VIP airport meet & greet. Fast-track immigration and Uganda visa checks. Transfer to your boutique hotel for welcome briefing and overnight stay.
The 12-Day Uganda Luxury Safari & Primate Trek – Flying Tour is an exclusive and immersive journey designed for travelers seeking comfort, efficiency, and unforgettable wildlife encounters across Uganda’s most iconic destinations. By combining scheduled domestic flights with carefully curated experiences, this safari minimizes long travel hours and maximizes your time exploring Uganda’s diverse landscapes and rich wildlife.
Your adventure begins with a seamless arrival in Entebbe before flying to Murchison Falls National Park, where the mighty Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge to create one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls. Here, you will enjoy thrilling game drives, boat safaris along the Nile, and opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and the rare shoebill. The journey continues with another scenic flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its rich biodiversity, where you will experience chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge and a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel surrounded by abundant wildlife.
The safari then takes you to the remote Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, before heading to the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the highlight of your journey — mountain gorilla trekking. This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows you to spend time observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Your adventure concludes in Lake Mburo National Park, where you will enjoy relaxed game drives, boat safaris, and optional horseback experiences in a peaceful savannah setting.
Perfect for luxury travelers, honeymooners, wildlife enthusiasts, and photographers, the 12-Day Uganda Luxury Safari & Primate Trek – Flying Tour offers a seamless blend of adventure, exclusivity, and comfort while showcasing the very best of Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
VIP airport meet & greet. Fast-track immigration and Uganda visa checks. Transfer to your boutique hotel for welcome briefing and overnight stay.
Morning AeroLink flight to Murchison Falls NP. Transfer to Nile Safari Lodge for lunch and check-in. Afternoon hike to the Top of Murchison Falls, feeling the force of the Nile through the Devil’s Cauldron. Return to lodge for dinner.
Early morning game drive on the Nyamsika Plateau. Spot buffaloes, giraffes, lions, leopards, Uganda kob, and more. Afternoon Victoria Nile boat safari to see hippos, elephants, and crocodiles up close, ending near the majestic falls.
Morning Nile Delta boat cruise in search of rare birds like the shoebill. Return to lodge for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot any wildlife missed earlier.
Morning flight to Queen Elizabeth NP. Check in and enjoy lodge facilities. Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat safari, observing hippos, elephants, crocodiles, water buffalo, and abundant birdlife at sunset.
Early breakfast, then head to Kyambura Gorge, the Valley of Apes, for a guided chimpanzee trek. Spot primates and birds in this lush rainforest before returning to lodge for lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Transfer to Ishasha Sector (2 hours) with game viewing en route. Afternoon game drive in search of tree-climbing lions and sightings of Uganda kob, warthogs, elephants, and other wildlife. Return to lodge for relaxation.
Drive to Bwindi via scenic rural landscapes. Check in at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. Optional Buhoma community village walk to learn local traditions, visit the Batwa cultural village, and experience local crafts.
Early briefing and guided gorilla trek into the forest. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these rare gentle giants. Afternoon at leisure or optional lodge activities.
Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for flight to Mbarara. Scenic drive to Kigambira Safari Lodge, lunch, and afternoon at leisure enjoying panoramic park views.
Morning game drive to spot impala, zebras, giraffes, and more. Afternoon boat safari on the lake, or optional horseback safari to experience wildlife quietly and intimately. Return to lodge for dinner.
After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara Airstrip for flight back to Entebbe International Airport and onward connections.
African Expert Safaris is a locally based tour company specializing in tailor-made safaris across East Africa. From gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda to wildlife experiences in Kenya and Tanzania, we design journeys that are well planned, reliable, and shaped around each traveler.