Uganda · Comprehensive Uganda – 10-day Scheduled Safari

Comprehensive Uganda – 10-day Scheduled Safari

A Customizable Trip to Uganda — 10 Days / 9 Nights

Best SeasonJan – Dec
Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
AccommodationHotel, Lodge or Tented Camp

Highlights

Discover Uganda – A once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

• Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park & Kyambura Gorge
• Wildlife Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park – spot the famous tree-climbing lions
• Scenic Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
• Optional Excursion to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria
• World-Class Bird Watching – over 1,000 species, including the rare shoebill and grey crowned crane
• Luxury Experience with top-tier lodges, expert guides, and custom safari vehicles

About this Safari

This ten day safari includes a thrilling visit with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, chimpanzee tracking in both Kibale National Park and Kyambura Gorge, multiple game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with its wide array of wildlife, including the famous tree climbing lions, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and an optional visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on the beautiful Lake Victoria.

Uganda boasts some of the best bird watching in Africa, with over 1000 different species, including the rare shoebill and the remarkable grey crowned crane.

With excellent accommodation, professional guides and custom-made safari vehicles, this will be the trip of a lifetime.

2026 departures: 09 Jan/ 06 Mar/ 15 May/ 06 Jun/ 22 Jul/ 25 Aug/ 16 Oct/ 13 Dec

Rates: –  USD 6700 – 7700

Rates

Per Person Sharing
Standard Season
USD $6,700

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Best Western Premier Garden Hotel, Entebbe

Set on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe is a small town that is easy to explore on foot or local boda bodas (motorbike taxis). Explore the markets, hunt for souvenirs or…

Day 2

Day 2: Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

This morning’s flight on a light aircraft to Kihihi airstrip takes just over an hour. Transfer through local villages and along mountain roads to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a World…

Day 3

Day 3: Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a rare and exhilarating wildlife encounter that is hard to capture in words. Experienced guides and trackers will…

Day 4

Day 4: Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park

Depart Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park this morning and travel to Ishasha in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park (a 2-3 hour drive), with a…

Day 5

Day 5: Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park

Spend the day enjoying game drives in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, rounding things…

Day 6

Day 6: Elephant Plains, Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park

Head north toward the ‘Mweya’ sector of the park which is rich with wildlife, visitors will find vast numbers of Uganda’s unique and strange Euphorbia, or…

Day 7

Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking, Kyambura

Enjoy chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge and game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park…

Day 8

Day 8: Primate Lodge, Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale Forest comprises an interesting blend of lowland tropical rain forest, montane forest, and mixed tropical deciduous forest. In addition to forest, you will also…

Day 9

Day 9: Primate Lodge, Kibale Forest National Park

Your Kibale Forest chimp trek will generally take place in the morning. The forest is alive with noise! Chimpanzees can be quite active and may move quickly through the forest canopy… or…

 

Day 10

Day 10: Departure

Depart after an early breakfast for the drive back to Entebbe…

This is a condensed overview of the journey.

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Inclusions & Notes

Details of Rates

Included:

  • Small group scheduled safari, min 2 max 7 participants per vehicle
  • Meet & greet at Entebbe airport
  • Airport transfers throughout
  • 1 night accommodation at Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe, or similar, including breakfast
  • Return domestic flights from Entebbe to Kihihi/ Kasese to Entebbe on a scheduled flight (light aircraft)
  • 4×4 transport with English speaking local driver/guide as above
  • Bottled water in safari vehicle
  • 2 nights accommodation at Buhoma Lodge including all meals and local drinks*
  • Community visit en route from Bwindi to Ishasha
  • 2 nights accommodation at Ishasha Wilderness Camp including all meals and local drinks*
  • 2 nights accommodation at Elephant Plains Lodge or similar including all meals and local drinks*
  • 2 nights accommodation at Primates Lodge or similar including all meals and local drinks*
  • All park entrance fees
  • Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
  • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Community fees and contribution to the Future Generations Trust
  • Full liability insurance cover and 24-hour emergency contact

Note: Select local drinks are included at Buhoma, Ishasha, Elephant Plains and Primates. Should alternate hotels be booked, drinks may NOT be included.

Excluded:

  • Gorilla & Chimp Permits
  • All international flights and airport taxes
  • All health entry requirements including Yellow Fever inoculations where required
  • Personal expenses such as porters, drinks, tips, visas and travel insurance
  • Services/activities/meals not included above

Note: Should gorilla permits be booked at Ruhija, there is an additional shared vehicle transfer fee of USD 205 /vehicle return.

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