Uganda

Uganda: Gorillas, Chimps & the Nile

Gorillas in the mist, chimps at dawn, the Nile in flood.

Wildlife Safaris
9Days
8Nights
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A Nile cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, ending with an hour beside a gorilla family in Bwindi's ancient forest. Uganda gives the primate safari its wildest, greenest form.

Experience Highlights

Spend a protected hour with a Bwindi gorilla family
Track chimpanzees through Kibale at first light
Cruise the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
Search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
Boat the hippo-crowded Kazinga Channel
Sleep in forest lodges wrapped in birdsong

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Fly north for a Nile cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
Dawn chimpanzee tracking and swamp walks in the forest.
The Kazinga Channel by boat and the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
Your gorilla trek in the Impenetrable Forest, then a lodge afternoon at the forest edge.
Fly from Kihihi back to Entebbe for your flight home.

Tour Price Includes

Gorilla & Chimp Permits: Bwindi gorilla and Kibale chimpanzee tracking permits.
Expert Guides & Trackers: Dedicated naturalists and park trackers throughout.
Forest & Savannah Lodges: All nights full board across four parks.
Nile & Kazinga Cruises: Private boat safaris on both waterways.
Light Aircraft Flights: Internal flights at both ends of the circuit.
Park & Conservation Fees: All entries and community conservation contributions.

Tour Price Excludes

International airfare to/from Uganda
Visa, passport and vaccination fees
Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and shopping
Premium drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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