Chimps, gorillas, tree-climbing lions and the Nile in one unforgettable loop.
Uganda packs an astonishing variety into a small country. This 10-day safari combines chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha and gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
You'll finish with quiet days at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo, with walking safaris among zebras and eland. It's one of the most rewarding wildlife journeys in Africa.
Best time to goJune to September and December to February.
Great forTravellers who want gorillas, chimps and classic savannah in one trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Arrive EntebbeLakeside welcome dinner.
- To Kibale ForestDrive west past tea estates and crater lakes.
- Chimpanzee trackingMorning chimp trek, afternoon swamp walk for monkeys and birds.
- Queen Elizabeth NPAfternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
- IshashaSearch for lions resting in the fig trees.
- To BwindiThrough the hills to the forest edge.
- Gorilla trekkingOne hour with a mountain gorilla family.
- Lake BunyonyiCanoe between islands and rest.
- Lake MburoZebras, eland and a walking safari.
- Return to EntebbeDrive back via the equator.
Every Afritrek safari is private, so you can start on any date and change any part of this plan.
What's included
Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals on safari
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and camp staff
- Optional extras such as balloon flights
- Drinks at lodges
