Uganda · Private or group · Luxury primate safari
Murchison Falls to Bwindi, in comfort
A luxury Uganda circuit: rhino tracking at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi.
Price on request
The journey in brief
The experience
Uganda's rhinos were reintroduced at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you can track white rhinos on foot with rangers. Murchison Falls National Park adds lions, elephants, buffalo and giraffes, and a boat trip on the Nile to the foot of the falls.
From there you travel south to Kibale's chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth's savannah and Bwindi's gorillas, flying back to Entebbe at the end.
White rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Murchison Falls by boat and on foot
Chimpanzees in Kibale and gorillas in Bwindi
Return flight from Bwindi
The route
Entebbe
Ziwa
Murchison Falls
Kibale
Queen Elizabeth
Bwindi
Entebbe
Entebbe → Ziwa → Murchison Falls → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi → 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 → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls
Drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track white rhinos on foot with rangers, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park.
Day 2 / Murchison Falls National Park
A morning game drive on the northern bank, then an afternoon boat trip up the Nile towards the base of the falls.
Day 3 / Murchison Falls → Kibale
Visit the top of the falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge, then drive south to Kibale.
Day 4 / Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzee tracking in the morning and an afternoon at leisure or in the Bigodi wetland.
Day 5 / Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 6 / Queen Elizabeth → Ishasha → Bwindi
A game drive through the Ishasha sector, then on to Bwindi.
Day 7 / Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your gorilla trek with a habituated family, then an afternoon to rest.
Day 8 / Bwindi → Entebbe
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Entebbe.
Where you stay
Lodges for this safari are agreed with you after you enquire, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Murchison Falls · 2 nights
Kibale · 2 nights
Queen Elizabeth National Park · 1 night
Bwindi · 2 nights
Accommodation pattern: Luxury · 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.
Uganda's rhinos are found at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary rather than in the national parks. Lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo live in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth. All sightings depend on the day.
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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