Price per Person

Mid-range Package

Luxury Package

Mid-range Accommodation

• Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

• Kibale Forest Camp

• Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro

• Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Lake Mburo Safari Lodge

Luxury Accommodation

• Amuka Safari Lodge

• Kibale Lodge

• Mount Gahinga Lodge

• Paraa Safari Lodge

• Mihingo Lodge

• Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Safari Highlights

✔ Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

✔ Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

✔ Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

✔ Murchison Falls National Park Safari

✔ Nile Boat Cruise to the Bottom of Murchison Falls

✔ Scenic Drives Through Uganda's Countryside

✔ Exceptional Bird watching Opportunities

✔ Community and Cultural Experiences

✔ Professional English-Speaking Safari Guide

✔ Luxury and Mid-range Accommodation Options

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe & Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your professional Invictus Safaris guide and begin your journey north toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda's only wild rhino conservation area.

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience on foot. Accompanied by experienced rangers, venture through grasslands and woodland habitats in search of the sanctuary's southern white rhinos. Along the way, observe antelope species, birds, and learn about Uganda's successful rhino conservation efforts.

After the trek, check into your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by nature.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, often referred to as the Primate Capital of the World.

Travel through scenic countryside featuring tea plantations, rolling hills, and vibrant local communities. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day relaxing amidst the rainforest surroundings.

Listen to the sounds of tropical birds and primates as you prepare for tomorrow's chimpanzee adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

Begin the day with an early briefing before entering Kibale Forest with expert guides and trackers.

Follow forest trails in search of habituated chimpanzee communities while learning about their behavior, communication, and conservation. Observe these intelligent primates as they feed, groom, play, and move through the forest canopy.

During the trek, you may also encounter red colobus monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and numerous bird species.

Return to the lodge for relaxation and optional community visits.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, continue southwest toward Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

The journey passes through spectacular landscapes including volcanic mountains, terraced farms, and scenic valleys.

Arrive at your lodge nestled beneath the Virunga Volcanoes and enjoy breathtaking views of Uganda's most dramatic mountain scenery.

Spend the evening relaxing as you prepare for your mountain gorilla trekking experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience

Today delivers one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Following a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, enter the bamboo forests of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

The trek may take several hours depending on gorilla movements, but the reward is unforgettable. Spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, groom, play, and interact within their family group.

This rare wildlife experience is often described as life-changing and remains one of the highlights of any Uganda safari.

Return to the lodge for relaxation and reflection.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and most famous wildlife reserve.

Upon arrival, check into your lodge overlooking the Nile River and enjoy an evening at leisure surrounded by spectacular wilderness scenery.

Watch the sunset over the savannah while listening to the sounds of Africa's wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Rise early for a morning game drive through the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park.

Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and numerous bird species as the savannah comes alive with activity.

After lunch, embark on a memorable boat cruise along the Nile River toward the base of Murchison Falls.

Observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds before witnessing the dramatic point where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging into the river below.

Return to the lodge for your final safari evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Return to Entebbe & Departure

Enjoy breakfast before beginning the scenic journey back to Entebbe.

Depending on your flight schedule, stop for photographs, souvenir shopping, and refreshments before transferring to Entebbe International Airport for your onward international flight.

Depart Uganda with unforgettable memories of rhinos, chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, wildlife safaris, and extraordinary landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What's Included

• Rhino Tracking Permit

• Gorilla Trekking Permit

• Chimpanzee Tracking Permit

• Accommodation throughout Safari

• Meals as Specified

• Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle

• Professional English-Speaking Driver Guide

• Murchison Falls Game Drives

• Nile Boat Cruise

• Park Entrance Fees

• Bottled Drinking Water

• Airport Transfers

What's Excluded

• International Flights

• Uganda Visa Fees

• Travel Insurance

• Alcoholic Beverages

• Personal Expenses

• Tips & Gratuities

Why This Experience Is Special

This safari combines Uganda's most iconic wildlife experiences into one remarkable journey. From tracking rhinos on foot and encountering chimpanzees in Kibale Forest to standing face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas and exploring the wildlife-rich savannahs of Murchison Falls National Park, every day delivers unforgettable encounters.

Perfect for travelers seeking a comprehensive Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari, this itinerary showcases the very best of the Pearl of Africa.

Community Impact Promise

Every safari booked with Invictus Safaris directly supports wildlife conservation, community tourism initiatives, cultural preservation programs, and sustainable livelihoods for local communities living alongside Uganda's protected areas.