11-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife & Cultural Safari
Uganda 11 Days / 10 Nights 1-6 people
$4,670 per person (02 travelers)
Overview
This 11-day Uganda safari takes you across the country’s North, Northeast, West, and Southwest, combining diverse landscapes, wildlife viewing, cultural encounters, and gorilla trekking.
The safari includes exploring Uganda’s renowned savannah parks, including Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo National Parks, each offering distinct landscapes and wildlife experiences.
The safari also features gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
In addition, the safari includes cultural experiences with the Karamojong and Bahima people, providing opportunities to discover their traditions, cultures, and way of life.
Quick Safari Notes
- The safari begins and ends in Entebbe, with airport or town pick-up and drop-off services included.
- With this safari, a professional Tour Guide accompanies you throughout, offering expert guidance along the way.
- It features a range of activities, including game drives, birdwatching, gorilla trekking, boat trips, cultural experiences, and sightseeing.
- It is a fixed day-by-day itinerary, with accommodation and some activities paid for upfront. Late changes are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
- It involves 2–5 hours of gorilla trekking through Bwindi’s steep forests in search of mountain gorillas, requiring a reasonable level of physical fitness.
- The safari suits all types of travellers, including large groups, couples, families with children, youths, and solo travellers. However, gorilla trekking is restricted to persons aged 16 and above.
- It involves road travel in a 4x4 Toyota Hiace safari van, connecting you to various destinations. The van features a pop-up roof for enhanced wildlife viewing.
- It features budget, standard, and midrange accommodation, including guesthouses, cottages, and tented camps, all offering clean, spacious, and comfortable stays.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Uganda and completion of immigration formalities, a company guide warmly welcomes you and transfers you to your reserved accommodation in Entebbe.
Meal Plan: Dinner
At 07:30 AM, depart for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District on a 3–4-hour drive. Along the way, stop at Luwero fruit market, a roadside market where you can sample locally grown organic fruits.
At Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy 1–2 hours of guided rhino tracking on foot, accompanied by trained rangers as you follow the trails of southern white rhinos through their natural habitat.
After the rhino tracking experience, continue with a 3–4-hour drive to Gulu, the largest city in northern Uganda. Upon arrival, check into your accommodation for an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
At 08:00 AM, embark on a 5–6-hour drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, passing through rugged hills, open plains, and traditional homesteads while enjoying scenic views of northeastern Uganda.
Upon arrival in Kidepo Valley National Park, enjoy a Karamojong cultural experience at a traditional homestead. Meet local elders, explore their kraals, and discover their way of life, traditions, and distinctive homes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through the pristine wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park, with opportunities to spot giraffes, antelopes, elephants, and large buffalo herds.
The game drives also offer opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, and striped hyenas, along with other wildlife, making for a rewarding day of exploration.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, the safari continues with a scenic 7–8-hour drive from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park, with an en-route lunch stop in Gulu.
Along the way, enjoy views of flat landscapes, striking inselbergs, and traditional Acholi homesteads, offering glimpses into the region’s cultural heritage.
Upon arrival, spend the rest of the evening relaxing at your lodge and enjoying the surrounding scenery.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, enjoy a morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, with opportunities to encounter diverse wildlife, spot predators, and observe a variety of bird species.
At 14:00, embark on a three-hour shared boat trip along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, watch for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and various bird species.
After the boat trip, return to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay, with possible wildlife sightings along the way.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, embark on an 8–9-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the scenic Bugungu Wildlife Reserve. You may spot baboons and monkeys along the roadside as you travel through the reserve.
At the Butiaba Escarpment, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Albert. Make brief stops to admire tea and banana plantations, capture photographs, and interact with local farmers.
Enjoy lunch in Fort Portal City before continuing to your accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, enjoy a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering opportunities to encounter diverse wildlife and bird species.
After the game drive, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on a 4–5-hour journey for the main highlight of the safari, gorilla trekking.
Along the way, enjoy scenic views of southwestern Uganda’s rolling hills, terraced landscapes, and lush countryside.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
At 08:00 AM, attend a briefing where experienced rangers provide trekking guidelines. You then join other participants and trek to an assigned habituated gorilla family through Bwindi’s steep, densely forested slopes.
Once you locate the gorilla family, spend up to one hour observing and photographing their behaviour and interactions in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Mburo National Park in the morning, a journey of about 5 hours, with a lunch stop in Mbarara City along the way.
Upon arrival, enjoy a 3-hour guided walking safari, exploring Lake Mburo National Park on foot and experiencing its wildlife, birdlife, and landscapes at close range.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning, enjoy a Bahima cultural experience by participating in Ankole long-horned cattle herding and learning about traditional cattle management from local herders.
After the cultural experience, travel to Entebbe Airport for your departure flight, with a stop at the Kayabwe Equator Monument to take photographs and enjoy demonstrations at the equator.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Highlights
- Trek endangered mountain gorillas through the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Enjoy game drives across Uganda’s vast savannah parks and discover diverse wildlife.
- Take a boat trip along the River Nile to observe wildlife gathered along its banks.
- Track southern white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Connect with the Karamojong and Bahima communities and discover their traditions and way of life.
Price Per Person (USD)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6330 | 4670 | 4260 | 3935 | 3770 | 3635 |
Price Includes
- The gorilla tracking permit
- Accommodation for 10 nights as indicated in the itinerary
- Road transport using a 4 x 4 Toyota Hiace Safari Van
- Services of the English-speaking guide/driver
- All meals as stipulated during the safari period
- Entrance fees to all the parks indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle
- Boat ride on River Nile to the base of the falls
- Game drives in all the mentioned national parks
- Airport transfers
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary.
- The Karamojong and Bahima Cultural experiences
Price Excludes
- International travel to/from Entebbe
- Personal/travel insurance
- Entry Visa fees into Uganda
- Domestic flights (if required)
- Payment charges (when using online payment methods)
- Tips (gratuity) to guides (recommended)
- Any activity indicated as optional
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- All kinds of drinks apart from water
- Post safari-accommodation if required
Accommodations
| Nights | Destination | Lodge/Hotel | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Entebbe Town | Airport Link Guest House | Budget |
| Night 2 | Gulu City | African Roots-Gulu | Standard |
| Nights 3 & 4 | Kidepo Valley National Park | Kidepo Savannah Lodge | Mid-Range |
| Nights 5 & 6 | Murchison Falls National Park | Fort Murchison Lodge | Mid-Range |
| Night 7 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | The Bush Lodge | Mid-Range |
| Nights 8 & 9 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Gorilla Valley Lodge | Mid-Range |
| Night 10 | Lake Mburo National Park | Mpogo Safari Lodge | Mid-Range |
Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking. If the quoted accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar-standard alternative and notify you before confirmation.
Preferred accommodation or upgrades can be requested to suit your preferences, though such changes may affect the tour cost.
Please contact us for special accommodation requests.Safari Highlights
- Trek endangered mountain gorillas through the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Enjoy game drives across Uganda’s vast savannah parks and discover diverse wildlife.
- Take a boat trip along the River Nile to observe wildlife gathered along its banks.
- Track southern white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Connect with the Karamojong and Bahima communities and discover their traditions and way of life.
