10Days Best Uganda’s Big Five & Gorillas

Embark on a thrilling 10-day Uganda safari, tracking gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale, and spotting Africa’s Big Five in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks. Experience breathtaking landscapes, rich cultures, and unforgettable wildlife encounters on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Destination	Bwindi Impenetrable
Included	Specilaized Bilingual Guide Private Transport Entrance Fees Box Lunch,Water,Dinner and Snacks
Excluded	Additional Services Insurance Drink Tickets
Travel With Safari Van / Jeep – 4WD

Overview of the Best of Uganda: Big Five & Gorillas Safari

Uganda is a land of extraordinary wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, offering the ultimate safari experience with both savannah wildlife and primates. This 10-day adventure takes you through Uganda’s most iconic national parks, where you will witness the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos), track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of gorilla trekking in the misty jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

In addition to game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, you’ll also explore Lake Mburo, visit the source of the Nile in Jinja, and have close-up encounters with wildlife on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. This carefully curated itinerary blends adventure, cultural interactions, and relaxation, making it the perfect safari for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Main Highlights of the Safari

✔ Big Five Game Viewing – Spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes & rhinos.
✔ Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – A lifetime experience with the endangered mountain gorillas.
✔ Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest – See these intelligent primates up close.
✔ Murchison Falls National Park – Witness the world’s most powerful waterfall.
✔ Boat Safaris on the Nile & Kazinga Channel – Get close to hippos, crocodiles & birds.
✔ Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha – A rare sight in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
✔ Scenic Crater Lakes & Rift Valley Views – Stunning landscapes across Uganda.
✔ Cultural Encounters – Meet the Batwa pygmies and other local communities.

Activities Included in the Safari

• Game Drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo National Parks.

• Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest.

• Boat Cruises on the Nile, Kazinga Channel & Lake Mburo.

• Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

• Nature Walks & Birdwatching in Uganda’s lush ecosystems.

• Cultural Interactions with local tribes and communities.

10-Day Best of Uganda: Big Five & Gorilla Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe/Kampala

• Pick-up at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

• Optional visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Center or a city tour of Kampala.

• Overnight stay in Kampala or Entebbe.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park & Rhino Tracking

• Early morning departure to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

• Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at the top of the falls for breathtaking views.

• Evening relaxation at your lodge.

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Safari on the Nile

• Morning game drive in the northern sector of Murchison Falls. Expect to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelopes.

• Afternoon boat safari on the Nile River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.

• Hike to the top of the falls (optional).

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

• Drive through scenic landscapes to Kibale Forest, home to chimpanzees and 12 other primate species.

• Evening relaxation at the lodge.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk

• Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.

• Afternoon swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for more primate and bird species.

• Overnight in Kibale.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

• Scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains.

• Afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for lion and elephant sightings.

Day 7: Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel & Transfer to Ishasha Sector

• Morning game drive to spot more wildlife.

• Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.

• Transfer to the Ishasha Sector for a chance to see tree-climbing lions.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Morning game drive in Ishasha to search for tree-climbing lions.

• Continue the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to Uganda’s mountain gorillas.

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi

• Early morning briefing before heading into the rainforest for an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.

• Spend one magical hour observing a gorilla family.

• Cultural encounter with the Batwa pygmies in the evening (optional).

Day 10: Return to Kampala/Entebbe & Departure

• Scenic drive back to Kampala, with a stopover at the Equator for photos.

• Drop-off at Entebbe International Airport for your flight home.