Uganda · 15 days · Midrange
15 Days Best of Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari
The fullest Uganda itinerary we offer: fifteen days from Murchison Falls to the terraced hills of Lake Bunyonyi, with chimpanzees, gorillas and time to slow down between them.
- Duration
- 15 days · 14 nights
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe
- Ends
- Entebbe
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
The fullest Uganda itinerary we offer: fifteen days from Murchison Falls to the terraced hills of Lake Bunyonyi, with chimpanzees, gorillas and time to slow down between them.
This 15-day midrange itinerary starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe. Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Longest Uganda trip · Slow travel · Primate lovers
- Safari style
- Midrange · Private
Destination guides: Murchison Falls · Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi
Route
Entebbe
Start
Ziwa
Stop 1
Murchison Falls
Stop 2
Kibale
Stop 3
Queen Elizabeth
Stop 4
Bwindi
Stop 5
Lake Bunyonyi
Stop 6
Lake Mburo
Stop 7
Entebbe
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Three nights at Murchison Falls
- 02
Chimpanzees and gorillas
- 03
Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth
- 04
Lake Bunyonyi rest days
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
15 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Airport pick-up and transfer to your lodge.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Overnight
- Entebbe — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2 · Approx. 6–7 hours by road
Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa
Drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walk to see white rhinos, the only wild rhinos in Uganda, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park.
- Rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Murchison Falls — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3
Murchison Falls
A morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, looking for giraffe, elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob and lions. In the afternoon, a boat trip upstream towards the base of the falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge.
- Game drive
- Nile launch trip
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Murchison Falls — Overnight at the lodge
Day 4
Murchison Falls
A hike to the top of the falls and a second game drive, or a boat trip downstream towards the Nile delta for birdlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Murchison Falls — Overnight at the lodge
Day 5 · Long travel day · approx. 7–8 hours
Murchison Falls to Kibale
The long drive south to Kibale.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Kibale Forest — Overnight at the lodge
Day 6
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
Morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale National Park, which has one of the highest densities of primates in Africa. Rangers lead you to a habituated chimpanzee community; forest birds and other primates such as red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys are often seen. Afternoon walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
- Chimpanzee trek (permit included where quoted)
- Optional Bigodi Wetland walk
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Kibale Forest — Overnight at the lodge
Day 7
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Kazinga Channel boat trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Queen Elizabeth — Overnight at the lodge
Day 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park
A morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains, looking for Uganda kob, buffalo, elephants and the lions that hunt them. In the afternoon, a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes George and Edward brings you close to hippos, buffalo, crocodiles and abundant water birds.
- Kasenyi game drive
- Kazinga Channel boat trip
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Queen Elizabeth — Overnight at the lodge
Day 9
Ishasha
A day in the remote Ishasha sector, looking for lions in the fig trees and herds of topi and buffalo.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Queen Elizabeth — Overnight at the lodge
Day 10 · Approx. 3 hours by road
Ishasha to Bwindi
Drive into the hills to Bwindi.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 11
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
An early breakfast and briefing at the park headquarters, then set off with UWA rangers to track a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi's steep rainforest. Once the group is found, you spend up to one hour with them — watching feeding, grooming and young gorillas at play. Return to the lodge in the afternoon; an optional community walk is possible if time allows.
- Gorilla trek (permit included where quoted)
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 12 · Approx. 3–4 hours by road
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Drive through terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi for a restful stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Bunyonyi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 13 · Approx. 4 hours by road
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo
A canoe trip on the lake, then drive to Lake Mburo.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Mburo — Overnight at the lodge
Day 14
Lake Mburo
Game drive, boat trip and optional guided walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Mburo — Overnight at the lodge
Day 15 · Approx. 4–5 hours by road
Lake Mburo to Entebbe
Return to Entebbe for your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Comfortable lodges.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Entebbe1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Murchison Falls3 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Kibale Forest2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Queen Elizabeth3 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Bwindi2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Lake Bunyonyi1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Lake Mburo2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 15 days · 14 nights
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe
- Ends
- Entebbe
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Longest Uganda trip · Slow travel
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Arrival and departure transfers at Entebbe International Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Lodge accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Meals as listed day by day
- Park entry fees for the parks visited
- Activities listed as included in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Ziwa rhino tracking
- Nile launch trip
- Kazinga Channel boat trip
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
- Uganda visa
- Porters on treks (hired locally)
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits unless quoted
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 15-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
Optional extras (not included)
- Second gorilla trekAdditional permit required.
- Batwa community experienceQuoted on request
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), are limited in number and should be secured as early as possible. Permit fees are set by UWA and are confirmed in your quotation.
- Minimum ages set by UWA: 15 years for gorilla trekking and 12 years for chimpanzee trekking.
- Treks can last from about 2 to 8 hours through steep, muddy forest. Porters can be hired at the trailhead.
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 15-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Entebbe and finishes in Entebbe.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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