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The complete safari through the northern parks, built around Ndutu: between December and April the southern plains of the…
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Uganda: gorillas, chimpanzees and savannah, 9 days
Uganda 9 days Safari Private, not in a group
from €5,900
per person, flights included* Flying from another airport? We quote flights from yours.Protected payments How to pay
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Flights included*, airport taxes included, at most 1 stop.
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Departures
- Daily, January 2027 – December 2027
- Best time
- December – February and June – September
- Flights and insurance
- Included in the price
- Guide
- English-speaking
- Format
- Private, not in a group
Classic Uganda in nine days: chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, the Queen Elizabeth savannah with the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, mountain gorillas in Bwindi and a walking safari at Lake Mburo. The price covers the international flight, ground services, insurance and the gorilla and chimpanzee permits.
Northern extension, +€1,550 per person
Three extra days before Kibale, for a 12-day trip: white rhinos tracked on foot at the Ziwa sanctuary, Murchison Falls, a safari among Rothschild’s giraffes and a cruise on the Nile, then Lake Albert. Ask for it in your quote request.
Why it is unique
About half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas live in Uganda. Here you meet them on foot, with the rangers, for one hour beside a family. The chimpanzee day in Kibale and the Queen Elizabeth savannah make this a complete safari: primates, big mammals and a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
When to go
Gorillas can be seen all year round. Forest trails are easier in the dry seasons, from June to September and from December to February; March to May and November are wetter.
What the trip is like
Long drives by 4x4, partly on dirt roads: Entebbe to Kibale takes 5-6 hours. Gorilla trekking can last 2 to 6 hours on steep, muddy trails, so a reasonable level of fitness is needed. Permits are bought as soon as you confirm, because places are limited each day.
Good to know
To enter Uganda you need an electronic visa, applied for online before departure, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15. The guide speaks English.
Day-by-day itinerary
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1Day 1Arrival in Entebbe
Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel on Lake Victoria, about 20 minutes away. Dinner and overnight at the 2 Friends Hotel or similar.
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2Day 2Entebbe to Kibale Forest
About 5-6 hours west past markets, banana plantations and hills. Lunch at the lodge and a guided forest walk in the afternoon. Full board at the Guereza Canopy Lodge or similar. A domestic flight can replace the drive at extra cost.
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3Day 3Chimpanzees in Kibale and the crater lakes
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest in the morning: once the group is found, you spend an hour with them. In the afternoon, the Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes and the viewpoint at sunset. Full board at the Guereza Canopy Lodge or similar.
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4Day 4Queen Elizabeth and the Kazinga Channel
Cross the Equator and enter Queen Elizabeth with a first game drive: buffaloes, Uganda kobs, elephants. In the afternoon a cruise on the Kazinga Channel among hippos, crocodiles and birds. Full board at the Elephant Hab Lodge or similar.
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5Day 5Lake Munyanyange and Ishasha
In the morning Lake Munyanyange, with flamingos in the right season, then the Ishasha sector, famous for the lions resting in fig trees. Afternoon game drive. Full board at the Ishasha Jungle Lodge or similar, in a tent by the river.
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6Day 6To Bwindi
About 4-5 hours across the terraced Kigezi highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Free afternoon to rest before the trek. Full board at the Ruzogo Lodge or similar.
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7Day 7Mountain gorillas
Briefing with the rangers and a trek through the forest in search of a gorilla family: an hour beside the silverback, the mothers and the young. At the end, your trekking certificate. Full board at the Ruzogo Lodge or similar.
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8Day 8Lake Mburo, walking safari
Down from the highlands to the acacia hills of Lake Mburo, the park of zebras and elands and land of the long-horned Ankole cattle. Walking safari with a park guide in the afternoon. Full board at the Kigarama Wilderness Lodge or similar.
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9Day 9Lake Mburo to Entebbe
Game drive at dawn and return to Entebbe, about 4-5 hours, in time for your departure flight.
What you might see
- Mountain gorilla Very likely
With the permit you reach a family used to people.
- Chimpanzee Very likely
Kibale has the highest density of primates in East Africa.
- Hippopotamus Very likely
Hundreds along the Kazinga Channel.
- Elephant Very likely
In Queen Elizabeth and along the channel.
- Tree-climbing lion Likely
In Ishasha, on the fig branches in the heat of the day.
- Zebra Very likely
At Lake Mburo, also on the walking safari.
Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.
When to go
Daily departures, January 2027 – December 2027
ideal good low season not recommended
Best time: December – February and June – September. Also good in October. Tap a month to see what it is like.
January ideal time
The best time for this trip.
Month added to the quote
The climate, season by season
- Jun–Sep and Dec–Feb · Drier seasons
- Less slippery trails for gorilla trekking; 15–25 °C in the forest.
- Mar–May and Oct–Nov · Rains
- Mud and tougher treks, but permits are easier to find.
Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.
What the price includes
Included
- Return international flight
- Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
- Transfers from and to Entebbe airport
- Private Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Full board on safari: dinner on the first day, breakfast and lunch on the last
- Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi
- Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale
- Park entry fees and activities in the itinerary
- Bottled water on safari
Not included
- Uganda entry visa · how to get it
- Optional domestic flight instead of the drive to Kibale
- Tips and drinks
- Laundry, phone calls and personal extras
- Northern extension (Ziwa, Murchison and Lake Albert), 3 days: +€1,550 per person
Before you go
Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.
The Weltweg app Programme, contacts and trip maps on your phone, even offline.
Where we go
- 1Entebbe
- 2Kibale
- 3Queen Elizabeth
- 4Ishasha
- 5Bwindi
- 6Lake Mburo
Frequently asked questions
How much does the “Uganda: gorillas, chimpanzees and savannah, 9 days” trip cost, and what does the price depend on?
From €5,900 per person, including the flight from Italy (from other cities on request) and insurance. The final price depends on the month, the accommodation and the number of travellers: the proposal shows the total for your dates, with no hidden costs.
Can I change the itinerary?
Yes, it is a private trip: you can add nights, a beach extension or another area, choose higher-category lodges or change the order of the stops. Write it in your quote request: we reply within 24 hours with the updated itinerary and price.
Will I travel with other people?
Private, not in a group. From 2 people up to 6.
How and when do I pay?
The quote is free. On confirmation you pay a 30% deposit, and the balance 45 days before departure, by card or bank transfer, with no extra fees. Your money is protected by the package travel law.
Do I need insurance?
It is already included: it covers medical expenses, baggage and cancellation. The terms are in the proposal.
Can children take part?
Yes, from the age of 15.
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