16 Day Uganda Grand Parks Circuit Safari
Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha, Bwindi and Lake Mburo in sixteen unhurried days.
Go beyond the expected.
Sixteen days around Uganda's best parks: rhinos and the Nile in the north, chimpanzees at Kibale, tree-climbing lions at Ishasha, a gorilla trek at Bwindi and a horseback safari at Lake Mburo.
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Murchison Falls and the Nile cruise
- Kibale chimpanzees
- Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
- Walk from Buhoma to Nkuringo
- Horseback safari at Lake Mburo
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
- Mountain gorilla and chimpanzee permits
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Launch cruises as listed
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.
Day 2 To Murchison via Ziwa
Ziwa and Murchison Falls
Track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa, then continue to Murchison Falls.
Day 3 Murchison game drive
Murchison Falls National Park
A morning game drive north of the Nile and an afternoon launch cruise to the falls.
Day 4 Top of the falls
Murchison Falls National Park
Walk to the top of the falls, with an optional second game drive.
Day 5 To Kibale
Fort Portal and Kibale
A long drive to Fort Portal and Kibale Forest.
Day 6 Chimpanzee tracking
Kibale Forest
Track chimpanzees and walk the Bigodi Wetland.
Day 7 To Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth for an afternoon game drive.
Day 8 Kazinga Channel cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park
A morning game drive and an afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 9 To Ishasha
Ishasha
Drive south to Ishasha and look for tree-climbing lions.
Day 10 Ishasha game drives
Ishasha
Morning and afternoon game drives among the fig trees.
Day 11 To Buhoma
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to the Buhoma sector of Bwindi.
Day 12 Buhoma to Nkuringo walk
Bwindi
A scenic walk through the forest and villages from Buhoma to Nkuringo.
Day 13 Gorilla trekking
Bwindi
Trek to a gorilla family and spend an hour with them.
Day 14 To Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo for an evening game drive.
Day 15 Lake Mburo on horseback
Lake Mburo National Park
A morning horseback safari among zebra and impala, then a boat trip.
Day 16 Return to Entebbe
Entebbe
Drive to Entebbe for your flight.
On this safari
Places you will visit
EntebbeExplore place →
Murchison FallsExplore place →
Murchison Falls National ParkExplore place →
Kibale National ParkExplore place →
Queen Elizabeth National ParkExplore place →
Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkExplore place →
Lake Mburo National ParkExplore place →
Fort PortalExplore place →
Kazinga ChannelExplore place →Travel Guide
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Questions about 16 Day Uganda Grand Parks Circuit Safari
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.