Mountain Gorillas • Chimpanzees • Tree-Climbing Lions • Wildlife • Birdlife
Tour Overview
Experience Uganda through the lens on this carefully designed 7-Day Uganda Photographic Safari, created for wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts seeking extraordinary photographic opportunities. From the playful chimpanzees of Kibale Forest and the endangered mountain gorillas of Bwindi to the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha and the wildlife-rich plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, every day is planned around the best lighting conditions to maximize your photography.
This itinerary combines spectacular landscapes, intimate wildlife encounters, and diverse ecosystems, offering incredible opportunities to photograph primates, big game, birds, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re an experienced photographer or an enthusiastic beginner, Uganda’s natural beauty will leave you with unforgettable memories and a stunning portfolio.
Safari Highlights
- Chimpanzee Photography in Kibale Forest
- Mountain Gorilla Photography Experience
- Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha
- Morning & Evening Game Drives
- Kazinga Channel Boat Photography
- Over 600 Bird Species
- Big Game Photography
- Stunning Landscapes & Local Culture
- Golden Hour Wildlife Photography
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to the accommodation.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional photographic safari guide and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxing afternoon around the shores of Lake Victoria, where you’ll have opportunities to photograph colorful birds, fishing boats, and beautiful sunsets.
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park, enjoying one of Uganda’s most scenic drives through tea plantations, crater lakes, and picturesque countryside.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and enjoy a leisurely evening photographing the beautiful forest, birds, and surrounding landscapes.
Accommodation: Kibale National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Photography
Begin the day with an unforgettable Chimpanzee Tracking Experience in Kibale Forest. Spend time photographing our closest relatives as they feed, groom, and interact high in the forest canopy.
After lunch, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, renowned for its incredible birdlife, monkeys, butterflies, and vibrant vegetation. The sanctuary offers excellent opportunities to photograph the Great Blue Turaco, colourful forest birds, and primates in a natural setting.
Later, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 4: Morning Game Drive -Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start before sunrise with a game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of Uganda’s finest wildlife viewing areas. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, hyenas, and, with luck, a leopard in the soft morning light.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll photograph hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, African Fish Eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, and many other bird species from close range.
End the day with sunset photography around the park.
Day 5: Ishasha – Tree-Climbing Lions – Transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast, drive through the remote Ishasha Sector, famous for its unique population of tree-climbing lions. Spend time searching for and photographing these magnificent predators resting in giant fig trees.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening. Enjoy the peaceful forest atmosphere while preparing for the gorilla experience.
Accommodation: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Photography Experience
Today is the highlight of your photographic safari.
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the rainforest in search of one of Bwindi’s habituated mountain gorilla families.
Once located, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour photographing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Capture intimate family interactions, playful juveniles, and the impressive silverback in one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters.
Return to the lodge for relaxation or enjoy an optional community walk.
Day 7: Return to Entebbe-Departure
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive back to Entebbe, passing through Uganda’s beautiful rolling hills, tea plantations, and local communities. Stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe.
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer directly to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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