10-Day Uganda Gorilla Tour 

10-Day Uganda Gorilla Tour

Tour Overview

10-Day Uganda Gorilla Tour. Embark on an unforgettable 10-day Uganda Gorilla Tour with Abunda Discoveries, designed to showcase the very best of Uganda’s wildlife, primates, landscapes, and cultures. This immersive safari takes you through Uganda’s most iconic national parks, including Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park.

Along the journey, you will experience thrilling game drives, scenic boat cruises, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking adventures, and rich cultural encounters. This tour perfectly blends adventure, relaxation, and conservation-focused tourism.

Tour Highlights

1. Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
2. Game drives and Nile launch cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
3. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
4. Wildlife safaris and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
5. Tree-climbing lion sightings in the Ishasha sector
6. Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
7. Batwa pygmies cultural encounter
8. Relaxation at scenic Lake Bunyonyi
9. Nature walks and wildlife viewing in Lake Mburo National Park

Activity Highlights

• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and Bigodi Nature Walk
• Queen Elizabeth game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
• Ishasha sector tree-climbing lion viewing
• Mountain gorilla trekking experience
• Batwa pygmies cultural visit

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, your professional safari guide from Abunda Discoveries will pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino trekking experience, where you will track rhinos on foot with an experienced ranger.

Continue to Masindi town for a short break before entering the park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, enjoy lunch, and later visit the Top of the Falls to witness the Nile River forcing its way through a narrow gorge—a truly breathtaking natural spectacle. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge, Red Chilli Safari Lodge, Parkside Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Game Drive and Launch Cruise on the Nile

Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Explore the open savannah as you spot elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, bushbucks, oribis, hyenas, and—if lucky—leopards.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic launch cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the way, observe hippos, Nile crocodiles, and numerous bird species along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and drive south-west to Kibale Forest National Park, famously known as the “Primate Capital of the World.” Enjoy lunch en route and scenic views of Uganda’s countryside. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
• Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp
• Luxury: Primate Lodge Kibale

Destination: Kibale National Park

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up early for breakfast and proceed to the Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee trekking experience. Trek through the lush forest in search of chimpanzees and observe them as they feed, play, and swing through the trees.

After this incredible encounter, enjoy lunch and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive at your lodge, freshen up, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Bush Lodge
• Mid-range: Marafiki Safari Lodge
• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5: Wildlife Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, and Uganda kobs across the Kasenyi plains.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you will encounter large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with lunch en route. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Broadbill Camp
• Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
• Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, hike through dense forest terrain in search of a habituated gorilla family.

Once located, spend a magical one hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge, freshen up, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight.

Day 8: Transfer from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic and bilharzia-free lakes. Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, choose between a canoe ride, boat cruise, or relaxing by the lakeshore as you admire the surrounding terraced hills and islands. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation Options:

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
• Bird Nest Resort
• Lake Bunyonyi Resort
• Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
• Arcadia Lodge
• Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 9: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, often referred to as the “Whispers of the Wild.” Stop in Mbarara town for lunch before proceeding to the park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and choose an optional afternoon activity such as a boat cruise on Lake Mburo or a horseback safari for close wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation Options:

• Mihingo Lodge
• Lake Mburo Safari Lodge
• Eagle’s Nest Camp

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

Day 10: Nature Walk in Lake Mburo – Transfer to Kampala

Enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on a guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park. Walk alongside zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and other wildlife for a unique safari experience.

After the walk, return to the lodge, check out, and begin your journey back to Kampala. Stop at the Equator for lunch, photography, and souvenir shopping. Continue to Entebbe or Kampala, where you will be dropped off at the airport or your preferred location, marking the end of your unforgettable safari with Abunda Discoveries.

End of Tour