Overview
The 16 Days The Pearl of Africa Safari is an extensive Uganda journey – the savannah and Nile of Murchison Falls, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth’s Kazinga Channel, the serene Lake Bunyonyi, mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, the Virunga foothills around Kisoro, and a Lake Mburo finale.
Explore more of our gorilla trekking safaris or see the related 17 Days Virunga Circuit Safari.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
To Murchison Falls National Park
Drive north to Murchison Falls National Park.
Murchison Falls National Park
Game drive across the savannah and grassland.
Murchison Falls National Park
Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls and the delta.
To Kibale National Park
Scenic transfer to Kibale Forest.
Chimp Walk & Swamp Walk
Chimpanzee tracking and a Bigodi Wetland walk.
To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth with a game drive.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kyambura Gorge chimp walk and the Ishasha tree-climbing lions.
To Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi.
To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to Bwindi.
Gorilla Tracking
Trek mountain gorillas for a magical hour.
To Kisoro
Scenic drive to Kisoro near the Virunga volcanoes.
Kisoro
Optional activities – volcano hike, Batwa Trail or Lake Mutanda canoeing.
To Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo with an evening game drive.
Lake Mburo National Park
Walking safari or game drive among zebra and impala.
To Kampala
Return journey to Kampala with an Equator stop.
What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓ Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- ✓ 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓ Game drives, boat cruises and chimpanzee tracking
- ✓ English-speaking driver guide
- ✓ Park entrance fees
✗ Excluded
- ✗ Gorilla permit
- ✗ Chimpanzee permit
- ✗ International flights & visas
- ✗ Drinks
- ✗ Tips
- ✗ Personal expenses
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