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10-Day Best of Uganda Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Tour

This 10-Day Best of Uganda Safari is an excellent way to explore Uganda. With so many beautiful places and ten national parks spread across the country, it’s difficult to experience all that Uganda offers in just a few days.

This extended and discounted package is designed to help you visit the most popular parks and attractions. Enjoy exciting activities such as gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing, boat safaris, and nature walks during this adventure-filled journey. Book this 10-Day Best of Uganda Safari today and see the country’s top parks in one trip.

10-Day Uganda Safari Highlights

  • Visit Uganda’s most famous national parks
  • Go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo
  • Cruise along the Nile and Kazinga Channel
  • Experience a cultural encounter with the Batwa people
  • Visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Center before departure

10-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary Overview

  • Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
  • Day 2: Game Viewing Drive and Boat Cruise
  • Day 3: Murchison Falls NP to Kibale Forest National Park
  • Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 5: Nature Walk and Boat Safari
  • Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Day 7: Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Trail
  • Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
  • Day 9: Morning Game Drive and Transfer Back to Kampala
  • Day 10: Visit Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) and Departure

Detailed 10-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary

Please review the detailed day-by-day plan for this 10-day Best of Uganda Safari below.

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel after breakfast. Drive toward Masindi, where Murchison Falls National Park is located.

Stop at Kafu for local snacks like roasted meat, gonja (plantain), or cassava before continuing to the park.

Visit the top of Murchison Falls for a view of the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, go for a morning game drive across the savannah plains. You may see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and leopards.

If you visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, you can complete sightings of all the Big Five animals.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of the falls, where you will spot crocodiles, hippos, and many birds.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3: Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, stopping for lunch in Fort Portal.

Upon arrival, take a guided walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for primates and birds.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, begin your chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale Forest. You may also see other primates such as colobus and red-tailed monkeys, along with several bird species.

After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening. Enjoy a short evening game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 5: Nature Walk & Boat Safari

After breakfast, go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest, where you can see birds, primates, and python caves.

After lunch, take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lakes George and Edward. Look out for crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, and birds.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector, known for its rare tree-climbing lions.

Stop for lunch at Ishasha Wilderness Camp, then continue to Bwindi.

Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Community Walk

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing at 7:30 am.

Join your ranger guide for gorilla trekking, which can take 2 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are located. Once found, spend an hour observing and taking photos.

Return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community for cultural dances and storytelling, and learn about their traditional forest life.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park.

Stop for lunch en route, then enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo, where you may see crocodiles, hippos, and impalas.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 9: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Kampala

Start your day with a morning game drive to see zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and other wildlife grazing on the plains.

After the game drive, return to your lodge for lunch and then drive back to Kampala.

Stop at Igongo Cultural Center for a short cultural visit and lunch, and at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenirs.

Arrive in Kampala in the evening for dinner and rest.

Day 10: Visit Uganda Wildlife Education Center & Departure

On your final day, visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) in Entebbe to see animals and birds in a semi-natural environment.

If you have an early flight, you will be transferred directly to the airport for departure.

You can also choose to extend your trip for two extra days in Jinja, where you can go white water rafting, kayaking, bungee jumping, or quad biking.

This marks the end of your 10-Day Best of Uganda Safari. Book this 10-Day Best of Uganda Safari now to reserve your spot.


