12-Day Luxury Gorillas, Wildlife & Nile Adventure – Uganda Safari

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Overview

  • Duration:12 days 10 nights
  • Travelers:20 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
  • Age range:18 - 45 years old
  • Mobile ticket:Yes
The 12-Day Luxury Gorillas, Wildlife & Nile Adventure is one of the most comprehensive and rewarding Uganda safari experiences, designed for travelers who want to explore the country in depth without compromise. This journey combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, classic savannah safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and a dramatic finale along the River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park—Uganda’s largest and most scenic wilderness.
Carefully paced and richly immersive, the safari showcases Uganda’s extraordinary diversity—from misty rainforests and crater lakes to open savannah plains and the thunderous Nile at Murchison Falls. Whether traveling in luxury lodges, comfortable midrange retreats, or well-located budget accommodations, this itinerary delivers exceptional wildlife encounters, private guiding, and unforgettable landscapes, making it ideal for luxury travelers, photographers, couples, and adventurous explorers.
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Highlights

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Big game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
  • Savannah wildlife safaris in Murchison Falls National Park
  • Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
  • Visit to the top of the iconic Murchison Falls
  • Scenic drives through the Albertine Rift Valley
  • Private 4×4 luxury safari vehicle with professional guide

Includes/Excludes

  • Gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit (Kibale)
  • Park entrance fees
  • Game drives & boat safaris as listed
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional guide
  • Accommodation and meals as specified
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • International flights
  • Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)
  • Optional activities not mentioned

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you are met by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a relaxed evening along the shores of Lake Victoria.

Overnight: Entebbe
Meal Plan: Dinner (depending on arrival time)

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Depart early for Murchison Falls National Park, driving through countryside and woodland savannah. Cross the Nile and enter the park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive where giraffes, elephants, and buffalo are commonly seen.

Overnight: Murchison Falls NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

Enjoy a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, and antelope species. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the River Nile to the base of the falls, encountering hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Overnight: Murchison Falls NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Top of the Falls & Transfer to Kibale Region

Visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge in one of Africa’s most dramatic natural spectacles. Afterward, begin the scenic drive south toward the Kibale Forest region, passing through changing landscapes.

Overnight: Kibale Forest area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, head into the forest for chimpanzee tracking. Watch chimpanzees swing through the canopy, feed, groom, and vocalize in their natural environment. Spend the afternoon at leisure or on a guided nature walk.

Overnight: Kibale Forest area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel south into Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying crater lake views along the way. Arrive for an afternoon game drive across open plains rich with wildlife.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Start with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, prime territory for lions and large herbivores. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for dense concentrations of hippos and waterbirds.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Travel south through the Ishasha sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arrive in the afternoon and prepare for gorilla trekking.

Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early briefing, begin your gorilla trekking experience through dense rainforest terrain. Once a gorilla family is located, spend a magical hour observing them at close range—one of Africa’s most powerful wildlife encounters.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your lodge.

Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Community & Nature Experiences in Bwindi

Enjoy a relaxed day with optional activities such as a guided village walk, Batwa cultural visit, or forest nature walk. This day allows recovery after trekking while deepening your connection to the region.

Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Scenic Transfer to Lake Mburo or Entebbe

Begin the return journey toward Entebbe, with a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs. Alternatively, include a night near Lake Mburo National Park for a final wilderness experience.

Overnight: Entebbe or Lake Mburo area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Departure

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight, marking the end of your Luxury Gorillas, Wildlife & Nile Adventure in Uganda.

Meals: Breakfast

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