Embark on an unforgettable 14-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari with Boltan Africa Safaris and discover the best of Uganda’s wildlife, primates, and breathtaking landscapes. This carefully designed 14-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari combines mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, exciting game drives, boat cruises, and encounters with Uganda’s most iconic wildlife.
Trip Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Game drives in Uganda’s top national parks
- Boat cruise experiences
- Wildlife viewing including elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and antelopes
- Cultural encounters with local communities
- Scenic landscapes across Uganda
- End of your 14-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport for your 14-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari guide, who will brief you about your adventure before transferring you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your international flight while preparing for the exciting safari ahead.
Accommodation: ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, begin your scenic journey to the beautiful Sipi Falls on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Meet your local guide for a rewarding hike to the waterfalls while enjoying magnificent scenery and learning about the area's history.
Later, visit a local coffee farm where you'll discover the traditional coffee-making process—from harvesting and roasting to grinding and tasting freshly brewed Ugandan Arabica coffee.
Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge Sipi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Kidepo Valley National Park located in Uganda's remote northeastern region. Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you travel through the Karamoja plains before arriving at your lodge for relaxation.
Kidepo is one of Africa's most untouched wilderness destinations and offers incredible mountain landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early for an exciting morning game drive through Narus Valley, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and many antelope species.
After lunch, continue exploring Kidepo Valley including the famous Kanangorok Hot Springs before ending the day with a cultural visit to the Karamojong community to experience their unique traditions and lifestyle.
Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Kidepo and journey towards Murchison Falls National Park with a stop for lunch in Gulu City. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax while enjoying views of Uganda's largest national park.
Accommodation: Nkundwa Nile View Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rise early for an unforgettable morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, hartebeests, and numerous bird species.
After lunch, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls. From here, hike to the top of the falls where you'll witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging dramatically below.
Accommodation: Nkundwa Nile View Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and head to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an unforgettable guided rhino tracking experience on foot. Observe the endangered white rhinos in their natural habitat while learning about Uganda's successful rhino conservation efforts.
Continue to Hoima for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kontiki Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park, renowned as the primate capital of East Africa.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk through the famous Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to numerous monkey species, birds, butterflies, and other fascinating wildlife.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before embarking on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Spend one magical hour observing these intelligent primates in their natural habitat while also spotting other monkeys and forest wildlife.
After lunch, continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation: Enshama Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, warthogs, antelopes, and numerous bird species.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, renowned for its exceptional concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and water birds.
Accommodation: Enshama Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depart Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive while searching for these unique predators resting in fig trees alongside elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today marks the highlight of your safari.
After a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, venture into Bwindi Forest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The trek may last between two and eight hours depending on the gorillas' location.
Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Later, transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation amidst breathtaking terraced hills and scenic islands.
Accommodation: Itambira Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, travel to Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover for lunch in Mbarara.
In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful boat cruise on Lake Mburo where you'll spot hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles, kingfishers, and numerous other bird species.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy an early morning guided walking safari, offering a unique opportunity to explore the African wilderness on foot while encountering zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and many bird species.
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe with a memorable stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and the famous water experiment.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in time for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable Ugandan adventure to a close. Repeat your 14-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari later.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of your 14-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Rhino tracking
- All accommodation
- Meals as specified
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruises
- Bottled drinking water
- All scheduled activities
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Laundry services
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
