10 Day Romantic Uganda: Nile, Chimps and Gorillas
Jinja and the Nile, chimpanzees at Kibale and gorillas at Bwindi, with a lakeside stop at Mutanda.
Go beyond the expected.
Ten days for two. Start with the Nile at Jinja, walk through Mabira Forest, track chimpanzees at Kibale, canoe on Lake Mutanda and spend three nights near Bwindi with a gorilla trek.
- Rafting and adventure on the Nile at Jinja
- Chimpanzee tracking at Kibale
- Canoe trip on Lake Mutanda
- Gorilla trek in Bwindi
- Flights between Kasese and Kisoro
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Two mountain gorilla permits and two chimpanzee permits as planned
- Flights Kasese to Kisoro and Kisoro to Entebbe
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe
Entebbe
Arrive and transfer to your lodge on Lake Victoria.
Day 2 To Jinja
Jinja
Drive to Jinja and visit the source of the Nile.
Day 3 Nile adventure day
Jinja
Choose from white water rafting, quad biking, horseback riding or bungee jumping.
Day 4 Mabira Forest and back to Entebbe
Mabira and Entebbe
Walk in Mabira Forest on the way, then continue to Entebbe.
Day 5 To Kibale Forest
Fort Portal and Kibale
Drive west to Fort Portal and Kibale Forest.
Day 6 Chimpanzee tracking
Kibale Forest
Track chimpanzees in the morning, then walk the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary in the afternoon.
Day 7 To the south-west
Kasese, Kisoro and Lake Mutanda
Drive to Kasese, fly to Kisoro and settle in beside Lake Mutanda.
Day 8 Gorilla trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Trek to a habituated gorilla family and spend an hour with them.
Day 9 Free day at Bwindi
Bwindi
A relaxed day with a forest walk, a Batwa visit or a rest at the lodge.
Day 10 Fly to Entebbe and departure
Kisoro and Entebbe
Fly from Kisoro to Entebbe for your flight home.
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Questions about 10 Day Romantic Uganda: Nile, Chimps and Gorillas
Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?
Most nationalities need a visa for Uganda, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current official guidance for your passport well ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need in Uganda?
A focused gorilla trekking safari can work in as few as 4–5 days, but 8–12 days lets you combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, a savannah park such as Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls, and some rest time. We shape the exact length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Uganda have?
Uganda protects its landscapes and wildlife across ten national parks, ranging from the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to mountain gorillas) to the savanna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest park.
How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda?
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your safari cost. Permit prices and availability change periodically, so we confirm the current official rate and secure your permit as part of planning your safari: book several months ahead where possible, since permits for popular dates sell out.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?
Uganda can be visited year-round. The drier months (roughly December–February and June–September) are generally easiest for trekking and game viewing, while the wetter months bring lush scenery, fewer crowds and lower lodge rates. Gorilla trekking is possible in any month, since it happens in rainforest regardless of season.
What wildlife is Uganda known for?
Uganda is best known for mountain gorillas, it holds roughly half of the world’s remaining population, alongside strong chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and over 1,000 recorded bird species, an exceptional figure for a country of its size.