Luxury Uganda Grand Safari
Gorillas, chimpanzees, a thundering Nile and the great savannah, in eight days and seven nights of the finest lodges in Uganda.
Uganda, from the Nile to the mountains
This is Uganda's complete wildlife story, told slowly and in comfort. You begin at Murchison Falls, where the Nile roars through a gap in the rock, then track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and watch hippos and elephants at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The journey ends in Bwindi, where you spend an hour with a mountain gorilla family. Luxury lodges, a private driver guide and well paced days make it a once in a lifetime safari that never feels rushed.
Three moments you will carry home
Where the Nile squeezes through
The river narrows to a gap of a few metres and drops in a roaring plume. From the boat, the sound reaches you before the view does.
Hippos, buffalo and elephants
On the Kazinga Channel, animals gather at the water edge in a slow, close parade. Your boat drifts among them, and everyone falls quiet.
Time slows down
The forest closes around you. A young gorilla studies you, an adult chews calmly, and one hour passes at the pace of the forest.
Your eight days in Uganda
North to the Nile
Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls
Leave the city behind and drive into a long, golden country, toward the river that feeds the Nile.
- 07:30Pick up at Entebbe airport or your Kampala hotel. Meet your driver guide.
- 10:30Optional stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot, quoted on request.
- 13:00Lunch break on the road.
- 16:00Arrive at your luxury lodge near Paraa.
- 18:30Sundowners overlooking the Nile.
- 19:30Fine dining and an early night.
Savannah and the falls
Game drive and boat cruise
Elephants, giraffes and buffalo greet the morning. The afternoon belongs to the Nile and the roar of the falls.
- 06:30Take the ferry across the Nile to the northern bank.
- 07:00Game drive, looking for elephants, giraffes, lions and buffalo.
- 10:30Breakfast, rest or a spa treatment at the lodge.
- 14:00Boat cruise on the Nile to the foot of Murchison Falls, about 3 hours.
- 19:30Dinner.
Across to the forest
Murchison Falls to Kibale
A long, scenic day that swaps open plains for hills, tea and a forest alive with calls.
- 07:30Breakfast and check out.
- 08:00Depart toward Kibale, about 7 to 8 hours.
- 12:30Lunch break on the road.
- 16:30Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest.
- 19:30Dinner and a briefing on tomorrow.
Chimpanzees, then the savannah
Tracking in Kibale, on to Queen Elizabeth
Kibale is loud with monkeys and birds. Then a chorus of pant hoots tells your trackers the chimps are close.
- 06:30Breakfast.
- 07:30Briefing at the Kibale park visitor centre. Your group is assigned.
- 08:00Track chimpanzees with a ranger, usually 2 to 5 hours. You spend 1 hour with them once found.
- 13:00Lunch and check out.
- 14:30Scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, about 2.5 to 3 hours.
- 17:45Arrive at your lodge. Sundowners if time allows.
- 19:30Dinner.
Plains and channel
Game drive and Kazinga cruise
Mornings belong to the plains. Afternoons belong to the water, where hippos, buffalo and elephants gather at the channel edge.
- 06:30Early game drive across the Kasenyi plains.
- 09:30Breakfast, rest or a spa treatment.
- 14:30Kazinga Channel boat cruise, about 2 hours.
- 17:00Sundowners at the lodge.
- 19:30Dinner.
Tree climbing lions and the hills
Ishasha to Buhoma, Bwindi
The southern plains hold fig trees where lions sometimes rest. Then the road lifts into the mist and the hills of Kanungu.
- 07:30Breakfast and check out.
- 09:00Drive south to the Ishasha sector.
- 11:00Game drive in Ishasha, looking for lions resting in the fig trees.
- 13:30Lunch break.
- 14:30Drive to Buhoma through the hills.
- 17:30Arrive at your luxury forest lodge. Gear check and dinner.
Gorilla day
Trek in Buhoma, Bwindi
Today the forest sets the pace. You follow your trackers, and the walk ends in the quiet of a gorilla family’s morning.
- 06:30Breakfast and packed lunch.
- 07:30Briefing at Buhoma park headquarters. Your gorilla family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers, from 1 to 7 hours.
- MiddayYour full hour with the gorillas.
- AfternoonReturn to the lodge for a spa treatment or Batwa community walk.
- 19:30Farewell dinner.
The road home
Buhoma to Entebbe or Kampala
One last look at the forest, and a long drive south with the best collection of stories you have ever brought home.
- 07:30Breakfast.
- 08:00Depart Buhoma.
- 13:00Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 18:30Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe.
How will your gorilla trek feel?
The forest sets the pace on Day 7. Slide to see what each kind of day looks like.
