8-Day Gorilla, Chimp & Murchison Falls Safari
The definitive Ugandan primate and wildlife circuit. Explore two historic chimpanzee tracking sites—the mahogany canopies of Budongo and the rainforest of Kibale—alongside a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi [1].
The Grand Primate Trilogy
"To track wild chimpanzees through two distinct ecosystems, then ascend into the mist to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla, is to cross the ultimate wild frontier."
Wander and Wonder Tours welcomes you to our signature 8-day private 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 Murchison Falls’ open grasslands to seek elephants and buffaloes, sail up the River Nile, and track wild chimpanzees in the tall mahogany trees of Budongo Forest. Continue south to track primate 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 $3,950 per guest sharing, or upgrade to our luxury safari collection from $6,850 per guest sharing. Pricing includes your domestic flight connections, guaranteed Bwindi gorilla permits, two chimpanzee tracking permits (Budongo & Kibale), 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 hot air balloon flight over Murchison Falls [1].
The Grand Safari Route
A seamless, active 8-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 Murchison Falls National Park. Transfer to Pakuba Safari Lodge. In the afternoon, hike to the dramatic Top of the Falls where the River Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before enjoying your welcome dinner.
The Mahogany Canopies
Track wild chimpanzee communities through the ancient mahogany trees of Budongo Forest. In the afternoon, enjoy our famous Nile boat safari up the river to view hippos, crocodiles, and elephant herds drinking along the shore [1].
To the Primate Capital
Take a scenic road transit south 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.
The Second Primate Canopy Trails
Track chimpanzee communities through the deep canopy of Kibale Forest [1]. After tracking, walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run swamp project rich in rare bird species and primates.
Acacia Savannah Plains
Travel south past Queen Elizabeth National Park's open plains, spotting climbing lions and elephant herds. Continue past mountain valleys, settling next to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park [1] at Bakiga Lodge.
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]. Savor a hot bath and fireplace warmth back at your lodge.
Misty Islands
Enjoy a beautiful transfer to Lake Bunyonyi [1]. Settle into Birdnest Resort, and embark on a private morning boat safari [1]. This waterway provides incredible close-up views of the terraced islands, where you can canoe peacefully [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]
- Official Budongo Forest Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
- Domestic flight connections (Entebbe-Murchison & Kihihi-Entebbe sectors) [1]
- Private 4x4 safari cruiser and experienced local guide [1]
- Nile boat safari and Lake Bunyonyi canoe excursion [1]
- 7 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. Queen Elizabeth night safaris)
- 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
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Located on the banks of the River Nile, Pakuba offers comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, and easy access to northern safari trails.
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 primate safari. Tracking wild chimpanzees across two distinct forests (Budongo & Kibale) and trekking gorillas in Bwindi was extraordinary. The flights made everything seamless."
"Wander and Wonder Tours managed our entire grand safari cleanly. Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi was a highly emotional moment [1]. The canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi was very peaceful."
"Highly supportive booking coordinators, up-front pricing, and guides with exceptional tracking knowledge [1]. An outstanding 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]
8-Day Gorilla, Chimp & Murchison Falls Safari
The definitive Ugandan primate and wildlife circuit. Explore two historic chimpanzee tracking sites—the mahogany canopies of Budongo and the rainforest of Kibale—alongside a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi [1].
The Grand Primate Trilogy
"To track wild chimpanzees through two distinct ecosystems, then ascend into the mist to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla, is to cross the ultimate wild frontier."
Wander and Wonder Tours welcomes you to our signature 8-day private 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 Murchison Falls’ open grasslands to seek elephants and buffaloes, sail up the River Nile, and track wild chimpanzees in the tall mahogany trees of Budongo Forest. Continue south to track primate 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 $3,950 per guest sharing, or upgrade to our luxury safari collection from $6,850 per guest sharing. Pricing includes your domestic flight connections, guaranteed Bwindi gorilla permits, two chimpanzee tracking permits (Budongo & Kibale), 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 hot air balloon flight over Murchison Falls [1].
The Grand Safari Route
A seamless, active 8-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 Murchison Falls National Park. Transfer to Pakuba Safari Lodge. In the afternoon, hike to the dramatic Top of the Falls where the River Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before enjoying your welcome dinner.
The Mahogany Canopies
Track wild chimpanzee communities through the ancient mahogany trees of Budongo Forest. In the afternoon, enjoy our famous Nile boat safari up the river to view hippos, crocodiles, and elephant herds drinking along the shore [1].
To the Primate Capital
Take a scenic road transit south 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.
The Second Primate Canopy Trails
Track chimpanzee communities through the deep canopy of Kibale Forest [1]. After tracking, walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run swamp project rich in rare bird species and primates.
Acacia Savannah Plains
Travel south past Queen Elizabeth National Park's open plains, spotting climbing lions and elephant herds. Continue past mountain valleys, settling next to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park [1] at Bakiga Lodge.
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]. Savor a hot bath and fireplace warmth back at your lodge.
Misty Islands
Enjoy a beautiful transfer to Lake Bunyonyi [1]. Settle into Birdnest Resort, and embark on a private morning boat safari [1]. This waterway provides incredible close-up views of the terraced islands, where you can canoe peacefully [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]
- Official Budongo Forest Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
- Domestic flight connections (Entebbe-Murchison & Kihihi-Entebbe sectors) [1]
- Private 4x4 safari cruiser and experienced local guide [1]
- Nile boat safari and Lake Bunyonyi canoe excursion [1]
- 7 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. Queen Elizabeth night safaris)
- 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
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Located on the banks of the River Nile, Pakuba offers comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, and easy access to northern safari trails.
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 primate safari. Tracking wild chimpanzees across two distinct forests (Budongo & Kibale) and trekking gorillas in Bwindi was extraordinary. The flights made everything seamless."
"Wander and Wonder Tours managed our entire grand safari cleanly. Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi was a highly emotional moment [1]. The canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi was very peaceful."
"Highly supportive booking coordinators, up-front pricing, and guides with exceptional tracking knowledge [1]. An outstanding 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]