Uganda Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & the Nile Photo Workshop

This tour offers opportunities to photograph wildlife. We'll maximize our chances of encountering wildlife, but we want to remind you that we don't control wildlife and cannot guarantee encounters with particular species. Itineraries for wildlife trips are subject to change based on wildlife activity.

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) on this day. Air travel delays are possible, so please consider arriving early, possibly the day prior. We don't want you to miss out on trip activities. Airport transfer is included on arrival.

Upon arrival in Entebbe, your safari team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to our boutique hotel, where you will rest and prepare for your adventure.

Day 2: Mbamba Swamp Excursion

This morning, we’ll explore the Mbamba Swamp, located on the shores of Lake Victoria and home to over 260 bird species, including the prehistoric-looking and much sought-after Shoebill and the Sitatunga antelope.

In the afternoon, we'll have a briefing to prepare you for your upcoming safaris.

Day 3: Rhinos and Murchison Falls National Park

Approximately a four-hour drive with your private guide will take you to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you can observe the only rhinos found in a wild setting in Uganda. Ziwa rangers will take you on a leisurely walk through the reserve, where you can watch the rhinos going about their day from a short but safe distance away.

After the rhinos, we'll stop for lunch, followed by a drive through Murchison Falls National Park to our lodge on the banks of the mighty Nile River. You’ll stay here for the next three nights.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trek and Nile River Cruise

A short drive in the morning will bring you to Budongo Forest, where you will spend the morning trekking the wild chimpanzee population. Chimpanzee sightings are common in Budongo, and you will observe these remarkable and intriguing apes for an hour.

After lunch and afternoon rest, you’ll take a private boat safari to the base of the falls, where you'll photograph the falls and aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, including elephants, crocodiles, antelope, birds, and more.

Day 5: Murchison Falls Safari

In the morning, take a private boat for another river safari, this time to the Nile Delta, where you can spot various aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, including another opportunity to find the Shoebill Stork.

After lunch and afternoon rest, we'll head out for an afternoon safari in the park.

Day 6: Chimpanzee Trek and Murchison Falls Safari

After breakfast, we'll have our second chimpanzee trek in the Budongo Forest, followed by lunch and a rest.

After lunch and an afternoon rest, we'll hike to the top of Murchison Falls, one of the world's most powerful waterfalls. Then, we'll have an afternoon safari in the park.

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

This morning, we'll have our final safari drive in the park. After the safari, we'll check out of our lodge and transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We'll then transfer from the airstrip to our exclusive lodge in Bwindi.

Day 8–9: Gorilla Trekking

After breakfast, a short drive will bring you to the trekking headquarters and the start point of your gorilla trek. Here, experienced rangers and guides will go over the trek details with you before you set off in search of the majestic Mountain Gorillas. Finding the gorillas can take anywhere between 1 and 4 hours (sometimes longer). Your lodge will provide plenty of drinking water and a packed lunch to keep you going during your hike. Porters are available to help carry your camera gear during these treks.

Upon locating the gorillas, you will spend an hour with these magnificent primates, observing the family in their wild and natural habitat. The guides and rangers will provide detailed information on the gorilla family’s history and dynamics, giving you a rich and informed wildlife experience. Once you have returned from your trek, your private guide will take you back to the lodge, where you can relax and reminisce on your unforgettable gorilla encounter.

Day 10: Return to Entebbe & Departure

After breakfast, we'll check out of our lodge and transfer to the airstrip. After an approximately an hour-long flight, you will land back in Entebbe.

We'll have day rooms in Entebbe to help you relax and prepare for your international flights home.

Departure from Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Book your departing flight no earlier than 5:00 PM on this day. Airport transfer is included on departure.