7-Day Gorilla, Chimp & Wildlife Grand Safari
An extraordinary loop crossing Uganda's crown jewels. Encounter savannah wildlife and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, track chimpanzees in Kibale, and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi before unwinding on Lake Bunyonyi.
The Grand Primate & Savannah Loop
"A deep passage from open savannah horizons and climbing lions to mist-shrouded rain forests and peaceful mountain lakes."
Wander and Wonder Tours welcomes you to Uganda's definitive 7-day Grand Safari [1]. This program brings together the country's most legendary natural treasures [1]. Avoid long, exhausting overland drives with domestic flights, landing directly near each premium national park [1].
Drive across Queen Elizabeth’s open grasslands to seek tree-climbing lions, and sail down the spectacular Kazinga Channel waterway [1]. Continue north to track chimpanzee communities through the deep canopy of Kibale Forest [1], then journey south to trek mountain gorilla families in Bwindi [1]. End your grand circuit resting on the terraced, peaceful islands of Lake Bunyonyi [1].
The Grand Safari Core
Retreat Investment
Enjoy our flagship midrange grand safari from $3,450 per guest sharing, or upgrade to our luxury safari collection from $5,850 per guest sharing. Pricing includes your domestic flight connections, guaranteed gorilla permits, chimpanzee tracking permits, private 4x4 vehicles, park admissions, boat cruises, accommodations, and meals [1].
Bespoke Enhancements
We specialize in organizing elegant, personalized touches. You can choose to upgrade to premier luxury lodges, book private aviation charters to save transit times, or add a guided night safari in Queen Elizabeth for predator tracking [1].
The Grand Safari Route
A seamless, active 7-day cross-country circuit designed to show you the best of Uganda's parks and wildlife [1].
Savannah Welcome
Depart early morning from Entebbe, catching a short scenic flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Transfer to Mweya Safari Lodge. In the afternoon, head out on your first savannah game drive across Kasenyi Plains to search for herds of elephants, buffaloes, and leopards.
The Waterways
Enjoy a sunrise game drive searching for lions and hyenas. In the afternoon, embark on our famous Kazinga Channel boat safari [1]. This waterway connects Lakes Edward and George, providing close-up views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and elephant herds drinking along the shore [1].
To the Primate Capital
Take a scenic road transit north past Equator monuments and local crater lakes, settling down next to the ancient boundary of Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy a peaceful evening at Turaco Treetops at the forest's edge.
Canopy Primate Trails
Track wild chimpanzee communities through the ancient canopy of Kibale Forest [1]. After tracking, travel south through the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth, looking for tree-climbing lions, before arriving next to Bwindi forest [1].
The Giant Primate Encounter
Hike Bwindi's valleys with park rangers to search for mountain gorilla families [1]. Sit in silent reverence with these gentle giants for a quiet hour [1]. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, settling into your lakefront suite [1].
Misty Islands
Unwind with a morning wooden canoe glide across Lake Bunyonyi, exploring its terraced islands [1]. Spend a relaxing afternoon on the resort decks, enjoying sunset views over the mountain-ringed lake [1].
The Farewell Flight
After breakfast, transfer to the nearby Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip for your return domestic scenic flight to Entebbe International Airport, connecting smoothly with your evening international departures [1].
Program Boundaries
Included in the Plan
- Official Uganda Gorilla Tracking Permit ($800 value per permit) [1]
- Official Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking Permit [1]
- Domestic flight connections (Entebbe-Kasese & Kihihi-Entebbe sectors) [1]
- Private 4x4 safari cruiser and experienced local guide [1]
- Kazinga Channel boat safari and Lake Bunyonyi canoe excursion [1]
- All national park entry and vehicle admission fees [1]
- 6 Nights accommodation in hand-picked premium lodges and resorts [1]
- All full-board meals during your safari stay [1]
Excluded from the Plan
- Uganda Entry Visa fees
- International flights to and from Entebbe International Airport [1]
- Optional activities (e.g. Ishasha tree-lion drives)
- Tips for safari guides, rangers, trackers, and resort staff [1]
- Personal travel, health, and medical insurance
- Personal laundry services, phone calls, and internet charges [1]
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages at the lodges [1]
The Sanctuaries
Mweya Safari Lodge
Set on a peninsula overlooking the Kazinga Channel [1], Mweya offers comfortable luxury rooms, an infinity pool, and regular views of elephants drinking along the shore [1].
