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Overview
The Ultimate Uganda Safari spans 8 days, showcasing the country’s stunning wildlife and rich cultural heritage. Journey through iconic destinations like Kibale Forest, where you’ll track chimpanzees, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Experience the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on game drives and boat cruises, and engage in authentic cultural interactions at the Igongo Cultural Museum. This thoughtfully designed itinerary ensures unforgettable encounters with nature and local communities, making for a travel experience that is both immersive and meaningful.
- Explore top national parks including Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi
- Enjoy guided chimpanzee and gorilla tracking experiences
- Engage in cultural activities and community-led conservation initiatives
- Includes all ground transportation, meals, and accommodation throughout your journey
What's included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Park fees
Lunch
All ground transportation
Dinner
Chimpanzee tracking permits
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Refreshment during day Tour
Gorilla permits
Airport transfers
Meals
Gratuities
Insurance
All other personal expenditure
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Africa’s Pearl
1h · Admission ticket included
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide. Transfer to your pre-arranged hotel for rest.
For arrivals before 13:00 hrs, an optional evening visit to the Botanical Gardens can be arranged.
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest & Entanda Cultural Experience
Kibale Forest National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, drive westwards through scenic countryside featuring villages, forests, hills, and tea plantations.
Stop at Entanda Cultural Adventure for immersive half-day cultural activities including traditional dances, music, fruit tasting, honey harvesting, traditional food preparation (Luwombo), a guided hunting expedition (non-lethal), and cultural talks led by community elders (Senga and Kojja).
After lunch, continue to Fort Portal for overnight stay.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Community Swamp Walk
Kibale National Park
1 day
Early breakfast followed by briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Proceed into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking, with up to one hour of observation once located.
After lunch, enjoy a guided community swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for birdlife, primates, and butterflies.
Optional community project participation includes planting an indigenous tree on community land.
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary
6h · Admission ticket included
After lunch, enjoy a guided community swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for birdlife, primates, and butterflies.
Optional community project participation includes planting an indigenous tree on community land.
Day 4: Fort Portal Sights & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
1h
After breakfast, drive along the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Stop at Mabere ga Nyinamwiru to explore stalactites and stalagmites and learn about local folklore.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
4h
Enjoy a guided hike offering panoramic views of Fort Portal, crater lakes, volcanic hills, and settlements.
Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for overnight stay.
Day 5: Game Drive, Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise & Cultural Encounter
Queen Elizabeth National Park
4h
Early morning game drive in the mating grounds, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, leopards, hippos, and birdlife.
Kazinga Channel The Hippo's Paradise
4h · Admission ticket included
After lunch, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, linking Lake Edward and Lake George, renowned for wildlife sightings.
Optional: Lion tracking experience with researchers (advance booking required).
Queen Elizabeth National Park
2h
Optional Activity: Lion Tracking
For an additional US$100 per person, join the research team for an unforgettable lion tracking experience with a 95% chance of close lion sightings. Actively assist in monitoring lions using locator devices while learning about habituation calls, weather conditions, and animal behavior. Your participation directly contributes to wildlife research and conservation.
Other experiential activities include Mongoose Tracking, Hippo Census, and Bird Counts.
As group sizes are limited, advance booking is required.
Experiences last 1–3 hours and usually take place early morning, evening, or occasionally at night
Day 6: Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Queen Elizabeth National Park
4h
After breakfast, drive through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of tree-climbing lions. Continue south through rural Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax in preparation for gorilla tracking.
12h
Arrive in the afternoon and relax in preparation for gorilla tracking.
Day 7: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
12h · Admission ticket included
Early breakfast followed by briefing at the park headquarters. Trek through dense rainforest terrain to track mountain gorillas.
You are allowed up to one hour with the gorillas once found, though tracking can take several hours.
Bwindi is home to diverse wildlife, including primates, birds, mammals, and butterflies.
Day 8: Return to Kampala & Departure
Igongo Cultural Centre
1h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with a stop at Igongo Cultural Museum for lunch and cultural experience.
Stop at the Equator for photographs before proceeding to Kampala or Entebbe for departure.
End of Tour
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Entebbe International Airport
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
