12-Day Grand Uganda Circuit Safari

Trip Description This comprehensive 12-day Uganda safari 2026 is designed for travelers who want to experience the very best of the Pearl of Africa in one well-paced journey. Starting with easy wildlife viewing and walking safaris in Lake Mburo National Park, you will continue to chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, enjoy dramatic boat cruises and game drives at Murchison Falls, spot tree-climbing lions and take the famous Kazinga Channel boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and finish with the highlight — mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The itinerary ends with two relaxing nights at scenic Lake Bunyonyi. With private 4×4 transport, expert local guides, and guaranteed permits, this is one of our most popular and complete Uganda safaris.

Trip-Highlights

Walking safaris and zebra spotting in Lake Mburo National Park
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park – the Primate Capital of the World
Boat cruise to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls
Game drives and rare tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Famous Kazinga Channel boat safari with hippos and crocodiles
Full-day mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Guaranteed gorilla and chimpanzee permits included
Two relaxing nights at beautiful Lake Bunyonyi
Private 4×4 vehicle and professional English-speaking guide throughout

12-Day Grand Uganda Circuit Safari

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This comprehensive 12-day Uganda safari 2026 is designed for travelers who want to experience the very best of the Pearl of Africa in one well-paced journey. Starting with easy wildlife viewing and walking safaris in Lake Mburo National Park, you will continue to chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, enjoy dramatic boat cruises and game drives at Murchison Falls, spot tree-climbing lions and take the famous Kazinga Channel boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and finish with the highlight — mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The itinerary ends with two relaxing nights at scenic Lake Bunyonyi. With private 4×4 transport, expert local guides, and guaranteed permits, this is one of our most popular and complete Uganda safaris.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

You’ll be met at Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Kampala by our private 4×4 vehicle and professional English-speaking guide. Enjoy a scenic drive southwest (3–4 hours) to Lake Mburo National Park. You will arrive in the late afternoon in time for an optional evening game drive.

Day 02 :

Game Drives and Walking Safari in Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast you will enjoy a morning game drive in search of zebras, impalas, elands, and buffalo. In the afternoon you will take a guided walking safari with an armed ranger – one of the few parks in Uganda where walking is permitted. This is a wonderful introduction to Ugandan wildlife in an open, acacia-dotted landscape.

Day 03 :

Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast you will drive to Kibale National Park (5–6 hours) with a lunch stop en route. You will arrive in the late afternoon and settle into your forest lodge.

Day 04 :

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

Early breakfast followed by chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. In the afternoon enjoy a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to many monkeys and over 100 bird species.

Day 05 :

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast you will drive north to Murchison Falls National Park (5–6 hours) with a lunch stop. You will arrive in the late afternoon.

Day 06 :

Game Drive and Boat Cruise to the Base of Murchison Falls

Morning game drive in the northern sector followed by an afternoon boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls, where the river explodes through a narrow gorge.

Day 07 :

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park (4–5 hours) with a lunch stop.

Day 08 :

Game Drives and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Morning and afternoon game drives plus the famous Kazinga Channel boat safari for close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and birds.

Day 09 :

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi (4–5 hours) with a lunch stop. Evening gorilla trek briefing.

Day 10 :

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Full day dedicated to gorilla trekking — the highlight of the safari.