10-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

Ten days is a sweet spot for first-time travellers who want Uganda’s most iconic experiences in one coherent route. The itinerary moves in a natural arc through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi, giving each major activity its own day and allowing room for rest between the most demanding treks.

Day 1 – Arrival / Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your FAZZI representative. Transfer to your hotel and recover from the flight. If arrival is early, enjoy a relaxed lakeside evening rather than beginning a long road transfer immediately.

Day 2 – Entebbe to Murchison Falls

Travel north toward Murchison Falls National Park. A rhino-tracking stop can be included if confirmed in your final program. Continue to the park and visit the top of the falls if time and routing allow.

Day 3 – Murchison Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

Explore the savannah early in the morning for giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelope and predators. In the afternoon, cruise the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Return to the lodge as the park cools toward evening.

Day 4 – Murchison to Kibale

Leave after breakfast for a longer but scenic transfer toward Fort Portal and Kibale. Pause for lunch and comfort breaks, arriving in the evening. This day is intentionally activity-light so you are fresh for chimpanzee tracking.

Day 5 – Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale

Enter Kibale with trained guides in search of a habituated chimpanzee community. After the encounter, return for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure or take an optional community/wetland walk depending on energy.

Day 6 – Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive south into the Rift Valley toward Queen Elizabeth. Enjoy lunch and take an afternoon game drive, beginning the search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, lions and other wildlife.

Day 7 – Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Channel

Start with an early game drive. Later, board the Kazinga Channel boat for a completely different wildlife perspective, with excellent opportunities for hippos, birds, crocodiles and large mammals at the water’s edge.

Day 8 – Ishasha to Bwindi

Travel south through Ishasha, taking time to search for tree-climbing lions. Continue toward Bwindi, where savannah gradually gives way to highland farms and dense forest. Arrive in time to prepare for the gorilla trek.

Day 9 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Attend the morning briefing and trek into Bwindi with UWA rangers and trackers. The duration depends on the gorillas’ location. Once the family is found, spend the permitted viewing time observing quietly before returning. Enjoy a final evening in the forest highlands.

Day 10 – Bwindi to Entebbe/Kampala / Departure

Drive back toward Entebbe/Kampala with lunch and comfort stops. For travellers with an evening international departure, flight timing must be reviewed carefully; a domestic flight or an additional Entebbe night may be recommended rather than risking a tight connection.