Duration
12-Day
Accra, Uganda
12-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee, and Wildlife Safari
Overview
This is an ultimate wildlife that allows you toexplore the Uganda wildlife and primates in 12-days. You'll see the Big 5 animals in their natural habitats. You'll embark on primate experiences like gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, and golden monkey trekking, spending an hour in the presence of these fascinating creatures. The tour is private; therefore, you'll embark on it privately depending on the number of travelers.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (Entebbe)
Via Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps)
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
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Chalets - Luxury lodge in Ziwa Rhino Ranch – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & 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
$6,072 USD
$4,510 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$6,072 USD
$4,510 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$6,072 USD
$4,510 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 accepts children who are 15 years and older.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1
Ziwa Rhino Ranch
Day 2-3
Murchison Falls NP
Day 4-5
Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 6-7
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 8
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 9
Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)
Day 10
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 11
Lake Mburo NP
End
Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 12)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
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.
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: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Chalets
Luxury lodge in Ziwa Rhino Ranch – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Bweza Kibale Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Budget resort at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
Mpogo Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge just outside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch 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
Pick up from Entebbe and Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
On this day, your driver-guide will pick you up from the hotel or airport in Entebbe. After greetings and introductions, he'll brief you about the safari. You'll have lunch, and then embark on a journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only home to rhinos in Uganda. Upon arrival, you'll check in at your lodge for a well-deserved dinner and relaxation. Luxury lodge located in Ziwa Rhino Ranch Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Stay: Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Chalets Luxury lodge located in Ziwa Rhino Ranch Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park for an Evening Game Drive
On your 2nd day, you'll have breakfast in the morning and then meet your ranger guide at the briefing point. After the briefing, the guide then leads you to the bushes and thickets to look for the rhinos. After finding them, the ranger will explain the characteristics of the rhinos and the conservancy history of the sanctuary. After that, you'll head to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest conservation area in Uganda. You'll have lunch at the lodge. Then, you'll head out for an evening game drive, where you'll see several animals, including giraffes, elephants, buffalo, leopards, lions, and so on. You'll then head back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. 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: Bamboo Village 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
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls
On this day, you will have breakfast at 6:00 am and start the morning game drive at 6:30 am. You'll head to the vast open savannah grasslands in search of wildlife such as lions, giraffes, kobs, leopards, and birds, among others. After the morning game drive, you will head back to the lodge for lunch. Later, you'll head to the Victoria Nile for the 2:00 pm boat ride to the bottom of the falls. You'll witness how the Nile River forces itself out of the 8-meter gorge and spreads out wide. You'll see many animals that will have come to cool off and drink water during the hot hours of the day, and these include buffalo, giraffes, warthogs, antelopes, and many others. You'll also see predators like Nile crocodiles that will be waiting to feast on the thirsty prey. After, you'll return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. 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: Bamboo Village 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 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park via Top of the Falls
Early morning, you'll have breakfast and then embark on a journey to Kibale National Park. You'll pass via the top of the falls, where you'll witness the majestic Murchison Falls, a phenomenon where the Nile River forces itself into a narrow 8-meter gorge before it spreads out. After that, you'll head to the primate capital of the world, Kibale National Park, which is home to 13 primate species. You'll check in at the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Bweza Kibale Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
After breakfast, you'll drive to the Kanyachu Visitors Center for a briefing about the dos and don'ts of chimpanzee tracking. At exactly 8:30 am, you will be split into small groups and allocated a guide who will take you to and from the forest for chimpanzee tracking, following a certain chimpanzee community. After finding them, you'll enjoy their playful nature as you take photos and examine their behavior. After chimpanzee tracking, you will do the afternoon Bigodi Swamp Walk. The walk will allow you to see several other primates, like black-and-white colobus monkeys and baboons, plus bird species like the Great Blue Turaco. You'll also witness the local way of making banana beer and gin, plus the process of local coffee making. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Bweza Kibale Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an Evening Game Drive
After morning breakfast, you will pack up your bags, board the vehicle, and drive through the crater lakes to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This drive is approximately three hours long. You will check in at the lodge and have lunch. You will have an afternoon of relaxation and head for the evening game drive in the park. You'll see several late grazers like elephants, bushbucks, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, and many more. After, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Kikorongo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
