10 Days Uganda Safari Itinerary: Ultimate Wildlife & Gorilla Trekking Adventure
This 10 Days Uganda Safari combines the country’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, offering unforgettable encounters with mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, the Big Five, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural experiences.
The safari takes visitors through Uganda’s most famous national parks, including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park.
Safari Highlights
Visit 5 of Uganda’s top national parks
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
Big game viewing in Murchison Falls National Park
Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
Walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
Scenic countryside and cultural encounters
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Destination
Uganda
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy:
Relaxation at the hotel
Visit to local attractions
Safari briefing
Accommodation
Entebbe Hotel
Meal Plan
Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park.
En route, visit the famous Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.
Continue to Murchison Falls where you will visit the top of the falls and witness the mighty Nile River squeezing through a narrow gorge before plunging downstream.
Activities
Rhino tracking
Top of the Falls visit
Scenic drive
Accommodation
Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive.
Animals commonly seen include:
Lions
Elephants
Buffaloes
Giraffes
Antelopes
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
Activities
Morning game drive
Boat safari
Wildlife photography
Accommodation
Safari Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, drive south through scenic countryside towards Kibale National Park.
The journey offers views of tea plantations, local villages, and beautiful landscapes.
Activities
Scenic road trip
Photography opportunities
Accommodation
Forest Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Kibale National Park is known as the Primate Capital of East Africa.
After a briefing by park rangers, begin your chimpanzee tracking adventure.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Activities
Chimpanzee tracking
Bird watching
Bigodi nature walk
Accommodation
Forest Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular safari destinations.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Activities
Wildlife viewing
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Animals Commonly Seen
Hippos
Buffaloes
Elephants
Crocodiles
Water birds
Accommodation
Safari Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi
Begin the day with a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains.
Afterward, continue through the Ishasha Sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions.
Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Activities
Morning game drive
Tree-climbing lion tracking
Scenic transfer
Accommodation
Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Experience
This is the highlight of the safari.
After an early briefing, enter the rainforest with experienced rangers in search of a mountain gorilla family.
Once found, visitors spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas.
Activities
Gorilla trekking
Wildlife photography
Forest exploration
Accommodation
Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walking safari or evening game drive.
Activities
Walking safari
Wildlife viewing
Sunset photography
Animals Commonly Seen
Zebras
Giraffes
Impalas
Buffaloes
Accommodation
Safari Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Return to Entebbe
Enjoy an early morning nature activity before departing for Entebbe.
Stop at the Equator crossing for photographs, souvenirs, and refreshments.
Arrive in Entebbe later in the day for departure.
Activities
Equator stop
Scenic drive
Meal Plan
Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Inclusions
Gorilla trekking permit
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Park entrance fees
Accommodation
Meals as indicated
Professional safari guide
4×4 safari vehicle
Fuel
Drinking water
Boat cruises
Safari Exclusions
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities
Best Time to Travel
The safari can be undertaken throughout the year.
Recommended periods include:
June to September
December to February
These months generally offer excellent wildlife viewing and trekking conditions.
Why Choose This 10-Day Uganda Safari?
This itinerary combines Uganda’s most famous wildlife experiences into one unforgettable journey.
Travelers enjoy:
Mountain gorillas
Chimpanzees
Big game safaris
Boat cruises
Walking safaris
Spectacular scenery
Cultural encounters
It is one of the most comprehensive safari experiences available in Uganda and is ideal for first-time visitors seeking a complete wildlife adventure.