Private safari
Gorillas & Wild Uganda
Bwindi's gorillas, Queen Elizabeth and the Kazinga Channel.
8 days Uganda Best · June to September, December to February Private departureFrom $4,200 per person
What this journey holds.
A full Uganda journey combining a gorilla trek in Bwindi with the savannah and channel life of Queen Elizabeth National Park, including the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
- Group size
- Private departure, 2–6 guests
- Vehicle
- Custom 4×4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- Guide
- Licensed English-speaking driver-guide
- Pace
- Moderate, with early starts and unhurried sightings
- Fitness
- Easy; no walking required
Three that we build the days around.
An hour with a mountain gorilla family
Lions in the fig trees of Ishasha
Hippo and elephant on the Kazinga Channel
A rhythm, not a rigid schedule.
Every day bends around the animals, the light, and how you like to travel. This is our starting shape.
- 01Arrive Entebbe
Overnight on the shore of Lake Victoria.
- 02To Queen Elizabeth
Fly or drive west to the park.
- 03Kazinga Channel
Morning game drive, afternoon boat trip.
- 04Ishasha
Search for tree-climbing lions on the way south.
- 05Bwindi
Arrive at the forest edge.
- 06Gorilla trek
Guided trek with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
- 07Bwindi
Community walk or a second trek on request.
- 08Departure
Fly back to Entebbe.
Nothing on the day of the shoot but the shoot itself.
- Private 4×4 vehicle and professional English-speaking guide
- Hand-picked lodges and camps, full board on safari
- Park and conservation fees as listed in the itinerary
- Airport meet and all ground transfers
- 24/7 support from our team while you travel
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Optional activities (balloon safari, walking safari, cultural visits)
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Personal items, laundry and telephone charges
Uganda, through the year.
June to September and December to February are drier, with easier forest trails.
This is a sample itinerary. Our specialists will confirm dates, permits and final pricing with you.
Frames from recent departures.
Signature Luxury
The most storied camps, the deepest access, and a private guide throughout.
Explore this styleSignature Luxury pairs the photographic craft of PRO GUIDES with the finest accommodations on the continent - Singita, Wilderness, Time + Tide and their peers. A private guide is with you from the moment you land to the moment you leave.
- Named guide throughout the journey
- Private concession & off-road access
- Helicopter transfers where useful
- Premium camps: Singita, Wilderness, Time + Tide
- In-suite dining, sommelier wine selection
Guest voices
“Our guide gave us the two most extraordinary weeks of our lives. Every morning was thought through - the light, the position, the story. We came home with photographs we'll frame for the rest of our lives.”
Anna & Peter Halvorsen · Oslo · Great Migration, 2025
From first note to first game drive.
Four steps, no pressure, and a human on the other end of every message.
01
Tell us your dates
Share travel dates, group size and what you most want to see. We reply within 24 hours.
02
We shape the route
A tailored itinerary with camp options at three price points, and honest advice on season and pacing.
03
Confirm and prepare
A 30% deposit secures camps and park permits. We send packing, camera and health notes.
04
Arrive and travel
Met at the airport, driven by your own guide, supported on the ground for the whole journey.
Before you ask.
- How many people share a vehicle?
- Every departure is private. Your party has the whole 4×4 to itself with a guaranteed window seat and pop-up roof for each guest.
- Can this itinerary be customised?
- Yes. Every route here is a starting shape. We regularly extend nights, swap camps, add Zanzibar or restructure days around photography light.
- What does the price depend on?
- Season, group size and camp category. The quoted rate is a per-person guide for two travellers sharing in mid-season; we confirm exact pricing with your dates.
- What is the payment schedule?
- A 30% deposit confirms the booking, with the balance due 45 days before arrival. Bank transfer and card payments are both accepted.
- Is it suitable for children or older travellers?
- Yes. We adjust drive lengths, road transfers and lodge choices to suit families and to keep travel comfortable at any age.
- What should I pack for photography?
- A long lens (400mm+), a wide zoom, spare cards and batteries. We supply bean bags in every vehicle and can arrange charging in the field.
