12 Days Round Trip Tour – Gorillas, Chimps, Lions & The Ultimate Uganda Experience
This is the ultimate Ugandan safari. In 12 unforgettable days, you will traverse the entire country, from the wild savannas of the north to the misty rainforests of the southwest. Track mountain gorillas, walk with chimpanzees, search for tree-climbing lions, and stand atop the world's most powerful waterfall. This is not just a tour; it is the adventure of a lifetime.
Day 1: Arrival & Journey to Kidepo
Morning: Depart Kampala and travel north through the iconic Karuma Falls.
Afternoon: Arrive in the remote wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda's most exclusive safari destination. Check into your lodge and feel the untamed beauty of the north.
Day 2: Explore Kidepo's Wild Savanna
Early Morning: Your first game drive in Kidepo. Scan the vast plains for massive buffalo herds, ostriches, zebras, and perhaps the park's famed lions and cheetahs.
Afternoon: A guided nature walk in the park offers a different perspective, allowing you to track animals on foot and learn about the smaller wonders of the ecosystem.
Day 3: Kidepo to Murchison Falls
Morning: Enjoy a final sunrise game drive in Kidepo before departing south.
Afternoon: Travel to the mighty Nile, arriving at Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest protected area. Settle into your lodge overlooking the river.
Day 4: Murchison Falls – The Nile's Power
Morning: An early game drive on the northern bank reveals elephants, giraffes, lions, and abundant birdlife.
Afternoon: Embark on a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Feel the spray as you approach the world's most powerful waterfall. Then, hike from the bottom to the Top of the Falls, where the Nile explodes through a 7-meter gorge. A picnic lunch at the top with this view is an unforgettable experience.
Day 5: Murchison to Kibale
Morning: A second game drive or a relaxing morning before departing south.
Afternoon: Travel through the scenic countryside to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world. Check into your lodge in Fort Portal.
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking & Crater Lakes
Morning: Enter Kibale Forest for an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking experience. Track a troop of our closest cousins through the jungle and observe their playful antics.
Afternoon: Enjoy a nature walk around the stunning crater lakes near Fort Portal, a perfect way to unwind.
Day 7: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth
Morning: A leisurely breakfast before a short drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Afternoon: An evening game drive introduces you to the park's diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs, with the Rwenzori mountains as a backdrop.
Day 8: Tree-Climbing Lions & Kazinga Channel
Early Morning: Game drive in the Ishasha sector, famed for its tree-climbing lions. Spotting these majestic cats lounging in fig trees is a true safari highlight.
Afternoon: Board a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Drift alongside hundreds of hippos, enormous crocodiles, and elephants bathing at the water's edge.
Day 9: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi
Morning: Enjoy a final game drive in Queen Elizabeth.
Afternoon: Travel through the beautiful "Kigezi Highlands" to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
Day 10: The Ultimate Encounter – Gorilla Trekking
Morning: The day you've been waiting for. After a briefing, enter the misty forest with your expert guides to track a family of mountain gorillas. The hour you spend in their presence, watching them interact, is profoundly moving and will stay with you forever. This is the pinnacle of any African safari.
Day 11: Bwindi to Lake Mburo
Morning: A relaxed breakfast, reflecting on your gorilla encounter. Depart Bwindi.
Afternoon: Travel to the smaller, scenic Lake Mburo National Park, a perfect stopover with its own unique beauty.
Day 12: Rhino Sanctuary & Journey Home
Morning: An optional morning game drive in Lake Mburo or a leisurely start. On the way back to Kampala, make a final stop at the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for one last wildlife encounter—coming face-to-face with the majestic rhinos that were once extinct in Uganda.
Evening: Arrive in Kampala with a heart full of memories, having completed the ultimate grand tour of the Pearl of Africa.
Why Choose This 12-Day Round Trip?
This itinerary is the complete package, designed for the discerning traveler who wants to see and do it all. From the remote northern savanna of Kidepo to the gorilla forests of Bwindi, you will experience the full spectrum of Uganda's extraordinary wildlife and landscapes. With expert guides, seamless logistics, and all iconic activities included, this is the definitive East African safari experience.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
Cost
$3500 per person
$6000 per couple
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| 12 days Round trip Tour |
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