Discover the very best of Uganda on this immersive 10-Day Ultimate Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari, an expertly crafted journey combining thrilling wildlife encounters, unforgettable primate experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural moments.

Travel from the powerful waterfalls and wildlife-rich plains of Murchison Falls National Park through the lush rainforests of Kibale National Park, home to East Africa's highest concentration of chimpanzees. Continue into the diverse ecosystems of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and the famous Kazinga Channel, before travelling through the Ishasha Sector in search of tree-climbing lions.

The highlight of your adventure awaits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you'll come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas in one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife encounters. Your safari concludes with a scenic journey through Lake Mburo National Park, offering a guided walking safari before returning to Entebbe.

Combining luxury, adventure, conservation, and authentic African hospitality, this safari is perfect for travelers seeking Uganda's most iconic experiences in one unforgettable journey.

Safari Highlights

✔ Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

✔ Visit the Top of Murchison Falls

✔ Murchison Falls Game Drive

✔ Nile Boat Cruise

✔ Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest

✔ Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk

✔ Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive

✔ Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

✔ Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions

✔ Mountain Gorilla Trekking

✔ Guided Walking Safari in Lake Mburo National Park

✔ Uganda Equator Experience

✔ Exceptional Wildlife Photography

Accommodation

Pricing

Best Time to Visit

This safari is available year-round, with the dry seasons (June–September and December–February) offering the best conditions for wildlife viewing, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, and photography. The green seasons (March–May and October–November) provide lush landscapes, excellent birdwatching opportunities, and fewer visitors, making them ideal for travellers seeking a quieter safari experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda – Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your professional Invictus Safaris guide will warmly welcome you to Uganda. After a private transfer to your comfortable accommodation, enjoy time to relax following your international journey. Later, your guide will provide a detailed safari briefing, introducing you to the exciting wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences awaiting you over the coming days.

Spend the evening enjoying a delicious welcome dinner while preparing for your adventure across the Pearl of Africa.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Rhino Tracking & Journey to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, depart Entebbe and travel north through Uganda's vibrant countryside towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the country's only protected home for wild rhinos.

Accompanied by experienced rangers, enjoy a guided walking safari to observe southern white rhinos in their natural habitat while learning about Uganda's successful rhino conservation program.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before crashing into the river below. Arrive at your lodge overlooking the Nile or surrounding wilderness and relax as the sounds of the African bush welcome you to Uganda's largest national park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Wildlife Safari & Nile Boat Cruise

Rise early for an exciting morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. Accompanied by your experienced guide, search for elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, Jackson's hartebeests, oribis, hyenas, and, with a little luck, the elusive leopard.

Following lunch, embark on a memorable boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of the mighty Murchison Falls. Along the way, watch enormous pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and an impressive variety of birdlife gather along the riverbanks before witnessing the dramatic waterfall from below.

Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation beneath the African sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Scenic Journey to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, leave the savannahs of Murchison Falls behind and journey south through the stunning landscapes of the Albertine Rift Valley towards Kibale National Park. The drive offers a fascinating transition from open grasslands to rolling hills, tea plantations, crater lakes, and lush tropical forests.

Along the way, enjoy scenic stops for photography and refreshments while your guide shares insights into Uganda's diverse cultures and landscapes. As you approach Fort Portal, the majestic Rwenzori Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to one of the country's most beautiful regions.

Arrive at your forest lodge in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day relaxing in the tranquil surroundings, listening to the sounds of the rainforest and preparing for tomorrow's chimpanzee adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Following an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering Kibale Forest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Guided by experienced trackers, walk beneath towering trees and through dense vegetation as you listen for the distinctive calls of these remarkable primates.

Once located, spend an unforgettable hour observing chimpanzees as they groom, communicate, feed, and interact within their natural forest home. Their intelligence, energy, and human-like behavior make this one of Africa's most captivating wildlife experiences.

After lunch, continue to the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-managed conservation area renowned for its rich biodiversity. The guided walk offers excellent opportunities to spot monkeys, colorful butterflies, unique plant species, and an impressive variety of birds while supporting local conservation initiatives.

Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening surrounded by the peaceful rainforest atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today your safari continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most diverse protected area. The scenic drive passes crater lakes, tea estates, rolling hills, and traditional villages before descending into the wildlife-rich plains of the park.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an introductory game drive through the Kasenyi or Mweya sectors, where elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, and Uganda kobs are commonly seen. Keep your camera ready for possible sightings of lions and leopards as the late afternoon light creates excellent photography conditions.

Check into your lodge overlooking the savannah or Kazinga Channel and enjoy another evening of exceptional hospitality and fine dining.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Rise early for a rewarding morning game drive across the famous Kasenyi Plains, one of the best locations in Uganda for predator sightings. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and large herds of Uganda kob while enjoying the cool morning air and golden light of the African savannah.

After lunch and some time to relax, embark on a private boat cruise along the spectacular Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway linking Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel supports one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos and offers exceptional close-up views of Nile crocodiles, elephants drinking at the shoreline, buffaloes grazing nearby, and a remarkable variety of water birds including African fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, and herons.

Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner under the stars and reflect on another unforgettable day of wildlife encounters.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel through the renowned Ishasha Sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Your guide will search the giant fig trees where these remarkable predators often rest during the heat of the day, offering a unique wildlife experience found in only a few places in Africa.

Continue through the beautiful highlands of southwestern Uganda towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing terraced hillsides, banana plantations, and picturesque villages along the way.

Arrive at your forest lodge in the afternoon and enjoy the cool mountain air while preparing for tomorrow's extraordinary gorilla trekking experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Today is the highlight of your Ugandan safari. After an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the dense rainforest with experienced rangers and trackers.

The trek through Bwindi's ancient forest is an adventure in itself, with opportunities to see unique plants, colorful birds, and other forest wildlife. Eventually, you'll encounter a habituated family of endangered mountain gorillas.

Spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, groom, play, and interact just a few metres away. This intimate encounter is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences and is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Return to your lodge for a well-deserved rest and an evening of reflection on this extraordinary experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Lake Mburo Walking Safari & Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, begin your journey back towards Entebbe, travelling through the scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda. En route, stop at Lake Mburo National Park for a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger.

Exploring the bush on foot offers a completely different perspective of the African wilderness, allowing close encounters with zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, warthogs, and numerous bird species while learning about tracks, plants, and the smaller details often missed during game drives.

Continue your journey with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and the famous water demonstration before arriving in Entebbe in time for your onward international flight.

As your safari concludes, depart with unforgettable memories of Uganda's incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Safari Inclusions

·         Gorilla Trekking Permit (USD 800 per person)

·         Chimpanzee Trekking Permit

·         Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

·         Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

·         Professional English-speaking driver-guide

·         Airport transfers

·         Park entrance fees and conservation charges

·         Murchison Falls game drive

·         Nile boat cruise

·         Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary guided walk

·         Queen Elizabeth game drives

·         Kazinga Channel boat cruise

·         Lake Mburo walking safari

·         Accommodation as specified

·         Meals as indicated

·         Bottled drinking water during transfers

·         Government taxes

Exclusions

·         International flights

·         Uganda Visa fees

·         Travel insurance

·         Optional activities not listed

·         Alcoholic and premium beverages

·         Laundry services

·         Personal expenses

·         Tips and gratuities

·         Porter fees during gorilla and chimpanzee trekking

Why Choose This Safari?

The 10-Day Ultimate Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari combines Uganda's most iconic wildlife experiences into one seamless adventure. From tracking rhinos on foot and cruising the Nile beneath the thunderous Murchison Falls to trekking chimpanzees in Kibale and coming face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi, every day offers extraordinary encounters with Africa's natural wonders.

Carefully designed by Invictus Safaris, this itinerary balances wildlife, primates, scenery, culture, and comfort while ensuring efficient travel between Uganda's premier safari destinations. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Africa or a seasoned safari enthusiast, this journey delivers the very best of the Pearl of Africa in just ten unforgettable days.

Book Your Safari with Invictus Safaris

Experience Uganda's most celebrated wildlife destinations with a safari crafted by local experts who know the Pearl of Africa best. Contact Invictus Safaris today to customize your 10-Day Ultimate Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari and begin planning the adventure of a lifetime.