14 Day Uganda Wonders: Falls, Apes and Lakes
Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.
Go beyond the expected.
Fourteen days that bring together Uganda's best: the Nile gorge at Murchison, chimpanzees and Bigodi, tree-climbing lions, a gorilla trek, golden monkeys and two lakes.
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Murchison Falls cruise
- Chimpanzees at Kibale
- Gorillas and golden monkeys
- Lake Bunyonyi and 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, chimpanzee and golden monkey permits
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Boat 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, transfer to your hotel and have a trip briefing.
Day 2 To Murchison via Ziwa
Murchison Falls National Park
Track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa, lunch in Masindi, then on to Murchison.
Day 3 Murchison game drive and cruise
Murchison Falls National Park
A dawn game drive on the north bank and an afternoon launch cruise to the base of the falls, with an optional walk to the top.
Day 4 To Kibale
Kibale Forest National Park
Drive south via Hoima and Fort Portal with a lunch stop.
Day 5 Crater lakes
Kibale and Fort Portal
Cycle to the crater lakes or tea estates, hike, canoe or swim.
Day 6 Chimpanzees and Bigodi
Kibale Forest
Track chimpanzees in the morning and walk the Bigodi Wetland in the afternoon.
Day 7 To Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive past the Rwenzori Mountains, have lunch at the lodge and cruise the Kazinga Channel.
Day 8 Ishasha
Queen Elizabeth National Park
A dawn game drive with the Rwenzori behind you, then to Ishasha for tree-climbing lions.
Day 9 To Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A last game drive, then through the Kigezi Highlands to Bwindi.
Day 10 Gorilla trekking
Bwindi
Trek to a gorilla family and spend an hour with them.
Day 11 Golden monkeys
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Trek in the bamboo forest to a habituated golden monkey group, then return to the lodge.
Day 12 Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi
Drive to Uganda's deepest lake for a dugout canoe paddle and fresh crayfish.
Day 13 To Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo in time for lunch, a boat trip and an evening game drive.
Day 14 Return to Entebbe and departure
Lake Mburo and Entebbe
A guided walk with an armed ranger, then drive to Entebbe with stops at the equator and the Mpigi drum makers.
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 BunyonyiExplore place →
Lake Mburo National ParkExplore place →
Fort PortalExplore place →
Mgahinga Gorilla National ParkExplore place →Travel Guide
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Questions about 14 Day Uganda Wonders: Falls, Apes and Lakes
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.