Best of Uganda Safari Experience
Guided by expert Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers and a professional safari guide, track rhinos, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and mountain gorillas on foot, experiencing Uganda’s primates in their natural habitats through responsible, close-range encounters. Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle through Uganda’s most iconic national parks, enjoying classic game drives and exclusive boat cruises along the Nile and Kazinga Channel, where elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife gather along the water’s edge. Journey through lush forests, volcanic landscapes, crater lakes, and open savannahs, staying in carefully selected lodges and ending your adventure with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park—experiencing Uganda at a slower, more intimate pace, in harmony with nature.
Tour Map & Day Details
Arrive at Entebbe and transfer to Protea Hotel, where you can relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Travel north with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Spend two days at Hemingways Tented Lodge, exploring Murchison Falls with game drives and a private boat cruise to the base of the falls, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, and abundant birdlife.
Head south to Kibale Forest and trek chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Enjoy a guided Bigodi Swamp walk, observing primates, birds, and local village life while staying at Chimpundu Lodge.
Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, spotting elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Stay in comfort at Buffalo Safari Lodge (Deluxe Cottage).
Trek golden monkeys in Mgahinga before transferring to Bwindi for gorilla trekking, observing these gentle giants in their natural forest habitat. Accommodation is at Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge in Mgahinga and Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Super Deluxe Room) in Bwindi.
Experience walking safaris and game drives in Lake Mburo, spotting zebras, impalas, hippos, and birds. Stay at Kigambira Safari Lodge, surrounded by peaceful savannah landscapes.
After a final morning safari, drive back to Entebbe for your departure, concluding an unforgettable Ugandan adventure.
Featured Properties In Best of Uganda Safari Experience
Protea Hotel
Murchison Falls National Park
Kibale Forest National Park chimpanzees
Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Best time to visit Season: dry seasons, from June to September and December to February. → These months offer the most comfortable conditions for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, better wildlife viewing, and easier road travel, as trails are less muddy and access to parks is smoother.
- The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years and above.
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits should be booked well in advance, as they sell out quickly.
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are non-refundable once booked.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All accommodation as listed
- Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide
- Fuel and all road transfers
- Park entrance fees
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Game drives and boat cruises
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Community and cultural experiences
- Bottled drinking water while on safari
- Private boat for an exclusive and comfortable safari experience
- Emergency evacuation insurance (medical bills excluded)
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses ( Premium drinks, souvenirs)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary