16 Days Classic Uganda Safari & Gorilla Trekking Tour

Safari Overview

The 16 Days Classic Uganda Safari & Gorilla Trekking Tour is the ultimate wildlife adventure covering Uganda’s premier national parks, primate trekking, birding, big game safaris, and immersive cultural experiences. From chimpanzees in Kibale to gorillas in Bwindi, plus the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, and Kidepo Valley, this safari offers an unforgettable journey.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival: Entebbe International Airport

• Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
• Meet your professional safari guide
• Transfer to hotel in Kampala for overnight stay
• Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park

• Drive to Kibale Forest (approx. 5–6 hours)
• En-route scenic views: countryside, crater lakes, and tea plantations
• Check-in at lodge and briefing about chimpanzee trekking
• Meals: Dinner

Day 3 – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

• Early breakfast and briefing at park headquarters
• Chimpanzee trekking with experienced rangers (Permit: $250 per person)
• Other primates: Red colobus, Black-and-white colobus, L’Hoest monkeys, Grey-cheeked mangabeys
• Afternoon visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching and cultural experiences
• Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 4 – Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth NP
• Short game drive in Kasenyi Plains
• Check-in at lodge, dinner, and overnight stay
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Queen Elizabeth NP: Game Drive & Boat Safari

• Morning game drive spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, and Uganda kobs
• Lunch at lodge
• Afternoon boat safari on Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds
• Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 6 – Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• Breakfast and drive to Bwindi
• Optional stop at Ishasha sector to see tree-climbing lions
• Check-in at lodge, dinner, and overnight stay
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

• Breakfast and transfer to park headquarters for gorilla trekking (Permit: $800 per person)
• Hike through rainforest to find a gorilla family; spend 1 hour observing
• Return to lodge, optional Batwa community visit
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 8 – Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

• Breakfast and drive to Lake Bunyonyi
• Optional canoeing, island visits, and birdwatching
• Check-in at lodge, dinner, and overnight stay
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Lake Bunyonyi to Murchison Falls National Park

• Breakfast at lodge
• Drive to Murchison Falls NP (approx. 6–7 hours)
• Scenic views en-route with lunch stop
• Check-in at lodge, dinner, and overnight stay

Day 10 – Murchison Falls: Game Drive & Nile Cruise

• Morning game drive in the park spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and kobs
• Lunch at lodge
• Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls for hippos, crocodiles, and birds
• Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 11 – Murchison Falls Hike & Transfer to Kidepo Valley NP

• Morning hike to the top of Murchison Falls
• Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park (long drive with scenic stops)
• Check-in at lodge or camp, dinner, and overnight stay

Day 12 – Kidepo Valley: Game Drives

• Morning and afternoon game drives in Kidepo Valley NP
• Spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and hyenas
• Dinner and overnight at lodge or tented camp

Day 13 – Kidepo to Mount Elgon / Sipi Falls

• Breakfast at lodge
• Drive to Mount Elgon / Sipi Falls region
• Optional waterfall hikes and local cultural experiences
• Check-in at lodge, dinner, and overnight stay

Day 14 – Mount Elgon / Sipi Falls Adventure

• Breakfast at lodge
• Full day hiking, waterfall exploration, and birdwatching
• Visit local villages and coffee plantations
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 15 – Mount Elgon to Kampala

• Breakfast at lodge
• Drive back to Kampala with stops for lunch and photo opportunities
• Check-in at hotel, dinner, and overnight stay

Day 16 – Departure from Entebbe

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for departure

Safari Price

Package	Price Per Person	Accommodation
Midrange	$8,500	Comfort Lodges & Safari Camps
Luxury	$12,500	Luxury Lodges & Safari Hotels