Ten days gives Uganda’s full circuit room to breathe: Bwindi’s gorillas, Kibale’s chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth’s classic savannah game drives, and Murchison Falls’ dramatic Nile gorge, without back-to-back transfer days. This is our most complete single-country Uganda itinerary.
Detailed Itinerary
Entebbe to Bwindi
Transfer by road or light aircraft to your Bwindi sector lodge, with an evening trekking briefing.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Briefing, family assignment, the trek itself, and a strict one hour with your assigned gorilla family.
As above
Rest Day: Village Walk or Second Trek
Optional Batwa cultural experience, a second gorilla trek for a different family, or simply rest at the lodge.
As above
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha
Scenic drive through the Ishasha sector’s tree-climbing lion territory, arriving at your Queen Elizabeth lodge in the afternoon.
Kazinga Channel Cruise and Game Drive
Morning boat cruise for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife, afternoon game drive across the Kasenyi plains.
As above
Transfer to Kibale Forest
Drive to Kibale, Africa’s primate capital, arriving with time to settle in before the next morning’s tracking permit.
Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland
Morning chimp tracking permit, afternoon at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birding and monkey sightings.
As above
Transfer to Murchison Falls, Ziwa Rhino Stop
Long drive north with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot — Uganda’s only place to see rhinos in the wild.
Nile Boat Cruise and Game Drive
Morning game drive across Murchison’s northern sector, afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge.
As above
Return to Entebbe
Road transfer back to Entebbe (roughly 5–6 hours), timed against your onward flight.
Permits & Costs
| Gorilla trekking permit | $800 per person |
| Chimpanzee tracking permit | ~$250 per person |
| Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary tracking | Included in tour price |
| Porter (optional, recommended) | $15–20 per trek day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers wanting the complete Uganda experience — gorillas, chimpanzees, rhinos and classic savannah game viewing — in one unhurried trip without needing to cross into a second country.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permits
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & activity fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Porter fees
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 10 days too long for a first Uganda trip?
Not at all — it’s a comfortable, unhurried pace that lets you properly enjoy each park rather than rushing between them.
Can this be extended with a Rwanda add-on?
Yes — the Bwindi-to-Volcanoes border crossing adds naturally onto the start of this itinerary for travellers with extra days.
Ready to Plan This Trip?
Tell us your dates and we’ll confirm permits and lodges within one business day. Get in touch to start planning.