Explore Uganda's remarkable wildlife, track mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, cruise along scenic waterways and relax at carefully selected safari lodges.
Plan Your Luxury Safari
Discover the natural beauty of Uganda on this 16-day luxury wildlife and gorilla safari. The journey combines wildlife viewing, forest adventures, scenic landscapes and relaxing stays at selected safari lodges. Explore Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park, with additional experiences around Entebbe and the countryside.
Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife on guided game drives. Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy boat safaris, track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and spend a memorable day searching for mountain gorillas in Bwindi. The itinerary can be adjusted to your travel dates, accommodation preferences and permit availability.
Note: This is a suggested 16-day itinerary. Exact lodges, included activities, permit availability and final prices must be confirmed in your written quotation before booking.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your safari representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation. Relax after your journey and enjoy the facilities at your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the surrounding area.
Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: Selected luxury hotel
Meals: According to arrival time and booking
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Mabamba Wetland for a guided canoe or boat trip through its channels. The wetland is well known for shoebill sightings, alongside other waterbirds and wetland species. Sightings depend on the season, weather and bird movements.
Return to your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening before continuing your safari.
Destination: Entebbe and Mabamba area
Activities: Guided wetland birding excursion
Accommodation: Selected luxury hotel
Meals: As confirmed in your itinerary
Depart Entebbe after breakfast and travel north through Uganda's countryside. Continue to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you can learn about rhino conservation and the protection of these endangered animals. Depending on your arrival time and confirmed arrangements, a guided rhino-tracking experience may be scheduled.
Destination: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary area
Activities: Scenic drive and planned rhino experience
Accommodation: Selected lodge in the area
Meals: As confirmed
Enjoy your scheduled rhino-tracking activity if it was not completed the previous day. Continue towards Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's celebrated wildlife destination along the River Nile. Visit the top of Murchison Falls to see the river squeeze through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging downstream.
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Activities: Rhino tracking, scenic drive and falls visit
Accommodation: Selected safari lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Set out on a guided game drive across the park's savannah landscapes. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, with luck, lions and other predators. Later, enjoy a boat safari along the River Nile, observing hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds along the riverbanks.
Activities: Game drive and Nile boat cruise
Accommodation: Selected safari lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Enjoy another opportunity to explore Murchison Falls National Park at a relaxed pace. Depending on your interests and the final programme, take an additional game drive, enjoy a nature experience around your lodge or spend time appreciating the scenery. An optional activity can be included when available and agreed in advance.
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Activities: Wildlife viewing and leisure
Accommodation: Selected safari lodge
Meals: As confirmed
After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and travel south towards the Fort Portal region and Kibale Forest. Enjoy changing landscapes, rural communities and views of the countryside along the way. Arrive at your lodge and relax in preparation for the next day's primate experience.
Destination: Kibale National Park
Activities: Scenic transfer and relaxation
Accommodation: Selected forest lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Head to the Kibale Forest briefing point for your guided chimpanzee-tracking experience. Walk through the forest with trained guides as you search for chimpanzees and learn about their behaviour and habitat. Tracking duration varies with the location of the animals and forest conditions.
Later, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. Look for birds, monkeys, butterflies and wetland vegetation before returning to your accommodation.
Activities: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi walk
Accommodation: Selected forest lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Travel towards Queen Elizabeth National Park after breakfast. Enjoy views of the countryside and, when conditions permit, the Rwenzori Mountains. Depending on arrival time, take a game drive to search for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and other wildlife.
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities: Scenic drive and possible game viewing
Accommodation: Selected luxury safari lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Begin the day with a game drive across the park's wildlife-rich plains. Look for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob and predators that may be active during your visit. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.
Watch for hippos, crocodiles and numerous waterbirds from the boat while enjoying views of the surrounding landscape.
Activities: Game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise
Accommodation: Selected luxury safari lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park towards the Bwindi region. Ishasha is known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are never guaranteed. Enjoy wildlife viewing opportunities along the route before continuing to your booked lodge.
