Are you looking for a special adventure in Africa? Come and join our 10 Days Uganda Birds, Big Five & Primates Safari with Gorilla Safaris Uganda. This is a perfect trip for travelers who love nature, wildlife, and amazing birds. On this safari, you will explore Uganda’s best national parks. You will track mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and search for the famous Big Five animals like lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. You will also enjoy beautiful bird watching, seeing colorful birds in forests, wetlands, and savannahs. Uganda is home to over 1,000 bird species, including the rare Shoebill Stork. Our safari is guided by friendly, professional drivers and birding guides who speak good English. You will travel in strong 4×4 safari cars with pop-up roofs, perfect for game viewing and photography.
Safari Overview
This 10 Days Uganda Safari is perfect for travelers who love wildlife, bird watching, gorilla trekking, and chimpanzees. You will visit top national parks in Uganda, including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Mburo National Park. On this safari, you will see the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino), over 100 bird species, chimpanzees, and the famous mountain gorillas.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe (Airport Pickup)
Your guide from Gorilla Safaris Uganda will warmly welcome you at Entebbe International Airport. You will be transferred to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge in Entebbe
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Murchison Falls
After breakfast, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest park in Uganda. Visit the top of the falls in the evening.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Murchison Falls National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Cruise – Murchison Falls
Early morning game drive to see lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, buffalos, and birds. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Nile to the bottom of the powerful Murchison Falls. Expect to see hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
Depart Murchison Falls for Kibale Forest, the best place for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Enjoy the scenic drive through villages, farms, and tea plantations.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Swamp Birding
In the morning, go for chimpanzee tracking with a ranger guide. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a paradise for bird watchers. Look out for the Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Gonolek, and many more.
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for lions, elephants, and Uganda kobs.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Queen Elizabeth Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Do a morning game drive for more wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, where you will see many hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, elephants, and colorful birds.
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Drive to Bwindi
Drive to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth to search for the rare tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi
This is the highlight of your safari! After breakfast, head into the forest with a guide to track mountain gorillas. Spend 1 hour with a gorilla family – an unforgettable moment!
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Drive to Entebbe or Kigali (End of our trip)
After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe Airport (or Kigali if preferred). Stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Safari Includes:
- 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- All park entry fees
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
- Bottled drinking water
- All activities mentioned
Safari Excludes:
- International flights
- Visas
- Personal insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Accommodation and meals
Why Book This Safari with Gorilla Safaris Uganda?
- Over 10 years of safari experience
- Professional guides who know birds, gorillas, and wildlife
- Reliable and comfortable 4×4 safari vehicles
- Affordable and flexible safari packages
- Excellent guest reviews and trusted services
Book Your Safari Now
Are you ready to experience the best of Uganda’s birds, Big Five, and primates? Let us take care of everything. Simply WhatsApp us now at +256-774784213 OR just send us an Email at: info@gorilla-safarisuganda.com to make your reservations.
