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About this safari
Eight days that bring together Uganda's two great primate encounters and its classic savannah safari. This private trip starts in Entebbe and heads west to Queen Elizabeth National Park, on to the rainforest of Kalinzu for chimpanzee trekking, up to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the mountain gorillas, and back through Lake Mburo, with your own 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide throughout.
In Queen Elizabeth you set out on an early morning game drive to look for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and antelope, and spend the afternoon on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel among hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. Next comes Kalinzu Forest, where a ranger leads you to a habituated chimpanzee community, with other primates, colourful birds and butterflies along the trails. From there you drive to Buhoma, on the edge of Bwindi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to around half of the world's mountain gorillas.
Gorilla trekking day is kept free of other plans, because the trek can be short or take most of the day depending on where the family has moved. The trip ends at Lake Mburo with a guided walking safari to see zebra, eland and giraffe on foot, before you drive back to Entebbe for your flight. You stay in upper mid-range lodges on full board, including Marafiki Safari Lodge, Kalinzu Eco Lodge, The Haven in Buhoma and Mihingo Lodge, with one gorilla permit, one chimpanzee permit, park fees and AMREF evacuation cover included. Two trees are planted for every traveller, and 2% goes to our social impact partner.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Welcome to Uganda
Entebbe • The Boma Hotel
Welcome to Uganda
Entebbe • The Boma Hotel
Your Hutland Tours driver-guide welcomes you at Entebbe International Airport and takes you to The Boma Hotel in Entebbe. Depending on your arrival time, optional activities can be booked locally; otherwise relax in the garden and rest after your flight.
D2Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park • Marafiki Safari Lodge
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park • Marafiki Safari Lodge
Your first destination is Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most diverse and scenic wildlife areas, reached by a scenic drive west through changing landscapes. Overnight at Marafiki Safari Lodge, with a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and private verandas looking out over the park.
Pricing by season & group size
Year Round
Year-round
| Season | Solo traveler | 2 people | 3 – 4 people | 5 – 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Year Round Year-round | £4,151 |
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