⛺🌍 9-Day Wilderness Camping Uganda Safari – 2025 Edition

Adventure in the Wild – From Chimps to Gorillas & Island Escapes
From $1,720 per person (based on group of 6+ on a budget adventure plan)

🌿 Overview

Leave behind the bungalows and plush linens – it’s time to get raw, real, and wild. The Wilderness Camping Uganda Safari is a 9-day journey through some of the country’s most iconic natural gems. Camp under the stars, wake up to the sounds of the wild, and feel the heartbeat of Africa through its forests, savannahs, valleys, and volcanic lakes.

Your journey starts in Kibale Forest with chimpanzee tracking, moves through Semuliki Valley for a primate-rich hike, and continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game viewing and more chimp trekking. You’ll encounter tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, and cap it off with a peaceful island-hopping escape at Lake Bunyonyi.

✅ Inclusions

• Camping-style accommodation (9 days / 8 nights)

• Chimpanzee & gorilla tracking permits

• All entrance and National Park fees

• Daily breakfast

• Transport in 4×4 safari van with air-conditioning

• All ground transfers from/to Entebbe or Kampala

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Hiking, island safaris, and guided nature walks

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

❌ Exclusions

• International flights

• Uganda visa (apply online at visas.immigration.go.ug)

• Meals (unless specified)

• Alcoholic beverages

• Gratuities & personal expenses

• Excess baggage fees

🗓️ 2025 Itinerary – Day by Day

🗓️ Day 1: Kampala to Kibale via Fort Portal

Kick things off with a scenic transfer to Fort Portal. Visit the Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru caves, hike around crater lakes, then continue to Kibale National Park for the night.
🏕️ Overnight: Kibale camping site
🍽️ Meals: Not included

🗓️ Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Semuliki

Head into Kibale Forest early morning to track chimpanzees. In the afternoon, travel to Semuliki National Park, known for its hot springs and river valley views.
🏕️ Overnight: Semuliki campsite
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

🗓️ Day 3: Primate Trekking in Semuliki Valley

Trek through Semuliki in search of rare monkeys and forest mammals. Expect sightings of black-and-white colobus, red-tailed monkeys, and baboons, with a backdrop of epic landscapes.
🏕️ Overnight: Semuliki campsite
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

🗓️ Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse park. Relax at your campsite and prepare for an action-packed day ahead.
🏕️ Overnight: Queen Elizabeth NP campsite
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

🗓️ Day 5: Game Drive & Chimp Trek in Kyambura Gorge

Start with a morning game drive to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, and more. In the afternoon, descend into Kyambura Gorge for a chimpanzee trek – often dubbed the “Valley of Apes.”
🏕️ Overnight: Queen Elizabeth NP campsite
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

🗓️ Day 6: Ishasha Sector & Transfer to Bwindi

Drive through Ishasha, famous for its tree-climbing lions, en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arrive and rest up for the next day’s big trek.
🏕️ Overnight: Bwindi camping area
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

🗓️ Day 7: Gorilla Trekking

Early morning briefing before setting off into the thick, tangled forest in search of a gorilla family. Once found, you’ll spend one magical hour with them.
🏕️ Overnight: Bwindi camping area
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

🗓️ Day 8: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Island Hopping

After breakfast, head to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most scenic lake, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 islands. Enjoy an island safari and hiking tour.
🏕️ Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi lakeside camp
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

🗓️ Day 9: Return to Kampala via Equator

Begin your journey back to Kampala, stopping for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre and a final photo op at the Equator Line. Drop-off at hotel or airport.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

ℹ️ Additional Info

• Confirmation within 48 hours of booking

• Children welcome (must be with adult)

• Vegetarian meals available – inform in advance

• Passport (valid 6+ months) required

• All travelers are responsible for visa compliance

• This is a private camping safari – only your group will participate

• Minimum drinking age: 18

• Optional upgrades available (lodges, activities)

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