13 Day Habituation Special: Gorillas, Chimps, Nile Fishing and Rafting
Two gorilla habituation days and a chimpanzee habituation day, with Murchison Falls sport fishing and a Nile rafting finish.
Go beyond the expected.
Thirteen days built around time with the apes. Spend a full day with habituating chimpanzees and two days in the forest with a gorilla family, fish the Nile at Murchison and raft the rapids at Jinja.
- Chimpanzee habituation in Kibale
- Two gorilla habituation days in Bwindi
- Sport fishing on the Nile
- Murchison Falls cruise
- Full-day white water rafting at Jinja
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 gorilla habituation permits and one chimpanzee habituation permit
- Sport fishing day at Murchison
- Rafting at Jinja
- Domestic flights 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, transfer to your hotel and have a trip briefing.
Day 2 To Murchison via Ziwa
Murchison Falls National Park
Drive northwest, with an optional rhino trek on the way and lunch in Masindi.
Day 3 Murchison game drive and cruise
Murchison Falls National Park
A morning game drive, lunch at the lodge, then a launch cruise to the base of the falls.
Day 4 Sport fishing on the Nile
Murchison Falls National Park
A full day fishing for Nile perch, catfish and tigerfish from a boat below the falls or from the rocks on the bank.
Day 5 Fly to Kibale
Murchison Falls and Kibale
Fly from the Paraa airstrip to Kasese, transfer to your lodge, lunch and an afternoon Bigodi Wetland walk. If the flight is cancelled, the drive via Hoima takes seven to nine hours.
Day 6 Chimpanzee habituation
Kibale Forest
Spend the whole day with a chimpanzee group that is being habituated, with a packed lunch.
Day 7 Fly to Bwindi
Kasese and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Fly from Kasese to the Bwindi area, lunch at the lodge and free time with optional activities.
Day 8 Gorilla habituation, day one
Bwindi
Trek into the forest to a gorilla family and spend up to four hours with them.
Day 9 Gorilla habituation, day two
Bwindi
Return to the forest for a second long visit with the family.
Day 10 Fly to Entebbe
Kisoro and Entebbe
Fly from Kisoro to Entebbe and transfer to your hotel, with an optional Kampala city tour.
Day 11 To Jinja
Jinja
Drive to Jinja, where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria, for lunch and an afternoon boat cruise to the source of the Nile.
Day 12 White water rafting
Jinja
A full day rafting the Nile rapids, swimming between sets and watching birds, with lunch on the river.
Day 13 Departure
Jinja and Entebbe
Drive to Entebbe airport for your flight.
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Questions about 13 Day Habituation Special: Gorillas, Chimps, Nile Fishing and Rafting
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.