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Kampala, Uganda

The Best of Uganda Safari with Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Tour

9-Day Best of Uganda Safari with Gorilla Trekking Tour

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3 Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Day 4-5 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6-7 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Day 8 Lake Mburo National Park
End Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 9)

Overview

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast in the morning, you will straightaway be picked up by a Tubale safari guide/driver to start your journey to the world’s strongest waterfall in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. You will have a stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track some of the surviving white Rhino population. After this rewarding experience, you will then have lunch and embark on your journey to the largest national park in the pearl of Africa. Upon arrival at the park, you will specifically drive to the top of the falls and hike down and up the falls. This is a strenuous activity however rewarding as you embrace the adventurous spirit in you. Finally, after the hike, you will head to your lodge and check in.

Meal Plans

Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge in Murchison Falls national Park
Day 2 Murchison Falls National Park, Game Drive, and Launch Trip

Firstly, you'll have an early morning breakfast and set off for the morning game drive. Here, you will also have a chance to see some of the interesting wildlife species that call the park home including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, elands, giraffes, and warthogs among others. This rewarding experience of seeing the animals in the wild can go as far as 3 hours which after you will then return to the lodge for lunch and freshening up.


In the afternoon after lunch, you will set off for the main highlight of the park-the Nile boat cruise to spot the Nile crocodiles, hippos as well as unique bird species that will take your breath away. Also, the phenomenal appearance of the waterfalls will blow your mind and make you wish to spend more time in the park. After the cruise, you will then head back to the lodge and relax as you enjoy the lodge facilities.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge in Murchison Falls national Park
Day 3 Transfer to Kibale National Park

After your breakfast, you will check out of the safari lodge to embark on your drive to KFNP. Your journey will certainly involve trans-versing through the magnificent Albertine Escarpments and enjoying the views of the cool countryside. Eventually, you'll have lunch in Hoima and arrive at Kibale National Park in the evening.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Kibale National Park
Day 4 Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu Visitor Center at 7:00 am for a pre-tracking briefing before entering the jungles of Kibale Forest to search for mankind’s closest relatives. After 2-5 hours of tracking, you will hear them hooting or see them feeding, playing and grooming and that’s when your cameras start rolling. Besides the chimpanzees, expect to see several primate species including the red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and olive baboons among others as well as birds, butterflies, and tree species of interest.


You will then return to the lodge for lunch and shortly check out before starting your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. Meanwhile, you will be able to view the glamorous ranges of the mountains of the moon. Furthermore, you'll pass through Kaseese town and enjoy the smiles from the residents of the town.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge In Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5 Queen Elizabeth National Park, Game Drive, and Kazinga Channel Launch Trip

You will wake up to an early morning breakfast before heading for a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains where you are likely to spot the African tree-climbing lions and the elusive leopards, Uganda kobs, Elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, Defassa waterbucks and warthogs in addition to at least 200 bird species. Lastly, after this amazing 2-3 hours activity, you'll head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation as you prepare to go for the boat cruise


In the afternoon, you will go for the famous launch trip on the Kazinga Channel where hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs, as well as bird species like Kingfishers and shoebill storks, can be spotted.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge In Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You'll have breakfast at leisure then check out of the lodge before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda’s mountain gorillas’ capital) through the spectacular savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will pass through the Ishasha sector to see the tree-climbing lions as well as the buffaloes, elephants, and Uganda kobs. Then, you will have a lunch stop at Savannah Resort Hotel (Kihihi) and arrive at the park in the evening and check in.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 7 Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Walk in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Firstly, due to the physical demands of gorilla trekking, you will need a hefty breakfast before proceeding to the park headquarters for a pre-tracking briefing at 7:00 am. Secondly, you'll continue to the jungles at 8:00 am to track the adorable mountain gorillas in their natural habitat characterized by thick forests covered by mist. Trekking lasts 2-6 hours. Once sighted, you will be required to spend only one hour with the allocated gorilla family while studying their behavior and taking photos then proceed to the lodge to relax. Suppose time allows or in case you are still energetic you will continue for a cultural walk to Batwa villages to be immersed in their ancient lifestyles and be entertained by their traditional dances.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 8 Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Afternoon Launch Trip

On this day, you will have your breakfast and then transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. While at Igongo Cultural Centre, you will have a lunch stopover in the land of milk and honey to have a taste of their signature traditional dishes. After lunch, you will shortly embark on your journey to the park.


In the afternoon, you will head out for the sunset launch trip to spot the hippos, Nile crocodiles as well as aquatic bird species. Take as many photos to make your adventure specifically remarkable.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge in Lake Mburo National Park
Day 9 Morning Game Drive and Departure

You will wake up to a cup of coffee or tea and embark on the game drive conducted through varying landscapes (rocky outcrops, acacia woodland, and hillsides among others). Here you will get the chance to see a variety of wildlife species including the zebras, giraffes, impalas, topis, elands, waterbucks, bushbucks in addition to the bird species that call the park home. After the drive, you will return to the lodge, freshen up and checkout then depart for Kampala/ Entebbe.

Meal Plans

Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation Plans

No Accommodation

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits (One per person non-resident)
Chimp permits (One per person non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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