Uganda’s Premier Great Apes & Wildlife Safari

Gorillas, chimps, shoebill, and big game — expertly guided, concierge-level care, unforgettable shots guaranteed.

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Bookings Open for Spring 2026

Ultimate Great Apes Expedition

$8800 $7850 if you reserve in 2025

  1. Gorilla Permits

  2. Chimpanzee Permits

  3. Full Board Accommodations

    • All transport from airport arrival to departure

    • Lodges and meals included

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Great Apes + Birds of Uganda

$9800 $8750 if you reserve in 2025

  1. All Great Ape Permits and Tours

  2. World class birding with expert guides

    • 30+ Uganda endemic targets

  3. Full Board Accommodations

    • All transport from airport arrival to departure

    • Lodges and meals included

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Great Apes + National Park Big Game Safari

$11800 $9500 if you reserve in 2025

  1. All Great Ape Permits and Tours

  2. Queen Elizabeth + Murchison Falls NP Tours

    • Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, etc.!

  3. World class birding with expert guides as time allows

    • 30+ Uganda endemic targets

  4. Full Board Accommodations

    • All transport from airport arrival to departure

    • Lodges and meals included

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Uganda’s Ultimate Wildlife Photography Tour

10 days. Every permit secured. Luxury lodges and private 4x4s. Expert guides to put you in the right place for once-in-a-lifetime shots.

Other safaris take you to the park. We take you to the shot. Every trek, every drive, every boat ride is planned around photographers and birders — not tourists with binoculars.

Choose Classic, Luxe, or Private. Add extra treks, extend nights, or customize the pace — it’s your portfolio, we build around it.

Comparable Rwanda safaris run $15,000+. With Painted Wolf: Uganda, your journey starts at $9,500 — permits, lodges, transport, and guiding all included.

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Built for Photographers. Designed for Wildlife.

Every day planned around light, species, and access — not tourist checklists.

  • Gorilla Treks — up close in Bwindi’s misty forests.

  • Chimpanzee Tracking — wild troops in ancient jungle.

  • Shoebill by Boat — guaranteed encounter in Mabamba wetlands.

  • Big Game Safaris — lions, elephants, and buffalo in Uganda’s top parks.

Extend your trip with Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, or Akagera — add days, add shots, build your portfolio.

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Every permit secured — zero risk of missing your trek.

  • Expert local guides who know the forest and the light.

  • Luxury lodges chosen for photographers (proximity + comfort).

  • All logistics handled — meals, transfers, park fees included.

Exclusive Photo Support:

  • Private post-processing masterclass with Alex (expert wildlife photographer).

  • Location-specific shot guides for each species encounter.

  • Custom hardcover photo book of your journey — delivered to your door.

See the Itinerary

Your Trip. Your Portfolio.

A 20-minute planning call maps species, dates, pace, and comfort. We lock permits and build the route around light—not bus schedules.

  • Trip Length — 7, 10, or 12-day frameworks (add rest days for editing when you want).

  • Focus Modules — Primates Core (gorillas + chimps) · Shoebill by Boat · Big Game Extension (Queen Elizabeth / Murchison).

  • Comfort & Space — Classic (4–6 guests) · Luxe (2 per row) · Private (your vehicle, your pace).

  • Lodges — Photographer-friendly locations, boutique or eco-luxury options; short transfers = more time in the field.

  • Extra Treks — Add an additional gorilla or chimp day to stack your odds for portfolio shots.

  • Pacing — Dawn starts, golden-hour drives, optional mid-day downtime for culling/editing.

  • Logistics Handled — Permits, park fees, meals, transfers, and on-trip WhatsApp support.

Photo Support:
Includes a private post-processing session with Alex + location-specific shot guides.

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