12-Day Uganda Luxury Safari & Primate Trek – Flying Tour

DAY 1: ARRIVAL – ENTEBBE

VIP airport meet & greet. Fast-track immigration and Uganda visa checks. Transfer to your boutique hotel for welcome briefing and overnight stay.

Accommodation: No.5 Boutique Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 2: FLY TO MURCHISON FALLS NP & TOP OF THE FALLS

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.

Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3: MURCHISON FALLS – GAME DRIVE & BOAT SAFARI

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.

Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4: MURCHISON DELTA & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

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.

Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 5: FLY TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NP & KAZINGA CHANNEL

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.

Accommodation: Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 6: KYAMBURA GORGE CHIMPANZEE TREK

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.

Accommodation: Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

DAY 7: ISHASHA – TREE CLIMBING LIONS

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.

Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Uganda Gorilla trekking

DAY 8: TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST

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.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9: MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREK – BWINDI

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.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10: FLY TO MBARARA AIRSTRIP – LAKE MBURO NP

Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for flight to Mbarara. Scenic drive to Kigambira Safari Lodge, lunch, and afternoon at leisure enjoying panoramic park views.

Accommodation: Kigambira Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11: LAKE MBURO – GAME DRIVE & BOAT SAFARI

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.

Accommodation: Kigambira Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12: DEPARTURE – FLY TO ENTEBBE

After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara Airstrip for flight back to Entebbe International Airport and onward connections.

Meals: Breakfast

  • Expert English-speaking driver/guide
  • Exclusive 4×4 safari vehicle
  • AeroLink flights (as noted)
  • All park fees, government taxes, and permits
  • Luxury accommodations & meals as listed, including select beverages
  • Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits
  • Community village walk, boat safaris, and game drives
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and drinks outside package