14-Day Uganda Safari: Gorillas, Chimps, Big Five & Wildlife Adventure

Begin your 14-day Uganda safari from Kampala or Entebbe and travel north toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy an exciting guided white rhino tracking experience, getting close to Uganda's protected southern white rhinos in their natural environment.

After the activity, continue relaxing at the sanctuary and enjoy your first evening surrounded by Uganda's wilderness.

Accommodation: Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch

After breakfast, drive toward Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest national park and one of the country's premier wildlife destinations.

Enter the park and begin exploring the savannah landscapes where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and other African wildlife.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Wake up early for an exciting Murchison Falls game drive, one of the highlights of your Uganda wildlife safari. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and other wildlife across the park's expansive savannah.

Later, enjoy a spectacular boat safari on the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife along the river before experiencing the powerful sight of the Nile squeezing through the narrow gorge.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel south toward Kibale National Park, famously known as Uganda's primate capital.

Enjoy scenic views of rural Uganda, traditional communities and lush countryside before arriving near Kibale Forest.

Accommodation: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge

Today is dedicated to one of Uganda's most exciting primate experiences — chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.

Walk through the ancient rainforest with experienced trackers while searching for habituated chimpanzee communities. You may also encounter red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys and numerous forest birds.

Later, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-based conservation area renowned for primates, birds and rich biodiversity.

Accommodation: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge

Travel from Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most famous wildlife destinations.

After arrival, embark on a game drive through the park's beautiful savannah landscapes. Look for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs and other wildlife.

Accommodation: Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge

Enjoy an early morning wildlife experience before heading to the spectacular Kazinga Channel.

Take a boat cruise along the channel, famous for its concentration of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and water birds. This is one of the best wildlife photography experiences in Uganda.

Accommodation: Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge

Continue south through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward the Ishasha Sector, one of Uganda's most distinctive wildlife areas.

Ishasha is particularly famous for its tree-climbing lions, often seen resting in the branches of large fig and acacia trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through this remote and scenic part of the park.

Accommodation: Embogo Lodges

Leave Ishasha and continue toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to some of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

The journey takes you through spectacular southwestern Uganda, with rolling hills, forests and rural communities.

Arrive at your lodge and prepare for the ultimate experience of your Uganda gorilla trekking safari.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Today is the highlight of your Uganda gorilla safari.

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing before entering the ancient Bwindi rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

Spend an unforgettable time observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat while learning about their behavior, conservation and forest ecosystem.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by rolling green hills and numerous small islands.

Relax beside one of Uganda's most scenic lakes and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere after your gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

Spend the day discovering Lake Bunyonyi.

Enjoy a traditional canoe experience across the lake, admire the surrounding terraced hills and explore the peaceful islands. Depending on your preference, you can also enjoy zip-lining and other optional activities.

This relaxing day provides the perfect balance after the intensity of gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris.

Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, travel toward Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's closest savannah park to Kampala and Entebbe.

Enjoy a game drive through the park searching for zebras, impalas, buffaloes, elands, giraffes and other wildlife. Lake Mburo is also known for its beautiful landscapes and rich birdlife.

Accommodation: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge

Enjoy your final morning wildlife experience in Lake Mburo National Park before beginning your journey toward Entebbe.

Depending on your departure schedule, stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenirs before continuing to Entebbe for your airport transfer.

Your 14-day Uganda gorilla, chimpanzee and wildlife safari ends with unforgettable memories of Uganda's forests, savannahs, lakes and incredible wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End: Entebbe