Duration: 8 Days
A perfectly crafted introduction to Uganda, combining gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and a classic savanna safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Designed for first-time visitors and value-luxury travelers, this itinerary captures Uganda’s most essential wildlife moments in an efficient, beautifully paced trip.
Expect rainforest mist, close-up primate encounters, riverine boat safaris, and the warm hospitality that makes Uganda one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth NP
Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Scenic drives through crater lakes & volcanic landscapes
Optional tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
First-time Uganda visitors • Wildlife lovers • Couples & solos • Mid-budget luxury
Entebbe: Hotel No. 5
Kibale: Kibale Lodge
Queen Elizabeth: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Bwindi: Bwindi Lodge
Arrive in Entebbe with a private meet-and-greet and settle into your boutique lodge. The next day, travel to the lush Kibale Forest region—Uganda’s chimpanzee heartland—where you can unwind or take an optional nature walk. Spend Day 3 tracking wild chimpanzees with expert rangers, followed by relaxed time at your lodge or a visit to the Bigodi Wetlands for birdlife and primates.
Overnights: Hotel No. 5 (Entebbe); Kibale Lodge
Continue south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its crater lakes, open savannas, and rich wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival, followed the next day by a classic Kazinga Channel boat cruise—one of Uganda’s best wildlife experiences—with hippos, elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and prolific birdlife. Optional detour through the Ishasha sector offers a chance to see the famed tree-climbing lions.
Overnights: River Station
Travel into the misty highlands of Bwindi for the highlight of your trip: trekking endangered mountain gorillas with expert trackers. Spend a powerful, intimate hour with a gorilla family before returning to your lodge to relax and reflect.
Overnights: Clouds Gorilla
Fly from Bwindi (Kihihi or Kisoro) back to Entebbe for your onward flight. Optional overnight available for smoother connections.
Plan on from $10,000 per person; the final figure turns on season, availability and room choice.
Depends on lodge selection, transport (flight vs drive), and trekking permit season.
Customize this tripThe following is included in the price of your trip:
All accommodations
All meals and selected beverages
All internal flights & airport transfers
All guided activities (game drives, walks, gorilla trek)
Park fees and conservation fees
24/7 support on the ground from the local operator, with us as your point of contact
The following is excluded from the price of your trip:
International flights
Premium spirits
Travel insurance
Optional activities (balloon flight, helicopter, etc.)
Tips and gratuities
Every itinerary begins with a 20-minute planning call. From there, a $250 planning fee, credited in full toward your booked trip and non-refundable if you don’t book. I brief the property before you arrive — that's what the fee funds.
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