Complete Uganda Safari
Duration
10 Days
Destination
Uganda
Style
Signature
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
Uganda's full grand circuit: all four flagship parks in one trip, covering big game, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, and mountain gorillas. This is the definitive best-of-Uganda itinerary, combining everything our Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi tours offer into one 10-day journey.
Trip Highlights
Murchison Falls Nile boat cruise and northern savannah game drives
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel boat safari
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Entebbe -- Transfer to Murchison Falls
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer north to Murchison Falls National Park (approx. 5 hrs by road). Arrive by afternoon for a lodge briefing and a first game drive along the southern bank.
Day 2Murchison Falls -- Nile Boat Cruise & Game Drive
Morning launch cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, where the full force of the Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gorge. Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and the rare shoebill stork line the banks. Afternoon game drive on the northern savannah.
Day 3Murchison Falls -- Drive South to Kibale Forest
Second morning game drive at Murchison before departing south to Kibale Forest National Park (approx. 5 hrs), home to the highest density of primates in Africa. Arrive in the afternoon and settle in for an evening forest walk.
Day 4Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale Forest
Early morning trek into Kibale in search of habituated chimpanzees. Spend up to one hour with the chimps in their natural habitat. Afternoon: optional walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for primates, otters, and over 200 bird species.
Day 5Kibale -- Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 2 hrs), arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive across the Kasenyi Plains. Elephant, buffalo, hippo, warthog, Uganda kob, and over 600 bird species await.
Day 6Kazinga Channel Boat Safari & Ishasha Lions
Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise, one of Africa's finest wildlife water experiences. Drive through the Ishasha sector for the park's famous tree-climbing lions, regularly found lounging in the branches of fig trees along the Ishasha River.
Day 7Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Scenic drive south from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 3 hrs), one of the oldest and most biodiverse forests in Africa. Arrive in the afternoon for a lodge briefing and an early night ahead of the gorilla trek.
Day 8Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
After an early briefing at the park gate, enter Bwindi's ancient forest with ranger guides to find one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can take 2-6 hours depending on gorilla movement. Spend a precious hour with these great apes in their forest home.
Day 9Bwindi -- Community Walk & Forest Exploration
A free day at Bwindi to explore the surrounding forest. Optional: a guided walk with Batwa pygmies, a visit to the Buhoma community craft market, or a second gorilla trek (additional permit required).
Day 10Bwindi -- Entebbe -- Departure
Fly or drive back to Entebbe International Airport for onward or international connections. End of Saringi Tours services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Gorilla trekking permit ($700/person, subject to availability)
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Uganda visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities, extra excursions and upgrades not listed as included in your confirmed itinerary
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
- Gorilla trekking is for ages 15 and over. Reserve gorilla permits early. Bring waterproofs and walking boots for steep, muddy trails; the time in the forest varies.
- Follow ranger instructions and report illness before trekking. Trek duration and sightings depend on the animals' movements; porters and optional treks are separate unless listed.
- Road times allow for normal conditions, but traffic, park tracks and stops can add time. Check any same-day onward flight with us before booking.
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What Our Clients Say
Rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor by travellers from across the world.
An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
read moreGot to see lots of animals and the experience was out of this world .
read moreI had an absolutely wonderful time in Kenya, all thanks to Millcent / Saringi Travel. From the incredibly friendly and reliable communication, to the flexible and thoughtful travel planning, all the way to the outstanding care on the ground, everything was simply perfect. I always felt well taken care of and in the best hands. What impressed me most was not only their professionalism, but also the sheer beauty of the entire experience. I'm still completely in awe! Thank you Millcent and thank you Letaloi!!!
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