Uganda's ultimate expedition — Murchison Falls, chimpanzee trekking, nine days hiking the glacier-capped Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
This is Uganda's ultimate expedition, built for travellers who want more than a wildlife safari: a Murchison Falls game drive and Nile cruise, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, then nine full days hiking into the glacier-capped Rwenzori Mountains — the legendary 'Mountains of the Moon' — before returning to classic safari ground with Queen Elizabeth National Park's game drives and a Bwindi mountain gorilla trek to close. No other itinerary on our site combines a genuine high-altitude trekking expedition with this much wildlife.
A game drive across the savanna and a boat cruise to the base of the falls to open the trip.
One of Africa's highest densities of chimpanzees, before heading into the mountains.
A full guided trekking expedition into the glacier-capped 'Mountains of the Moon', among Africa's least-visited high-altitude ranges.
A return to classic savanna safari after the mountains, with a game drive through the park.
A habituated mountain gorilla family and an optional Batwa cultural experience to close the expedition.
Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Drive north to Murchison Falls National Park.
A morning game drive, then an afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
Drive south to Kibale Forest, base for tomorrow's chimpanzee trek.
A morning chimpanzee trek, then transfer to Kasese, gateway to the Rwenzori Mountains.
A nine-day guided trekking expedition into the Rwenzori range, Africa's third-highest mountain massif and one of its few glaciated peaks, supported throughout by professional mountain guides and porters, overnighting in mountain huts along the route.
Descend from the mountains and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
A game drive through the park before continuing south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
A guided trek to a habituated mountain gorilla family, with an optional Batwa cultural experience in the afternoon.
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a change of scenery on your final full day.
A final game drive before driving to Kampala or Entebbe for your departure flight.
| Start Dates | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun – Aug & Dec – Feb (recommended trekking season) | n/a* | $10,400 | $9,600 | $8,900 | $8,900 | $8,900 | Get Quote |
Price includes one gorilla trekking permit per person and a fully-supported Rwenzori trekking package (porters, mountain guides and hut accommodation for the 9-day trek). Starting price informed by comparable long-form Rwenzori trekking expeditions combined with wildlife safaris in the current market — confirm final rates before publishing, as Rwenzori trekking logistics (porters, park fees, permit level chosen) can shift the price meaningfully.
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Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.
This is a genuine mountaineering expedition, not a walk — a good level of fitness and some prior multi-day trekking experience at altitude is strongly recommended. We'll discuss your fitness and experience before confirming this itinerary.
No — that itinerary trades the Rwenzori trek for Kidepo Valley, Jinja and Sipi Falls, and involves no technical mountain trekking. This one is built specifically around the Rwenzori expedition instead.
Yes — shorter Rwenzori circuits (2–7 days) exist and can replace the 9-day expedition here if a full traverse isn't what you're after; ask us for alternative trekking durations.
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