8-Day Gorillas, Murchison Falls and Kibale Chimp Trek

UGANDA-8-DAY-GO-2026

$2,950 / person

Total Price

8 Days

Trek Duration

2-6 travelers

Group Size

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The complete Uganda trifecta — gorillas, chimps, and Murchison Falls' big game and Nile boat cruise beneath Africa's most powerful waterfall.

Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi

Depart Kampala for the drive south to Bwindi, arriving by evening for check-in and trek briefing.

Scenic southwestern drive

Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking

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

Gorilla trekking

Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi

Day 3: Transfer toward Kibale via Queen Elizabeth

Long transfer north through Queen Elizabeth National Park with a short game drive en route, continuing to Kibale Forest by evening.

Queen Elizabeth game drive en route

Overnight: Lodge, Kibale

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale

Morning chimp trekking in Kibale Forest, tracking a habituated community through dense canopy, with an optional Bigodi Wetland walk in the afternoon.

Chimpanzee trekking
Optional Bigodi Wetland walk

Overnight: Lodge, Kibale

Day 5: Transfer to Murchison Falls

Long scenic drive north to Murchison Falls National Park, crossing the equator and passing through Kibale's forest edge and savanna transition zones.

Scenic transfer north

Overnight: Lodge, Murchison Falls

Day 6: Murchison Falls Game Drive

Morning game drive across the northern savanna, spotting lion, giraffe, elephant, and buffalo, followed by rest at the lodge.

Savanna game drive
Giraffe and lion sightings

Overnight: Lodge, Murchison Falls

Day 7: Nile Boat Cruise to the Falls

Boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, watching hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the banks, followed by an optional hike to the top of the falls for dramatic views.

Nile River boat cruise
Optional hike to the top of the falls

Overnight: Lodge, Murchison Falls

Day 8: Return to Kampala

Morning departure, driving south back to Kampala with a stop at the equator, arriving in the evening for departure.

Equator crossing photo stop

Overnight: Departure

What's Included

✓ 1 gorilla permit
✓ 1 chimp permit (Kibale)
✓ Murchison Falls boat cruise & game drive
✓ Private vehicle
✓ Driver-guide
✓ Lodge accommodation, 7 nights
✓ All meals
✓ Park fees

Not Included

- Flights
- Visa
- Tips

Trip Details

DifficultyModerate

Best ForTravelers wanting Uganda's three headline experiences in one trip

Countryuganda

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