16 Day Karamoja to Gorillas Grand Uganda Safari
Jinja, Karamoja, the Ik highlands, Mount Morungole, Kidepo, Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi.
Go beyond the expected.
Sixteen days that begin with culture and end with gorillas. Learn beading and weaving with Karamojong women, meet the Ik, hike Mount Morungole, then work through Kidepo, Murchison, Kibale and Queen Elizabeth to a gorilla trek in Bwindi.
- Karamojong workshops: beading, weaving and hair plaiting
- Ik community and Timu escarpment
- Mount Morungole full-day hike
- Kidepo walking safari
- Gorillas and chimpanzees
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
- Cultural workshops and community visits 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 To Jinja
Jinja
Drive three hours from Entebbe to Jinja, with optional rafting, kayaking, bungee, cycling or tubing.
Day 2 Nile source and drive to Moroto
Jinja and Moroto
A boat trip to the source of the Nile or optional rafting, then a six-hour drive to Moroto.
Day 3 Moroto market and workshops
Moroto
A market visit, workshops in beading, weaving and hair plaiting, and an afternoon with cattle keepers.
Day 4 To Timu
Timu
A five-hour drive to Timu eco camp and an afternoon escarpment walk.
Day 5 Ik community and Morungole
Timu and Mount Morungole
A cultural visit with the Ik, then a one-hour drive to the Morungole eco camp.
Day 6 Mount Morungole hike
Mount Morungole
A full day hike on Mount Morungole.
Day 7 To Kidepo
Kidepo Valley National Park
Drive three hours to Kidepo for lunch and an evening game drive.
Day 8 Kidepo walking safari
Kidepo Valley National Park
A three-hour morning walking safari, then a relaxed day at the lodge.
Day 9 To Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls National Park
A four-hour drive via Gulu to Murchison.
Day 10 Murchison game drive and falls
Murchison Falls National Park
An early game drive and an afternoon hike to the top of the falls.
Day 11 To Kibale
Kibale National Park
A six-hour drive to Kibale and an evening at a treetop lodge.
Day 12 Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth
Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park
Track chimpanzees in the morning, then drive three hours to Queen Elizabeth.
Day 13 Ishasha and Kazinga
Queen Elizabeth National Park
A morning game drive toward Ishasha, then an afternoon excursion to Lake Katwe and a Kazinga Channel cruise.
Day 14 To Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive through the Kigezi Highlands to Bwindi.
Day 15 Gorilla trekking
Bwindi
Trek to a gorilla family. After the trek, drive or fly toward Entebbe; we recommend the flight, as the drive takes most of a day.
Day 16 Departure
Entebbe
Transfer to the airport for your flight.
On this safari
Places you will visit
KaramojaExplore place →
EntebbeExplore place →
JinjaExplore place →
MorotoExplore place →
Kidepo Valley National ParkExplore place →
Murchison FallsExplore place →
Murchison Falls National ParkExplore place →
Kibale National ParkExplore place →
Queen Elizabeth National ParkExplore place →
Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkExplore place →Travel Guide
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Questions about 16 Day Karamoja to Gorillas Grand Uganda 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.