DAY 1
Towards Murchison Falls
Travel from the agreed meeting point towards Murchison Falls. Rhino tracking can be included if agreed in your quotation and the schedule allows.
PRIVATE SAMPLE ITINERARY · FULLY TAILORABLE
10-Day Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari
More time to discover Uganda
YOUR STARTING POINT
A journey to make your own.
A private sample route bringing together Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and gorilla country. This is an active journey; add nights if you prefer more time between transfers.
Choose budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation. Specific lodges and room types are proposed in your quotation and remain subject to availability.
DAY 2
Murchison Falls wildlife
Explore on a game drive and a Nile boat journey, subject to the agreed schedule and availability.
DAY 3
Transfer towards Kibale
A long travel day to the Kibale area. Check in and enjoy a quiet evening.
DAY 4
Kibale forest encounters
Chimpanzee tracking can be arranged with a confirmed permit. Add a Bigodi nature or community experience if the timing allows.
DAY 5
Travel to Queen Elizabeth
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Any afternoon activity depends on arrival time.
DAY 6
Savanna and channel
A game drive and Kazinga Channel boat journey bring different perspectives on the park.
DAY 7
Journey to gorilla country
Travel to the area allocated for your gorilla permit and settle in at your accommodation.
DAY 8
Gorilla trekking
Join the park briefing and ranger-led trek. Spend the rest of the day at your own pace.
DAY 9
Travel towards Lake Mburo
Begin the return route with an overnight in the Lake Mburo area. Activities are agreed around arrival time.
DAY 10
Final morning and return
An optional, separately agreed morning activity can precede your return to Kampala or Entebbe. Confirm departure flight timing with us before booking.
REST WELL. EXPLORE MORE.
Places to stay on this journey.
These are accommodation options, not confirmed reservations. Tell us your favourites; we match room type, meal plan, route and availability in your personalised quotation.
NIGHTS 1–2
Murchison Falls National Park
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We plan your stay around the park access route, game drives and your Nile boat safari.
Cottages, cabins & tents
Murchison River Lodge
A solar-powered riverside lodge with cottages, river cabins, safari tents and furnished camping tents.
Include in my safari — Murchison River LodgeSafari lodge
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Comfortable rooms in the Murchison Falls area, a base for wildlife drives and Nile adventures.
Include in my safari — Pakuba Safari LodgeRooms & tents
Fort Murchison
An Albert Nile setting outside the northern park boundary, with en-suite rooms and tents using shared bathrooms.
Include in my safari — Fort MurchisonNIGHTS 3–4
Kibale Forest & Fort Portal crater lakes
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We match your base to chimpanzee tracking, crater-lake walks and the time you want to spend on the road.
Cottages
Isunga Lodge
Private cottages beside Kibale Forest, with an elevated setting in the crater-lake region.
Include in my safari — Isunga LodgeForest lodge
Turaco Treetops
A forest retreat near Kibale with standard and luxury accommodation, plus a swimming pool.
Include in my safari — Turaco TreetopsCamping & cottages
Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community Campsite
A community ecotourism setting around a crater lake, with camping beneath trees and cottage accommodation.
Include in my safari — Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community CampsiteNIGHTS 5–6
Queen Elizabeth National Park
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A base for game drives and the Kazinga Channel; room and meal arrangements are confirmed in your quotation.
Bandas & safari tents
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
A Kazinga Channel setting with bandas and tents; bathrooms vary by accommodation type.
Include in my safari — Queen Elizabeth Bush LodgeLodge & camping
Engiri Game Lodge & Campsite
A savanna setting near the Kazinga Channel, offering lodge accommodation and a campsite.
Include in my safari — Engiri Game Lodge & CampsiteSafari lodge
Buffalo Safari Lodge
A lodge near the Kazinga Channel, offering a comfortable base for exploring Queen Elizabeth.
Include in my safari — Buffalo Safari LodgeNIGHTS 7–8
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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Your gorilla permit sector comes first. Rushaga stays suit southern Bwindi; Lake Mutanda requires a planned road transfer. We confirm the right base before booking.
Lakeside resort
Mutanda Lake Resort
A scenic Lake Mutanda base for southern Bwindi journeys, with trekking transfers matched to your permit sector.
The lodge currently lists a closure from 1 March to 14 June 2027. We will suggest another stay for those dates.
Include in my safari — Mutanda Lake ResortGorilla trekking lodge
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
A comfortable forest-view lodge near Rushaga Gate in southern Bwindi.
Include in my safari — Ichumbi Gorilla LodgeRooms, cottages & camping
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Standard rooms, luxury cottages and space to pitch your own tent near the Rushaga trekking area.
Include in my safari — Rushaga Gorilla LodgeNIGHT 9
Lake Mburo National Park
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Choose a lodge for relaxed safari evenings, or a campsite for your self-drive adventure.
Cottages & rooms
Rwakobo Rock
A family-run retreat on a rocky outcrop near the park, with private cottages and sunset views.
Include in my safari — Rwakobo RockCottages
Hyena Hill Lodge
Hilltop cottages near Sanga Gate, with park views and bicycle safari arrangements.
Include in my safari — Hyena Hill LodgeLuxury lodge
Mihingo Lodge
A secluded rocky setting beside Lake Mburo, with private accommodation and an infinity pool overlooking the valley.
Include in my safari — Mihingo LodgeCamping option
Leopard Rest Camp
An eco-friendly campsite on the park boundary, suited to travellers seeking a simple outdoor stay.
Include in my safari — Leopard Rest CampOPTIONAL STOP ON THE MURCHISON FALLS ROUTE
Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch
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Ask us to include rhino tracking on the way to or from Murchison Falls. An overnight stay would adjust this sample itinerary and is quoted separately.
Chalets, guest rooms, tents & camping
Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch
Stay close to nature with a choice of chalets, guest rooms, furnished tents or camping. Rhino tracking and other activities are arranged separately.
Include in my safari ↗ — Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife RanchWhat your quotation will specify
Private transport and fuel, driver-guide, accommodation and meal basis, gorilla permits, park entry and each agreed activity. Only the items expressly included in your written quotation form part of the price.
Usually excluded unless agreed
International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, drinks and optional activities. Domestic flights and extra nights require separate arrangements.
Before you travel: permits, driving times, packing & payments ↗
Before confirming
Trekking arrangements depend on permit allocation and park requirements. Tell us the ages of any children and any walking or mobility considerations so we can discuss suitability. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
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