10-Day Uganda Gorilla Tour
WHERE TO GO
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Ishasha Sector, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda Equator
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TOUR INCLUDES
- Airport transfers
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation throughout the safari
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during transfers
- Rhino tracking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruises in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
- Guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park
- Government taxes and service charges
- Airport transfers
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation throughout the safari
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during transfers
- Rhino tracking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruises in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
- Guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park
- Government taxes and service charges
PACKAGE EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Laundry services
- Telephone and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Souvenirs and personal shopping items
- Any expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays or medical emergencies
TOUR OVERVIEW
Experience the very best of Uganda on this extraordinary 10-Day Uganda Gorilla Tour with Pearl Nature Holidays. This carefully crafted safari combines thrilling wildlife encounters, unforgettable primate experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural interactions across Uganda’s most iconic national parks and destinations.
From tracking rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and witnessing the mighty Murchison Falls, to chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this journey offers an exceptional blend of adventure and nature. Along the way, you will enjoy game drives, scenic boat cruises, cultural encounters, and visits to some of Uganda’s most beautiful lakes and wildlife reserves.
This safari is perfect for travelers seeking a comprehensive Uganda wildlife and primate experience.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, your Pearl Nature Holidays safari guide will pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you will visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience. After lunch, continue to the park and visit the Top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically into the Devil’s Cauldron below.
Dinner and overnight stay at your selected lodge.
Day 2: Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the northern sector of the park. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, hyenas, waterbucks, hartebeests, oribis, and possibly leopards.
After lunch, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. The cruise provides excellent opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and journey south to Kibale National Park. The drive takes you through beautiful countryside landscapes, rural communities, tea plantations, and rolling hills.
Arrive in the evening, check into your lodge, and relax.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest in search of chimpanzees. Once located, spend an hour observing their fascinating social behaviors, communication, and playful interactions.
Later, enjoy lunch before transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park through scenic landscapes dominated by crater lakes and mountain views.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 5: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hyenas, leopards, and many other wildlife species.
After lunch, embark on an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in East Africa.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha
After breakfast, drive through the famous Ishasha Sector, known for its rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy wildlife viewing as you continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge.
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the highlight of your safari. Following an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure.
The trek may take anywhere from a few hours to most of the day, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, you will spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa."
Spend the afternoon relaxing by the lakeshore or participate in optional canoeing and boat excursions to explore the lake’s numerous islands.
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, continue to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah national park and home to zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, buffaloes, and many bird species.
After checking into your lodge, you may choose from optional activities such as a boat cruise on Lake Mburo or a horseback safari.
Day 10: Guided Nature Walk and Transfer to Kampala
Enjoy a guided nature walk through Lake Mburo National Park, providing opportunities to observe wildlife on foot while accompanied by an experienced ranger.
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala. En route, stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and lunch.
Upon arrival in Kampala or Entebbe, you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari.
SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Enjoy an exciting guided walking safari in search of Uganda’s only wild rhinos. This conservation success story offers visitors the rare opportunity to observe these magnificent animals up close in their natural habitat.
Murchison Falls Game Drive
Explore the vast savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, waterbucks, leopards, hyenas, and numerous antelope species.
Nile River Boat Cruise
Cruise along the famous Victoria Nile to the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls while viewing hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species along the riverbanks.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
Track habituated chimpanzees through the lush tropical rainforest of Kibale National Park, often referred to as the “Primate Capital of the World.”
Bigodi Wetland Nature Walk
Take a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, renowned for its rich biodiversity, colorful birdlife, monkeys, and community conservation initiatives.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive
Discover one of Uganda’s most diverse ecosystems while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hyenas, leopards, and many other wildlife species.
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for having one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos as well as crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and water birds.
Tree-Climbing Lion Tracking
Travel through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of the unique tree-climbing lions that often rest on large fig tree branches.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Embark on the ultimate wildlife experience as you trek through the ancient rainforest to spend one unforgettable hour observing a mountain gorilla family in its natural environment.
Batwa Cultural Experience
Meet the indigenous Batwa people and learn about their traditional forest lifestyle, culture, hunting practices, and rich heritage.
Canoeing and Boat Rides on Lake Bunyonyi
Explore the scenic islands of Lake Bunyonyi while enjoying peaceful canoe rides and breathtaking views of Uganda’s most beautiful lake.
Guided Nature Walk in Lake Mburo National Park
Walk safely alongside zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, and other wildlife during a guided bush walk, offering a unique perspective of the African wilderness.