Signature Uganda: Gorillas & Wildlife

Duration: 8 Days

Overview

A perfectly crafted introduction to Uganda, combining gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and a classic savanna safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Designed for first-time visitors and value-luxury travelers, this itinerary captures Uganda’s most essential wildlife moments in an efficient, beautifully paced journey.

Expect rainforest mist, close-up primate encounters, riverine boat safaris, and the warm hospitality that makes Uganda one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations.

Trip Highlights

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest

Game drives in Queen Elizabeth NP

Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Scenic drives through crater lakes & volcanic landscapes

Optional tree-climbing lions in Ishasha

Ideal For

First-time Uganda visitors • Wildlife lovers • Couples & solos • Mid-budget luxury

Preferred Properties

Entebbe: Hotel No. 5

Kibale: Kibale Lodge

Queen Elizabeth: Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Bwindi: Bwindi Lodge

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Days 1–3 — Entebbe & Kibale Forest (Chimpanzees, Wetlands & Rainforest Trails)

Arrive in Entebbe with a private meet-and-greet and settle into your boutique lodge. The next day, travel to the lush Kibale Forest region—Uganda’s chimpanzee heartland—where you can unwind or take an optional nature walk. Spend Day 3 tracking wild chimpanzees with expert rangers, followed by relaxed time at your lodge or a visit to the Bigodi Wetlands for birdlife and primates.
Overnights: Hotel No. 5 (Entebbe); Turaco Treetops or Primate Lodge (Kibale)

Days 3–6 — Queen Elizabeth National Park (Savanna Wildlife & Kazinga Channel)

Continue south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its crater lakes, open savannas, and rich wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival, followed the next day by a classic Kazinga Channel boat cruise—one of Uganda’s best wildlife experiences—with hippos, elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and prolific birdlife. Optional detour through the Ishasha sector offers a chance to see the famed tree-climbing lions.
Overnights: Mweya Safari Lodge or Elephant Plains Lodge

Days 6–8 — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Mountain Gorillas & Highland Scenery)

Travel into the misty highlands of Bwindi for the highlight of your journey: trekking endangered mountain gorillas with expert trackers. Spend a powerful, intimate hour with a gorilla family before returning to your lodge to relax and reflect.
Overnights: Mahogany Springs or Buhoma Lodge

Day 8 — Fly to Entebbe & Depart

Fly from Bwindi (Kihihi or Kisoro) back to Entebbe for your onward journey. Optional overnight available for smoother connections.

Pricing

Beginning at $10,00 per person
Depends on lodge selection, transport (flight vs drive), and trekking permit season.

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