14-Day Uganda Safari: Big Five, Gorillas and Chimpanzees

Discover the best of the Pearl of Africa on a 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees adventure with World Blossom Safaris. This carefully planned journey combines exciting wildlife game drives, mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, scenic boat cruises, waterfalls, and Uganda’s spectacular national parks.

Your 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees takes you from Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda to Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park.

Search for lions, African elephants, buffaloes, leopards, giraffes, and other wildlife. Track wild chimpanzees in a tropical rainforest and encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

With World Blossom Safaris, you can enjoy private transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, an experienced English-speaking driver-guide, comfortable accommodation, and assistance arranging the permits required for your primate experiences.

Whether you are a couple, solo traveler, family, photographer, or wildlife enthusiast, this 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees package offers an unforgettable way to explore Uganda’s natural treasures.

Tour Highlights

• Search for the Big Five animals during game drives in Uganda’s national parks.
• Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, helping you pursue sightings of all five Big Five species.
• Explore Murchison Falls National Park and its spectacular waterfall.
• Enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile.
• Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park.
• Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, and leopards in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
• Visit the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
• Experience mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Discover wildlife and scenic landscapes in Lake Mburo National Park.
• Travel with a private safari vehicle and professional driver-guide.
• Choose budget, midrange, or luxury accommodation.

Detailed 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa!

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your World Blossom Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional visit to nearby attractions. Your guide will brief you about the upcoming safari, including wildlife activities, driving arrangements, and trekking preparations.

Rest and prepare for your upcoming 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees adventure.

Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Meals: Depending on your arrival time and selected hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, meet your guide and begin the journey north toward Murchison Falls National Park.

Along the way, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience, subject to availability and your confirmed itinerary. This activity provides an opportunity to observe southern white rhinos on foot with trained sanctuary guides.

Continue toward Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park, known for its savannah landscapes, wildlife, and the River Nile.

Arrive at your lodge, check in, and enjoy dinner while preparing for your first full wildlife day.

This is the beginning of your 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees, combining wildlife conservation with exciting safari experiences.

Accommodation: Lodge near Murchison Falls National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.

Explore the northern savannah plains in search of African elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions, giraffes, Uganda kob, hartebeest, and other wildlife. Leopards may also be seen, although sightings are never guaranteed.

After the game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast or lunch, depending on the day’s schedule.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Look for hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants near the riverbanks, and a variety of waterbirds.

The combination of savannah wildlife and river scenery makes this an important highlight of your 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees experience.

Accommodation: Lodge near Murchison Falls National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4: Visit the Top of Murchison Falls and Transfer to Kibale Forest

After breakfast, visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the River Nile forces its way through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging dramatically below.

Enjoy the impressive scenery and take photographs from designated viewpoints.

After the visit, begin your journey southwest toward Kibale Forest National Park. The drive takes several hours, with opportunities for refreshments and lunch along the way.

Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest and relax in preparation for chimpanzee tracking.

Your 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees continues from the northern savannah into one of Uganda’s most celebrated tropical rainforest destinations.

Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a chimpanzee-tracking briefing.

Enter Kibale Forest with an authorized ranger-guide and follow forest trails in search of a habituated chimpanzee community. Listen for their calls and watch for movement among the trees as your guide explains their behavior and habitat.

When the chimpanzees are located, observe them according to the park’s rules and permitted viewing time. You may see them feeding, grooming, communicating, or moving through the forest.

Kibale is also home to several other primate species and a rich variety of forest birds.

After the trek, return to your lodge. Depending on timing, you may have an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed afternoon or an optional local activity.

Chimpanzee tracking is one of the central experiences of your 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees package.

Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Enjoy breakfast before traveling to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The journey takes you through western Uganda’s countryside, with scenic views of crater lakes, green hills, and rural communities.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy time to relax. If time permits, your guide may arrange a short evening game drive, depending on your arrival time and the agreed itinerary.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its diverse habitats, including open savannah, wetlands, forests, and lakes. It supports elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, antelopes, and numerous bird species.

Your 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees now moves into one of Uganda’s most rewarding destinations for classic wildlife viewing.

Accommodation: Lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin the day with an early-morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kob, warthogs, and other wildlife across the savannah. Leopards may be spotted with luck.

Later, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel is well known for hippos, crocodiles, elephants near the shoreline, and abundant waterbirds.

The boat trip provides excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and viewing animals from a different perspective.

Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

This day adds another memorable wildlife experience to your 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees adventure.

Accommodation: Lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 8: Ishasha Sector and Tree-Climbing Lions

After breakfast, travel toward the Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Enjoy a game drive through the area’s open grasslands and woodland landscapes. Ishasha is particularly famous for its tree-climbing lions, which are sometimes seen resting in large fig trees.

Your guide will search for lions and other wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. Tree-climbing lion sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Continue toward the Bwindi region after your game drive, allowing sufficient time for the transfer and lodge check-in.

This transition connects the savannah wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park with the montane rainforest habitat of mountain gorillas.

Accommodation: Lodge near your assigned Bwindi gorilla trekking sector.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today is one of the most anticipated highlights of your 14-Day Uganda Safari Big Five and Gorillas, Chimpanzees.

After an early breakfast, travel to the designated gorilla trekking briefing point in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Meet the park rangers and learn about trekking procedures, safety, conservation, and responsible wildlife viewing.

Enter the rainforest with your ranger-guide to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location, terrain, and weather.

When the gorillas are located, spend the permitted viewing time observing their natural behavior. You may see adults feeding, young gorillas playing, or family members resting and interacting.

Bwindi’s steep slopes and dense vegetation can make the trek physically demanding, so sturdy hiking boots and reasonable fitness are recommended.

After the trek, return to your lodge to relax and reflect on this extraordinary wildlife encounter.

Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.