12 Days Gorilla Uganda Safari

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide.
After completing airport formalities, begin your Uganda adventure with a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Entebbe.
Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe offers a peaceful introduction to Uganda’s natural beauty.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel or explore some nearby attractions.
Visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre to learn about Uganda’s wildlife conservation efforts.
Alternatively, enjoy a walk through Entebbe Botanical Gardens, famous for its tropical vegetation and birdlife.
You may also enjoy a relaxing sunset experience along the shores of Lake Victoria.
In the evening, your guide will provide a detailed safari briefing about the journey ahead.
Learn about the destinations you will visit, expected weather conditions, and trekking preparations.
Enjoy dinner and relax at your hotel as you prepare for the exciting adventure ahead.
Your safari officially begins the following morning as you journey into Uganda’s wilderness.

After breakfast, depart Entebbe and begin your journey towards the spectacular Murchison Falls National Park.
The drive takes you through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing villages, farms, and local communities.
Your first stop is the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to Uganda’s only population of southern white rhinos.
Enjoy a guided walking rhino tracking experience led by experienced ranger guides.
Learn about rhino behavior, conservation history, and efforts to restore Uganda’s rhino population.
After the experience, continue your journey northwards towards Murchison Falls.
Enjoy views of traditional homesteads, agricultural landscapes, and the changing scenery of Uganda.
As you approach the park, the landscape transforms into open savannah wilderness.
Arrive at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Uganda’s largest national park.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional evening game drive or relax at the lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at your selected safari accommodation.

Start your day with an early morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park.
The morning hours provide excellent opportunities to see wildlife when animals are most active.
Explore the open savannah plains searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and antelopes.
Your experienced guide will help you discover the park’s wildlife, history, and unique ecosystem.
With luck, you may spot predators including lions, hyenas, and the elusive leopard.
Return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation before your afternoon adventure.
Later, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls.
The cruise offers incredible views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and water birds.
Continue to the bottom of the falls where the powerful Nile River crashes through a narrow gorge.
Visit the Top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views and memorable photographs.
Return to your lodge in the evening after a day filled with wildlife and natural wonders.

After breakfast, leave the beautiful wilderness of Murchison Falls National Park and begin your journey towards Kibale National Park, home to one of Africa’s greatest primate experiences.
The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of western Uganda, passing through local communities, farmlands, and small towns.
Enjoy views of Uganda’s countryside as you travel through changing landscapes from open savannah to lush green forests.
Along the way, you will experience the beauty of Uganda’s rural lifestyle, including traditional homes, markets, and agricultural areas.
As you approach Fort Portal, the scenery becomes more dramatic with rolling hills, tea plantations, and crater lake views.
Continue towards Kibale National Park, famously known as the Primate Capital of Africa.
The park is home to chimpanzees and over 12 other primate species living within its ancient rainforest.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the forest area.
Depending on your arrival time, you can take a short nature walk, visit nearby communities, or relax at your lodge.
Prepare for the next day’s unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience deep inside Kibale Forest.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the tropical rainforest.

After an early breakfast, head to the Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Your ranger guide will explain trekking guidelines, chimpanzee behavior, and the importance of conserving this incredible rainforest ecosystem.
Begin your walk through the dense tropical forest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities.
The trek takes you through beautiful forest trails surrounded by ancient trees, colorful birds, butterflies, and unique plant species.
Along the way, you may encounter other primates including red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend a magical hour observing them as they feed, communicate, groom, and move through the forest.
Your guide will share fascinating information about chimpanzee family structures and their similarities to humans.
After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation area famous for its biodiversity.
Enjoy a guided nature walk through wetlands, forests, and village surroundings while spotting birds and monkeys.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, leave Kibale Forest and continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most famous wildlife destinations.
The drive takes you through the scenic crater lakes region, offering beautiful views of volcanic landscapes and rolling hills.
Along the way, enjoy views of tea plantations, local communities, and the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains on clear days.
As you approach Queen Elizabeth National Park, the landscape changes from rainforest scenery into open savannah plains.
Upon arrival, enter the park and begin exploring its diverse wildlife habitats.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best areas for wildlife viewing.
Search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, waterbucks, and other grazing animals.
The area is also known for predators such as lions and leopards, which may be spotted during your drive.
Later, transfer to your lodge and relax while enjoying views of the surrounding wilderness.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at your selected safari lodge as you prepare for the next day’s wildlife activities.

