Uganda · Private or group · Mid-range primate safari
Two weeks from the Nile to Lake Bunyonyi
Our longest Uganda safari: Ziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, three nights around Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, two restful nights at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.
Price on request
The journey in brief
The experience
Two weeks is enough to see Uganda without rushing. You visit every major wildlife area in the west, with extra nights where they make the most difference.
After the gorilla trek, two nights at Lake Bunyonyi's terraced hills and islands give you time to rest before Lake Mburo and the return to Entebbe.
Rhino, chimpanzee and gorilla tracking
Three nights in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Two nights at Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Mburo on the way home
The route
Entebbe
Ziwa
Murchison Falls
Kibale
Queen Elizabeth
Ishasha
Bwindi
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Mburo
Entebbe
Entebbe → Ziwa → Murchison Falls → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth → Ishasha → Bwindi → Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Mburo → Entebbe
Day by day
This is a sample itinerary. We confirm the exact route, timings and lodges with your quote, and your guide adjusts each day around road and wildlife conditions.
Day 1 / Entebbe
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to your lodge.
Day 2 / Entebbe → Ziwa → Murchison Falls
Rhino tracking at Ziwa, then north to Murchison Falls.
Day 3 / Murchison Falls National Park
A morning game drive and an afternoon Nile boat trip.
Day 4 / Murchison Falls National Park
An optional morning boat trip to the Nile delta for birdlife, then a visit to the top of the falls.
Day 5 / Murchison Falls → Kibale
The long drive south to Kibale Forest.
Day 6 / Kibale Forest National Park
Morning chimpanzee tracking.
Day 7 / Kibale → Bigodi → Queen Elizabeth National Park
A morning walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 8 / Queen Elizabeth National Park
A morning game drive and an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat trip.
Day 9 / Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha sector)
A day in the quieter Ishasha sector, known for lions that sometimes rest in fig trees.
Day 10 / Ishasha → Bwindi
Drive to Bwindi and spend the afternoon at leisure.
Day 11 / Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your gorilla trek with a habituated family.
Day 12 / Bwindi → Lake Bunyonyi
A short drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a lake of terraced hills and small islands.
Day 13 / Lake Bunyonyi
A day at leisure, with optional canoeing or a boat trip around the islands.
Day 14 / Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon game drive.
Day 15 / Lake Mburo → Entebbe
Return to Entebbe via the equator for your onward journey.
Where you stay
Lodges for this safari are agreed with you after you enquire, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Entebbe · 1 night
Murchison Falls · 3 nights
Kibale · 2 nights
Queen Elizabeth National Park · 2 nights
Ishasha · 1 night
Bwindi · 2 nights
Lake Bunyonyi · 2 nights
Lake Mburo · 1 night
Accommodation pattern: Mid-range · Overnight at the lodge.
This safari is priced for your exact dates. Lodge rates, park fees and availability vary through the year, so we confirm a written price once we know your dates and party size.
Prices can depend on travel dates, party size, accommodation availability and changes to park fees. All terms are confirmed in writing before you book.
The details
This is the usual scope of this safari. Your written quote lists exactly what is included for your trip.
Before you travel
Permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority in limited numbers for each habituated family and day. We confirm availability before you book, and your trekking date is fixed to your permit.
Treks start with a ranger briefing in the morning. Walking time varies from about one hour to most of the day, depending on where the family has moved, over steep and muddy terrain. Once the gorillas are found, your time with them is limited, usually to one hour.
Gorilla trekking has a minimum age set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, currently 15 years. Rules also apply if you are unwell, as gorillas can catch human illnesses. Ask us about current requirements before you book.
Waterproof walking boots, long trousers and sleeves, gardening-style gloves for grabbing vegetation, a rain jacket, water and snacks. Local porters can be hired at the trailhead and are a great help on steep ground.
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale requires a permit and has a minimum age. Chimpanzees move quickly through the forest, so sightings and viewing conditions vary.
Check passport validity and entry requirements for every country on your route with official government sources before you travel.
Ask a travel-health professional about vaccinations and malaria precautions, and take out travel insurance that covers your activities.
Questions travellers ask
No. Rangers track habituated gorilla families daily and most treks find their group, but these are wild animals in dense forest and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Reasonably fit. Treks can involve several hours of steep, muddy walking at altitude. Your group is matched to a family whose likely trek suits you where possible, and porters can carry your daypack.
Often, yes. Tell us what you would like to change and we will confirm what is possible for your dates.
Prices for this safari depend on your dates, party size and accommodation availability, so we quote for your exact trip.
We reply with availability, any suggestions for your dates and a written quote. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the quote and booking terms.
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