W-06 · Grand Circuit · Big 5 Complete
Uganda Big 5 — All Parks Grand Safari
7 Days · 4 National Parks · Complete Uganda Wildlife Circuit
"The definitive Uganda wildlife safari — 7 days covering four national parks, Uganda's complete Big 5 (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino), tree-climbing lions unique to East Africa, the Nile launch cruise, the world's highest hippo concentration on the Kazinga Channel, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, and the spectacular Fort Portal crater lakes. This is the circuit that converts first-time Uganda visitors into lifelong Africa enthusiasts."
7 Days / 6 Nights
All Park Fees Included
Private 4×4 Vehicle
Expert Driver-Guide
All Meals Included
W-06 · Wildlife Safari
Uganda Big 5 — All Parks Grand Safari
From
$3,170
$264/mo × 12 months
Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
VehiclePrivate 4×4 Safari
DeparturesDaily, year-round
Group Size1–8 travellers
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4
National parks in circuit
Big 5
All species: lion·elephant·buffalo·rhino·leopard
$250
Chimp permit included
7 days
Complete Uganda experience
Location & Key Highlights
Location
Queen Elizabeth NP → Murchison Falls NP → Kibale Forest NP → Lake Mburo NP — complete Uganda circuit
Highlights
Uganda Big 5 · Tree-climbing lions · Nile cruise · Kazinga Channel hippos · Chimp tracking · Rhino on foot · Crater lakes
Itinerary — Day by Day
Day 1
Kampala → Queen Elizabeth NP (400 km) + Afternoon Game Drive
Drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth NP. Arrive for an afternoon Kasenyi plains game drive — lion, elephant, buffalo, Uganda kob. Overnight near Mweya Peninsula.
Day 2
QE: Kazinga Channel Cruise + Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions
Morning: Kazinga Channel 2-hour cruise — world's highest hippo concentration, Nile crocodiles, 100+ waterbird species. Afternoon: drive to Ishasha for tree-climbing lion game drive. The only place in East Africa where this behaviour is reliably observed.
Day 3
QE → Kibale Forest NP + Buffer Zone Walk (350 km via Fort Portal)
Drive north through Fort Portal's crater lakes landscape to Kibale Forest NP. Afternoon buffer zone walk — colobus, red-tailed monkeys, birding.
Day 4
CHIMP TRACKING — Kibale Forest + Bigodi Wetland Walk
7:30am chimp trek: 1 full hour with wild chimpanzees in the world's most primate-rich forest. Afternoon: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary community walk — 200+ bird species, sitatunga antelope, 6 primate species.
Day 5
Kibale → Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino (350 km + 175 km)
Drive north. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Continue to Murchison Falls NP. Afternoon game drive on arrival.
Day 6
Murchison: Game Drive + Nile Launch Cruise + Falls Viewpoint
Morning game drive — lion, giraffe, elephant, hartebeest. Afternoon: Nile launch cruise to base of Murchison Falls. Magnificent. Falls viewpoint walk.
Day 7
Murchison → Lake Mburo NP (420 km) + Game Drive → Kampala (230 km)
Drive south, stopping at Lake Mburo NP for a 2-hour game drive — zebra, impala, eland, hippos at the lake. Continue to Kampala. Arrive by evening.
What's Included & Excluded
Included in Package Price
- 6 nights mid-range accommodation
- All meals throughout
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle + driver-guide (7 days)
- Kibale chimp tracking permit ($250 pp)
- Ziwa rhino tracking walk
- Nile launch cruise (Murchison Falls)
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise (Queen Elizabeth)
- All park entry fees (QE + Murchison + Kibale + Mburo)
- Mineral water throughout
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- All government taxes
Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Gorilla trekking permit add-on ($800 pp — extend to 9 days)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal spending
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this include all Big 5 species?
Yes. Lion: Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha) and Murchison Falls. Elephant: both parks. Buffalo: all parks. Rhino: Ziwa Sanctuary (on foot). Leopard: present in all parks — sightings possible but not guaranteed (leopard never is). This is the only Uganda package that gives you a genuine shot at all five in one circuit.
Can I add gorilla trekking?
Yes — extending by 2 days (adding Bwindi between Queen Elizabeth and Kibale) and adding a gorilla permit ($800pp) gives you the complete Uganda primate + wildlife circuit. This is essentially our Pearl of Africa Package (PKG-005). Contact us and we'll build it for you.
How is the driving managed over 7 days?
No day exceeds 6 hours of driving. The circuit is designed with driving done in transit periods (mornings or after wildlife activities). Your private vehicle has comfortable seating and roof hatches. The scenery between parks — Rwenzori Mountains, crater lakes, Rift Valley — means the drives themselves are enjoyable.
"Uganda's wildlife parks are among Africa's most diverse and least crowded safari destinations. From tree-climbing lions to the prehistoric Shoebill, from the world's most powerful waterfall to the Great Migration — your safari is waiting. Start your Nile Abenteuer Safaris payment plan today."
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