Private Tour
8-Day Uganda Vacation Including Chimps and Gorilla Trekking
Overview
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192 hours
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This tour combines safari, primates encounter, and relaxation in just one go. One is able to cover a number of experiences in just a little over a week.
> Enjoy a private multi-day safari trip through Uganda with meals and hotels
> Relax with all-inclusive ground transfers and hotel accommodation
> Enjoy hikes, game drives, cruises and more, increasing your chances of sightings
> Travel between locations in a well-maintained, comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle (with pop-up roof for wildlife viewing)
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Visa is required to enter the country.
Min. age is 15.
Min. travellers is 2.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Activities as stipulated (But not those stated as optional).
[1] Complimentary airport/hotel pick-up and drop off.
All Meals and accommodation as per the itinerary.
Applicable park entrance, activity fees.
Ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari car.
[1] Professional English-speaking Tour Driver-guide.
[1] Gorilla trekking permit per person participating
[1] Chimp tracking permit per person participating.
Bottled drinking water while on safari.
The launch/boat trips as on the itinerary.
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Phone calls and bar bills.
Personal/travel insurance.
Driver guide’s gratuity (recommended).
Entry visa into Uganda
All other Services of a personal nature.
Extra meals, all kinds of drinks (soft & alcoholic).
All kinds of drinks except water.
Gov’t imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Entebbe Airport
Entebbe Uganda
What To Expect
Start from Entebbe (before 2pm) or be picked from a Hotel. Transfer to the edge of Kibale Forest NP.
Accommodations
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kibale National Park
The pick-up will be from either; the Hotel or from the Airport upon arrival. The assigned Professional English-speaking Tour Driver-guide will pick/receive you and we shall embark on a transfer that will see us overnight at edge of Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival at the accommodation, check in and just relax.
Chimp tracking Kibale Forest. Lunch and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodations
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kibale National Park
Have breakfast and head to the rangers’ post where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger-guide will take you chimp tracking (Kibale Forest) and you will be left amazed by the presence of primates here. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour in their presence. You will return to the lodge for lunch and thereafter you will head out for Queen Elizabeth National Park. *Optional (no cost): If interested and time allows, you may go for a brief afternoon-evening game drive/safari.
Sunrise to midmorning game drive and afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga Channel.
Accommodations
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. *After the boat trip, you can decide either to return to the lodge to rest or first proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge.
Relaxed breakfast. Drive to Ishasha sector and then connect to Bwindi NP.
Accommodations
Gorilla Mist Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then head to Ishasha sector (Southern Queen) in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions stands at about 60-70% but sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them up in the tree, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, we shall embark on the final leg of our journey taking us to the accommodation situated right at the edge of Bwindi National Park. Once at the lodge, check in and stay relaxed.
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and then, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation
Accommodations
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.
Relaxation while enjoying the stunning beauty of Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodations
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lake Bunyonyi
After days of long drives and of course the strenuous gorilla trekking (previous day) in Bwindi, this day is at your disposal for relaxation. All meals will be served at the accommodation. Should you wish to get active again, you can speak to your guide and he arranges something of interest (at a cost as may be specified onsite).
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon (evening) game drive.
Accommodations
Hyena Hill Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lake Mburo National Park
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then, set off to Lake Mburo NP. Mburo is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Entebbe/Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah National Parks but home to so many bird species as well as animals such as: Giraffes, Zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, and the elusive leopard among others. We shall arrive and check in for some rest before heading out for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive that will bring us up close with the Mburo inhabitants. Finally, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Morning walking safari in the park. Return to Entebbe Airport to catch flight out.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Uganda Equator
Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. On this early morning guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelope, Cape buffaloes among others. Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport to catch flight (1830hrs or later).
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8-Day Uganda Vacation Including Chimps and Gorilla Trekking
Pickup included
Reviews
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Company and Even Greater Guides
simoncA6779IW,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Home to Africa and Danny our tour guide made the trip so easy and seamless. The communication from the start was always quick and seemed instantaneous even though there was a big time difference with Australia. We did a "budget" 9 day tour of Uganda and it was one of the best experiences. This was not budget and exceeded all expectations. The accommodations that were provided were spacious, the food was plentiful and the staff at all the accomodations were friendly. Shows that Home to Africa has great relationships with the accomodations and their expertise. Our tour guide Danny was one of the highlights of the trip. He knew all the best tips and tricks, basically the first people into the national parks in the morning, maximising the chance of seeing the rarer wildlife. Danny had great stories and kept us entertained on the longer drives between different areas of Uganda. He also knew every tour guide that he passed which then helped us see more wildlife outside the scheduled itinerary. Danny also provided great advice on timing and locations that only an experienced guide would know. He let us have freedom to do whatever but would gently guide us if he knew something better was coming up. I would suggest requesting Danny to anyone. I highly recommend Home to Africa and especially Danny. These guys know what they are doing.
