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11-Day Gorillas, Chimps, and Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari
UGANDA-11-DAY-G-2026
$3,850 / person
Total Price
11 Days
Trek Duration
2-8 travelers
Group Size
Day-by-Day Itinerary
An unhurried grand tour combining gorillas, chimps, tree-climbing lions, and savanna game across Uganda's best parks.
1
Day 1: Kampala to Lake Mburo
Depart Kampala for Lake Mburo National Park, arriving for an afternoon game drive 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 spotting hippos and crocodiles, then continue the drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Lake Mburo boat ride
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
3
Day 3: Rest & Acclimatize
A relaxed day settling in near Bwindi with an optional community walk or short forest hike.
- Optional community walk
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
4
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking
Full gorilla trekking day, spending an hour with your assigned gorilla family in the dense montane forest.
- Gorilla trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
5
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha
Drive north through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions, with a game drive en route.
- 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 and afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
- Kasenyi game drive
- Kazinga Channel cruise
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
7
Day 7: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Drive north to Kibale Forest, 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, with an optional Bigodi Wetland walk in the afternoon.
- Chimpanzee trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Kibale
9
Day 9: Transfer toward Kampala via Crater Lakes
Scenic drive through the Fort Portal crater lakes region, stopping for photos and lunch.
- Crater lakes scenic drive
Overnight: Lodge en route
10
Day 10: Arrive Kampala
Continue the drive to Kampala, arriving by evening with time for dinner and reflection on the journey.
- Arrival in Kampala
Overnight: Hotel, Kampala
11
Day 11: Departure
Free morning for shopping at Kampala craft markets 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 & boat ride
- ✓ Private vehicle
- ✓ Driver-guide
- ✓ Lodge accommodation, 10 nights
- ✓ All meals
- ✓ Park fees
Not Included
- - Flights
- - Visa
- - Tips
Trip Details
DifficultyModerate
Best ForTravelers with time to spare wanting the deepest Uganda experience
Countryuganda
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