10-Day Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife
A rounded loop through western Uganda: rhino tracking at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth's lions and channel cruise, gorillas in Bwindi and a quieter finish at Lake Mburo.
10 days · 9 nights · Year-round · driest Jun – Sep & Dec – Feb
About this experience
Ten days gives you time to see Uganda's primates and its savannah parks without rushing. You track white rhino on foot at Ziwa, spend two nights at Murchison Falls for a game drive and a boat trip to the foot of the falls, then move south to Kibale for chimpanzees. Queen Elizabeth National Park follows, with lion tracking on the Kasenyi Plains and a Kazinga Channel cruise, before two nights near Bwindi for your gorilla trek. The trip winds down at Lake Mburo with a boat trip and a final game drive before the drive back to Entebbe.
Best for
- Gorillas and chimps
- Savannah and forest in one trip
- An unhurried pace
Trip features
- Private vehicleYour own 4x4 and driver-guide
- Starts any dayPick your own date, 7+ days ahead
- Can be tailoredChange lodges, add days or parks
- Ages 15+Minimum age on this trip
- Pickup in EntebbeAirport or your hotel
- EnglishGuide language
Signature experiences
Optional extras we can add to this trip. Prices are per person and confirmed when you book.
Chilled drinks on a ridge as the sun drops and the sky turns — a quiet, golden end to a day of game drives.
A lantern-lit table set out under the stars, your own chef and a crackling fire — the safari dinner people remember for years.
Spend an hour in a working manyatta — the jumping dance, fire-making, and a look at daily Maasai life, hosted by the community itself.
On foot with an armed ranger — tracks, plants, birds and the small details a vehicle drives straight past.
Day by day
What each day looks like, from pickup in Nairobi to drop-off.
Our representative meets you at Entebbe International Airport and takes you to your guest house. There is time to rest after the flight and go through a safari briefing.
Airport Link Guest House
After an early breakfast you drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where a ranger leads you on foot to find white rhinos, the only wild rhinos in Uganda. After lunch you continue to Murchison Falls National Park, around six to seven hours of travel in total including stops.
Fort Murchison Lodge · Full board
A morning game drive in the northern sector looks for lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo and hyena, with a chance of leopard and good birding. In the afternoon a boat takes you up the Nile to the base of the falls, past hippos and crocodiles. You then walk up to the top, where the river squeezes through a 7-metre gorge.
Fort Murchison Lodge · Full board
A drive of around eight hours takes you through rural Uganda, with views over the Rift Valley escarpment and Lake Albert and past tea and banana plantations. Blue monkeys and black-and-white colobus are often seen around the camp in Kibale.
Kibale Forest Camp · Full board
You walk into the rainforest with a guide to find a chimpanzee community, and spend up to an hour with them once they are located. Afterwards you drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with views of the Rwenzori Mountains on the way.
The Bush Lodge · Full board
The morning game drive on the Kasenyi Plains includes lion tracking with rangers who follow the prides, alongside elephant, buffalo and antelope. In the afternoon you take a boat along the Kazinga Channel between Lake Edward and Lake George, watching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and waterbirds.
The Bush Lodge · Full board
You drive through hills and villages to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to almost half of the world's mountain gorillas. The afternoon is free to settle in and prepare for the trek.
Ride 4 A Woman Lodge · Full board
An early start takes you up steep, forested trails with the rangers to find a gorilla family. Once you reach them you have up to an hour to watch them before returning to the lodge.
Ride 4 A Woman Lodge · Full board
You drive east past banana plantations and grazing Ankole cattle to Lake Mburo National Park, home to impala, zebra, topi, eland and over 300 bird species. In the afternoon a boat trip on the lake looks for hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles and pelicans.
Eagles Nest Lodge · Full board
An early game drive gives you a last look for zebra, buffalo, impala and eland. You then drive to Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photos, before drop-off at the airport or your hotel.
Where you'll stay
Lodges we book on this trip. If one is full on your dates, we'll offer a comparable property before you pay anything.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation in the lodges named in the itinerary
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily while on safari
- All national park entry fees
- Airport welcome and transfer on arrival
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and an experienced driver-guide
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from the Bookara team
Not included
- Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits (confirmed and quoted when you book)
- International and domestic flights
- Uganda visa (government fee — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff
- Optional activities, drinks and personal expenses
Route & pickup
Where the trip goes, and where we meet you.
- 01 EntebbeDay 1 · City
- 02 Ziwa Rhino SanctuaryDay 2 · National park & reserve
- 03 Murchison FallsDay 2 · National park & reserve
- 04 Kibale ForestDay 4 · National park & reserve
- 05 Queen ElizabethDay 5 · National park & reserve
- 06 BwindiDay 7 · National park & reserve
- 07 Lake MburoDay 9 · National park & reserve
- 08 EntebbeDay 10 · City
Good to know
A 30% deposit holds your dates, and the balance is due 45 days before you travel (book closer than that and you pay in full). Cancel 90+ days before departure for a full refund, 60–89 days before for 50% back. Full terms.
Common questions
Is there a minimum age for gorilla trekking?+
Yes. The Uganda Wildlife Authority sets a minimum age of 15. Treks can involve several hours of steep, muddy walking, so good boots and a reasonable level of fitness help.
What is the difference between the two options?+
Both follow the same core route. The upmarket option uses a higher standard of lodge and adds a game drive in Ishasha and a night at Lake Bunyonyi. If you would like to mix and match, message us and we'll quote it.
Is this a private trip?+
Yes. You have your own vehicle and guide, and nobody else joins. The route and lodges can be adjusted on request.
Book on WhatsApp
Your chat opens with the trip pre-filled — no payment needed now. Our team replies between 7am–10pm EAT.
Request saved
WhatsApp is opening with your details pre-filled — just hit send.
- 1 Send the pre-filled messageYour trip details are already written for you.
- 2 Confirm in chat — or pay the deposit onlineSame reference either way. Our team replies 7am–10pm EAT.
- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Run from Nairobi
We plan and run your trip ourselves, with driver-guides we know, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Taxes and park fees are in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Full refund up to 90 days before departure; a 30% deposit holds your dates.
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