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16 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

Experience Uganda – The Pearl of Africa – on this exclusive 16-day adventure including gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife safaris, cultural encounters, and breathtaking landscapes.

16 Days Uganda Safari

Safari Overview

This 16-day safari showcases Uganda's finest national parks: Bwindi Impenetrable, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Semuliki, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo. Spot mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, African buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species including the shoebill stork, African grey parrot, Great Blue Turaco, Abyssinian ground hornbill, and more. Engage in cultural experiences, boat cruises, nature walks, and horseback safaris for a truly immersive East African adventure.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Uganda via Entebbe International Airport; meet driver-guide; transfer to lodge in Kampala; optional city tour of Kasubi tombs, Uganda Museum, Bahai Temple, Buganda Kingdom palace. Meals: Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 2: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park via Uganda Equator at Kayabwe; check-in to lodge; evening guided nature walk to spot grazers and wildlife. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3: Horseback riding safari with professional guide to see zebras, giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, and birds; bush breakfast; afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo to observe Nile crocodiles, hippos, and local fishermen. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4: Morning game drive; transfer to Bwindi via Igongo Cultural Center (Banyankole culture) and Biharwe Eclipse Monument; lunch en route; check-in to lodge in Bwindi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; brief at headquarters; trek 2–8 hours following gorilla trails; spend one hour observing gorillas. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi; check-in; afternoon boat cruise to explore 27 islands and observe local fishermen and bird species. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7: Batwa community cultural tour; transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park; lunch en route; check-in to lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8: Morning game drive in Kasenyi sector to spot elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, Thomson’s gazelles; afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise to view hippos, Nile crocodiles, and birds. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9: Morning game drive in Ishasha sector to see rare tree-climbing lions; transfer to Kibale National Park; lunch en route; check-in to lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest; hour-long encounter; afternoon Bigodi Wetland tour to spot bird species including White-spotted Flufftail, White-breasted Negro Finch, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Black Bishop, and Superb Sunbird. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11: Fort Portal city tour; hike Top of the World; visit Amabere Ga’nyinamwiru Caves; Toro Kingdom Palace and Karambi Royal tombs; transfer to Semuliki National Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12: Full day at Semuliki National Park with bird watching, nature walks, Batwa experience, and Sempaya Hot Springs. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and oldest park; check-in to lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14: Morning game drive; afternoon Nile River boat cruise; hike to top of Murchison Falls; observe flora, fauna, crocodiles, hippos, and birdlife. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15: Morning relaxation at lodge; afternoon game drive in deeper park areas; night game drive to observe nocturnal predators including lions, hyenas, leopards. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16: Drive to Kampala via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking; lunch en route; drop-off at lodge or Entebbe Airport for departure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Inclusions

  • All activities and services as per itinerary
  • 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Professional driver-guide
  • National park entrance fees
  • All ground transportation and fuel
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in vehicle

Tour Exclusions

  • Visas and international flights
  • Activities or services not included in itinerary
  • Alcoholic drinks, laundry, personal services
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
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