Duration
7-Day
Accra, Uganda
7-Day Experience Uganda's Big 5, Gorilla &Chimps Safari
Overview
Uganda is the best destination to make all your safari dreams come true. In one safari, tick off your Big Five sighting list, starting with Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary then head to Murchison Falls Nations Park. Track chimpanzees in Budongo Forest, head to Queen Elizabeth NP for more game and crown it off with the gorilla experience in Bwindi National Park.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Murchison Falls NP, Hoima (Town), Queen Elizabeth NP
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Accommodation
Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
Meals
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
$5,005 USD
$4,158 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$5,005 USD
$4,158 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$5,005 USD
$4,158 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 2 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Murchison Falls NP
Day 3
Hoima (Town)
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 5
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 6
Lake Mutanda
End
Entebbe (City) (Day 7)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will 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.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: boat & normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Kabalega Resort Hoima
Budget resort in Hoima (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Enganzi Game Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Mutanda Lake Resort
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mutanda Lake Resort
Mid-range lodge at Lake Mutanda – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
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
Entebbe to Murchison Falls NP
You will be picked up by our experienced and knowledgeable driver guide and you head North. You will make a stop over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Rhinos and effectively starting off your Big Five sighting check list. After lunch you will continue North towards Murchison Falls NP. Your accommodation will be on the shores of the River Nile. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Your game drive will start after an early breakfast. You will experience Uganda's oldest and largest national park with possible sightings of the Big 4 - Lion, Leopard, Elephant and Buffalo. In the mid afternoon you will head out for a boat ride on the Nile to experience even more game by the shores. You will catch a glimpse of the world's strongest falls from the river. After lunch you will take a short drive to the top of Murchison Falls where you will experience this natural thunderous beauty at close range. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest
Budongo forest is the largest natural rainforest in the whole of East Africa and it is only 30 minutes drive from Kichumbanyobo gate. The forest covers a distance of over 500 sq. km and is part of the Murchison Falls conservation area. The chimpanzee area is managed by the Jane Goodall institute for research. After an early breakfast, you will check out and drive through Murchison Falls NP towards Budongo Forest where tracking will start after a briefing in the presence of a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide. The chimpanzee tracking is a three hours activity; t he three hours include the trekking to the chimpanzee community, having a full hour to interact with the chimpanzees and take pictures and then walking back. You will then head to your accommodation and lunch in Hoima. Budget resort located in Hoima (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Hoima (Town) Stay: Kabalega Resort Hoima Budget resort located in Hoima (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Hoima to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy yet another game drive within the Queen Elizabeth NP known for the tree-climbing lions. Spend the afternoon on yet another boat cruise on the Kazinga channel between Lakes George and Edward which serves up even more marine game such as hippos and crocodile. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Enganzi Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth NP to Bwindi NP
This is the day that you come face to face with the rare mountain gorillas only found in this part of the world! This experience is life changing. After briefing you will then head out in search of the gorillas. This can take a few hours or several. Once the gorillas are sighted you will be allowed to spend an hour with them. You will then return and receive your certificate. Depending on the time you encounter the gorillas lunch will be had either back at the hotel or at the nearby lodge. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Experience Batwa forest culture and explore Lake Mutanda
Today you will enjoy the cultural experience of the Batwa people where they exhibit their hunter-gatherer way of life. You will also enjoy song and dance. Show off your dance moves if the rythm gets to you. Return to the lodge and explore the lake activities such as canoeing and spend some time at the campfire over looking the Virunga Mountains. Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Mutanda Stay: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Kisoro to Entebbe
You shall set off after breakfast and head back to Entebbe. You will have lunch in Mbarara at Igongo Cultural hotel where you will spend some time in the museum appreciating the history and ways of the Nkore people. You will meet the Equator crossing in Kayabwe, a nice spot for pictures before heading back to Entebbe where your memorable tour ends. 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 select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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
Sunset Adventures
5.0 operator rating
11 reviews
Sunset Adventures is a specialist Ugandan tour operator founded in 2018 that offers safaris into Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. We are dedicated to sharing experiences and creating memories with our guests by showcasing the beauty of our country and its neighbors. The company is fully licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board and the local government of Uganda. We design memorable and exciting safaris tailored to your preferences.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
Member Of
USAGA, UTB, UWA & ESTOA
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Great experience
Great agency! Had an amazing experience with Emmanuel in the Murchison park. Felt safe at all times as a solo female traveler. Very fair price. Definitely recommend
Rihab Rabbaj · Belgium
Highly professional and client-focused top-notch service, safety, and comfort.
I recently had the pleasure of traveling with Sunset Adventures, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their professionalism and commitment to being time-conscious were evident throughout the trip. They truly have their client's best interests at heart, providing high-class service standards at every turn. Sunset Adventures collaborates with top-tier service providers to ensure that every aspect of your trip is of the highest quality. The vehicles and transport services were comfortable and reliable, the hotels were superb, and the restaurants chosen for us were delightful. They take excellent care of their clients, prioritizing safety, comfort, and good service. With Sunset Adventures, you can receive great value for your money. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to enjoy a seamless and memorable travel experience.
Sylvia Nsobya · Uganda
It was an enjoyable trip for me,, all the expectations made. The game drive was very swift and rewar
The tour guide was very reliable and accepts feedback. I had a very good experience
Ruth Nannyunja · Uganda
I had the best trip of 2023 with them
My Lake bunyonyi trip 2023 I had great time, I learnt alot, The boat ride, the zip lining, the game drive.....it was an amazing experience. Time management👌🏾 I recommend sunset adventures incase you'd like to explore and enjoy the beauty of this world
Kanyerezi Ismail · Uganda
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 accepts children who are 15 years and older.
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?
Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals 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 Sunset Adventures , 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 Sunset Adventures .
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