The grand tour
This is Uganda at its broadest — primates, predators, the Nile, and the lakes. It's a longer, slower itinerary perfect for return travellers or those wanting the full bandwidth of "the Pearl of Africa."
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10 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari
The grand tour of Uganda — gorillas, chimpanzees, savannah game, the source of the Nile, Murchison Falls, and the lake island of Sese.
10 Days · 9 NightsEntebbe · Bwindi · Queen Elizabeth NP · Lake Bunyonyi · Source of the Nile · Murchison Falls · Sese IslandsBest: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec, Jan, Feb
Trip Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura
- Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha
- Boat to the base of Murchison Falls — the world's most powerful waterfall
- Source of the Nile at Jinja
- Restful finale on the Sese Islands
Day-by-Day
Your 10-day journey
- 1
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Met at Entebbe Airport and overnight at a lakeside hotel.
- 2
Day 2
Fly to Bwindi
Light-aircraft transfer south. Afternoon community walk with a Batwa guide.
- 3
Day 3
Mountain Gorilla Trek
Pre-dawn briefing, then into the forest with rangers and trackers. One unforgettable hour with the gorillas.
- 4
Day 4
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP via Ishasha
Scenic drive north through Ishasha (tree-climbing lions) into Queen Elizabeth NP.
- 5
Day 5
Chimps & Kazinga Channel
Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
- 6
Day 6
Fly to Murchison Falls
Light-aircraft transfer north to Murchison Falls. Afternoon boat to the base of the falls.
- 7
Day 7
Murchison Falls Full Day
Morning game drive on the northern bank — buffalo, giraffe, lion. Afternoon hike to the top of the falls.
- 8
Day 8
Fly to Jinja & Source of the Nile
Transfer to Jinja. Boat trip to the Source of the Nile.
- 9
Day 9
Sese Islands
Drive and ferry to the Sese Islands on Lake Victoria. Beach day.
- 10
Day 10
Departure
Return to Entebbe and onward flights.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's Included
- 9 nights' accommodation
- Full board throughout
- Gorilla & chimpanzee permits
- Private 4x4 with driver-guide
- All park, conservancy & community fees
- All scheduled internal flights
- Boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel and Nile
- Airport transfers
What's Excluded
- International flights & visas
- Travel insurance
- Premium drinks & gratuities
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