Uganda, from the Nile to the forest.

Big Five safari & great apes.

11 daysUgandaPrivate safari

An eleven-day road journey combining rhino tracking, classic safari, chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. Discover Uganda through its parks, waterways and changing landscapes.

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Elephant seen on a game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
APOKA SAFARI LODGE · KIDEPO
Your route
EntebbeZiwaMurchison FallsKibaleQueen ElizabethBwindiLake MburoEntebbe
Why this journey

Time to see more of Uganda.

Travel with your private guide from Murchison Falls to the forests of Kibale and Bwindi. Game drives and boat journeys add variety along the way, with opportunities to look for Uganda’s remarkable wildlife.

Great apes

Trek gorillas and chimpanzees.

Rhino tracking

Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Classic safari

Explore several national parks.

Waterways

Boat journeys on the Nile and beyond.

Your safari, day by day

11 days.
Your journey.

A simple outline of how the journey unfolds. We will shape the timing, stays and finer details around you.

Day 01

Arrive in Entebbe

Meet your guide and transfer to your guesthouse. Enjoy a relaxing evening at the start of your Uganda journey.

Day 02

Ziwa and Murchison Falls

Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 03

Safari on land and water

Explore Murchison Falls on a morning game drive, looking for its varied wildlife. Later, take a boat journey on the Nile toward the falls.

Day 04

Travel to Kibale

Continue to the outskirts of Kibale Forest and settle into your lodge for two nights.

Day 05

Chimpanzees and Bigodi

Join a chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest. Take a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland to explore another side of the area’s birdlife and primates.

Day 06

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, watching for wildlife along the banks.

Day 07

Kasenyi to Ishasha

Set out on an early game drive in the Kasenyi area before continuing toward Ishasha, known for its tree-climbing lions.

Day 08

Onwards to Bwindi

Look for wildlife in Ishasha before traveling to Buhoma, on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 09

Mountain gorilla trekking

Today centers on your gorilla trek in Bwindi. Return to your lodge after the encounter and take time to enjoy the forest setting.

Day 10

Lake Mburo

Travel to Lake Mburo National Park for a final safari stop, with a game drive and boat cruise.

Day 11

Back to Entebbe

Return to Entebbe, crossing the Equator along the way. We will coordinate your arrival with your onward plans.

Designed around you

The outline is just
the beginning.

Choose comfortable, characterful accommodation, something exceptional, or a mix of both. Add another night, slow the pace or combine this journey with a longer safari.

We will confirm the permits, activities and travel timings as we prepare your personalized proposal. Your detailed itinerary and lodge information will follow in Safari Portal.

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Let’s start with your ideas

Make this journey yours.

Tell us when you would like to travel and what matters most to you. We will take it from there.

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