Experience the very best of Uganda with Nkuruba Community Tours on this unforgettable 12-day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari. This carefully designed journey takes you across Uganda's most iconic destinations, from the powerful waters of Murchison Falls to the ancient rainforests of Kibale National Park, the wildlife-rich plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the magical forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and the peaceful landscapes of Lake Mburo National Park.
Created with our local knowledge and passion for responsible travel, this safari combines incredible wildlife encounters, primate experiences, scenic drives, and meaningful connections with Uganda's people and natural heritage.
Highlights include tracking endangered mountain gorillas, searching for chimpanzees in their natural habitat, cruising along the Nile and Kazinga Channel, spotting tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, visiting the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and exploring Uganda's diverse landscapes with our experienced local guides.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our Nkuruba Community Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.
Take time to relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation Options: Standard: Papyrus Guest House | Midrange: The Boma Hotel Entebbe | Luxury: No.5 Boutique Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Your Uganda adventure begins with a scenic drive northwards to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda's only home for wild rhinos, where you will enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience.
Continue to Murchison Falls, where the mighty River Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before creating one of Africa's most powerful waterfalls.
Accommodation Options: Standard: Ikorom Safari Lodge | Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy an early morning game drive across the savannah plains searching for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, relax on a boat cruise along the River Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. The cruise offers excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of bird species along the riverbanks.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for western Uganda and journey towards Kibale Forest, the primate capital of the world.
Enjoy beautiful views of Uganda's countryside, traditional villages, tea plantations, and rolling hills as you travel towards the rainforest.
Accommodation Options: Standard: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge | Midrange: Isunga Lodge | Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today you enter the ancient Kibale rainforest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience.
Walk through the forest with experienced guides as you search for chimpanzee communities and other primates. Later, explore the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation project famous for birdlife, butterflies, and cultural encounters.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 4
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most diverse wildlife destinations.
The journey offers beautiful views of crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountains, and rural communities before arriving in the park.
Accommodation Options: Standard: Bush Lodge | Midrange: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge | Luxury: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start the day with a game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park searching for elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, antelopes, and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, home to one of the largest concentrations of hippos in Africa and an incredible variety of water birds.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 6
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today you travel towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Continue through Uganda's scenic highlands and local communities before arriving near Bwindi Forest, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Accommodation Options: Standard: Broadbill Forest Camp | Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge | Luxury: Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The highlight of your Uganda safari begins today.
After a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority guides, enter the ancient Bwindi rainforest in search of mountain gorillas. Once you find a gorilla family, you will spend a magical hour observing these incredible creatures in their natural environment.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience supporting conservation and local communities.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 8
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel towards Lake Mburo National Park.
Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking safari where you can explore the park on foot while learning about its wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.
Lake Mburo is home to zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, and many bird species.
Accommodation Options: Standard: Eagles Nest | Midrange: Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo | Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a final game drive through Lake Mburo National Park before returning to Entebbe.
The park provides excellent opportunities for photography and a peaceful final wildlife experience before your departure.
Accommodation Options: Same as Day 10
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.
Your Uganda adventure comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of wildlife, landscapes, and authentic experiences.
Meals: Breakfast
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