Experience the very best of Uganda on this unforgettable 10-day safari, combining thrilling wildlife encounters, unforgettable primate tracking, breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and scenic boat cruises. This journey takes you through Uganda's most iconic national parks, offering the opportunity to trek endangered mountain gorillas, track wild chimpanzees, search for the Big Four (lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard), visit the world's most powerful waterfall, and cruise along some of Africa's most wildlife-rich waterways.
From the thunderous Murchison Falls and the tropical rainforests of Kibale and Bwindi to the wildlife-filled plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the tranquil waters of Lake Bunyonyi, every day brings a new adventure. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, this safari offers the perfect introduction to Uganda's incredible natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional Sauti Africa Explorers safari guide. After a short briefing about your adventure, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore Entebbe with optional visits to:
Enjoy dinner at your hotel while preparing for the exciting safari ahead.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe | No.5 Boutique Hotel
Mid-range: 2 Friends Beach Hotel | Airport Guesthouse
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area.
En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided walking safari to track Uganda's only wild rhinos. Accompanied by experienced rangers, you'll observe these magnificent animals at close range while learning about rhino conservation efforts.
After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, where you'll visit the Top of the Falls. Watch as the mighty River Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-metre gorge before plunging 43 metres into the Devil's Cauldron, creating one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Africa.
Check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Driving Time: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rise early for an exciting game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Early mornings provide the best chance of spotting predators and wildlife while temperatures are cool.
Possible wildlife sightings include:
Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, you may see:
Return to the lodge for dinner.
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel south through Uganda's scenic countryside toward Kibale Forest National Park, the Primate Capital of the World.
Enjoy spectacular views of tea plantations, rolling hills, crater lakes, and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains.
Arrive in the afternoon and check into your lodge.
If time allows, enjoy an optional guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its abundant birdlife, monkeys, and community conservation projects.
Driving Time: Approximately 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking adventure.
Accompanied by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, venture into the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. During the trek, you may also encounter:
Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing the chimpanzees as they feed, communicate, groom one another, and move through the forest canopy.
After lunch, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening.
Start the day with an early morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, one of the park's best wildlife viewing areas.
Look out for:
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.
This cruise offers some of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife, including:
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive through the famous Ishasha Sector, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions. Your guide will search for these unique predators resting high in fig trees.
Continue through the spectacular Kigezi Highlands, passing terraced hillsides, local villages, tea plantations, and scenic valleys before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Relax at your lodge and prepare for tomorrow's gorilla trekking adventure.
Today is the highlight of your safari.
Following breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for registration and a detailed briefing.
Accompanied by experienced ranger guides and trackers, begin your trek through the dense rainforest in search of one of Bwindi's habituated mountain gorilla families.
The trek may take between 2 and 8 hours depending on the gorillas' location.
Once you find the gorillas, you'll spend one magical hour observing:
This extraordinary encounter is one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences.
After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation.
Optional cultural activities include a Batwa community visit or a guided village walk.
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa's most beautiful and deepest lakes.
Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 islands, Lake Bunyonyi provides the perfect place to relax after the gorilla trek.
Optional activities include:
Spend the evening enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and stunning sunset over the lake.
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
Along the way, stop once again at the Uganda Equator for photographs, refreshments, and souvenir shopping.
Enjoy lunch en route before continuing to Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, where your unforgettable safari comes to an end.
Driving Time: Approximately 8–9 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
This itinerary is one of the most comprehensive safari experiences in Uganda, showcasing the country's finest national parks and wildlife while balancing adventure with opportunities to relax and enjoy Uganda's spectacular landscapes.
