Explore Uganda in style on this 10 Days Uganda Wildlife and Chimpanzee Tracking Tour that weaves through the country’s most iconic wildlife parks and chimpanzee habitats. This journey offers the best of Uganda’s rich biodiversity, from thrilling game drives across open savannah to intimate moments with habituated chimpanzees in lush tropical forests. Along the way, enjoy five-star lodges, exclusive experiences, and personalized service. From Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and more, you’ll witness the soul of Uganda’s wilderness, blending luxury with adventure and conservation.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport.
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your private safari guide and transferred to your luxury hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy optional excursions such as a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria, a visit to the Botanical Gardens, or a soothing spa treatment.
Accommodation: Hotel No.5, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, The Boma Hotel.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park – Rhino Tracking Stopover
Start your wildlife adventure with a scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most dramatic park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting on-foot rhino tracking experience, led by an experienced ranger. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls and settle into your luxurious lodge along the Nile River.
Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Falls
Embark on an early morning game drive across the park’s savannah plains in search of elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and the elusive leopard. Return to the lodge for brunch, then take a private boat safari on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Marvel at hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife before hiking up to the top of the falls, where the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge. Return to your lodge for a sundowner and dinner with river views.
Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, travel south through the Albertine Rift Valley to Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of East Africa. Pass through tea plantations and rural communities with stunning scenery along the way. Arrive at your luxurious forest lodge in time for sunset over crater lakes or forest walks.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Today’s highlight is a chimpanzee tracking excursion in Kibale Forest. With over 1,500 chimpanzees, the forest offers a near-guaranteed encounter. Spend an hour observing their behavior, communication, and social structures. After lunch, take a guided nature walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, rich with birds, colobus monkeys, and local cultural encounters. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, with options for spa treatments or a crater lake swim.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kibale and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a stunning savannah landscape framed by the Rwenzori Mountains and dotted with crater lakes. Take a scenic crater drive upon arrival, offering fantastic photography opportunities. In the late afternoon, embark on a sunset game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, known for lion sightings and Uganda kobs.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 7: Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel – Maramagambo Forest Walk
Begin the day with a morning boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, which teems with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of bird species. Return for lunch, then head out for a guided walk in the Maramagambo Forest, home to bats, pythons, and smaller primates. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the lodge with optional massage or birdwatching from your private deck.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 8: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park – Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, head to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park, but rich in zebras, elands, impalas, and birdlife. On arrival, enjoy an evening game drive or a walking safari, one of the few parks where guided walks are allowed. Experience the park’s tranquility, often missed by mainstream tourists.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge, Kigambira Safari Lodge, Lake Mburo Safari Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 9: Nature Walk – Return to Entebbe
Start the morning with a guided nature walk through the park’s open savannah and woodland, often revealing close encounters with wildlife on foot. After breakfast, depart for Entebbe with a stop at the Equator Line Monument for photos and souvenirs. Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon and check in to your luxury hotel for a relaxing final evening.
Accommodation: Hotel No.5, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort, The Boma Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 10: Departure – Farewell to Uganda
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and, if time allows, take a short visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre or shop for last-minute souvenirs. You’ll then be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your incredible journey through Uganda’s wildlife heartland.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 10 Days Uganda Wildlife and Chimpanzee Tracking Tour.
The 10 Days Uganda Wildlife and Chimpanzee Tracking Tour cost includes;
- All luxury accommodations (on full board basis)
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional guide
- All park entry fees, permits, and guided activities
- Chimpanzee tracking permits in Kibale
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
- Domestic bottled water and snacks
- Airport meet and greet services
- Evacuation insurance (AMREF Flying Doctors)
However, the tour cost excludes; International air fare, Visa fees, personal medical and travel insurance, personal shopping bills, souvenirs, tips to local guides etc.