11 Days Uganda Safari Trip; Exclusive Gorilla Tracking & Wildlife Tour
11 Days Uganda Safari trip – Gorilla Safaris & Holidays in Uganda is an interesting tour that comes with amazing adventures like gorilla tracking, wildlife tours, cultural visits, boat cruise, and more others.
Set off on an 11-day Ugandan safari trip, a tale of discovery and awe starting with an airport pickup, leading to Murchison Falls National Park’s dramatic landscapes. Journeying from the Albertine Rift to Kibale Forest, you’ll immerse in nature’s embrace.
The narrative peaks with a profound gorilla trekking in Bwindi, before meandering through Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo’s tranquil beauty. This safari isn’t just a trip; it’s an adventure into Uganda’s heart, where each day is a vivid chapter of wildlife and wonder.
Tour highlights – 11 Days Uganda Safari Trip – Gorilla Tracking & Wildlife
- Day1: Airport Pickup
- Day 2: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison falls National Park
- Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park (Albertine Rift valley) to Kibale Forest National
Park (Fort Portal) - Day 5: Whole day in Kibale Forest and Bigodi Swamp
- Day 6: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 8: From Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable
- Day 9: Mountain gorilla safari
- Day 10: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
- Day 11: Departure
Developed Itinerary – 11 Days Uganda Safari Trip – Gorilla Tracking & Wildlife
Day 1: Airport Pickup
In case you arrive at the International airport without an entry permit, you will be required to get a visa. Our professional guide will be waiting for you and depending on your time of arrival, you might visit Ngamba Island located on Lake Victoria- the largest freshwater body in Africa. Get a chance to see how they are fed, too amazing!
Dinner and overnight stay at Serena Kampala Hotel (Luxury)/Cassia Lodge (Midrange)/The Lodge (Budget).
Day 2- Kampala to Murchison falls National park
Today, you will relocate to Murchison falls national park by road or by air. In case you opt to use air transport, you will be dropped off at Entebbe International airport for a national flight to Murchison Falls. The scheduled plane departs the airport at 08:30 am and is expected to arrive at 10:10 am at Pakuba Airstrip. You will be transferred to your Lodge. The park stands as the biggest protected area in Uganda. By road, the fascinating trip begins after a relaxed breakfast at the lodge. You will be driven northwest via Bombo and Masindi to the delightful gazzated area. It offers you amazing sceneries of Savanah grassland. Have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary- home of white and black Rhinos, getting an opportunity to partake in a nature walk. Proceed to the national park where the falls create a narrow valley of water. The Journey is approximately 5-6 hours from Uganda’s capital- Kampala.
Dinner and overnight stay at Paara Safari Lodge (Luxury)/Pakuba Lodge (Midrange)/Sambiya River Lodge (Budget).
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Have a relaxed breakfast and embark on an interesting morning game drive in the Northern bank of the Savanah delta. Expect high chances of viewing at taking photographs of buffaloes, lions, elephants, waterbucks, bushbucks, and spotted hyenas. Return to the lodge for lunch then go for a boat ride in the afternoon. It is unique and amazing because a good number of wildlife is found here, including crocodiles, hippos, and a diversity of bird species including the kingfishers, Egyptian geese, and African eagles.
Dinner and overnight stay at Paara Safari Lodge (Luxury)/Pakuba Lodge (Midrange)/Sambiya River Lodge (Budget).
Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park (Albertine Rift valley) to Kibale Forest National Park
Have a relaxed breakfast and transfer to Kibale forest in Southwestern Uganda. In case you are traveling by road, the trip will take you 7-8 hours, passing through the Valley escarpment, with spectacular sceneries to Fort portal town, then to the Park. By air, you will be transferred to Pakuba Airstrip where the scheduled plane leaves Pakuba at around 10:30 am to Entebbe international airport before heading to western Uganda. Arrive at the airport where our staff will be waiting for you who will then lead you to your accommodation facility.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury)/Primate Lodge (Midrange)/Chimpanzee Guesthouse (Budget).
Day 5: Kibale Forest and Bigodi Swamp
Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge before going Chimpanzee tracking. In a bid to track these habituated apes, you will come across other primates including the white colobus monkeys, which are so commonly seen within the forest. In the afternoon, visit the eco-tourism project found in Bigodi- a small village adjacent to the park. The local community organizes village walks where you stand opportunities to hear stories from the homesteads visited.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury)/Primate Lodge (Midrange)/Chimpanzee Guesthouse (Budget).
Day 6: Kibale Forest National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today, after a calm breakfast, transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National park. The drive is so peaceful most especially when you are approaching the Crater Lake area. Appreciate the beautiful landscape with rolling hills. It will take you approximately 3-4 hours to reach the park. Continue with a game drive on arrival within the park.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mweya Safari (Luxury)/Kyambura George (Midrange)/Enganzi lodge (Budget).
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up very early in the morning for a cup of coffee or tea. Go for an early morning game drive to the Kob mating area in Kasenyi. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, and other fauna in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go for an exciting boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. A good percentage of wildlife is found along this channel including buffalos, hippos, and elephants.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mweya Safari (Luxury)/Kyambura George (Midrange)/Enganzi lodge (Budget).
Day 8: From Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable
Have breakfast then check out from your lodge. If you are transferring from queen by road, you will pass via the Ishaha area, pronounced for the famous tree-climbing lions.
It will take you 3-4 hours to reach the park. By air, you are transferred to Kasese Airstrip for the scheduled charter which departs at 10:05 am. Within 30 minutes, you are in Kihihi Airstrip which is a one-hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park– the home of the threatened mountain gorillas.
Dinner and overnight stay at Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury)/Nkuringo safari camp ( Mid-range)/Wagtai Eco-lodge (Budget).
Day 9: Gorilla tracking
The activity is so unique and memorable. You will be required to walk reasonable long distances in search of these gorillas, passing through muddy and steep environments within the park before you meet any gorilla. It will be too rewarding when you encounter these great apes. You may take photographs.
Dinner and overnight stay at Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury)/Nkuringo safari camp ( Mid-range)/Wagtai Eco-lodge (Budget).
Day 10: Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. This stands as one of the smallest of Ugandan National Parks. Check in to your accommodation facility on arrival.
Go for a game drive which will remunerate you with some of the unique animal species which are not easily observed in other parks including Burchell’s zebra which is resident, beautiful impalas, elands, topi, and many antelopes and buffaloes.
There are 315 recorded species of birds including the ground hornbill, black-throated and black-collared barbets, and green-capped remotely, and many others.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mihingo Lodge (Luxury)/Arcadia Cottages (Midrange)/Eagle Nest (Budget).
Day 11: Mburo to Kampala/ Entebbe
Have breakfast at the lodge then drive back to Kampala. Make a stopover at the Equator where you will buy yourself handicrafts and take some photos. It is a 3-4 hour drive to Uganda’s capital City-Kampala and 45 minutes to reach Entebbe International Airport.
The End o thee 11 Days Uganda Safari Trip!
Price Inclusions
- Airport transferals
- Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permits
- Ground transportation in a 4×4 Safari vehicle.
- Services of English speaking driver/guide
- Full board accommodation
- Entrance fees
- All park fees
- Primate Walk in Kibale
- Game drives
Price Exclusions
- Air ticket
- Entrance visas
- Drinks that are not included on the itinerary
- Tourist insurance
- Likely additions of the trip
- 1 day extra day source of the Nile participating in the white water rafting and bungee jumping
- 1 day to Ngamba Islands
- 3 days to Ssese Islands
