10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. Explore the best of Uganda on this 10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari, an unforgettable journey combining iconic wildlife experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and remarkable primate encounters. This safari takes you through Uganda’s most famous destinations, including Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park.

 Day 1: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, where you will meet your professional safari guide for a briefing before setting off towards Murchison Falls National Park. The drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, where you’ll enjoy an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be seen.

After lunch, continue with another 2 to 3-hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Before checking in at your lodge, visit the spectacular Top of the Falls, where the mighty River Nile forces its way through a narrow 7-metre gorge before plunging 43 metres into the Devil’s Cauldron, creating one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls.

Later, proceed to Red Chilli Rest Camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. Rise early for a morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, where you’ll search for elephants, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and numerous bird species.

After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of Murchison

Falls. Watch enormous pods of hippos, giant Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible variety of water birds gathering along the riverbanks. Since today’s activities take place within the park, only short driving distances of about 30 to 45 minutes are required between the lodge and activity starting points, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the wildlife.

Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and begin the scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes approximately 7 to 8 hours, passing through the beautiful Albertine Rift Valley, tea plantations, rolling hills, traditional villages, and picturesque countryside before arriving at your lodge in the evening.

Check in at Songbird Safari Lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner overlooking the beautiful surroundings.

Accommodation: Songbird Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. After a leisurely breakfast, spend the morning relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the peaceful surroundings of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may unwind by the pool, admire the scenic views, or simply take in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness at your own pace.

After lunch, depart for a 30 to 45-minute drive to Kyambura Gorge, famously known as the “Valley of Apes.” Upon arrival, you will receive a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before descending into the lush tropical forest in search of a habituated chimpanzee community.

Accommodation: Songbird Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. Wake up before sunrise for another exciting game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, where you’ll search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, hyenas, waterbucks, and, if lucky, the elusive leopard.

Following lunch, head to the famous Kazinga Channel for a spectacular afternoon boat cruise. As all activities are conducted within Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving between the lodge and activity areas takes only about 20 to 40 minutes, allowing you to spend more time enjoying Uganda’s incredible wildlife.

Return to Songbird Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Songbird Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive south towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, passing through the famous Ishasha Sector, where you’ll have an opportunity to search for the park’s unique tree-climbing lions before continuing through the breathtaking Kigezi Highlands.

Arrive at Ruhija Gorilla Friends in the afternoon, where you can relax and prepare for tomorrow’s unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation: Ruhija Gorilla Friends

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Mgahinga National Park

10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. Your trek through the ancient rainforest may take between 2 and 7 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once found, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge to relax after one of Africa’s greatest wildlife experiences. After trekking, enjoy a scenic drive about 40 minutes’ drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience the following day.

Accommodation: Ikaze cottages

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Golden Monkey Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi

10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

After breakfast, you head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. These rare and playful primates inhabit the park’s bamboo forests and are found only within the Virunga Mountains.

Following your trek, continue with another 2-hour drive to the breathtaking shores of Lake Bunyonyi, arriving in the late afternoon to relax and enjoy the peaceful scenery.

Accommodation: Itambira Island Seeds of Hope

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

Following breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi for Lake Mburo National Park. The scenic drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, passing through the rolling hills of the Kigezi Highlands, Ankole cattle farms, and charming rural communities before arriving at Rwakobo Rock Lodge in the afternoon.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing or enjoying the beautiful views across the park.

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Guided Walking Safari – Transfer to Entebbe

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari. After breakfast, set out on an unforgettable guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. Encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, topis, and numerous bird species while exploring the park on foot.

Following the walking safari, begin your journey back to Entebbe. The drive takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, with a stop at the Uganda Equator for lunch, photographs, and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, marking the end of your incredible 10-day Ugandan safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Safari Inclusions

• Airport transfers in Entebbe
• Private transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
• Fuel and all transportation as per itinerary
• Accommodation for 9 nights
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during the safari
• Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kyambura Gorge
• Golden monkey trekking permit in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
• Rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• All national park entrance fees
• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Murchison Falls Nile boat cruise
• Kazinga Channel boat cruise
• Guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
• Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger fees
• Government taxes and service charges

Safari Exclusions

• International flights
• Uganda visa fees
• Travel and medical insurance
• Personal expenses
• Laundry services
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Tips and gratuities
• Porter fees during gorilla and chimpanzee trekking
• Personal hiking gear and equipment
• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Telephone and internet charges
• Any expenses caused by delays, weather conditions, or circumstances beyond the company’s control

Conclusion

The 10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari is the ultimate adventure for travelers seeking to experience the very best of Uganda, the “Pearl of Africa.” From tracking endangered mountain gorillas in the ancient forests of Bwindi and playful chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge to encountering golden monkeys in Mgahinga, this safari offers unforgettable primate experiences found nowhere else on Earth.

Beyond the primates, you’ll witness Uganda’s incredible wildlife during game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo National Parks, enjoy scenic boat cruises on the Nile River and Kazinga Channel, track rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, relax on the tranquil shores of Lake Bunyonyi, and admire the breathtaking landscapes that make Uganda one of Africa’s most diverse safari destinations.

Carefully designed to balance adventure, wildlife, culture, and relaxation, this 10-day journey creates memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, nature lover, or first-time visitor to Africa, this safari promises an authentic and rewarding experience.

Book your 10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari with Wild Planet Safaris today and let our experienced team guide you through one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations with exceptional service, comfort, and unforgettable adventures.