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10-Day Western Uganda Wildlife Safari
UGANDA-10-DAY-W-2026
$3,400 / person
Total Price
10 Days
Trek Duration
2-8 travelers
Group Size
Day-by-Day Itinerary
A comprehensive tour of western Uganda's parks — gorillas, chimps, savanna game, and crater lake scenery in one relaxed itinerary.
1
Day 1: Kampala to Lake Mburo
Depart Kampala driving south toward Lake Mburo National Park, arriving for an afternoon game drive spotting zebra, eland, and impala across the acacia savanna.
- Lake Mburo afternoon game drive
Overnight: Lodge, Lake Mburo
2
Day 2: Lake Mburo Boat Ride & Transfer to Bwindi
Morning boat ride on Lake Mburo, then continue the drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving by evening.
- Lake Mburo boat ride
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
3
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
Full gorilla trekking day, spending an hour with your assigned gorilla family deep in the forest.
- Gorilla trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
4
Day 4: Rest Day / Optional Community Walk
A relaxed day at your lodge with an optional Batwa cultural walk or nature hike around Bwindi's forest edge.
- Optional Batwa cultural walk
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
5
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha
Drive north through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, with a game drive en route before continuing to the main Queen Elizabeth area.
- Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
6
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Cruise
Morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains followed by an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise among hippos and elephants.
- Kasenyi game drive
- Kazinga Channel cruise
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
7
Day 7: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Drive north to Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa, arriving in the afternoon with time to relax.
- Transfer to Kibale Forest
Overnight: Lodge, Kibale
8
Day 8: Chimpanzee Trekking
Morning chimp trekking through Kibale's dense forest, tracking a habituated community, with an optional Bigodi Wetland walk in the afternoon.
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Optional Bigodi Wetland walk
Overnight: Lodge, Kibale
9
Day 9: Transfer to Kampala via Crater Lakes
Scenic drive back to Kampala through the Fort Portal crater lakes region, with a stop for photos and lunch.
- Crater lakes scenic drive
Overnight: Lodge, Kampala
10
Day 10: Departure
Free morning for last-minute shopping before your airport transfer and departure flight.
- Free morning at leisure
Overnight: Departure
What's Included
- ✓ 1 gorilla permit
- ✓ 1 chimp permit
- ✓ Queen Elizabeth game drive & boat cruise
- ✓ Lake Mburo game drive
- ✓ Private vehicle
- ✓ Driver-guide
- ✓ Lodge accommodation, 9 nights
- ✓ All meals
- ✓ Park fees
Not Included
- - Flights
- - Visa
- - Tips
Trip Details
DifficultyModerate
Best ForTravelers wanting the full western Uganda circuit without rushing
Countryuganda
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