9-Day Uganda Safari

This 9-Day Uganda Safari combines chimpanzee tracking, mountain gorilla trekking, and wildlife viewing across four national parks. You visit Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species and about 1,500 chimpanzees, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park before returning to Kampala or Entebbe.

Gorilla Hurly Burly arranges transport, park permits, and accommodation for the full 9 days.

9-Day Uganda Safari Highlights

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks
Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and zebras throughout the trip
Guided nature walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
Walking and boat tours at Lake Mburo
Trip starts and ends in Kampala or Entebbe
Comfortable safari vehicle with an expert guide

Brief 9-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and hotel transfer
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, evening Bigodi nature walk
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Game drive in Kasenyi Plains, boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 8: Nature walk, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe
Day 9: Departure from Entebbe Airport

Detailed 9-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Hotel Transfer

You arrive at Entebbe Airport, where your Gorilla Hurly Burly driver-guide briefs you on the 9-day safari before transferring you to your hotel in Entebbe for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and Evening Bigodi Nature Walk

After breakfast, you begin a 5 to 6-hour drive to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through Mityana, Mubende, and Fort Portal, with a lunch stop and crater lake views along the way. After checking in at your lodge, you take a guided walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, spotting red-tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys, and wetland birds.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a big breakfast, you attend a briefing before starting the chimpanzee trek at 8:00 AM, a hike taking 2 to 4 hours. Once you find the chimpanzees, you spend about an hour watching them from 8 to 10 meters away. After lunch, you drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 4: Game Drive in Kasenyi Plains and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

After coffee, you take a 2 to 3-hour morning game drive through Kasenyi Plains, spotting antelopes, lions, elephants, and buffaloes. After lunch, a 2 to 3-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel brings sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you drive toward Bwindi, passing through the Ishasha sector for a chance to spot tree-climbing lions. You stop for lunch at Savanna Resort Hotel before arriving at Bwindi in the evening.

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After breakfast, you head to the park office for a briefing before setting out with your assigned ranger guide. Bwindi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds about 459 mountain gorillas across four trekking areas: Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo, and Buhoma. The trek takes 2 to 6 hours, followed by one hour observing and photographing the gorillas. In the afternoon or evening, you can join a Batwa community visit.

Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you travel to Lake Mburo National Park, stopping for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. On arrival, a short game drive brings sightings of giraffes, waterbucks, and zebras, followed by a boat tour on Lake Mburo in the afternoon.

Day 8: Nature Walk and Drive Back to Kampala or Entebbe

After coffee, you take a guided nature walk close to zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. You then check out and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping at the Equator crossing for photos along the way.