14-Day Ultimate Uganda Primate & Wilderness Safari

The Complete Uganda Expedition – From the Mighty Nile to the Virunga Volcanoes

Experience Uganda in its fullest expression on this extraordinary fourteen-day expedition through the country's most celebrated national parks and hidden wilderness. Carefully designed for travelers seeking more than a traditional safari, this journey combines exceptional wildlife encounters with immersive cultural experiences and breathtaking scenery.

Read the full overview

From the roaring Murchison Falls and the untouched wilderness of Kidepo Valley to the ancient rainforests of Kibale and Bwindi, every destination reveals another side of Uganda's remarkable beauty. Track wild chimpanzees through tropical forests, search for tree-climbing lions across the savannah, spend time with endangered mountain gorillas, encounter playful golden monkeys beneath the Virunga Volcanoes, and unwind beside the tranquil waters of Lake Bunyonyi. This is Uganda at its most complete; an unforgettable journey through one of Africa's most diverse and rewarding safari destinations.

Your route

Entebbe International Airport → Kampala → Murchison Falls National Park → Kidepo Valley National Park → Fort Portal → Kibale Forest National Park → Queen Elizabeth National Park → Ishasha Sector → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park → Mgahinga Gorilla National Park → Lake Bunyonyi → Kigali International Airport

Accommodation: 13 nights
Travel style: Private & tailor-made
Pace: Active

Practical details

Journey collections: The East Africa Collection, The Signature Collection.

Your safari enquiry

From USD 7,750

Per person

Dates & travellers

Choose your preferred date and who’s joining.

14-Day Ultimate Uganda Primate & Wilderness Safari

From USD 7,750

Per person

Preferred departure (optional) Leave your date open if you would like our team to advise.

Adults

ChildrenAges requested below

Price & departure details

Per person

Availability and the final price are confirmed by our team before you book.

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone / WhatsApp

Add a message or special request

Your message (optional)

Email me occasional safari field notes (optional).

Your details are used to respond to this enquiry. No payment is taken and no booking is confirmed. Privacy policy ↗

Your 14-day journey

Open any day for the full programme.

Day 1Welcome to the Pearl of AfricaEntebbe International Airport to Kampala (40–50 km | Approx. 45–75 minutes)

HighlightsAirport meet & greet; Lake Victoria views; Private transfer; Safari briefing

Your Ugandan adventure begins with a warm welcome from your private safari guide before transferring to your luxury hotel. Relax after your international journey and enjoy a personalized safari briefing introducing the unforgettable experiences ahead.

Overnight: Kampala Serena Hotel
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)

Day 2The Mighty Nile AwaitsKampala to Murchison Falls National Park (Approx. 6–8 hours or optional charter flight)

HighlightsScenic countryside; Murchison Falls boat cruise; Evening game drive

Travel north through Uganda's beautiful countryside before arriving at Murchison Falls National Park. This afternoon, cruise towards the base of the falls, where the Nile narrows dramatically before exploding through a seven-metre gorge.

Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 3Where the Nile Meets the Savannah

HighlightsMorning game drive; Top of the Falls hike; Panoramic viewpoints

Rise before sunrise for a rewarding game drive across Uganda's largest national park before hiking to the iconic Top of the Falls, where the thunder and spray of the Nile create one of Africa's greatest natural spectacles.

Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 4Into Africa's Last Great WildernessCharter Flight to Kidepo Valley National Park

HighlightsScenic charter flight; Narus Valley; Afternoon game drive

Board a scenic charter flight into the remote landscapes of Kidepo Valley National Park, widely regarded as one of Africa's most untouched safari destinations. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive across the spectacular Narus Valley.

Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 5Exploring Uganda's Wild Frontier

HighlightsFull-day safari; Karamojong cultural visit (optional); Exceptional birdlife

Spend a full day discovering Kidepo's vast landscapes during morning and afternoon game drives. The park's remoteness creates an intimate safari experience with remarkably few vehicles. Later, enjoy an optional cultural visit to a traditional Karamojong community.

Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 6From the Wild North to Uganda's Green HighlandsFly back to Kampala then west through rolling tea plantations towards Fort Portal beneath the Rwenzori Mountains

HighlightsScenic charter flight; Tea plantations; Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Fly back to Kampala before continuing west through rolling tea plantations towards Fort Portal beneath the Rwenzori Mountains. If time permits, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 7Tracking Our Closest Relatives

HighlightsChimpanzee trekking; Tropical rainforest; Optional crater lake excursion

Today you'll enter Kibale Forest National Park in search of one of Africa's largest populations of wild chimpanzees. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these remarkable primates in their natural habitat.

Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 8Into the Great Rift ValleyTravel south into Queen Elizabeth National Park

HighlightsScenic drive; Afternoon game drive; Rwenzori Mountain views

Travel south into Queen Elizabeth National Park, where open savannah, crater lakes and wetlands combine to create one of Uganda's richest ecosystems. An afternoon game drive introduces you to this remarkable landscape.

Overnight: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 9Safari on Land and Water

HighlightsMorning game drive; Kazinga Channel boat safari; Incredible wildlife photography

Begin the morning searching for predators before boarding one of East Africa's finest wildlife cruises along the Kazinga Channel.

Overnight: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 10In Search of Uganda's Tree-Climbing LionsTravel through the Ishasha Sector before continuing into the mist-covered mountains surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

HighlightsIshasha game drive; Tree-climbing lions; Scenic highlands

Travel through the Ishasha Sector before continuing into the mist-covered mountains surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Overnight: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 11An Hour with the Gentle Giants

HighlightsGorilla trekking; One-hour gorilla encounter; UNESCO World Heritage rainforest

Today delivers one of the world's greatest wildlife encounters. Guided by experienced rangers, trek through Bwindi's ancient rainforest until you find your assigned gorilla family. Spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in complete silence and respect.

Overnight: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 12A Day to Discover More

HighlightsA Second Gorilla Trek (additional permit required); Guided Nature Walk through Bwindi's ancient forest; Batwa Cultural Experience, learning about the traditions of the forest's original inhabitants

Today's flexible programme allows you to personalise your experience. Choose from: A Second Gorilla Trek (additional permit required); Guided Nature Walk through Bwindi's ancient forest; Batwa Cultural Experience, learning about the traditions of the forest's original inhabitants. This extra day allows you to experience Bwindi beyond its famous gorillas, making the journey richer and more meaningful.

Overnight: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 13Among the Golden MonkeysTravel to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park beneath the dramatic Virunga Volcanoes

HighlightsGolden Monkey Tracking; Virunga Volcanoes; Bamboo forest

Travel to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park beneath the dramatic Virunga Volcanoes. Track the playful Golden Monkeys through bamboo forests before enjoying breathtaking mountain scenery. Adventurous travellers may also choose to hike one of the volcanic peaks.

Overnight: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 14A Peaceful FarewellLake Bunyonyi and scenic drive to Kigali International Airport

HighlightsLake Bunyonyi; Traditional canoe excursion (optional); Scenic drive to Kigali

Before departing East Africa, enjoy time beside the beautiful shores of Lake Bunyonyi. Take an optional traditional canoe excursion or simply relax while admiring one of Africa's most picturesque lakes before continuing to Kigali International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch

Where you’ll stay

1 night

Kampala Serena Hotel

2 nights

Paraa Safari Lodge

2 nights

Apoka Safari Lodge

2 nights

Kyaninga Lodge

2 nights

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

3 nights

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

1 night

Mount Gahinga Lodge

Know what your journey includes.

Included

Private airport meet and greet upon arrival.
Private 4×4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Charter flights as specified in the itinerary.
Professional English-speaking safari guide.
Accommodation as outlined.
Meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

View all inclusions

Gorilla trekking permit (one permit per guest).
Chimpanzee trekking permit.
Golden Monkey tracking permit.
Murchison Falls boat cruise.
Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary guided walk.
Scheduled game drives.
All park entrance and conservation fees.
Bottled drinking water during the safari.
All applicable government taxes and levies.

Not included

International and regional flights.
Uganda visa fees.
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary.
Second gorilla trekking permit (if selected).
Alcoholic and premium beverages unless otherwise stated.

View all exclusions

Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers and lodge staff.
Personal expenses including laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs.
Additional accommodation before or after the safari.
Items of a personal nature.

Journey rates

USD / Per person. Our team confirms your final quotation.

Dry Season

June-August & December-February

1 Person: USD 12,850
2 People: USD 10,950
3 People: USD 9,850
4-6 People: USD 8,950
7-12 People: USD 8,250

Best conditions for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking and game viewing. Rates shown for Mid-Range Package; Luxury Package and Private Guide rates also published in the source document.

Wet Season

March-May & September-November

1 Person: USD 11,850
2 People: USD 10,150
3 People: USD 9,150
4-6 People: USD 8,350
7-12 People: USD 7,750

Lush vegetation, fewer tourists, lower prices. Rates shown for Mid-Range Package; Luxury Package and Private Guide rates also published in the source document.

Pricing notes

Prices are per person and vary by group size, season and package tier (Mid-Range Package, Luxury Package, Private Guide), per the document's pricing tables. Dry Season: June-August & December-February (Best conditions for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking and game viewing). Wet Season: March-May & September-November (Lush vegetation, fewer tourists, lower prices).