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Wir haben ein zweitägiges Gorilla Trekking von kigali zum Bwindi Nationalpark in Uganda gebucht und hatten ein einmaliges Erlebnis! Alles hat reibungslos geklappt, unser Fahrer Naboth war toll und absolut zuverlässig - von der Abholung in unserem Hotel - über die Fahrten vor Ort bis zur Rückfahrt nach Uganda. Die Gorilla Wanderung war ein echtes Abenteuer und nach 2 Stunden Wanderung haben wir eine Gorilla Familie mit 16 Gorillas gefunden, der wir uns bis auf einen Meter nähern konnten um sie zu beobachten. Die gorillas haben sich dabei absolut nicht stören lassen. Es war unglaublich. Auch die Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge war toll. Ich würde diese Tour jedem empfehlen!
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Absolutely outstanding experience. We did a 12-day safari across Kenya and Uganda (Gorilla trekking, Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli) in January 2026 and it exceeded expectations. The guides were exceptional: deeply knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate. They ensured we learned not only about wildlife, but also about local cultures, traditions, and daily life, which made the trip truly immersive. Communication with the agency was flawless end to end—responsive, clear, and proactive. Everything ran smoothly, on time, and exactly as promised. I’ll recommend this agency to all my friends and relatives! Hopefully we’ll come back soon as well!
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Mario Gonzalez
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We spent two weeks in Uganda and Tanzania organized by Magical Gorilla Adventures and we had the best time. Communication was really good and fast via WhatsApp. The accommodations were great. Our guide Peter in Uganda was amazing. He was really friendly and a very good driver. He put a lot of effort to give us experiences and the best memories. We learned a lot about Uganda and its culture and he knew a lot about animals. We saw a lot of animals in Murchison Falls Nationalspark. The chimpanzee tracking in Kibale was very memorable. Our highlight in Uganda was the Gorilla tracking in Bwindi. We were very close to the gorillas and had the best experience. After an overnight stop in Ruanda we flew to Tanzania and were picked up by our guide Macha. We visited Central Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Nationalpark and we saw so many animals. The cheetahs even played on our safari car and we saw more than 80 lions. Macha was a great driver and he spotted so many animals for us. The two weeks trip to Uganda and Tanzania was just amazing and we will never forget. Everything was organized very well. We definitely recommend Magical Gorilla Adventures and our guides Peter and Macha and would love to do another trip with them!
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We had an absolutely wonderful 17-day safari experience and can wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone planning a trip. From the very beginning, communication was clear, professional, and fast. Emails were answered quickly, often much sooner than expected. Every question was addressed in detail, which gave us a lot of confidence before the trip. One of the biggest advantages was how flexible they were, both before and during the safari. They accommodated all our planning changes without any hesitation or feeling that we were “bothering” them. Adjustments to the itinerary were handled smoothly, and we always felt our preferences were truly listened to. The entire 17 days were organized seamlessly, and we could simply relax and enjoy the experience. Any changes or tweaks we requested on the road were taken care of quickly and efficiently. The trip felt very personal and tailored to us, rather than a standard, rigid package. Overall impression is that this is a company that genuinely cares about its guests and goes the extra mile to create a memorable safari. The combination of responsiveness, flexibility, and warm, attentive service made this one of our best trips ever. Highly recommended for anyone who values good communication, adaptable planning, and a worry-free safari experience
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Even though we booked very late, Magic Gorilla Adventures made it happen, allowing us to visit the Uganda Gorillas in their natural habitat. Our guide Colin first took us to Lake Bunyonyi, where we had a good lunch and a boat trip, and then to our lodge near the national park. The following day, we visited the Gorillas. Our Gorillas were up on the hill, so we had a challenging climb to reach them, but the rangers helped us. So, we could spend a fantastic time with them. Thank you, Colin, and thank you, Magical Gorilla Adventures, for these two beautiful days in Uganda.
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I had the best 7-day safari of my life with Magical Gorilla Adventures in Uganda. All communication and safari planning was very effective and clear from the start and they were supportive and patient with all the amendments and requests. Also, they give you great suggestions for the tour depending on your needs or wishes. Aina suggested me to do chimp trek, which was my favorite part of all the safari (thank you Aina!). As for our tour guide Eddie, he was the absolute best. He really went above and beyond for me to see all of the Big 5. I went to different safaris in Africa and had several tour guides and they all were good, but Eddie really was outstanding. I suggest that, if possible, book your safari with Eddie. Eddie always made sure to talk to other drivers and/or the national park’s authorities to look for the animals and he is also a good tracker, he knows where and how to look for the animals. He also made sure we were always safe and taking necessary precautions which is also a very important thing to look for in a tour guide. I strongly recommend Magical Gorilla Adventures for your safari, you won´t regret it.
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**Wonderful Safari Experience** We had an amazing safari in Rwanda and Uganda, made even better by our guide, **Musa**. He was polite, professional, easy to talk to, and always looked after us. On the safari drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, he was fantastic at spotting animals and shared so much knowledge about wildlife, history, and the landscapes. The accommodations and food were excellent, and we felt very comfortable throughout the trip. We highly recommend this company — and especially Musa — for a great safari experience.
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Li Ka
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We had a great time on our safari! Our guide James was excellent, and Kolo was helpful in planning the whole trip according to our schedule and what we wanted to see. Highly recommended!
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Arvin Pal
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Magical Gorilla Adventures is zeker aan te raden. Reageren snel en ze hebben een prachtige 3-daagse safari voor ons geregeld. Alles was prima in orde! Goede en betrouwbare gids/driver, en prachtige lodges! Alles was perfect!
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Who We Are

We are a gorilla trekking operator, agency, and Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Kampala, Uganda. Our Uganda Tourism Board license number is UTB/RTT/TO/2023/100931.

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