Tarec Gorilla Safaris - 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Big Five wildlife viewing, Nile and Kazinga boat cruises, Lake Bunyonyi, and cultural experiences — the complete Uganda safari from Entebbe back to Entebbe.

14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
Murchison Falls boat cruise
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

From $6,850 / person

Experience the best of Uganda on this 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari, combining mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Big Five wildlife viewing, boat cruises, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences. This carefully designed Uganda safari takes you from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest before returning to Entebbe.

14 Days Private Safari Gorillas + Chimps Entebbe Start & End
Safari Highlights
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Walking safari with southern white rhinos
Murchison Falls National Park
Game drives & Nile boat cruise
Top of the Falls
Where the Nile squeezes through a gorge
Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking
Uganda's premier primate forest
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Big Five & crater lakes
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Hippos, crocodiles & water birds
Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions
Southern Queen Elizabeth sector
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
One hour with a mountain gorilla family
Batwa Cultural Experience
Forest community encounter
Lake Bunyonyi
Uganda's most scenic lake
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
Entebbe to Entebbe
Professional Driver-Guide
English-speaking throughout
The Attractions You Will Experience
Murchison Falls
Uganda's largest national park
Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking & primate diversity
Queen Elizabeth
Savannah wildlife & Kazinga Channel
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Mountain gorilla trekking
Lake Bunyonyi
Terraced hills & serene waters
Recommended Accommodation
LocationRecommended LodgeLevel
Entebbe (Day 1)Hotel No.5 / Papyrus Guest HouseMid-range
Murchison FallsPakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River LodgeMid-range
HoimaHoima Cultural Lodge / Kontik HotelMid-range
KibaleKibale Forest Camp / Turaco TreetopsMid-range
Queen ElizabethEnganzi Lodge / Buffalo Safari LodgeMid-range
BwindiEngagi Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla LodgeMid-range
Lake BunyonyiLake Bunyonyi Rock Resort / Arcadia LodgeMid-range
Entebbe (Day 13)Papyrus Guest House / Hotel No.5Mid-range

Accommodation remains subject to availability, and a comparable lodge can be substituted if the preferred property is fully booked. Upgrades to luxury lodges are available on request.

14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari itinerary

Detailed 14-Day Itinerary

14 Days / 13 Nights · A private Uganda safari

From Entebbe to Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi — and back to Entebbe. Follow the day-by-day timeline below.

14 Days Private Guide Gorilla + Chimp Permits Mid-Range Lodges
Full 14-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Airport pickup · Transfer to accommodation · Welcome to Uganda

Your 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari begins when you arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or take a short walk around the town.

Entebbe is located on the shores of Lake Victoria and provides a relaxed introduction to Uganda before the safari begins.

Entebbe International Airport - Day 1
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: Hotel No.5 / Papyrus Guest House / Similar
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls
Drive north · Rhino walking safari · Arrival at Uganda's largest park

After breakfast, begin your journey north toward Murchison Falls National Park. A major highlight today is a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you can enjoy a guided walking experience to see southern white rhinos in their natural environment.

After the rhino experience, continue toward Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest national park. Arrive at your lodge in the evening and relax as you prepare for your first full wildlife experience.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary walking safari
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Activity: Ziwa Rhino walking safari
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Morning game drive · Afternoon cruise to the base of the falls

Wake up early for a morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park. The early hours provide excellent opportunities to encounter wildlife as animals become active after sunrise. Depending on the route, you may see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, hartebeest, antelopes and other wildlife.

Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. The riverbanks are home to hippos, crocodiles, elephants and numerous water birds.

Murchison Falls Nile boat cruise
Activities: Morning game drive · Nile boat cruise
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Top of the Falls – Hoima
Short wildlife drive · Top of the Falls viewpoint · Transfer to Hoima

After breakfast, enjoy another short wildlife drive as you leave the park. Visit the Top of Murchison Falls, where the powerful Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging through the falls. The viewpoint provides impressive scenery and excellent photography opportunities.

Continue toward Hoima for an overnight stay and a comfortable break before continuing south toward Kibale Forest.

Top of Murchison Falls viewpoint
Main Destination: Hoima
Activity: Top of the Falls viewpoint
Accommodation: Hoima Cultural Lodge / Kontik Hotel / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Hoima – Kibale Forest National Park
Scenic drive south · Rolling hills & villages · Arrival at Kibale

After breakfast, continue to Kibale Forest National Park. The journey takes you through Uganda's green countryside, with rolling hills, farms, villages and scenic views along the way.

