Uganda safari · 10 days
From $5,141 per person, 2 sharing · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Foundation on every booking
A 10 days Uganda safari that links Bwindi's mountain gorillas, Kibale's chimpanzees and the savanna of Queen Elizabeth National Park in one private itinerary. Mwanzo Tours arranges your permits and lodges, and the same vehicle and guide stay with you throughout. Solo travellers, couples and groups are welcome, and every booking supports Serah Foundation.
Book this 10-day Uganda safari with Mwanzo Tours, a UTB-licensed Kampala tour operator. It is one of our Uganda safari packages for 2027, and you can compare other routes in our Uganda tours and safaris or the full package list. Check availability or read the safari planning guide.
A 10-day circuit linking Uganda's primate forests and savanna parks in one private itinerary, permit-secured, lodge-matched, and paced for real wildlife depth rather than checkbox tourism.
Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and repeat Africa travellers wanting primates plus Big Five in one trip, moderate fitness for gorilla days.
Moderate to strenuous. Forest trek 1 to 6 hours at altitude; porter recommended in all sectors.
Year-round trekking; June to September and December to February are driest. April, May, November offer $600 UWA promotional permits. Book peak dates 3 to 5 months ahead.
Private pop-up roof 4×4 (Land Cruiser or equivalent) with UTB-licensed guide (English, German, Dutch, French, Italian or Spanish), water and charging.
Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa, gorilla permits secured weekly from Kampala. Field guides include Daniel (25 years Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi) and Maria (women's journeys).
Gorilla permits: $800 peak / $600 promotional months, full permit cost guide · UWA official tariffs.
Every Mwanzo safari contributes to Serah Foundation, a registered community organisation supporting education, health outreach, and livelihood programmes in communities bordering Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth. We publish what your booking supports; this is not a vague "community fee."
Scenes from Mwanzo departures, your route uses the same guides, vehicles, and lodge standards.
Independent ratings from guests who booked gorilla and wildlife safaris with Mwanzo Tours.
Sample route, customised to your dates, lodges, and fitness.
Early start from Entebbe. Ziwa rhino trek, then continue to Murchison Falls. The vehicle and your party cross the Nile by ferry at Paraa to the north bank. Night at Murchison Falls, at Fort Murchison or a similar lodge.
Game drive on the north bank of the Nile (no ferry crossing today). Afternoon launch toward the falls and the top of the falls. Second night at Murchison Falls.
Leave after breakfast and cross back to the south bank on the Paraa ferry. Long drive south to Fort Portal and Kibale. Night in Kibale.
Chimpanzee trek from Kanyanchu. Bigodi wetland walk in the afternoon. Second night in Kibale.
Crater lakes on the way south. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Night on the Mweya side.
Morning game drive at Kasenyi. Afternoon boat on the Kazinga Channel. Second night in Queen Elizabeth.
Ishasha game drive for the tree-climbing lions, then continue to Buhoma. Night in Buhoma, Bwindi.
Gorilla trek from Buhoma. Afternoon rest. Second night in Buhoma.
Batwa visit (optional extra) or a slow morning. Third night in Buhoma.
Road back from Buhoma to Entebbe. Departure. A Kihihi flight to Entebbe can replace the road on request, re-costed in your quote.
Exact property confirmed in writing before you travel, representative mid-range and premium options:
| Bwindi | Buhoma Haven Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp |
| Queen Elizabeth | Elephant Plains Lodge or Bush Lodge |
| Kibale | Kibale Forest Camp or Turaco Treetops |
| Murchison | Pakuba Safari Lodge or Fort Murchison |
| Bwindi | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Mahogany Springs |
| Queen Elizabeth | Mweya Safari Lodge or Kyambura Gorge Lodge |
| Kibale | Primate Lodge Kibale or Kyaninga Lodge |
| Murchison | Paraa Safari Lodge or Baker's Lodge |
Typically 30% on booking to secure gorilla/chimp permits and lodges. Permits are non-refundable under UWA rules, we explain this before you pay.
Due 60 days before departure unless agreed otherwise. Bank transfer or card. EUR/USD quotes available for European travellers.
Tiered policy in our booking terms. Travel insurance with cancellation cover strongly recommended.
Full breakdown in our payment reassurance guide, what is held and when permits are purchased.
From $5,141 per person, 2 sharing. The price allows for the Murchison Nile ferry at $35 per person each way ($70 per person in total); there is no separate ferry charge for the vehicle. Final quote depends on lodges, group size, and permit inclusion.
Yes. Mwanzo Tours runs private departures for solo travellers, couples, and groups, no forced large bus groups.
Yes. We purchase Uganda Wildlife Authority permits on your behalf once a deposit is received. Peak season requires 3 to 6 months lead time.
Every itinerary is tailored to your dates, fitness, and lodge preference. The day-by-day route shown is a proven template.
Typically: permit (when quoted), 4×4 transport, UTB-licensed guide, lodges and park fees.
Yes. The 10 days combine a rhino trek at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and gorilla trekking in Bwindi, so it works as Uganda safari holidays with both primates and Big 5 Uganda game viewing on the savanna. If you have fewer days, our shorter packages start at 3 days.
You need reasonable fitness rather than athletic training. Gorilla trekking can take from one to several hours on steep, muddy forest paths, and rangers set a steady pace. A porter, at about US$10, can carry your bag and help you on slippery sections. Tell us about any health concerns and we will suggest the best option.
A 30% deposit confirms your booking, and the balance is due 60 days before departure. Once the deposit clears, we buy your Uganda Wildlife Authority permits in your name. To start, message us on WhatsApp +256 789 487 378 or email info@mwanzotoursuganda.com with your dates and group size, and we reply with a written quote.
No. Travel insurance is not included in our quotes, so please arrange your own cover before you travel, ideally including medical evacuation. Our from-prices are per person on 2 sharing and exclude international flights. We list exactly what is included and excluded in your written quote, so you can compare like for like.
We reply within 1 business day. No obligation, your written quote confirms lodges, permits, and final price.
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Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa · Meet your planner · Booking terms
