11 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five Adventure

Your 11 Days Uganda Wildlife Adventure Safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala. Drive north through Uganda’s scenic countryside towards Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience.

Walk through the sanctuary with expert rangers as you search for Uganda’s endangered southern white rhinos in their natural habitat. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area, known for spectacular landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the powerful Nile River.

Highlights:

• Private transfer from Entebbe/Kampala
• Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Scenic Uganda countryside drive
• Arrival at Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation : Pakuba Safari Lodge

Wake up early for a thrilling morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for Uganda’s iconic wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and possibly leopards.

In the afternoon, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of the mighty Murchison Falls. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of bird species before witnessing the Nile forcing its way through a narrow gorge.

Highlights:

• Morning Big Five game drive
• Wildlife viewing in Uganda’s largest park
• Victoria Nile boat safari
• Hippos, crocodiles, elephants & birdlife
• Bottom of Murchison Falls experience

Accommodation : Pakuba Safari Lodge

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel south towards Kibale Forest National Park, home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of primates.

Enjoy a scenic journey through Uganda’s beautiful landscapes, passing local communities, tea plantations, crater lakes, and rolling countryside. Arrive at Kibale Forest and relax at your lodge surrounded by nature.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside
• Beautiful landscapes and local communities
• Tea plantations and crater lake views
• Arrival at Kibale Forest

Accommodation : Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge

Today you explore the ancient rainforest of Kibale National Park for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced trackers, follow forest trails searching for habituated chimpanzee communities.

Spend time watching these intelligent primates interact, feed, and swing through the trees before enjoying a guided Bigodi Wetland Nature Walk, famous for birdlife, butterflies, and cultural encounters.

Highlights:

• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
• Close primate encounter experience
• Bigodi Wetland nature walk
• Bird watching and biodiversity discovery
• Local community interaction

Accommodation : Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most famous wildlife destinations. Enjoy stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains and beautiful landscapes along the way.

Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive through the park’s diverse habitats searching for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife.

Highlights:

• Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Rwenzori Mountain scenery
• Afternoon wildlife game drive
• Savannah exploration

Accommodation : Enganzi Game Lodge

Begin your day with an exciting morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the Kasenyi plains, famous for wildlife sightings including elephants, buffaloes, lions, and Uganda’s famous tree-climbing lions (depending on location).

Later, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing waterways, where you can see large herds of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and beautiful water birds.

Highlights:

• Morning game drive safari
• Search for lions, elephants & buffaloes
• Kazinga Channel boat cruise
• Hippos, crocodiles & bird watching

Accommodation : Enganzi Game Lodge

After breakfast, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the famous Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Enjoy a scenic game drive through Ishasha, home to the legendary tree-climbing lions. Continue through Uganda’s beautiful southwestern highlands towards Bwindi, the home of mountain gorillas.

Highlights:

• Ishasha sector game drive
• Search for tree-climbing lions
• Scenic southwestern Uganda landscapes
• Arrival Bwindi Forest

Accommodation : Four Gorilla Lodge

The highlight of your safari begins today with an unforgettable Uganda gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

After a ranger briefing, enter the ancient rainforest with expert trackers to search for a habituated gorilla family. Once found, spend a magical hour observing these endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Highlights:

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
• Mountain gorilla encounter
• Guided rainforest adventure
• Lifetime wildlife experience

Accommodation : Four Gorilla Lodge

After breakfast, transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by green terraced hills and peaceful islands. Enjoy a relaxing canoe excursion across the lake while discovering its stunning scenery and cultural stories.

Highlights:

• Scenic transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
• Traditional canoe excursion
• Island exploration
• Relaxing lakeside experience

Accommodation: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort

Depart Lake Bunyonyi and continue to Lake Mburo National Park, a beautiful savannah park famous for zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, and unique wildlife experiences.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you explore the park’s landscapes and wildlife-rich plains.

Highlights:

• Scenic Uganda countryside journey
• Lake Mburo wildlife safari
• Zebra and giraffe sightings
• Savannah sunset experience

Accommodation : Mburo Safari Lodge

Enjoy your final morning game drive before beginning your return journey to Entebbe. Depending on your flight schedule, make a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs.

Your 11 Days Uganda Wildlife Adventure Safari ends with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s gorillas, chimpanzees, wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences.

Highlights:

• Final wildlife viewing experience
• Equator photo stop
• Scenic drive to Entebbe
• Airport transfer for departure