Kibale is widely known for its primate diversity and is particularly famous for chimpanzee tracking. Arrive at your lodge, check in and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing.

Kibale Forest chimpanzee tracking
Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp / Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
Park briefing · Forest trek · Afternoon community or nature activity

Today you will explore Kibale Forest on a guided chimpanzee tracking experience. After briefing at the park headquarters, enter the forest with experienced guides and search for chimpanzees. Along the way, you may encounter other primates, including red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys. Kibale is also an excellent destination for birdwatching and forest photography.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you may visit a nearby community or enjoy a nature-based activity depending on your interests and timing.

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Activity: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Optional: Community visit or nature walk
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp / Turaco Treetops / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Crater lake region · Afternoon game drive if time allows

After breakfast, leave Kibale and travel toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route passes through the beautiful landscapes of western Uganda, including the crater lake region.

After arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park if time allows. Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, Uganda kob and several antelope species.

Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Enganzi Lodge / Buffalo Safari Lodge / Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Cruise
Kasenyi Plains game drive · Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Start the morning with a game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Kasenyi Plains are particularly popular for wildlife viewing, with opportunities to see Uganda kob, buffaloes, elephants and other savanna species. Return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Uganda's most rewarding wildlife experiences. The channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and attracts large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and water birds.

Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Activities: Kasenyi game drive · Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Accommodation: Enganzi Lodge / Buffalo Safari Lodge / Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Queen Elizabeth – Ishasha Sector – Bwindi
Southern sector drive · Tree-climbing lions · Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, drive toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. If road and wildlife conditions allow, enjoy a game drive in the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. The area also supports elephants, buffaloes, topi, Uganda kob and other wildlife.

Continue toward Bwindi, arriving at your lodge later in the day.

Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Highlight: Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
UWA briefing · Forest trek · One hour with the gorilla family

Today is the highlight of your 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari — gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After an early breakfast, travel to the appropriate park headquarters for briefing. You will then enter the rainforest with trained Uganda Wildlife Authority guides and trackers in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

The trek can take several hours depending on where the gorillas are located. Once you find them, you will spend the permitted viewing time observing their behavior and photographing the experience from a safe distance. After the trek, return to your lodge to rest.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Activity: Ranger-guided mountain gorilla trekking
Viewing: 1 hour with the gorilla family
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Bwindi – Batwa or Local Community Experience
Cultural encounter · Traditional lifestyles · Relaxation

After breakfast, enjoy a cultural experience around Bwindi. Depending on your chosen sector and available activities, you can visit a Batwa community or take part in another local cultural experience.

The experience provides an opportunity to learn about traditional lifestyles, local crafts, music, dance and the relationship between communities and the forest. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or enjoying the surrounding scenery.

Batwa cultural experience near Bwindi
Activity: Batwa or local community cultural experience
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi
Scenic drive · Terraced hills & valleys · Afternoon at the lake

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and travel toward Lake Bunyonyi. The drive takes you through some of southwestern Uganda's most scenic countryside, with terraced hills, valleys and local communities.

Arrive at Lake Bunyonyi and check in at your accommodation. The afternoon is free for relaxation or an optional boat ride on the lake.

Lake Bunyonyi - Uganda
Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Optional: Boat ride on the lake
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort / Arcadia Lodge / Bunyonyi Overland Resort / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Lake Bunyonyi – Entebbe
Long scenic drive · Lunch en route · Final night in Entebbe

After breakfast, begin the journey back toward Entebbe. The long drive provides another opportunity to experience Uganda's countryside and local life. Lunch will be taken en route before continuing toward Entebbe.

Arrive in the evening and check in for your final night in Uganda.

Return journey to Entebbe
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House / Hotel No.5 / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 14: Entebbe – Departure
Breakfast · Optional UWEC visit · Airport transfer for departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and prepare for your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre or a final walk around Entebbe. Your guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport in time for your flight.

This marks the end of your 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari.

Entebbe departure - End of safari
Main Destination: Entebbe (End of Tour)
Optional: Uganda Wildlife Education Centre visit
Meal Plan: Breakfast
14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari pricing

Rates & Pricing

From $6,850 / person

Pricing for this 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari depends on the number of travelers, gorilla and chimpanzee permit availability, travel dates and preferred accommodation level. Your personalized quotation will clearly show the permits, lodges, transport and activities included in your safari.

