Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
Safari & Primate
Murchison Falls, the Nile and the gorillas of Bwindi. The complete Pearl of Africa — boat safaris and giraffes at Murchison Falls, then gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
From
From USD 1,600 per person
Includes the gorilla permit — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.
Uganda packs astonishing wildlife into a small country: rhinos near Ziwa, elephants and giraffe at Murchison Falls where the Nile forces a 43-metre gorge, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, and the mountain gorillas of Bwindi.
Across eight days you'll cross the country by road and boat, ending in the misty southwest for the encounter that makes it all worthwhile.
Route difficulty
Regular walking days at altitude at a measured pace.
Best time to go
Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.
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Meet your team in Kampala, visit the Ziwa rhino sanctuary, continue to Murchison's northern bank.
Early game drive and a boat trip beneath the falls — hippos, elephants and shoebills.
The view from the top of the falls, then drive south toward Queen Elizabeth NP.
A full day for the tree-climbing lions, Uganda kobs and the Kazinga Channel boat safari.
Cross the equator line and the volcanic field of the western rift toward Bwindi.
Trek the Impenetrable Forest for your hour with a mountain gorilla family.
A morning with the Batwa community in the forest, then the road back to the lake side near Kampala.
Transfer to Entebbe airport for your departure or onward journey.
More details provided at booking.
A reasonable level of fitness — you'll walk 3–8 hours daily at high altitude.
Travellers who want a complete, in-depth journey across Ethiopia and beyond.
Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.
Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.
Indicative pricing
US$ 3,200
US$ 1,600 per person × 2
This tour is rated moderate. Expect several hours of guided walking each day at altitude; a reasonable level of fitness will see you enjoy it comfortably.
The indicative price covers gorilla permit, all park fees, boat safaris and ranger guides and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.
Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.
This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.
Meeting the mountain gorillas
Trek misty rainforest for close encounters with mountain gorillas — in Uganda's Bwindi and Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, on one seamless journey.
Gorillas, chimpanzees and the Land of a Thousand Hills
Two rainforests, two great apes — mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and chimpanzees at Nyungwe, with Kigali's moving memorial as bookends.
The very best of the mountain gorilla experience — misty rainforests, a quarter of the world's gorillas, and the 'Pearl of Africa'.
Send us an inquiry and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions and finalise every detail for you.
