The complete Uganda safari tour for 8 days is our most comprehensive itinerary. You trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. You search for lions, elephants, and giraffes in Murchison Falls National Park. You cruise the Nile to the base of the powerful waterfall. This package delivers the ultimate Uganda experience.
Bwindi Primate Safaris designed this itinerary for travelers who want to see everything Uganda has to offer. You experience forest, savanna, and wetland habitats. You see primates, big cats, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles. No other package covers so much ground in just eight days.
For official travel information about Uganda, visit the Uganda Tourism Board website.
This complete Uganda safari tour runs for eight days and seven nights. You begin in Kampala. Day one is travel to Murchison Falls. Day two is game drive and boat cruise. Day three is travel to Kibale. Day four is chimpanzee tracking. Day five is travel to Bwindi. Day six is gorilla trekking. Day seven is relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi. Day eight is return journey.
The itinerary covers the northern, western, and southwestern circuits. You see Uganda’s most famous parks and attractions. The pacing allows rest between activities.
This package includes one gorilla trek, one chimpanzee trek, two game drives, and one boat cruise.
For more details on Murchison Falls, read our destination guide.
Your safari begins with pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Your guide meets you in the morning. You drive northwest toward Murchison Falls National Park. The journey takes approximately five hours. You stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. This is the only place in Uganda where you can see wild rhinos.
You arrive at your lodge near the park in the late afternoon. Check in, rest, and enjoy dinner. Your guide briefs you on tomorrow’s activities.
Learn about Murchison Falls National Park before your visit.
You wake early for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. This is prime habitat for lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo. The sunrise over the savanna is spectacular. You return to your lodge for breakfast and rest.
In the early afternoon, you go for a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. The Nile narrows from hundreds of meters to just seven meters before exploding through the gorge. You see hundreds of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and elephants along the shore. The bird life is extraordinary.
After the boat cruise, you drive to the top of the falls. You feel the spray and hear the roar. The power of the water is overwhelming. You return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
For health and safety advice while traveling, visit the WHO Africa travel health page.
After breakfast, you drive south toward Kibale National Park. The journey takes approximately six hours. You pass through beautiful countryside and small towns. You stop for lunch en route.
You arrive at your lodge near Kibale in the late afternoon. Check in, rest, and enjoy dinner. Your guide briefs you on tomorrow’s chimpanzee trek.
The landscape around Kibale is stunning, with crater lakes and tea plantations. Take time to enjoy the views.
This is your primate day. You wake early, have breakfast, and drive to the Kibale park headquarters. After briefing, you drive to the trailhead. The trackers entered the forest before dawn to locate the chimpanzees.
The chimpanzee trek takes you through beautiful rainforest. Chimpanzees are smaller, faster, and more active than gorillas. They move constantly through the trees. Your guide tracks them by their calls and movement.
When you find them, you have one hour. Watch them feed on fruits and leaves. Watch juveniles wrestle in the branches. Listen to their pant-hoot calls. Chimpanzees share 98 percent of their DNA with humans.
After your hour, you hike back to the trailhead. Your driver takes you to your lodge. Rest and enjoy dinner.
Learn about Kibale National Park for more details.
After breakfast, you drive southwest toward Bwindi. The journey takes approximately six hours. You pass through rolling hills, tea plantations, and small villages. You stop for lunch en route.
You arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the late afternoon. Check in, rest, and enjoy dinner. Your guide briefs you on tomorrow’s gorilla trek.
Accommodation options vary by budget. You can choose luxury, mid-range, or budget lodges near the park headquarters.
This is the main day of your complete Uganda safari tour. You wake early, have breakfast, and drive to the park headquarters. Arrive by 7:00 AM for registration and briefing. You are assigned to a gorilla family based on your fitness level.
The trek begins. You hike through the forest. The duration varies from thirty minutes to four hours. When you find the gorillas, you have one hour. Watch them feed, play, groom, and rest. The silverback watches you calmly.
After your hour, you hike back to the trailhead. Your driver takes you to your lodge. You receive a certificate of trekking.
For tips on preparing, read our packing guide.
After breakfast, you drive two hours to Lake Bunyonyi. This is Africa’s deepest lake, safe for swimming with no hippos or crocodiles. You check into your lakeside lodge. The rest of the day is free.
You can swim, canoe, or simply relax on the dock. The views of the terraced hills and islands are spectacular. This is your chance to decompress after days of trekking and driving.
Dinner is at the lodge. Watch the sunset over the lake. Reflect on your incredible journey.
Learn about Lake Bunyonyi for more details.
On the final day of your complete Uganda safari tour, you have breakfast at the lodge. Your guide drives you back to Kampala or Entebbe. The drive takes approximately seven hours. You arrive in the late afternoon. You are dropped at your hotel or the airport for your departure flight.
If you have time, you can stop at the Equator for photos. Your guide will accommodate reasonable requests.
This complete Uganda safari tour includes the following services. Gorilla permit for one trek. Chimpanzee permit for one trek. Game drives in Murchison Falls. Boat cruise on the Nile. Rhino tracking at Ziwa. All park entry fees. Services of an English-speaking guide. Private 4×4 transport. Seven nights accommodation. Meals as specified in your itinerary. Bottled water during drives. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or airport.
What is not included. International flights. Visa fees. Travel insurance. Tips for guides and porters. Alcoholic drinks. Laundry. Personal items.
Bwindi Primate Safaris recommends purchasing comprehensive travel insurance.
The price of this complete Uganda safari tour varies based on accommodation choice and group size. Solo travelers pay a higher rate. Groups of two to six pay lower per-person rates. Contact us for a custom quote based on your dates and preferences.
Your gorilla and chimpanzee permits are included in the price. Bwindi Primate Safaris charges the official permit rates with no hidden markup.
To book, you need your full name as on your passport, passport number, nationality, and preferred dates. A deposit is required to secure your permits.
See our shorter primate-focused package if you have less time.
This safari operates year round. The dry seasons from June to September and December to February offer the easiest trekking conditions and the best game viewing. Murchison Falls is spectacular in the dry season when water levels are lower, bringing you closer to the falls.
The wet season offers lower prices and greener landscapes. The parks are less crowded.
For seasonal details, read our best time to visit guide.
This complete Uganda safari tour is ideal for travelers who want to see everything. Gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and the powerful Murchison Falls. You experience Uganda’s most diverse parks in one efficient itinerary.
Bwindi Primate Safaris is a local company with expert guides. We handle all logistics so you can focus on the wildlife.
See our extended comprehensive safari for a slower-paced itinerary.
The complete Uganda safari tour for 8 days delivers the ultimate Uganda experience. Gorillas in the forest. Chimpanzees in the trees. Lions on the savanna. Hippos in the water. The Nile exploding through a gorge. This is the safari you have been dreaming of.
Contact Us today to book your complete Uganda adventure. Our team will help you choose the right dates and accommodation for your perfect safari.
