Select Your Luxury & Lodging Preference:
Budget Tier
$5,800 USD / PPS
📍 Kidepo Bandas / Bush Lodge Tents / Broadbill Forest Camp
Mid-Range Tier
$6,450 USD / PPS
📍 Kidepo Savannah Lodge / Pakuba / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Luxury Tier
$9,890 USD / PPS
📍 Apoka Safari Lodge / Paraa Luxury / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
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Kampala Historic Capital City Tour & Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Tracking
Explore the cultural landmarks of Kampala city before driving north. Spend Day 2 tracking endangered white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary alongside expert conservation rangers, resting comfortably at your transit lodge gateway.
Murchison Falls National Park Exploration & Top of the Falls Hike
Enter Murchison Falls for extensive wildlife viewing drives across the grasslands to find elephants, giraffes, and lions. Hike to the top of the falls to experience the thunderous roar of the Nile river, followed by a private boat cruise to spot large pods of hippos.
Remote Semi-Arid Plains of Kidepo Valley National Park Safari
Travel deep into the rugged northern frontier of Kidepo Valley, ranked as one of Africa's most beautiful wildernesses. View rare wildlife like ostriches, cheetahs, and massive herds of buffaloes against a stunning backdrop of jagged mountain ridges.
Kibale Primate Capital In-Depth Chimpanzee Habituation Circuit
Drive south along scenic rural roads to Kibale Forest National Park. Spend an incredible day tracking wild chimpanzee communities alongside expert primatologists, learning about primate behavior firsthand as they play and feed in the tree canopy.
Queen Elizabeth Savannah Safaris & Kazinga Channel Cruise
We enter the savanna plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park for extensive wildlife viewing. Our native driver-guides lead early morning game drives across the Kasenyi tracks to spot lions, elephants, and leopards before the midday heat. In the afternoon, enjoy a private boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to view large pods of hippos and crocodiles up close.
Semuliki National Park Hot Springs & Rift Valley Nature Walk
We take a scenic drive north to explore Semuliki National Park, tucked away at the base of the Albertine Rift Valley. Walk beneath the ancient forest canopy to witness the powerful, steaming Sempaya Hot Springs boiling directly from beneath the earth's crust, interacting with local cultural guides along the trail.
Day 13-14: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Mountain Gorilla Trekking
We depart the northern rift valley lakes and embark on a scenic drive south through the rolling terraced hills of Kigezi, arriving at the edge of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The next morning begins with an early briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) park rangers. Led by expert trackers, you will plunge into the dense, misty tropical jungle in search of your assigned habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat—watching them feed, play, and interact just meters away.
Day 15-16: Lake Bunyonyi Island Cruise & Departure via Entebbe
Following your gorilla trek, we take a short drive to Lake Bunyonyi, famed as Africa's second-deepest lake and dotted with 29 terraced islands. Spend a relaxing afternoon drifting on a motorized dugout canoe, exploring historical landmarks like Punishment Island, and taking in the panoramic sunset over the Kigezi highlands. On Day 16, we begin our return journey toward central Uganda. We make a strategic stopover at the Equator crossing for photography and local crafts shopping before heading to Entebbe International Airport for your evening international flight departure.
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Secure This Package Quote Now ➔What's Included:
- ✅ **Double Gorilla Permits** (2 separate treks in Bwindi Rainforest - $1,600 value)
- ✅ 1 Official Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Habituation Permit ($250 value)
- ✅ Guided On-Foot Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
- ✅ Complete Full Board Lodging (All meals included) for 15 Nights
- ✅ Private 4x4 Long-Range Safari Land Cruiser with extended fuel limits
- ✅ Full-time elite Ugandan Driver/Guide certified for remote tracks
- ✅ All National Park Entrances (including remote Kidepo Valley gates)
- ✅ Guided hot springs nature walk at Semuliki National Park
- ✅ Continuous supply of chilled bottled drinking water inside the vehicle
What's Excluded:
- ❌ International flight tickets, visa fees, and departure taxes
- ❌ Mandatory single-entry tourist visa for Uganda ($50 USD)
- ❌ Optional domestic flight hops (can be quoted separately if requested)
- ❌ Premium alcoholic drinks, spirits, and sodas at safari lodges
- ❌ Gratuity tips for tracking rangers, lodge staff, and your driver-guide
- ❌ Personal expenses such as laundry, phone bills, or local crafts
- ❌ Comprehensive personal travel and emergency medical insurance