Uganda: 8-Day Wildlife Safari With Chimps & Gorilla Tracking

This 8-day Uganda safari offers unforgettable primate, wildlife, and cultural experiences across Jinja, Murchison, Queen, Kalinzu, and Bwindi. Arrive early and depart late for full adventure!
Day 1: Travel to Jinja – White Water Rafting
Upon arrival, meet your Yaneta Safaris driver/guide. If you arrive early, proceed directly to Jinja for white water rafting on the Nile. The drive offers views of Mabira Forest, sugarcane, and tea plantations. After rafting, visit the Source of the Nile for a memorable experience.
Main Destination: Jinja
Accommodation: Grand Imperial Hotel
Meals: All meals included, drinking water

Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Tracking & Transfer to Murchison Falls
After breakfast, drive northwest to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for white rhino tracking, guided by a site ranger. Later, continue to Murchison Falls National Park.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls NP
Accommodation: Fort Murchison Hotel
Meals: All meals included, drinking water

Day 3: Game Drive, Nile Boat Cruise & Hike to Top of the Falls
Start the day with a game drive in Murchison’s northern circuit (look out for lions, giraffes, elephants, and more). In the afternoon, take a boat trip to the bottom of the falls, followed by a scenic hike to the top.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls NP
Accommodation: Fort Murchison Hotel
Meals: All meals included, drinking water

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth NP via Hoima (lunch en route). Enjoy scenic views including Lake Albert’s Rift Valley escarpment. Check in upon arrival.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth NP
Accommodation: Tembo Safari Lodge
Meals: All meals included, drinking water

Day 5: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Early game drive to spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hyenas, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth NP
Accommodation: Tembo Safari Lodge
Meals: All meals included, drinking water

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Bwindi
Morning chimp tracking in Kalinzu Forest. Learn about their behavior and tool use. After lunch, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for the next day’s gorilla trek.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Haven’s Lodge, Rushaga
Meals: All meals included, drinking water

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Track one of Bwindi’s habituated gorilla families. Spend an hour with these gentle giants. If time allows, visit the Batwa community. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation: Hawk’s Eye Lodge
Meals: All meals included, drinking water

Day 8: Return to Entebbe & Departure
After a relaxed breakfast overlooking Lake Bunyonyi, drive back to Entebbe. Enjoy lunch in Mbarara and stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs. Drop-off at the airport for your flight home.
Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation: None
Meals: All meals included, drinking water

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.