Exceeded Expectations
oliverguyeady,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Trip exploring the amazing National Parks of Uganda. Eli our tour guide was amazing, very accommodating to our needs along the way. Accomodation was great, people of Uganda are fantastic. Food was great
10/10, WONDERFULL TIME IN UGANDA!
Wanderer61249889862,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience with HOME TO AFRICA in Uganda was truly outstanding from start to finish. The planning and communication were seamless, and every logistical detail was handled with care and precision. The drivers were not only skilled and punctual, but also warm and knowledgeable, making every journey enjoyable. We explored stunning national parks like Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi each offering breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Thanks to their expert coordination, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the magic of Uganda’s natural beauty without a worry. Highly recommended!
A lion in a cactus tree! AMAZING
SharynCanada,
Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did were good as well. We even saw a lion in a cactus tree, which no one had ever heard of finding one in these trees. It was amazing. Our guide was knowledgeable, had a good sense of humor, was a great driver and all-round good guy! The staff in the office were absolutely the best, their communication was awesome. I highly recommend this tour company!
Amazing tour guide and trip 10/10
MT22222,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most amazing thing I have done in my life!! Wow, I cannot recommend this trip and tour guide enough. Every day on this trip was magical, seeing things I have only ever dreamed of seeing with my own eyes. A huge thank you to Derrick who made our trip so memorable and special. He really went above and beyond every day to make sure we had the best day and achieved what we wanted. Thank you to Derrick and all your staff along the way for your patience, knowledge, enthusiasm and kindness over the 8 days. If you’re debating booking this trip… do it!!! You will not regret it, it will make you rich in memories that last a lifetime 🙏🏽
Once in a life experience!
williamhP6928HH,
Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent 8 days traveling around Uganda with Derrick from Home to Africa tours. Uganda, home to Africa and our tour guide Derrick were all unbelievable, providing an unforgettable experience. Would 100% recommend putting your trust in this professional company and choosing Uganda as your Safari location with its variety of animals, activities and terrain.
Incredible trip! Thank you to our tour guide Derrick!
F6832RRemmab,
Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible trip! Derrick was our tour guide and he made it extra special for us. We seen everything we wanted to see and everything went smoothly. Very organised, I loved it all!
Life changing trip!!! Amazing!!!
corysY2220BN,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot put into words how special and amazing Uganda is . Home to Africa safaris has changed my life . Our Professional guide Benon took my wife and I on a journey that got better and better everyday. We shared laughs and he shared his vast knowledge on everything. The lodges were amazing and safe , the people so friendly! I can’t recommend this trip enough!! Book it!!! Any questions just send me an email , happy to answer
Great Safari in Uganda with Home to Africa!
F1242XAaudreyl,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Safari in Uganda with Home to Africa! First, the email exchange was smooth and efficient with all team members. We were able to adapt the itinerary according to our desires and they knew how to answer our questions. Our guide was Dani, always smiling, it was very easy to chat and laugh with him. Dani had solid knowledge and good advice during safaris, he allowed us to see many animals and great scenes with leopards, lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hyenas... Dani was also very accommodating to adapt to our wishes, he did his best to optimize every minute of our stay. We chose to meet the chimpanzees and gorillas. This encounter with the primates was out of time, grandiose. Special mention for trekking through jungle and plantations, which led us to a gorilla family living on the mountainside in a dense jungle. In conclusion, a thousand thanks for a memorable family stay. Limeul family, end of September 2024
Best trip ever
F192YQgeorgias,
Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 16 day trip with Derek around Uganda was an absolute trip of a life time. Every effort was taken to make sure that we were looked after - even right down to details telling us what side of a boat to sit on to see the best animals. Derek was so knowledgeable about every aspect of his wonderful country and seemingly knew everyone. We saw incredible wildlife at every turn and already can't wait to come back. Thank you so much Derek and Home to Africa!
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