Begin your day with an early morning game drive through the beautiful landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife destinations.
The morning hours provide the best opportunity to explore the savannah as animals are more active before the heat of the day.
Drive through the Kasenyi Plains, an area famous for large herds of Uganda kobs and frequent predator sightings.
Look out for elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, antelopes, and a variety of bird species.
With some luck, you may encounter lions resting in the grasslands or leopards moving through the park.
After the game drive, return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.
The cruise provides one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Uganda from a unique water perspective.
Watch large pods of hippos cooling in the water, Nile crocodiles along the shores, and elephants and buffaloes coming to drink.
The channel is also a paradise for bird lovers, with hundreds of bird species found along the shoreline.
After the cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and continue your journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to Uganda’s famous mountain gorillas.
Your route takes you through the legendary Ishasha Sector, located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Enjoy a game drive through Ishasha in search of the rare and famous tree-climbing lions often seen resting on large fig trees.
Apart from lions, the area is also home to elephants, buffaloes, topi, bushbucks, and other wildlife species.
Continue your journey through the spectacular Kigezi Highlands, often called the "Switzerland of Uganda" because of its beautiful terraced hills and dramatic scenery.
The drive offers breathtaking views of rolling landscapes, local farms, and traditional communities.
As you approach Bwindi, the scenery changes into thick tropical forests and mist-covered mountains.
Arrive at your lodge near the gorilla trekking sector and relax after the journey.
Your guide will provide important information about the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure, including preparation tips and trekking expectations.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay as you prepare for one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters.

After an early breakfast, prepare for the highlight of your 12 Day Gorilla Uganda Safari — an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
You will transfer to the park headquarters where you will receive a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides.
The briefing covers trekking guidelines, gorilla conservation, safety procedures, and what to expect during your forest adventure.
Begin your trek through the ancient rainforest accompanied by experienced guides and trackers who will lead you in search of a habituated gorilla family.
The duration of the trek varies depending on the location of the gorillas and can take several hours through dense vegetation and forest trails.
Along the way, enjoy the beauty of Bwindi’s unique ecosystem, including giant trees, colorful birds, butterflies, and other forest creatures.
When you locate the gorilla family, spend a magical hour observing these incredible animals in their natural environment.
Watch as they feed, play, groom each other, and interact within their family groups.
Your guide will explain their behaviors, social structures, and conservation efforts protecting these endangered primates.
After the experience, return to the lodge to relax and celebrate completing one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife adventures.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.

After breakfast, leave the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and continue your journey to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic and peaceful destinations.
The drive takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of southwestern Uganda, known for its rolling hills, terraced farms, winding roads, and beautiful countryside views.
Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the Kigezi Highlands, often described as some of the most beautiful landscapes in Uganda.
Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, check into your lodge and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere surrounding this spectacular lake.
Known as the “Place of Many Little Birds,” Lake Bunyonyi is famous for its numerous islands, rich birdlife, and calm waters.
Spend the afternoon enjoying optional activities such as a traditional canoe ride across the lake’s peaceful waters.
Explore some of the lake’s fascinating islands while learning about the local communities and their traditions.
You may also enjoy bird watching, swimming, photography, or simply relaxing while enjoying the incredible scenery.
The peaceful environment of Lake Bunyonyi provides the perfect recovery after the challenging gorilla trekking experience.
In the evening, enjoy dinner while watching the beautiful sunset over the hills surrounding the lake.
Overnight stay will be at your selected lakeside lodge.

After breakfast, leave the peaceful shores of Lake Bunyonyi and continue your journey towards Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s closest savannah park to Kampala and Entebbe.
The journey takes you through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda, passing through local communities, farmland, and traditional Ankole cattle-keeping areas.
Enjoy views of the famous long-horned Ankole cattle grazing across the countryside as you travel towards the park.
Upon arrival at Lake Mburo National Park, enter the park and begin your first wildlife experience in this unique savannah ecosystem.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, and other wildlife species.
Unlike many other Ugandan parks, Lake Mburo offers excellent opportunities for close wildlife encounters due to its open landscapes and diverse habitats.
You may also spot different bird species, making the park a favorite destination for nature lovers and photographers.
After the game drive, transfer to your lodge and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Depending on time, you can relax while enjoying views of the surrounding savannah or take part in optional lodge activities.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at your selected safari lodge.

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in the wilderness before beginning your journey back to Entebbe International Airport.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may start the day with an optional morning game drive or nature walk inside Lake Mburo National Park.
The park offers a final opportunity to spot zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, and other wildlife before leaving the safari destination.
Continue your drive towards Entebbe through Uganda’s beautiful countryside landscapes and vibrant communities.
Along the way, stop at the famous Uganda Equator crossing, one of the country’s most popular landmarks.
Enjoy memorable photographs, learn about the equator experience, and visit local craft shops for souvenirs.
Continue the journey towards Entebbe while enjoying the final views of Uganda’s rolling hills, farms, and villages.
Your guide will ensure you arrive at the airport in good time for your scheduled departure flight.
As your adventure comes to an end, you leave Uganda with unforgettable memories of gorilla trekking, wildlife encounters, and incredible landscapes.
Thank you for choosing the 12 Day Gorilla Uganda Safari, a journey through some of Uganda’s most remarkable natural wonders.