14 Day Uganda Wings and Primates Expedition
A birder's circuit with a professional bird guide: Budongo, Murchison, Kibale, Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi.
Go beyond the expected.
Two nights at each stop, with a professional birding guide: birds in the mornings and wildlife in the afternoons. The route links Budongo's chimpanzees, Murchison Falls, Kibale, the Congo-basin forest birds of Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth and a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi.
- Professional birding guide throughout
- Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo and Kibale
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Semuliki National Park's Congo-basin forest birds
- Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth
- Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers to and from Entebbe
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle for game drives and transport
- Professional birding guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Activities as listed: game drives, chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trek, nature walks, canoe trips and boat trips
- Mountain gorilla and chimpanzee permits, subject to availability
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 at Entebbe airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 To Budongo Forest
Budongo Forest and Masindi
Drive north to Budongo Forest for forest birding and the afternoon in the forest.
Day 3 Budongo chimpanzees and birds
Budongo Forest
Track chimpanzees in Budongo Forest and bird the Royal Mile in the morning, with a canoe trip or nature walk in the afternoon.
Day 4 To Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls National Park
Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, with birding on the way and an afternoon game drive.
Day 5 Murchison Falls: birding, game drive and boat
Murchison Falls National Park
Birding in the morning, a game drive on the northern savannah and a launch cruise to the base of the falls in the afternoon.
Day 6 To Kibale
Fort Portal and Kibale National Park
A long drive to Kibale with birding stops on the way.
Day 7 Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi birding
Kibale National Park and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Track chimpanzees in the morning and bird the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary in the afternoon.
Day 8 To Semuliki
Semuliki National Park
Drive over the Rwenzori foothills to Semuliki National Park and bird the forest edge.
Day 9 Semuliki forest birding
Semuliki National Park
A full day with the bird guide in Semuliki for Congo-basin species found nowhere else in Uganda, with a visit to the Sempaya hot springs.
Day 10 To Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive and birding on the plains.
Day 11 Kazinga Channel cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park
A morning game drive, then the launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel for birds, hippos and elephants.
Day 12 To Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to the Ruhija sector of Bwindi, with forest birding on the arrival afternoon.
Day 13 Mountain gorilla trek
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Trek with rangers to a habituated gorilla family and spend one hour with them, with Albertine Rift endemics along the trail.
Day 14 Return to Entebbe
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Entebbe
A long drive back to Entebbe, with breakfast and lunch included, in time for your flight.
On this safari
Places you will visit
EntebbeExplore place →
Budongo ForestExplore place →
Murchison FallsExplore place →
Murchison Falls National ParkExplore place →
Kibale National ParkExplore place →
Semuliki National ParkExplore place →
Queen Elizabeth National ParkExplore place →
Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkExplore place →
MasindiExplore place →
Fort PortalExplore place →
Bigodi Wetland SanctuaryExplore place →
Kazinga ChannelExplore place →Travel Guide
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Questions about 14 Day Uganda Wings and Primates Expedition
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.