Duration: 11 Days
A rich, immersive, conservation-forward journey through Uganda’s most spectacular landscapes—deep rainforests, volcanic peaks, crater lakes, and savanna plains. This itinerary includes two gorilla treks, chimpanzee encounters, and the best cultural and scenic diversity in the country.
Designed for seasoned safari travelers and high-end nature lovers, this is your “Signature Uganda” experience.
Two gorilla treks in Bwindi or Mgahinga (or one + habituation experience)
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga (optional)
Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions
Crater lake scenic region
Walking safaris, cultural experiences & conservation meetings
Beautiful boutique lodges with sweeping forest views
Wildlife connoisseurs • Photographers • Couples • Repeat African travelers
Entebbe: Hotel No. 5
Kibale: Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge
Queen Elizabeth: Kyambura Gorge Lodge,
Ishasha: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Bwindi/Mgahinga: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Volcanoes Gahinga Lodge
Arrive in Entebbe with a private transfer to your boutique lodge. The next morning, fly to the crater-lake highlands and settle into a hilltop property overlooking volcanic lakes. Spend your first full day tracking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, followed by relaxed crater-lake walks, village visits, or birding in the surrounding hills.
Overnights: Hotel No. 5 (Entebbe); Ndali Lodge or Kyaninga Lodge (Kibale)
Drive south into Queen Elizabeth National Park for classic savanna landscapes and the rich waterways of the Kazinga Channel. Enjoy game drives across the Kasenyi Plains, a scenic boat safari among hippos and elephants, and optional forest walks in the dramatic Kyambura Gorge. Continue into the remote Ishasha sector—famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Overnights: Kyambura Gorge Lodge or Elephant Plains (Queen Elizabeth); Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Ishasha)
Continue into the misty highlands of Bwindi or Mgahinga, home to Uganda’s mountain gorillas. Enjoy your first gorilla trek—an intimate and emotional wildlife encounter—followed by a second day for either a second trek, golden monkey trekking, or the immersive Gorilla Habituation Experience. Spend an additional day with cultural encounters, Batwa community visits, forest walks, or scenic ridge hikes.
Overnights: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge or Volcanoes Gahinga Lodge
Return by scenic flight to Entebbe for your onward journey. Add an extra night in Entebbe if desired for connections.
Beginning at $9,500 per person
Customize This TripThe following is included in the price of your trip:
All accommodations
All meals and selected beverages
All internal flights & airport transfers
All guided activities (game drives, walks, gorilla trek)
Park fees and conservation fees
24/7 in-destination support
The following is excluded from the price of your trip:
International flights
Premium spirits
Travel insurance
Optional activities (balloon flight, helicopter, etc.)
Tips and gratuities
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