10 Days Luxury Uganda Safari – Gorillas, Wildlife & Chimpanzees

Overview

Experience Uganda like never before on this 10-day luxury safari adventure, combining thrilling game drives, intimate primate encounters, and stunning landscapes. Cruise on Lake Victoria at sunset, meet the Big Five in their natural habitat, follow chimps in lush rainforests, and trek through Bwindi in search of the majestic mountain gorillas.

This luxury itinerary blends comfort, adventure, and unforgettable wildlife moments — truly the best of the Pearl of Africa.

  • 10 Days
  • Age 15+
  • Uganda

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe & Optional Sunset Cruise

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where our friendly guide will welcome you and transfer you to your luxury hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional sunset cruise on Lake Victoria, watching the sun dip below the horizon as you sip a refreshing drink on the deck.

Day 2 – Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Drive to Murchison Falls

After breakfast, travel to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walking safari to see Uganda’s reintroduced white rhinos up close. Continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, the country’s largest and most iconic park, where the mighty Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging down in a thunderous waterfall.

Day 3 – Boat Ride to the Nile Delta, Game Drive & Nile Cruise

Start the day with a boat excursion to the Nile Delta, a bird-lover’s paradise and home to the rare shoebill stork. Enjoy a bush breakfast on the Nile’s banks, followed by a game drive across the savannah, spotting elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. Later in the afternoon, embark on a private sunset cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, watching hippos and crocodiles bask along the river.

Day 4 – Visit the Falls & Fly to Kibale Forest National Park

Visit both the top and bottom of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views. Later, board a scenic flight from Bugungu Airstrip to Kasese. Upon landing, your guide will drive you through lush tea plantations to Kibale Forest National Park, home to Uganda’s largest population of chimpanzees.

Day 5 – Chimpanzee Habituation Experience & Bigodi Swamp Walk

Join researchers for a chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest, observing these intelligent primates as they feed, play, and interact. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided cultural walk through Bigodi Swamp, meet local craftsmen, and visit a traditional healer.

Day 6 – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular wildlife reserve. Cross the equator and enjoy scenic views of volcanic craters and rift valley lakes. In the evening, take a relaxed game drive to spot elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes roaming the plains.

Day 7 – Game Drive & Private Boat Ride on the Kazinga Channel

Enjoy an early morning game drive in search of lions, leopards, elephants, and Uganda kob. Later, embark on a private boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species along the shores.

Day 8 – Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Drive to Bwindi

After breakfast, head to the Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. After a picnic lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 9 – Gorilla Trekking Experience

Rise early for your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. Guided by expert rangers, trek through misty forests to meet one of the habituated gorilla families. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants — a truly emotional and humbling wildlife experience.

Day 10 – Fly Back to Entebbe & Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Enjoy sweeping aerial views of Uganda’s green hills and crater lakes. Upon arrival, connect to your international flight or continue to your next destination.

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