13-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big Five Wildlife and Chimpanzee

Explore the Pearl of Africa on this 13-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big Five Wildlife and Chimpanzee Safari with World Blossom Safaris. This budget safari combines mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and exciting wildlife encounters.

Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and other wildlife on game drives.

You will also visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy boat cruises, and discover Uganda’s beautiful landscapes. Our budget-friendly safari offers comfortable accommodation and guided activities at a reasonable cost.

Tour Details

• Duration: 13 days and 12 nights
• Destination: Uganda, East Africa
• Tour type: Private budget safari
• Main activities: Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, rhino tracking, and boat cruises
• Accommodation: Budget lodges and guesthouses
• Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
• Guide: English-speaking driver-guide
• Starting point: Entebbe International Airport
• Ending point: Entebbe International Airport
• Tour operator: World Blossom Safaris Ltd

Detailed 13-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Welcome to Uganda! Your driver-guide from World Blossom Safaris will meet you at Entebbe International Airport.

You will transfer to your guesthouse and relax after your flight. Your guide will explain the safari program and answer any questions.

Enjoy a comfortable night before starting your adventure.

Accommodation: Budget guesthouse in Entebbe.

Meals: Depending on your arrival time and booking.

Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, travel north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Join a guided walk to look for white rhinos in their natural environment.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, one of Uganda’s leading wildlife destinations. If time permits, visit the top of Murchison Falls to see the Nile squeeze through a narrow rocky gorge.

This is your first major wildlife experience on the 13-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big Five Wildlife and Chimpanzee Safari.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Murchison Falls National Park.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 3: Big Five Wildlife Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.

Look for elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, and antelopes. You may also see leopards, although sightings are not guaranteed.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile. Watch for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds along the riverbanks.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Murchison Falls National Park.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, travel to Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda.

Enjoy views of rural villages, green hills, farms, and tea plantations along the way. The drive takes several hours, so an early departure is recommended.

Arrive at your lodge and relax before the next day’s chimpanzee tracking activity.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Kibale Forest.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Enter Kibale Forest to search for wild chimpanzees. Observe their behaviour and listen to their calls as you walk through the forest.

In the afternoon, you can visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This community-managed area is known for its birds, monkeys, and nature walks.

Chimpanzee tracking is one of the highlights of this 13-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big Five Wildlife and Chimpanzee Safari.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Kibale Forest.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The journey offers beautiful views of the countryside and the Rwenzori Mountains when weather conditions allow.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short game drive in the park. Look for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a game drive across the park’s savanna plains.

Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other animals. You may also spot leopards.

Later, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. The channel connects Lakes George and Edward and attracts large numbers of hippos and waterbirds.

Enjoy close views of wildlife along the water’s edge.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 8: Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

This area is famous for its tree-climbing lions. Sightings are possible but cannot be guaranteed.

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas.

Arrive at your lodge and prepare for your gorilla trekking experience the following day.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near your assigned Bwindi trekking sector.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Today is one of the main highlights of your safari.

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing. Rangers will explain the trekking rules and assign your group to a habituated gorilla family.

Enter the forest with your ranger guides and search for mountain gorillas. The trek may take several hours, depending on their location and the trail conditions.

Once you find the gorillas, you will normally spend one hour observing them, subject to park regulations.

After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and beautiful views.

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Lake Bunyonyi.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park

Enjoy breakfast before travelling to Lake Mburo National Park.

The journey takes you through Uganda’s scenic countryside. After arrival, enjoy a game drive if time permits.

Look for zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, and other wildlife.

Lake Mburo offers a different landscape from the forests and larger savanna parks visited earlier.

Accommodation: Budget lodge or safari camp near Lake Mburo.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 11: Transfer to Jinja

After breakfast, leave Lake Mburo and travel towards Jinja in eastern Uganda.

Enjoy views of local communities, farms, and rural landscapes along the way.

On arrival, settle into your guesthouse and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Jinja town.

Accommodation: Budget guesthouse in Jinja.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 12: Source of the Nile and Optional Activities

After breakfast, visit the Source of the Nile in Jinja.

Enjoy the scenery and learn about the river’s importance to the region. You can also choose an optional boat trip, white-water rafting, kayaking, or a cultural visit.

These activities are available at an additional cost unless included in your quotation.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing before your departure.

Accommodation: Budget guesthouse in Jinja.

Meals: As stated in your quotation.

Day 13: Return to Entebbe and Departure

After breakfast, travel back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

Your driver-guide will help you plan the transfer according to your flight schedule. Please allow enough time for the road journey and airport check-in.

Your 13-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big Five Wildlife and Chimpanzee Safari ends with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s wildlife, forests, rivers, and welcoming communities.

Meals: Breakfast, if included in your accommodation arrangement.

What Is Included in the Safari?

Your final quotation will confirm the following inclusions:

• Airport transfers as agreed.
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
• English-speaking driver-guide.
• Twelve nights of budget accommodation.
• Meals specified in the itinerary or quotation.
• Gorilla trekking permit.
• Chimpanzee tracking permit.
• Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary visit.
• National park entrance fees.
• Scheduled game drives.
• Murchison Falls boat cruise.
• Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
• Drinking water during safari drives, as agreed.

Important: Confirm that all permits, park fees, and boat cruises are included in your quotation before making payment.

What Is Excluded?

The following items are generally excluded unless agreed in writing:

• International flights.
• Uganda visa fees.
• Travel insurance.