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Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safaris

UG04: 10 Days Uganda Exploration with Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safaris

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: Experienced English-speaking driver guide & air-conditioned car
Hotel: Well selected hotels, also be open to your own choice

Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Uganda, Entebbe Airport pick-up
Welcome to join our Uganda wildlife safari! Your driver guide will pick you up at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and send you to the hotel in Kampala, taking 40-50 minutes. The rest time is free for you to relax.

Accommodation: Cassia Lodge Kampala

Day 2: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on the way
Today your driver guide will drive for 310 kilometers (193 miles) to Murchison Falls National Park, taking 5 hours. We will pass through the Nakasongora and head to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track white rhinos. You will have lunch in Kabalega Dinner and then head to Murchison Falls by car in 2 hours (80 miles).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 3: Game drive in northern Murchison & Nile launch cruise with a hike to the top
After breakfast, drive to the south of Murchison Falls National Park and start the morning game drive. You will pass through Buligi, Queen, Albert and the whole delta area to encounter with lions, elephants, Rothschild, giraffes, leopard, Jackson's Hartebeest, waterbuck, Oribis, Kobs, etc.

After this, you will return to the lodge for lunch and take a short break. In the afternoon, depart from Paraa Jetty by boat cruise for 3 hours. The hippos, Nile crocodiles and shoebill stork will impress your adventures. You will meet your driver guide at the top of the waterfall and drive back to the lodge for a rest and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 4: Drive to Kibale National Park, enjoy countryside landscape en route (340km, 6hs driving)
After breakfast, we will drive through the beautiful countryside of Hoima and Kagadi to Kibale National Park. Lunch will be arranged in Hoima. Trip continues after lunch, and you will arrive at Fort Portal in the evening to rest and have dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, Bigodi wetland Sanctuary & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
In the morning, we will drive to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center in the Kibale Park to join the Chimpanzee trekking briefing at 08:00. After that, you will be accompanied by park rangers into the forest to spot Chimpanzee. The dense forest of Kibale is full of lush plants, huge trees and birds. In addition to chimps and Kibale, this park is also inhabited by 12 other primates.

During the hike, you may also see other animals. In the end, you will approach the chimpanzees. They are used to human visits and will give you the opportunity to take pictures. You will have an hour to observe them chewing food, swinging in the trees, socializing, patrolling, mating, etc. After that, return to the place where the trekking started and meet your driver guide to enjoy a packed lunch.

Then go to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary by car, you will probably see 138 species of birds, including great blue turaco, the papyrus gonoleks and some hornbills. You may also see the sitatunga antelope perched in the swamp. After that, we will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner for 2-3 hours (99 miles).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mazike Valley Lodge

Day 6: Game drive in Kasenyi, launch cruise along Kazinga Channel and evening game drive
Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for its biological diversity and volcano sites. After breakfast, we will head to the plain in the park and savanna to start the game drive. Driving through Kasenyi track, you will see elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards, waterbucks, side stripped jackals and other wild animals, which will last about 3 hours.

Then you will return to the lodge for lunch and rest. Afternoon, we will head to Mweya jetty for the boat cruise at 14:00 to visit Marasa. Then, continue to take the Uganda Wildlife Authority boat at 15:00 to have a 2-hour visit. During the visit, you may encounter with Nile crocodiles, hippos and water birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mazike Valley Lodge

Day 7: Drive from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The driver guide will drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the south of Queen Elizabeth. You will have a game drive to find the tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector. The lions usually lie on the branches of fig trees and overlook their prey. Then, continue to drive for 2-3 hours to Bwindi to have dinner and check-in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Haven Lodge Buhoma

Day 8: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
This day, you will experience the adventurous Gorilla trekking after briefing session at park office. In the morning, the park rangers will lead you into the stunning lush forest to hike and enjoy the charming birdsongs and lush vegetation. The gorilla trekking will last 2-8 hours, but to protect the gorilla, the actual viewing time is limited to one hour.

You will have a chance to see them foraging and socializing while taking beautiful pictures. After the trekking, you will be guided to Lake Bunyonyi by car to enjoy the beautiful view of the Kigezi highland known as "Africa Switzerland" and enjoy this beautiful lake with 29 islands at night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo & Evening game drive (200km, 4hs driving)
After breakfast, we will head to the Lake Mburo National Park by car, taking 4 hours (199 kilometers). Lunch will be served in Igongo Cultural Center before entering the Sanga Gate of the park. In the evening, we arrange an evening game drive for you. Afterwards, return to your lodge to have dinner and rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge

Day 10: Walking Safari in Lake Mburo, Entebbe Airport see-off
After breakfast, you will start an interesting walking tour. Wandering in the grassland, you will not only appreciate the appealing landscape, but also see kinds of primates, birds, buffalos, impala and wart hogs.

Then, we'll drive for 4-5 hours back to Entebbe International Airport for your departing flight. On the way, we will have a short photo stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe to experience standing with feet apart in both hemispheres at the same time. Here, you can also buy your favorite souvenirs. The Uganda wildlife tours end here. We wish you a nice journey home!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off at Entebbe International Airport.
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Nile Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park.
  • Game viewing in a well-maintained 4x4 safari vehicle.
  • Services of a private driver guide and A/C vehicle.
What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out of Uganda.
  • Personal expenses (travel insurance, laundry, drinks, etc.).
  • Tips for the driver guide.
  • Uganda Visa Fee.
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