Turaco Treetops
Set right on the border of Kibale Forest [1], Turaco Treetops offers comfortable forest-view cottages, a spacious dining deck, and high-quality local hospitality [1].
Bakiga Lodge
A beautifully built eco-lodge situated on the edge of the Bwindi canopy [1]. Built from local materials, Bakiga offers wooden cabins with private valley-view balconies [1].
Birdnest Resort
Positioned on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi [1], Birdnest features beautifully appointed lakeside rooms, local gourmet dining, and spectacular mountain-lake views [1].
The Savannah Story
Traveler Stories
"The ultimate Uganda safari. Seeing tree-climbing lions, tracking chimpanzees, and trekking mountain gorillas [1] was incredibly memorable. Every lodge was comfortable and beautiful."
"We loved every day of our grand safari. Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi was a highly emotional moment [1]. The boat cruises were very peaceful."
"Highly supportive booking coordinators, up-front pricing, and guides with exceptional tracking knowledge [1]. An outstanding grand safari operator."
Savannah Planning Guidance
Are gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits guaranteed?
What is the minimum age for primate tracking?
What are the flight luggage limits?
Plan Your Grand Safari
Have custom safari requests, or wish to arrange specific dates? Submit your details here, and our dedicated planning team will contact you within 12 business hours [1].
Samuel Ojok
Managing Director (U.K. Operations) [1]
Fassie Adyero
Chief Operations Officer (Uganda Logistics) [1]
Brian Ogenrwot
Lead Tour Consultant [1]
7-Day Gorilla, Chimp & Wildlife Grand Safari
An extraordinary loop crossing Uganda's crown jewels. Encounter savannah wildlife and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, track chimpanzees in Kibale, and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi before unwinding on Lake Bunyonyi.
The Grand Primate & Savannah Loop
"A deep passage from open savannah horizons and climbing lions to mist-shrouded rain forests and peaceful mountain lakes."
Wander and Wonder Tours welcomes you to Uganda's definitive 7-day Grand Safari [1]. This program brings together the country's most legendary natural treasures [1]. Avoid long, exhausting overland drives with domestic flights, landing directly near each premium national park [1].
Drive across Queen Elizabeth’s open grasslands to seek tree-climbing lions, and sail down the spectacular Kazinga Channel waterway [1]. Continue north to track chimpanzee communities through the deep canopy of Kibale Forest [1], then journey south to trek mountain gorilla families in Bwindi [1]. End your grand circuit resting on the terraced, peaceful islands of Lake Bunyonyi [1].
The Grand Safari Core
Retreat Investment
Enjoy our flagship midrange grand safari from $3,450 per guest sharing, or upgrade to our luxury safari collection from $5,850 per guest sharing. Pricing includes your domestic flight connections, guaranteed gorilla permits, chimpanzee tracking permits, private 4x4 vehicles, park admissions, boat cruises, accommodations, and meals [1].
Bespoke Enhancements
We specialize in organizing elegant, personalized touches. You can choose to upgrade to premier luxury lodges, book private aviation charters to save transit times, or add a guided night safari in Queen Elizabeth for predator tracking [1].
The Grand Safari Route
A seamless, active 7-day cross-country circuit designed to show you the best of Uganda's parks and wildlife [1].
Savannah Welcome
Depart early morning from Entebbe, catching a short scenic flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Transfer to Mweya Safari Lodge. In the afternoon, head out on your first savannah game drive across Kasenyi Plains to search for herds of elephants, buffaloes, and leopards.