Your luxury lodges
| Area | Luxury (this safari) | Midrange (on request) | Budget (on request) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murchison Falls, 2 nights | Paraa Safari Lodge | Murchison River Lodge | Red Chilli Rest Camp |
| Kibale, 1 night | Kyaninga Lodge, Fort Portal | Primate Lodge Kibale | Chimpanzee Forest Guest House |
| Queen Elizabeth, 2 nights | Mweya Safari Lodge | Enganzi Game Lodge | Simba Safari Camp |
| Bwindi Buhoma, 2 nights | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Silverback Lodge | Buhoma Community Rest Camp |
Or similar lodges, depending on availability. Luxury rooms are limited, so book early. Tell us your preference and we will confirm.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Private 4x4 with a professional local driver guide for the whole trip
- Airport or hotel pick up and drop off
- Longest drives: Day 3 about 7 to 8 hours and Day 8 about 10 hours with stops
- Ferry crossing of the Nile for northern bank game drives
- Charter flights available on request to skip the longest drives
What you will do
- Game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha
- Nile boat cruise and Kazinga Channel cruise
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Gorilla trek in Bwindi with a UWA ranger
- Spa treatments and Batwa community walk
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Luxury Uganda Grand Safari, per person sharing | From USD 4,200 |
| Gorilla permit (foreign nonresident), included | USD 800 |
| Chimpanzee permit, park fees, ferry and cruises, included | Included |
| Charter flights between parks | Quoted on request |
| Second gorilla trek or chimp habituation | Extra permit, quoted |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
- 7 nights luxury lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Airport transfers
- Park fees, game drives, ferry
- Nile and Kazinga cruises
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Porters, tips and personal items
- Premium drinks
- Spa treatments and optional extras
Seasons
Dry months (Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb) give easier trails and the best game viewing. Green months (Mar to May, Oct to Nov) are lush and quieter. Luxury lodges fill early, so book 6 to 9 months ahead.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety
- Keep 7 metres from gorillas and 8 from chimps
- Guests with colds or flu cannot trek
- Stay in the vehicle on game drives unless told otherwise
- Wear life jackets on boat cruises
- Armed rangers escort every trek
Simple, secure payment
- 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permit
- Balance due 60 days before arrival
- Bookings within 60 days are paid in full
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except the permit and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding the permit |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are generally nonrefundable once purchased, charter flights are usually nonrefundable once confirmed, and luxury lodges may apply stricter terms in peak season, which we confirm at booking. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
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Luxury Uganda Grand Safari
Gorillas, chimpanzees, a thundering Nile and the great savannah, in eight days and seven nights of the finest lodges in Uganda.
Uganda, from the Nile to the mountains
This is Uganda's complete wildlife story, told slowly and in comfort. You begin at Murchison Falls, where the Nile roars through a gap in the rock, then track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and watch hippos and elephants at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The journey ends in Bwindi, where you spend an hour with a mountain gorilla family. Luxury lodges, a private driver guide and well paced days make it a once in a lifetime safari that never feels rushed.
Three moments you will carry home
Where the Nile squeezes through
The river narrows to a gap of a few metres and drops in a roaring plume. From the boat, the sound reaches you before the view does.
Hippos, buffalo and elephants
On the Kazinga Channel, animals gather at the water edge in a slow, close parade. Your boat drifts among them, and everyone falls quiet.
Time slows down
The forest closes around you. A young gorilla studies you, an adult chews calmly, and one hour passes at the pace of the forest.
Your eight days in Uganda
North to the Nile
Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls
Leave the city behind and drive into a long, golden country, toward the river that feeds the Nile.
- 07:30Pick up at Entebbe airport or your Kampala hotel. Meet your driver guide.
- 10:30Optional stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot, quoted on request.
- 13:00Lunch break on the road.
- 16:00Arrive at your luxury lodge near Paraa.
- 18:30Sundowners overlooking the Nile.
- 19:30Fine dining and an early night.
Savannah and the falls
Game drive and boat cruise
Elephants, giraffes and buffalo greet the morning. The afternoon belongs to the Nile and the roar of the falls.
- 06:30Take the ferry across the Nile to the northern bank.
- 07:00Game drive, looking for elephants, giraffes, lions and buffalo.
- 10:30Breakfast, rest or a spa treatment at the lodge.
- 14:00Boat cruise on the Nile to the foot of Murchison Falls, about 3 hours.
- 19:30Dinner.
Across to the forest
Murchison Falls to Kibale
A long, scenic day that swaps open plains for hills, tea and a forest alive with calls.
- 07:30Breakfast and check out.
- 08:00Depart toward Kibale, about 7 to 8 hours.
- 12:30Lunch break on the road.
- 16:30Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest.
- 19:30Dinner and a briefing on tomorrow.
Chimpanzees, then the savannah
Tracking in Kibale, on to Queen Elizabeth
Kibale is loud with monkeys and birds. Then a chorus of pant hoots tells your trackers the chimps are close.
