14-Day The Pearl of Africa Uganda Classic Wildlife Safari

UGANDA-14-DAY-P-2026

$4,650 / person

Total Price

14 Days

Trek Duration

2-8 travelers

Group Size

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Our flagship grand tour of Uganda covering every major park, primate species, and landscape — the complete Pearl of Africa experience.

Day 1: Arrival in Kampala

Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe, met by your driver-guide for a welcome briefing and overnight rest ahead of the safari.

Airport welcome & briefing

Overnight: Hotel, Kampala

Day 2: Kampala to Lake Mburo

Drive south to Lake Mburo National Park, arriving for an afternoon game drive across the acacia savanna.

Lake Mburo game drive

Overnight: Lodge, Lake Mburo

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi

Continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving by evening for check-in and trek briefing.

Scenic drive to Bwindi

Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking

Full gorilla trekking day, spending an hour with your assigned gorilla family in the dense forest.

Gorilla trekking

Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi

Day 5: Transfer to Mgahinga

Drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park at the base of the Virunga volcanoes.

Transfer to Mgahinga

Overnight: Lodge, Mgahinga

Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking

Morning golden monkey tracking through bamboo forest on the volcanic slopes.

Golden monkey trekking

Overnight: Lodge, Mgahinga

Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha

Drive north through Ishasha, spotting tree-climbing lions along the way.

Ishasha tree-climbing lions

Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Cruise

Morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains and afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Kasenyi game drive
Kazinga Channel cruise

Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 9: Transfer to Kibale Forest

Drive north to Kibale Forest, arriving in the afternoon.

Transfer to Kibale Forest

Overnight: Lodge, Kibale

Day 10: Chimpanzee Trekking

Morning chimp trekking through Kibale's forest, with an optional Bigodi Wetland walk in the afternoon.

Chimpanzee trekking

Overnight: Lodge, Kibale

Day 11: Transfer to Murchison Falls

Long scenic drive north to Murchison Falls National Park, crossing the equator en route.

Equator crossing

Overnight: Lodge, Murchison Falls

Day 12: Murchison Falls Game Drive

Morning game drive across the northern savanna spotting lion, giraffe, and elephant.

Savanna game drive

Overnight: Lodge, Murchison Falls

Day 13: Nile Boat Cruise & Transfer to Kampala

Morning boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, then the drive back to Kampala, arriving by evening.

Nile boat cruise to the falls

Overnight: Hotel, Kampala

Day 14: Departure

Free morning for shopping before your airport transfer and departure flight home.

Free morning at leisure

Overnight: Departure

What's Included

✓ 1 gorilla permit
✓ 1 chimp permit
✓ Golden monkey permit
✓ Murchison Falls game drive & boat cruise
✓ Queen Elizabeth game drive & boat cruise
✓ Lake Mburo game drive
✓ Private vehicle
✓ Driver-guide
✓ Lodge accommodation, 13 nights
✓ All meals
✓ Park fees

Not Included

- Flights
- Visa
- Tips

Trip Details

DifficultyModerate

Best ForTravelers wanting the definitive, unhurried Uganda experience

Countryuganda

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