The Waterways
Enjoy a sunrise game drive searching for lions and hyenas. In the afternoon, embark on our famous Kazinga Channel boat safari [1]. This waterway connects Lakes Edward and George, providing close-up views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and elephant herds drinking along the shore [1].
To the Primate Capital
Take a scenic road transit north past Equator monuments and local crater lakes, settling down next to the ancient boundary of Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy a peaceful evening at Turaco Treetops at the forest's edge.
Canopy Primate Trails
Track wild chimpanzee communities through the ancient canopy of Kibale Forest [1]. After tracking, travel south through the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth, looking for tree-climbing lions, before arriving next to Bwindi forest [1].
The Giant Primate Encounter
Hike Bwindi's valleys with park rangers to search for mountain gorilla families [1]. Sit in silent reverence with these gentle giants for a quiet hour [1]. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, settling into your lakefront suite [1].
Misty Islands
Unwind with a morning wooden canoe glide across Lake Bunyonyi, exploring its terraced islands [1]. Spend a relaxing afternoon on the resort decks, enjoying sunset views over the mountain-ringed lake [1].
The Farewell Flight
After breakfast, transfer to the nearby Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip for your return domestic scenic flight to Entebbe International Airport, connecting smoothly with your evening international departures [1].
Program Boundaries
Included in the Plan
- Official Uganda Gorilla Tracking Permit ($800 value per permit) [1]
- Official Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking Permit [1]
- Domestic flight connections (Entebbe-Kasese & Kihihi-Entebbe sectors) [1]
- Private 4x4 safari cruiser and experienced local guide [1]
- Kazinga Channel boat safari and Lake Bunyonyi canoe excursion [1]
- All national park entry and vehicle admission fees [1]
- 6 Nights accommodation in hand-picked premium lodges and resorts [1]
- All full-board meals during your safari stay [1]
Excluded from the Plan
- Uganda Entry Visa fees
- International flights to and from Entebbe International Airport [1]
- Optional activities (e.g. Ishasha tree-lion drives)
- Tips for safari guides, rangers, trackers, and resort staff [1]
- Personal travel, health, and medical insurance
- Personal laundry services, phone calls, and internet charges [1]
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages at the lodges [1]
The Sanctuaries
Mweya Safari Lodge
Set on a peninsula overlooking the Kazinga Channel [1], Mweya offers comfortable luxury rooms, an infinity pool, and regular views of elephants drinking along the shore [1].
Turaco Treetops
Set right on the border of Kibale Forest [1], Turaco Treetops offers comfortable forest-view cottages, a spacious dining deck, and high-quality local hospitality [1].
Bakiga Lodge
A beautifully built eco-lodge situated on the edge of the Bwindi canopy [1]. Built from local materials, Bakiga offers wooden cabins with private valley-view balconies [1].
Birdnest Resort
Positioned on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi [1], Birdnest features beautifully appointed lakeside rooms, local gourmet dining, and spectacular mountain-lake views [1].
The Savannah Story
Traveler Stories
"The ultimate Uganda safari. Seeing tree-climbing lions, tracking chimpanzees, and trekking mountain gorillas [1] was incredibly memorable. Every lodge was comfortable and beautiful."
"We loved every day of our grand safari. Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi was a highly emotional moment [1]. The boat cruises were very peaceful."
"Highly supportive booking coordinators, up-front pricing, and guides with exceptional tracking knowledge [1]. An outstanding grand safari operator."
Savannah Planning Guidance
Are gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits guaranteed?
What is the minimum age for primate tracking?
What are the flight luggage limits?
Plan Your Grand Safari
Have custom safari requests, or wish to arrange specific dates? Submit your details here, and our dedicated planning team will contact you within 12 business hours [1].
Samuel Ojok
Managing Director (U.K. Operations) [1]
Fassie Adyero
Chief Operations Officer (Uganda Logistics) [1]
Brian Ogenrwot
Lead Tour Consultant [1]