Get ready to experience Uganda’s rich, diverse destinations on this 10-day safari. This trip takes you to the world’s most powerful waterfall, Murchison Falls, along with a chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest, wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and a visit to Lake Mburo National Park.
10-Day Uganda Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
- Day 3: Transfer to Kibale, nocturnal walk
- Day 4: Chimpanzee habituation experience
- Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Day 6: Game drive experience
- Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi, home of the mountain gorillas
- Day 8: Gorilla trekking
- Day 9: Depart Bwindi for Lake Mburo National Park and cycling
- Day 10: Return to Kampala
Detailed 10-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet our professional guide for a briefing on the 10-day trip ahead. Depending on your flight time, have breakfast in Kampala before driving to Murchison Falls National Park.
Optional stop along the way: rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Wake early for breakfast, then head out on a morning game drive to see lions, buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, and more.
After lunch, take an evening boat cruise with views of Murchison Falls, along with crocodiles, hippos, and a wide range of bird species on the Nile.
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale, Nocturnal Walk
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls for Kibale National Park. Have a late lunch on arrival, then relax before heading out on a nocturnal walk once night falls.
This walk offers a chance to see nocturnal forest residents such as the potto, bush baby, tree hyrax, nightjar, and serval cat. After the walk, return to the lodge to rest.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Wake early for a full-day primate experience in the park, which requires a habituation permit. Spend the day following a troop of wild chimpanzees, from their early morning wake-up in the nest through feeding, patrolling, and playing, to nest-building at night.
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and check in at your lodge. Relax before lunch and an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
On the cruise, look for Uganda kob, buffaloes, elephants, and a range of water birds along the shoreline. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Game Drive Experience
Today includes two game drives, one in the morning and one in the Ishasha sector in the afternoon. The morning drive in the Kasenyi sector offers good chances to see antelope, elephants, warthogs, and African leopards.
Return to the lodge for lunch, then drive to the Ishasha sector for a look at its tree-climbing lions, a rare sight found in few other savanna parks.
Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi, Home of the Mountain Gorillas
After breakfast, drive to the Buhoma sector, the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda, known for its population of endangered mountain gorillas.
On arrival, visit the Batwa people, the original inhabitants of Bwindi forest alongside the gorillas before their displacement from the park. Experience their traditional dance, skills, and cultural practices.
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast at the lodge, hike to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules of gorilla trekking. Buhoma sector has four habituated gorilla families: Mubare, Habinyanja, Katwe, and Rushegura.
Trek to one of these families and spend one hour watching them feed, play, and move through the forest. After the trek, return to the lodge for a meal and rest.
Day 9: Depart Bwindi for Lake Mburo National Park and Cycling
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a change of pace. Have lunch on arrival, then head out on a cycling tour through the park.
While cycling, look for zebras, antelope, buffaloes, and birds. Check in at the lodge afterward to relax.
Day 10: Return to Kampala
This marks the end of the 10-day safari across western Uganda. After breakfast at the lodge, check out and drive back to Kampala for departure to your next destination.
What to Bring
Pack hiking boots, a rain jacket, long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, gardening gloves, insect repellent, sunscreen, drinking water, and energy snacks for the treks. A camera and binoculars help you capture wildlife along the way.
What’s Included
This tour includes transport, a professional driver-guide, accommodation, and park entry and permit fees. Personal expenses are not included unless agreed at booking.