- 06:30Breakfast.
- 07:30Briefing at the Kibale park visitor centre. Your group is assigned.
- 08:00Track chimpanzees with a ranger, usually 2 to 5 hours. You spend 1 hour with them once found.
- 13:00Lunch and check out.
- 14:30Scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, about 2.5 to 3 hours.
- 17:45Arrive at your lodge. Sundowners if time allows.
- 19:30Dinner.
Plains and channel
Game drive and Kazinga cruise
Mornings belong to the plains. Afternoons belong to the water, where hippos, buffalo and elephants gather at the channel edge.
- 06:30Early game drive across the Kasenyi plains.
- 09:30Breakfast, rest or a spa treatment.
- 14:30Kazinga Channel boat cruise, about 2 hours.
- 17:00Sundowners at the lodge.
- 19:30Dinner.
Tree climbing lions and the hills
Ishasha to Buhoma, Bwindi
The southern plains hold fig trees where lions sometimes rest. Then the road lifts into the mist and the hills of Kanungu.
- 07:30Breakfast and check out.
- 09:00Drive south to the Ishasha sector.
- 11:00Game drive in Ishasha, looking for lions resting in the fig trees.
- 13:30Lunch break.
- 14:30Drive to Buhoma through the hills.
- 17:30Arrive at your luxury forest lodge. Gear check and dinner.
Gorilla day
Trek in Buhoma, Bwindi
Today the forest sets the pace. You follow your trackers, and the walk ends in the quiet of a gorilla family’s morning.
- 06:30Breakfast and packed lunch.
- 07:30Briefing at Buhoma park headquarters. Your gorilla family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers, from 1 to 7 hours.
- MiddayYour full hour with the gorillas.
- AfternoonReturn to the lodge for a spa treatment or Batwa community walk.
- 19:30Farewell dinner.
The road home
Buhoma to Entebbe or Kampala
One last look at the forest, and a long drive south with the best collection of stories you have ever brought home.
- 07:30Breakfast.
- 08:00Depart Buhoma.
- 13:00Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 18:30Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe.
How will your gorilla trek feel?
The forest sets the pace on Day 7. Slide to see what each kind of day looks like.
Your luxury lodges
| Area | Luxury (this safari) | Midrange (on request) | Budget (on request) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murchison Falls, 2 nights | Paraa Safari Lodge | Murchison River Lodge | Red Chilli Rest Camp |
| Kibale, 1 night | Kyaninga Lodge, Fort Portal | Primate Lodge Kibale | Chimpanzee Forest Guest House |
| Queen Elizabeth, 2 nights | Mweya Safari Lodge | Enganzi Game Lodge | Simba Safari Camp |
| Bwindi Buhoma, 2 nights | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Silverback Lodge | Buhoma Community Rest Camp |
Or similar lodges, depending on availability. Luxury rooms are limited, so book early. Tell us your preference and we will confirm.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Private 4x4 with a professional local driver guide for the whole trip
- Airport or hotel pick up and drop off
- Longest drives: Day 3 about 7 to 8 hours and Day 8 about 10 hours with stops
- Ferry crossing of the Nile for northern bank game drives
- Charter flights available on request to skip the longest drives
What you will do
- Game drives in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha
- Nile boat cruise and Kazinga Channel cruise
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Gorilla trek in Bwindi with a UWA ranger
- Spa treatments and Batwa community walk
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Luxury Uganda Grand Safari, per person sharing | From USD 4,200 |
| Gorilla permit (foreign nonresident), included | USD 800 |
| Chimpanzee permit, park fees, ferry and cruises, included | Included |
| Charter flights between parks | Quoted on request |
| Second gorilla trek or chimp habituation | Extra permit, quoted |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
- 7 nights luxury lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Airport transfers
- Park fees, game drives, ferry
- Nile and Kazinga cruises
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Porters, tips and personal items
- Premium drinks
- Spa treatments and optional extras
Seasons
Dry months (Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb) give easier trails and the best game viewing. Green months (Mar to May, Oct to Nov) are lush and quieter. Luxury lodges fill early, so book 6 to 9 months ahead.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety
- Keep 7 metres from gorillas and 8 from chimps
- Guests with colds or flu cannot trek
- Stay in the vehicle on game drives unless told otherwise
- Wear life jackets on boat cruises
- Armed rangers escort every trek
Simple, secure payment
- 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permit
- Balance due 60 days before arrival
- Bookings within 60 days are paid in full
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except the permit and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding the permit |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are generally nonrefundable once purchased, charter flights are usually nonrefundable once confirmed, and luxury lodges may apply stricter terms in peak season, which we confirm at booking. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
We update your stage and share a link ending in ?status=1 to 6 so you can follow it from your phone.
Your grand safari is waiting
Permits and luxury rooms are limited each day. Tell us your dates and we will check availability today.