Our best-selling itinerary threads together western Uganda's greatest hits in one seamless loop: chimpanzee tracking in Kibale's primate capital, two days of classic savannah safari in Queen Elizabeth, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and the crowning hour with a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi. Gorilla and chimp permits included.
Scenic drive west through tea country to Fort Portal and on to Kibale.
Morning chimp trek in Kibale forest; afternoon Bigodi wetland walk (9 primate species).
Drive south via the crater lakes; afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Dawn game drive for lions and elephants; afternoon at leisure or optional Kyambura chimps.
Morning searching for tree-climbing lions, then the beautiful drive up to Bwindi.
The main event: your hour with a mountain gorilla family in the Impenetrable Forest.
Long scenic return drive with lunch in Mbarara; evening drop-off.
| Option | Valid | Per person | Child (≤12 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 travelers (per person) | All year | UGX 9,800,000 | UGX 6,860,000 |
| 5+ travelers (per person) | All year | UGX 9,200,000 | UGX 6,440,000 |
From airport pick-up to the last drop-off, communication was superb. The lodges chosen were exactly as described.
10 Jul 2026
A fantastic experience. Only advice: book months ahead as permits sell out. Our guide Robert was a walking encyclopedia.
17 Jun 2026
Everything ran like clockwork — the guide's knowledge was extraordinary and the moment with the wildlife left us speechless. Worth every shilling.
25 May 2026
Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi — every headline act in one grand loop.
Next departure: 10 Aug 2026
Two forest walks in the primate capital of the world, with the Bigodi wetland sanctuary in between.
Game drives, a Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls, and the hike to the top — the classic northern safari.
Next departure: 10 Aug 2026
