9-Day Uganda Big Five, Primates and Birding Safari
A Uganda circuit combining Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Murchison Falls for large mammals, gorillas, chimpanzees and varied birding habitats.
About this tour
A Uganda circuit combining Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Murchison Falls for large mammals, gorillas, chimpanzees and varied birding habitats.
Every journey is customized around the guest’s birding interests, available time, preferred accommodation and optional activities. The itinerary provides a route framework that can be adjusted for each trip. A personalized price is based on tour length, accommodation choice and selected activities.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Uganda.
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Itinerary ▼
Arrival in Entebbe and check-in at the hotel for relaxation.
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park (approx. 4-5 hours drive). Evening game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. Overnight stay.
Morning game drive or nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park. Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (approx. 4-5 hours drive). Overnight stay.
Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Overnight stay.
Optional second gorilla trekking (if permits and time allow) in the morning. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha Sector, approx. 2-3 hours drive). Afternoon game drive in search of tree-climbing lions. Overnight stay in Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Morning game drive in Ishasha Sector. Transfer to Mweya Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 2-3 hours drive). Afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. Overnight stay.
Morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park (approx. 3-4 hours drive). Overnight stay.
Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. Later, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Overnight stay.
Morning game drive in search of the Big Five animals and visit the Top of the strongest falls in the world. Visit the Bottom of the falls before transferring back to Entebbe International Airport for departure.
Locations & map
- Entebbe - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Lake Mburo National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Kibale National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available on request; dates and itinerary are customized to the guest’s interests, available time and travel preferences
Price: Price on request
Included
- All meals - Included in the customized package.
- Airport pickup and drop-off - Arrival and departure transfers are included.
- Park entry fees - Entry fees for parks in the confirmed itinerary are included.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser transport with fuel - Ground transport and fuel are included.
- Professional guide services - Professional guiding is included throughout the confirmed program.
- Boat cruises - Boat cruises named in the confirmed itinerary are included.
- Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits when requested - These permits are included when selected by the guest and named in the personalized proposal.
Not included
- International flights and visas - Travellers arrange international flights and entry requirements.
- Travel and medical insurance - Travellers arrange suitable cover for the selected activities.
- Personal expenses, tips and unselected options - Any activity, permit or service not named in the personalized proposal is excluded.
Transport & stays
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with fuel, plus boat cruises wher Ground transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with fuel is included. Boat cruises are included where they form part of the customized itinerary. | Meet: Entebbe airport, hotel or another agreed starting point | Pickup: Airport pickup and drop-off are included; the exact meeting details follow the guest’s flight and accommodation arrangements.
Accommodations
- The Boma Hotel or 2 Friends Beach Hotel (day 1) Suggested mid-range options
- Rwakobo Rock or Kigarama Wilderness Lodge (days 2-3) Suggested mid-range options
- Bakiga Lodge, Agandi Eco Lodge, Buhoma Haven Lodge or Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse (days 4-5) Suggested mid-range options
- Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or Enganzi Game Lodge (days 6-7) Suggested mid-range options
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Isunga Lodge (day 8) Suggested mid-range options
- Pakuba Safari Lodge or Fort Murchison Lodge (day 9) Suggested mid-range options