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16-Day Big Five, Chimps & Gorilla Highlights Safari

Gorillas, chimpanzees and classic Big Five game viewing without the full 21-day commitment.

Overview
16 Days / 15 Nights

A thorough, well-paced circuit for travelers who want the full range of Uganda’s headline wildlife — gorillas, chimpanzees and classic Big Five game viewing — without committing to our full 21-day circuit. Rest is built in throughout rather than left to the end.

Journey Highlights
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
  • The Murchison Falls boat cruise and Buligi game drive
  • Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel cruise
  • A walking and boat safari in Lake Mburo National Park
Day by Day
Days
1-2

Entebbe

Arrival and rest.

Days
3-4

Murchison Falls

Boat cruise, falls hike, game drive.

Days
5-6

Kibale

Chimpanzee trekking.

Days
7-9

Queen Elizabeth NP

Kazinga Channel, Ishasha lions.

Days
10-12

Bwindi

Gorilla trekking, rest day.

Days
13-14

Lake Mburo

Walking safari, boat safari.

Days
15-16

Entebbe & depart

Return transfer.

Trip Details

What's Included

  • All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
  • Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
  • All park entrance fees and government taxes
  • All game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
  • Gorilla and/or chimpanzee trekking permits, as specified in the itinerary
  • All internal transfers (road or light-aircraft, as specified)
  • Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure

What's Excluded

  • International flights to and from Entebbe
  • Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, curio purchases)
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
  • Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
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