If you have 10 days in Uganda, this is the best route you can take. We start in Murchison Falls for Big 5 game drives and the strongest waterfall in the world, track chimpanzees in Kibale, look for tree-climbing lions and elephants on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth, and finish with gorilla trekking in Bwindi – all in one loop with no backtracking.
This 10 day Uganda itinerary includes gorilla permit ($800), chimp permit ($300), private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and driver guide, 9 nights in lodges 2 minutes from park gates, park fees, game drives and boat cruises. From $2,450 per person sharing. Entebbe start and end. We handle permits, lodges close to briefing point, and help you hire a porter.
Big 5 + Chimpanzee Tracking ($300) + Gorilla Trekking ($800) – No Backtracking, Entebbe to Entebbe
Pick up at Entebbe Airport. 6hr scenic drive with stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for white rhino tracking – completes your Big 5. Check in at lodge 2 mins from park gate. Overnight at Pakuba / Similar.
Early Buligi game drive – lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants. Afternoon boat to base of Murchison Falls – world's strongest waterfall. Hippos, crocs, elephants at river bank. Hike to top.
Transfer via Hoima with Rift Valley views. Evening at Kibale Forest – the primate capital of the world. Lodge near briefing point.
Morning chimp trek – 3-4hr experience, 1 hour with habituated chimps. Afternoon Bigodi Wetland Walk – 12 primate species and 138 bird species.
2.5hr drive to Queen Elizabeth. Evening game drive in Kasenyi – lions, Uganda kobs, elephants. Sunset on Kazinga Channel.
Morning game drive, afternoon 2hr Kazinga boat cruise – 5,000 hippos, elephants, buffaloes drinking. Best photography safari in Uganda.
Drive via Ishasha sector for famous tree climbing lions sleeping on fig trees. 2hrs to Buhoma – easiest trekking sector. Lodge 2 mins from briefing point.
Briefing 7:30am, trek 1-6hrs with rangers. 1 full hour with mountain gorillas. We help you hire a porter ($20). Certificate and celebration evening.
5hr drive to Lake Mburo – Uganda's only park with impalas, zebras, elands. Evening game drive and optional night game drive.
Morning walking safari with armed ranger – closest wildlife walk in Uganda. Drive 4hrs to Entebbe via Equator photo stop. Drop at hotel or airport. End of safari.
Mid-range lodges | Private 4x4 Land Cruiser UHB 908J | Entebbe start/end
7 days is too rushed with long 8-hour drives. 14 days is too long for most travelers. With 10 days you get Big 5, gorillas, chimps, tree climbing lions, and 2 boat safaris in one loop with no backtracking.
Customize Your Dream TourEntebbe start and end – we handle everything
Shortest gorilla safari. Drive or fly to Bwindi, 1 gorilla trek ($800 permit included), return to Entebbe. Best for limited time.
4 hours with gorillas instead of 1 hour. Rushaga sector, habituation permit $1500. Deeper learning with researchers.
Gorillas + Chimps ($300) + Lake Bunyonyi relaxation. Most popular combo for primate lovers. No long drives.
Same as 10 days but shorter. Murchison Big 5, Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi gorillas. Saves 2 days.
