12-Day Uganda Luxury Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five

Land at Entebbe International Airport. Your private driver-guide will greet you and transfer you to your luxurious lakeside accommodation. Settle in and enjoy the serene views of Lake Victoria as your 12-Day Uganda Luxury Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five begins. Relax by the pool or take a gentle evening stroll along the shore.

Accommodation Options: Hotel No.5 / Serena Hotel Kigo
Meal Plan: Half Board

Your Uganda luxury safari continues with a journey north. En route, enjoy a private foot-trek tracking wild rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only place in Uganda where you can see these magnificent creatures in the wild. After this thrilling experience, continue another 2.5 hours to your lodge in Murchison Falls National Park, arriving as the sun sets over the Nile.

Accommodation Options: Kulu Ora / Paara Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Rise early for a sunrise game drivein Murchison Falls National Park, scanning for lions, leopards, and elephants key members of the Big Five safari experience. After lunch, embark on a private boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls where the mighty Nile explodes through a 7-meter gorge. Watch hippos, crocodiles, and exotic birds along the riverbanks as the spray of the falls creates rainbows in the afternoon light.

Accommodation Options: Kulu Ora / Paara Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Descend into the Albertine Rift Valley, passing through local villages and dramatic escarpments. Check into your lodge near Kibale Forest National Park the primate capital of East Africa. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you prepare for tomorrow’s chimpanzee tracking adventure on this luxury Uganda safari.

Accommodation Options: Primate Lodge / Chimpundu Lodge / Kibale Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park home to the highest concentration of primates in Africa. Track a habituated troop through ancient rainforest and spend an unforgettable hour observing these intelligent apes. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, spotting rare birds, monkeys, and butterflies. This community-based initiative supports local conservation efforts while offering exceptional primate viewing a highlight of any gorilla trekking safari primate experience.

Accommodation Options: Primate Lodge / Chimpundu Lodge / Kibale Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy a private afternoon launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. Watch hundreds of hippos, elephants, and crocodiles congregate along the shores, with spectacular birdlife overhead. After the cruise, embark on an evening game drive across the savannah as the sun sets over the rift valley a signature experience of your Uganda luxury safari.

Accommodation Options: River Station / Mweya Safari Lodge / Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Join researchers for an exclusive experiential lion tracking drive using radio telemetry contributing to real conservation efforts while adding to your Big Five safari sightings. This is a rare opportunity to participate in ongoing research and gain deep insights into lion behavior. In the evening, enjoy a sundowner experience in the wild, watching the African sunset paint the savannah in gold while sipping a refreshing drink a perfect end to a day on your luxury Uganda safari.

Accommodation Options: River Station / Mweya Safari Lodge / Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Game drive through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its iconic tree-climbing lions lounging in giant fig trees—a rare behavior found only in this region. Ascend into the misty Bwindi rainforest canopy, the heart of your gorilla trekking safari adventure. Check into your luxury lodge overlooking the dense forest, where the mist hangs low over the ancient trees.

Accommodation Options: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge / Nkuringo Safari Lodge / Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

This is the pinnacle of your 12-Day Uganda Luxury Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five. Trek deep into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a private ranger to track a habituated mountain gorilla family one of the most profound wildlife encounters on Earth. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants just meters away, watching silverbacks, mothers, and playful juveniles in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for a well-deserved rest, reflecting on this life-changing experience the ultimate gorilla trekking safari moment.

Accommodation Options: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge / Nkuringo Safari Lodge / Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Check into your luxury tented lodge overlooking the savannah. In the afternoon, choose between an optional horse riding experience through the plains (for experienced riders) or an evening game drive with high-powered spotlights, searching for leopards, hyenas, zebras, and bushbabies under the starry African sky a unique addition to your Big Five safari adventure.

Accommodation Options: Mihingo Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy a morning nature walk with a local guide, exploring Lake Mburo’s savannah on foot spotting zebras, impalas, and giraffes from a unique perspective. After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe. Arrive in Entebbe by afternoon to settle into your hotel, unpack, and enjoy a final luxury dinner by Lake Victoria eliminating any stress about road traffic or vehicle delays on your departure day. This thoughtful logistics choice ensures your luxury Uganda safari ends as smoothly as it began.

Accommodation Options: Hotel No.5 / Serena Hotel Kigo
Meal Plan: Full Board

Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy an optional morning excursion to track the prehistoric shoebill stork in the Mabamba Wetlands one of the best places in the world to spot this ancient-looking bird. Alternatively, relax at your hotel with a spa treatment or lazy morning by the pool. Your private driver will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, fully refreshed and carrying memories of an extraordinary 12-Day Uganda Luxury Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five.

Meal Plan: Half Board