views of the landscapes like the locally terraced interlocking hills where most locals carry out their crop cultivation. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Stay: Itambira Island Resort Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park- The Zebra Magnet
After your breakfast, you will embark on the 4 hours and 30 minutes road trip to Lake Mburo National Park, known for being the smallest but rich with wildlife. You will have a stopover for lunch in Mbarara town. The road trip will go through stunning sceneries, farms, markets, and plantations. The park is a habitat for a large number of zebras, impalas, oribis, Cape buffalos, warthogs, and waterbucks with over 332 bird species. Upon arrival at the park in the afternoon, you will head for a boat cruise along Lake Mburo. Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Stay: Rwakobo Rock Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 14
Morning Walking Safari and Transfer to Entebbe via the Equator Line
After an early breakfast, you will go for a morning walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. This park is famous for zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, Cape buffalos, and many tropical bird species. You will check out of the hotel and transfer to Entebbe International Airport as you say farewell to the pearl of Africa. Along the way, you will make a stopover at the Equator line to have an authentic feel of standing at Latitude 00. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Entebbe (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Dav Safaris
5.0 operator rating
213 reviews
Tours and Travel Agency based in Uganda rendering mountain gorilla Trekking experience, birding, and wildlife safaris doubled with a range of services including mountaineering, white water rafting, and culture and community tours among others in Uganda and the entire East African Countries offering tailor-made services suiting all travel budgets. We pride ourselves in ensuring convenient safaris based on our guest requests in terms of budget, time, and travel need to enjoy your African safari.
Offices In
Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
USAGA & UTB
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Very knowledgeable and pleasant to be around
I had a great experience with Dav Safaris. They did an excellent job planning my accommodations, made it possible to enjoy a wide range of activities while staying within my budget, and took very good care of me throughout the trip. I also really appreciate Isaac for being such a knowledgeable and supportive guide. Highly recommended!
Graeme · Canada
Excellent tour, guide, accomodations and food! Sit back, relax and enjoy.
We have just arrived back from a last minute 10 day tour organised by Dav Safaris in beautiful Uganda. We had a wonderful time and Solomon was an outstanding driver and guide, who gave it his all to make our trip worthwhile. We are so pleased with our experience, the shared laughs during the game drives and dinnertimes and definitely recommend him! Booking a last minute trip to Uganda (we confirmed the tour on the 31st of January to leave on the 10th of February) was a bit stressful because we didn’t have much time to arrange flights, visa and a tour. After having requested quotations from multiple company’s we decided to go with Dav Safaris. Their offer was transparent on drive times, activities and accommodations. Optional upgrades for accommodations along with the additional costs were included. This allowed to research the different accommodations but also to upgrade at specific locations instead of just choosing basic, midrange of luxury for the whole trip. After our research we decided to stick with all the proposed accommodations and didn’t upgrade anywhere, because they all looked wonderful and had excellent reviews. Our own experience only confirmed this. In addition the offer was at a reasonable price and we read many positive reviews about Dav Safaris on different platforms (Facebook groups, Google reviews, Tripadvisor). Although the original offer was a standard itinerary, it was clear we could request adjustments to customize it to fit our wishes. For instance, we added a hike to the crater lakes after our Chimpanzee trekking because we liked to spend a bit more time in nature. Arranging the trip so last minute felt very stressful at times, but once we arrived it was clear everything was taken care of and we could just relax and enjoy. Solomon was an excellent guide who handled everything with great care and communicated very clearly with us. He was calm, held a short briefing every evening during dinner about the next day, what time we would have breakfast, what time we should leave and which activities we would be doing. At one point he expressed concerns about the itinerary for the last day but he helped think ahead about how we could resolve the issue without losing out on any activity or experiences. This really showed his engagement to giving us the best possible trip. Other than that, Solomon even fit in a couple of extra game drives when we were up for it, so we really got the most out of our time and money spent in and on the parks. It was clear he also just really enjoyed doing them, which likewise added to our excitement. Something else we were very impressed with is how he knew all the roads by heart. He didn’t you use any gps at any point, which showed he’s experienced and you could trust him, he knew what he was doing. So overall, we had a great trip to Uganda and excellent first experience in Africa thanks to Dav Safaris! Tips for travellers: definitely bring all your waterproof gear for the trekkings, and, if you have them, bring some binoculars. They can come in handy for game drives!
Anse · Belgium
Great experience with Dav Safaris
We had a great experience with Dav Safaris for a 5-day trip of Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking. The itinerary was well arranged (the trekking experience was absolutely amazing), the accommodations were clean and spacious and increasingly better throughout the journey. Our guide and driver Gracious was a gentle and professional young man. We enjoyed the time with him and would recommend Dav to all.
Eva · United Kingdom
Most Amazing Trip with Dav Safaris and our Guide Gracious!
We went on a 5-day chimpanzee and mountain gorilla safari through Rwanda and Uganda with davsafari and couldn't be happier and more satisfied. Communication and organization with Reagan was simply perfect and very straightforward. All aspects of the trip went as planned and were handled smoothly, punctually, and pleasantly. The lodges, including the rooms and food, were also perfect. On our previous trips, we sometimes had problems with the food, but not here. The food was always fresh, clean, and delicious. The lodges were in a great location for trekking. The rooms were also clean and very spacious. Encountering wild chimpanzees and gorillas was truly indescribable, but the absolute highlight of our trip was our guide, Kato Gracious. He was truly the nicest and best guide we could have asked for. We had the best time with him and enjoyed every day! On the sometimes long journeys between the national parks, he always went the extra mile to show us highlights along the way, ensuring we had an unforgettable trip. We cannot express enough how highly we recommend him. We will definitely be back, and there is no doubt that we will book with davsafari again!
Niklas & Linda · Germany
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse - Budget hostel in Entebbe (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Dav Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Dav Safaris.
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