Destination: Bwindi region
Activities: Scenic transfer and wildlife viewing
Accommodation: Lodge near your confirmed gorilla trekking sector
Meals: As confirmed
After an early breakfast, report to the designated Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing point. Rangers will explain trekking guidelines before leading visitors into the forest to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family. The duration and difficulty of the trek depend on the gorillas' location, terrain and weather.
When the gorillas are located, follow ranger instructions and observe them for the permitted period. Return to your lodge to relax after this remarkable wildlife encounter.
Activities: Mountain gorilla trekking
Important: Gorilla permits must be confirmed in advance
Accommodation: Lodge near the confirmed trekking sector
Meals: As confirmed
Leave Bwindi after breakfast and travel towards Lake Bunyonyi, known for its scenic hills and island-dotted waters. Check into your accommodation and enjoy time overlooking the lake. Depending on your interests and the final arrangements, optional canoeing or a guided community experience may be available.
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Activities: Scenic transfer and lakeside relaxation
Accommodation: Selected lakeside lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Enjoy breakfast before departing Lake Bunyonyi for Lake Mburo National Park. Travel through Uganda's southwestern countryside, passing rolling hills and rural communities. Arrive at your lodge and, if time allows, enjoy an introductory wildlife drive or relax at the property.
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Activities: Scenic transfer and possible wildlife viewing
Accommodation: Selected safari lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Explore Lake Mburo National Park with activities selected for your interests and confirmed itinerary. Enjoy a guided game drive to look for zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife. A boat trip on Lake Mburo or a guided walking safari may be arranged subject to availability, park regulations and your booking.
Activities: Game drive and selected park experiences
Accommodation: Selected safari lodge
Meals: As confirmed
Enjoy a final morning wildlife experience if time and park arrangements allow. After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo and travel towards Entebbe International Airport or your agreed drop-off point. Allow sufficient time for the road journey and airport check-in, especially if you have an international flight departing the same day.
Activities: Optional morning wildlife viewing and transfer
Meals: As confirmed
End point: Entebbe or agreed drop-off location
The cost of this 16-day safari depends on the number of travellers, travel season, luxury accommodation choices, gorilla and chimpanzee permits, park fees, transport and activities. Request a personalised quotation from Leone Tours & Travel for a price based on your travel dates and preferences.
| Booking Details | Pricing Information |
|---|---|
| Solo traveller | Price on request |
| Two travellers | Price on request |
| Three or more travellers | Price on request |
| Luxury accommodation | Confirm preferred lodge category |
| Gorilla and chimpanzee permits | Confirm availability and inclusion |
| Final package price | Provided in your written quotation |
Tell us your preferred travel dates, number of travellers and accommodation preferences. Our team can help tailor your 16-day Uganda wildlife and gorilla safari to your interests.
Request a Free QuoteImportant: The inclusions above are a planning guide. Confirm the exact accommodation, meals, permits, park fees, transport and activities in the final written quotation before making payment.
The price depends on group size, travel dates, lodge selection, permits and activities. Request a tailored quotation for the latest package price.
The suggested route includes Entebbe and Mabamba, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park.
Yes, mountain gorilla trekking is planned in Bwindi on Day 12. Gorilla permits are subject to availability and should be confirmed before travel.
Yes, chimpanzee tracking is planned for Day 8, together with a visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Confirm the permit and activity arrangements before booking.
The route visits wildlife destinations where elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos may be encountered. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
The suggested itinerary includes a Nile boat safari and a Kazinga Channel cruise. Other boat activities depend on the final programme and should be confirmed in writing.
The itinerary is designed around selected higher-comfort lodges and hotels. Specific properties, room categories and meal plans will be confirmed in your quotation.
Yes. Contact Leone Tours & Travel to discuss alternative lodges, additional activities, travel dates, room preferences or changes to the route.
Bring sturdy hiking boots, long trousers, long-sleeved clothing, a lightweight rain jacket, drinking water, insect repellent and a small daypack. Forest trails can be steep, wet and muddy.
Use the quote form on this page or visit our contact page. Include your travel dates, group size, accommodation preferences and any special requests.
Experience wildlife safaris, mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, scenic lakes, forests and remarkable landscapes on a tailored 16-day Uganda adventure.
Plan Your Uganda Safari