Private Safari Permits Included Mid-Range Lodges 13 Nights
Rate Breakdown by Number of Travelers
Number of TravelersSuggested Price Per Person
1 TravelerUS$9,450
2 TravelersUS$6,850
3 TravelersUS$5,950
4 TravelersUS$5,450
5 TravelersUS$5,150
6 TravelersUS$4,950

Important: Rates are based on 2 travelers sharing a private 4×4 safari vehicle and accommodation. Final pricing should be confirmed based on the current gorilla and chimpanzee permit tariffs, park fees, lodge availability and your actual travel date. Luxury lodge upgrades are available on request.

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit Information

A valid gorilla trekking permit and a chimpanzee tracking permit are required before undertaking the treks. UWA's published 2024–June 2026 tariff listed the foreign non-resident gorilla tracking permit at US$800, with the permit covering the guide fee, park entrance for the day and community development contribution.

Because that published tariff period ended in June 2026, the applicable permit rates for your actual travel date should be confirmed with Uganda Wildlife Authority before final payment. Permit availability is limited, so we recommend contacting Tarec Gorilla Safaris as early as possible with your preferred travel dates.

Optional Upgrades for This Safari
Gorilla Habituation Experience
Add a second Bwindi day with 4 hours of gorilla time
Luxury Lodge Upgrade
Higher-end accommodation throughout
Porter Service
Assistance on the forest treks
Extra Nights in Entebbe
Pre- or post-safari rest
Inclusions of 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

What's Included in Your 14-Day Safari

Transparent Pricing · No hidden costs

We believe in full transparency. Below is exactly what is included in your 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari — and what is not.

Transport Permits Park Fees Accommodation
What's Included
  • Airport transfers in Uganda
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation for 13 nights
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary experience
  • Murchison Falls boat cruise
  • Queen Elizabeth game drives
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Bwindi cultural experience
  • Lake Bunyonyi experience
  • Park entrance fees
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinking water during safari
  • Government taxes and applicable fees
What's Not Included
  • International flights
  • Uganda visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and other premium drinks
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Laundry services
  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any increase in park fees, permits or government taxes after booking
Getting There - 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

Getting There

Entebbe · Start and end point

This 14-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari begins and ends in Entebbe. Most travelers arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and are picked up on arrival. The safari travels north to Murchison Falls, south to Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi, west to Lake Bunyonyi, and returns to Entebbe on the final day.

Entebbe (EBB) Airport Transfers Included Private 4×4 Vehicle
Travel Information
From Entebbe Airport
Pickup from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) on arrival.
Parks Visited
Murchison Falls · Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi Impenetrable
Other Highlights
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary · Lake Bunyonyi · Batwa cultural experience
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. Drier months (June–September & December–February) are generally preferred. Wetter periods offer lush scenery, fewer visitors and excellent photography.
Permits
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are date-specific — secure them well before confirming your itinerary.
What to Pack
Lightweight long-sleeved shirts · Hiking trousers · Waterproof hiking boots · Lightweight rain jacket · Warm fleece · Hat & sunglasses · Insect repellent · Sunscreen · Reusable water bottle · Binoculars · Camera & spare batteries · Small backpack · Gardening gloves · Personal toiletries · Any required medication
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is gorilla trekking in Uganda?
Gorilla trekking can range from relatively moderate to physically demanding because Bwindi is mountainous and forest terrain can be steep and muddy. Fitness preparation is recommended.
How long does gorilla trekking take?
The duration varies depending on where the gorilla family is located. The trek can take several hours, including the time spent walking through the forest.
Is this safari suitable for families?
Yes. However, gorilla trekking has age requirements and the physical demands should be considered when traveling with children or older travelers.
Can I add a gorilla habituation experience?
Yes. A gorilla habituation experience can be arranged in the appropriate Bwindi sector, subject to permit availability and applicable fees.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. The safari can be adjusted according to your travel dates, budget, preferred accommodation level, flight schedule and interests.
What type of vehicle is used?
A private 4×4 safari vehicle is recommended for this itinerary, providing greater comfort and flexibility on Uganda's national park roads.
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