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12 Days Uganda Classic Safari - Gorilla, Wildlife & Scenic Landscapes

Duration

01 Apr 2026

Perfect for :Travelers looking for a complete Uganda experience combining wildlife safaris, primate encounters, and scenic landscapes in one well-balanced itinerary.
Your Journey takes you through a typical Ugandan countryside, with children shouting ‘Muzungu’ literally meaning a White Person, cows grazing along the plains and occasional roadside traders waving and peeping at you.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
Game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
Boat safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
$6,500 / Person

Package Overview

This 12-day Uganda safari offers a complete journey through the country’s most diverse landscapes, combining classic wildlife experiences with unforgettable primate encounters.  Your adventure begins in Murchison Falls National Park, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and a visit to the top of the falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge. Here, you will enjoy game drives and a boat safari, with opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, and a wide variety of birdlife. In the Ishasha sector, you will search for the famous tree-climbing lions, followed by the highlight of the safari—gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The experience continues with relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi and ends in Lake Mburo National Park, where you will enjoy a walking safari and a night game drive before returning to Entebbe.
  • Professional English-speaking Driver guide
  • 4X4 fuelled Safari Land cruiser
  • All accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned as per the itinerary
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • Drinking water throughout the safari
  • All government taxes and VAT
  • 1 Chimpanzee trekking Permit (USD 250 Each)
  • 1 Gorilla trekking Permit (USD 800 Each)
  • Boat Cruises
  • Equator experience
  • Round-trip airport transfers to and from Entebbe International Airport by road are included in the package. Optional domestic flights are available upon request at an additional cost.
  • International flights (inbound and outbound)
  • Tourist visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities.

Children and Infants

They are not allowed because of the nature of this hiking

Cancelation Policy

Get a 50% refund when you up until 14 days before your flight to Uganda, after that there is no refund possible.

Check In, Check Out Time

Upon arrival at Entebbe international Airport, our professional driver guide will receive you and take you to your hotel. We are flexible to your flight. The first day is reserved to your arrival and check in at the Hotel in Entebbe.

Date Change

The group starts tour at one time, if you don't meet the time you can allways wait for another tour for some other time. This is because of the permits to enter National Parks.

Itenary

  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport at, 09:00 am

    You will arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where our professional driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure as you prepare for your safari.

  • Overnight at The Boma Hotel Entebbe at, 21:00 pm

    Overnight at Boma Hotel Entebbe Meal Plan: Dinner

  • Hikking, 06:00am at Murchison Falls National Park

    Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary; top of falls view.

  • Hikking, 07:00am

    The day includes a game drive on the northern bank of the Nile and a boat cruise to the base of the falls. Expect to see giraffes, elephants, lions, hartebeests, waterbucks, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species, including the rare shoebill stork.

  • A sunset game drive, 20:00pm

    Later in the evening, you may enjoy a sunset game drive.

  • Dinner at 21:00pm

    Overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge with a carefully selected multi-cuisine dishes are made with fresh local ingredients. Leasure time until bed time.

  • Breakfast, 06:00am with a transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

    After breakfast, you will travel to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through Fort Portal City for lunch. You will visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature and community walk, with opportunities to spot birds such as the great blue turaco and hornbills, as well as possible sightings of the sitatunga.

  • Hiking and lunch at the Fortportal City 12.00pm

    You will also interact with local communities and learn about coffee processing, banana beer brewing, and basket weaving.

  • Dinner, 19:00pm

    Later, you will proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge

  • Breakfast, 06:00am with a Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

    After breakfast, you will transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before chimpanzee trekking. Kibale Forest is home to a large population of habituated chimpanzees, offering a high chance of sightings. You may also encounter other primates such as black-and-white colobus monkeys.

  • Hikking and lunch at the Lodge, 08:00am

    After the trek, you will return for lunch and later transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight at Kasenyi Safari Camp

  • Breakfast at, 07:00am with a Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

    After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where you may see lions, Uganda kobs, and buffalo. Later, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, known for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and numerous bird species.

  • Dinner at the Lodge, 19:00am with an optional game drive

    An optional sunset game drive may be arranged in the evening. Overnight at Kasenyi Safari Camp

  • Breakfast at, 06:00am with a transfer to Ishasha Sector

    You will enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park with chances to see elephants, buffalo, kobs, and waterbucks

  • Hikking and lunch at Enjojo Lodge, 13:00pm

    Later, you will transfer to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Overnight at Enjojo Lodge

  • Breakfast at, 07:00am and after see Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions

    After breakfast, you will go on a game drive in search of tree-climbing lions. You may also encounter other wildlife while enjoying the area’s natural beauty.

  • Relax at the Lodge, 14:00pm

    Return to the lodge for relaxation. Overnight at Enjojo Lodge

  • Breakfast at, 08:00am with a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    After breakfast, you will drive through the countryside to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival, you will relax at your lodge and prepare for gorilla trekking the next day.

  • Dinner at Four Gorillas Lodge, 19:00am

    Overnight at Four Gorillas Lodge. You may go for a sunset game drive later in the evening and after that carefully selected multi-cuisine dishes are made with fresh local ingredients. Leasure time until bed time.

  • Breakfast at, 07:00am with a Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

    After breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a truly unforgettable experience, encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

  • Hikking and lunch at the Lodge, 08:00am

    After the trek, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Overnight at Birdnest Resort Bunyonyi

  • Breakfast at, 07:00am on Lake Bunyonyi & Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

    You will enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi, exploring the islands and learning about local culture and history.

  • Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for a night game drive, 06:00am

    Later, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, where you will enjoy a night game drive with chances to spot nocturnal wildlife such as leopards, elands, and bushbucks. Overnight at Kigambira Safari Lodge

  • Breakfast at, 07:00am

    After breakfast, you will go on a guided walking safari with close encounters with zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffalo, and elands.

  • Dinner and overnight at Kigambira Safari Lodge, 20:00pm

    Later, you may relax at the lodge or choose optional activities such as horseback riding or a cycling safari. Overnight at Kigambira Safari Lodge

  • Back to Entebbe, 07:00pm

    After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe. You will stop at the Equator for photos and the Coriolis water experiment before continuing to the airport for your departure flight.

  • END OF SAFARI18:00pm

    Embark on your journey to the airport for your departure flight.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

  • What are the chances of seeing chimpanzees in Kibale Forest?

    • Kibale Forest boasts high counts of habituated chimpanzees, offering over a 95% chance of encountering them.

  • How much does a Gorilla trekking permit cost?

    • A Uganda Gorilla trekking permit costs USD 800 per person per trek.

  • Is the Chimpanzee permit included in the safari price?

    • Yes, the Classic Safari packages include one Chimpanzee tracking permit and one Rhino tracking permit valued at USD 310.

  • What should I expect during Gorilla trekking in Bwindi?

    • The trek takes you through steep, densely forested hills to find the gorillas as they search for food. Once found, you spend a remarkable hour observing these "Gentle Giants"

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