Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
Mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions, and the Nile, Uganda's headline wildlife.
Countries
Uganda
Duration
10 days · 9 nights
Best season
June through September, and December through February (drier seasons for gorilla trekking)
Group size
2–6 guests
Overview
What this journey is about.
Uganda offers three wildlife experiences Kenya cannot: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth's Ishasha sector, and the dramatic gorge of Murchison Falls where the Nile funnels through a rock cleft only seven metres wide. Our Uganda safari sequences these three headline destinations with the space and pacing each deserves.
Gorilla trekking asks for stamina and unpredictable weather. Queen Elizabeth's Kazinga Channel delivers close hippos and elephants from a boat. Murchison combines dry-country savanna game viewing with the drama of the falls.
Suitable for
Guests wanting mountain gorillas combined with classic wildlife game viewing
Highlights
What you can expect to see.
Mountain gorilla trekking permit and encounter in Bwindi
Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
Kazinga Channel boat safari for hippos, elephants, and waterbirds
Murchison Falls and the Nile gorge from land and boat
Uganda Kob and Jackson's Hartebeest concentrations
Destinations
Where this itinerary goes.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Day by day
The itinerary, one day at a time.
Tap any day to open it. Every day stays flexible in the field, this is the plan, not a constraint.
Airport pick-up and transfer to a lakeside hotel on Lake Victoria. Evening briefing with John on the route, the gorilla permits and what to expect in the forests.
What's included
Everything covered in the field.
Accommodation options and a full quotation follow your enquiry, they depend on your dates, party size, and preferred standard.
Professional Guide
A trained naturalist guide with you throughout, including species identification in the field.
Park & Reserve Fees
All national park, reserve, and conservancy entry fees for the parks on your itinerary.
4x4 Safari Transport
Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof, window seat guaranteed for every guest.
Meals in the Field
Full board while on safari, including picnic breakfasts and lunches on long game-drive days.
Airport Transfers
Arrival pick-up and departure drop-off at your agreed airport or railway station.
Photography Support
Vehicle positioning for light and angle, bean-bag support, and unhurried time at sightings.
Drinking Water
Bottled or filtered drinking water in the vehicle for the duration of the safari.
Flying-Doctor Cover
Emergency evacuation cover for the duration of your time in the field.
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal items, laundry, and drinks
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Accommodation upgrades quoted separately
Accommodation options and a full quotation follow your enquiry, both depend on your dates and preferences.
Licensed East African operator. Emergency evacuation cover throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you enquire.
The questions guests most often ask about this kind of itinerary.
Yes. Every itinerary here is a starting point. Days can be added or removed, parks swapped, and the pace slowed down or tightened around what you most want to see.
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