12 Days Big 5 Safari
Experience the Ultimate Wildlife Adventure
This 12-day safari is the ultimate Ugandan adventure — an immersive journey across the country’s top national parks and reserves. Experience the thrill of tracking the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — alongside gorillas, chimpanzees, and countless other wonders of nature.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel for briefing and relaxation.
Overnight in Entebbe.
Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Uganda’s reintroduced white rhinos on foot. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park.
Overnight in Murchison Falls.
Day 3: Murchison Falls Game Drive & Boat Cruise
Morning game drive to spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and leopards. Afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls — a highlight filled with hippos and crocodiles.
Overnight in Murchison Falls.
Day 4: Top of the Falls & Transfer to Kibale
Hike to the top of Murchison Falls, then drive through scenic countryside to Kibale Forest National Park, known for its chimpanzees.
Overnight in Kibale.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Track chimps in Kibale and enjoy an afternoon walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Overnight in Kibale.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a stop at the equator. Evening game drive in Kasenyi Plains.
Overnight in Queen Elizabeth.
Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, and hippos, followed by a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Overnight in Queen Elizabeth.
Day 8: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
Drive to the Ishasha Sector in the park’s southern region to search for the famous tree-climbing lions.
Overnight in Ishasha.
Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Travel through scenic highlands to Bwindi, home to Uganda’s mountain gorillas.
Overnight in Bwindi.
Day 10: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. Spend an hour observing a gorilla family in their natural environment.
Overnight in Bwindi.
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo, Uganda’s smallest but most charming park. Enjoy an evening nature walk or night game drive.
Overnight in Lake Mburo.
Day 12: Morning Game Drive & Return to Entebbe
Take a final morning game drive before returning to Entebbe for departure — ending your incredible Big 5 adventure across Uganda.
Safari Highlights:
Big Five sightings in Ziwa, Murchison, and Queen Elizabeth
Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking
Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha
Scenic drives through Uganda’s top parks
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