You will have an early morning breakfast and head to the Kasenyi plains at 6:30 am in search of wildlife such as lions, buffalo, leopards, elephants, and waterbucks, among other wildlife. After the morning game drive, you may pass by the Bunyampaka salt wells for a salt mining experience. You'll have chances of seeing the members of the Big Five, including leopards, lions, buffalo, and elephants. You will then head back to the lodge for lunch and afternoon relaxation. You'll then embark on an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. The channel has the highest concentration of hippos in the world. You'll also see other animals like buffalo, elephants, warthogs, and others. You'll also see crocodiles basking in the sun as they wait to catch the thirsty prey. After that, you'll return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Kikorongo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, you will pack up the bags and board the vehicle. You'll drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will drive through the Ishasha Sector, home to the tree-climbing lions. Lions here climb trees to spot prey from a distance, look for shade, and hide their catch. After that, you'll proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, after having lunch where it'll be convenient for you. You'll check in for dinner and an overnight stay at your booked lodge. 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: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
You will have breakfast at 6:30 am, have your packed lunch, and then head to the park headquarters for the briefing. After the briefing, you will be split into small groups of 8 people. You will be allocated a ranger guide to take you to and from the forest. You'll start hiking into the forest in search of these gentle giants. It takes 30 minutes to 6 hours to find them, and the time taken depends on their movement. You'll spend an hour in their presence after finding them. After gorilla tracking, you will go back to the lodge to freshen up. Afterward, you will head to Uganda's smallest national park, Mgahinga Gorilla Nartional Park. You'll check it at the lodge in the nearby town of Kisoro. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation
On this day, you'll have breakfast and head to the park headquarters for a briefing about golden monkey trekking. After that, you'll form groups and head to the bamboo forests in search of the golden monkeys. You'll eventually see these beautiful and playful primates. You'll spend an hour in their presence and then head to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and an overnight stay. Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Stay: Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for an Afternoon Boat Cruise
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park for an evening game drive. You will have a stopover in Mbarara for lunch. After lunch, you will proceed to the lodge. You will check in and drive to Lake Mburo for the 3:00 pm boat safari on Lake Mburo. This boat trip will allow you to see several animals, including zebras, buffalo, giraffes, and many others, which will be on the shores of Lake Mburo. After, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Stay: Mpogo Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Transfer to Entebbe for your Flight out to End the Tour
After breakfast, you will go for a short morning drive, which will allow you to see more animals that you might not have seen the day before. Afterward, you will drive to Entebbe via the Equator at Kayabwe for lunch and photography. After lunch, you will drive to Entebbe International Airport to end the tour. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Safari Vacations and Travel Services
5.0 operator rating
42 reviews
Safari vacations&travel services, we offer Gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, well knowledgeable about Uganda and Rwanda as destinations. We also offer safari game drives in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
Member Of
USAGA & UTB
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Burundi, 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
5.0/5Flexible, eficient & very kind
I contracted a tour to visit Gorillas from Kigali just hours before the tour had to start. Jason was so flexible & effective. The Guide, Alex was a fixer, solving all problems with VISA in Uganda, cash and so on. These guys are very Gold professionals. No doubt, they are a perfect choice
David Gabarró Molins · Spain
The best and reliable experience I could have ask for.
This was a great experience coming from United States. Jason was very easy to communicate with and was very fast at emailing back or on what’s app. He made the process too easy. I had a motorcycle accident two days prior and was not sure if I could go on this mountain gorilla trekking, last second I decide I was able to. He came to pick me up on time at 0300, the vehicle was nice, clean and reliable. His English is very good and easy to understand. He had the best price compared to others.
Kim · United States
Dream come true!!!
Wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for the epic Rwanda trip! Jason’s local knowledge and infectious enthusiasm made every day a blast. From the gorillas to the vibrant markets, you showed us the real deal. Your personal touch and fun stories really brought the trip to life. It felt like hanging out with a buddy who just happens to know everything about Rwanda. The laughs and good times were the cherry on top. Can’t wait to hit the road again with you soon. Keep up the great work! Cheers from your Chinese friend Yi and his parents!
Damian · China
Efficient and worthwhile tour experience
Our tour was a very worthwhile experience, a day trip from Kigali to see the gorillas in Mgahinga National park. The gorillas themselves were amazing, and the tour operator was able to accommodate us on very short notice to make it happen. We had two drivers, Alex who was clearly very experienced and helped with the border crossing, and Benson who was a joy from his genuine enthusiasm and passion of what we were doing
Adam · United Kingdom
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?
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Chalets - Luxury lodge in Ziwa Rhino Ranch – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & 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 Safari Vacations and Travel Services, 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.
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