15 Days Ultimate Uganda Safari: Gorillas, Chimps, and Big Five Encounters
15 Days Ultimate Uganda Safari Overview
The 15 Days Ultimate Uganda Safari is a comprehensive adventure designed for travelers who want to experience the full spectrum of Uganda’s wildlife, primates, and culture. This extended safari includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and Budongo Forests, classic wildlife safaris in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park, rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and authentic cultural encounters with local communities.
Safari Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks.
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and Budongo Forests.
- Game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.
- Boat cruise along the Nile River and Kazinga Channel.
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Cultural visits to Batwa and Bakiga communities.
- Scenic landscapes including Lake Bunyonyi, the Rwenzori Mountains, and waterfalls.
Detailed 15 Days Ultimate Uganda Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your safari guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Dinner and overnight in Kampala.
Day 2 – Day 4: Rhinos and Murchison Falls
Drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the top of the falls where the Nile plunges 43 meters through a narrow gorge.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, begin chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Spend an hour observing these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for bird watching and monkey sightings.
Day 6 – Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy game drives in the Kasenyi plains and a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing.
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Stop at scenic viewpoints and local villages along the way.
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After a briefing at the park headquarters, begin your gorilla trekking experience. Spend an unforgettable hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat, learning about their behavior and capturing memorable photographs.
Day 10 – Day 15: Culture, Lakes and Departure
Visit the Batwa community in Mgahinga, relax at the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, and explore Budongo Forest for more primate encounters before returning to Entebbe for your departure flight.