The 7 Days Uganda gorilla safari is an exceptional package entailing the best wildlife encounter in some of prime national parks in Uganda. Visit Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kibale Forest national parks for a great wildlife experience. With 13 primates species including chimps, colobus, l’hoest and blue monkeys among others, Kibale Forest national park is the best place for primates tracking.
Queen Elizabeth national park is the most visited park in Uganda. With a geographical area of 1,978 square Km (764 sq. mi), the park is famous for its abundant wildlife including 90 mammal and 600 bird species. Big mammals include elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hippos and chimps among others.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Kampala- Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking and community walk
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park, Game Drives & Launch Cruise
Day 4: Morning Game Drive -Transfer to Kibale forest national park
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and nature walk in the Bigodi eco swamp
Day 6: Visit the local communities
Day 7: Departure
7 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari in detail
Day 1: Kampala – Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
As early as 7:00 am local time, our driver guide will transfer you to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park with a stopover at the equator for photography and refreshment. Proceed for lunch at Igongo cultural center in Mbarara. Later continue to Bwindi via Kabale and reach at the lodge in the early evening.
Note: It is more than 10 hours drive from Entebbe / Kampala to Bwindi, and 4 to 5 hours drive from Kigali airport Rwanda to Bwindi. You are at liberty to begin your trip from either Entebbe or Kigali.
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking and community walk
At 6:30 am you may have your breakfast and transfer to the national park headquarters for a briefing from the park rangers. At 8:00 am, you will transfer to the trekking trail starting point. The hike is led by an armed park ranger and potters; it may take between 1 to 5 hours to encounter the mountain gorillas since they are wild and keep moving from place to place. Guests are allowed a minimum of an hour to interact with the gorillas.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park, Game Drives &; Launch Cruise
After breakfast transfer to the ishasha (southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park) – home to the tree climbing lions. At 14:00 hours transfer to kazinga channel for a launch cruise at 16:00 hours. Expect to see great numbers of migrant bird species and animals such as hippos, crocodiles, buffalos and monitor lizards among others on the water shores.
Day 4: Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Kibale forest national park
At 6:00 am find your breakfast ready and immediately embark on a game drive to the northern sector of the park. You may make a stopover at Ihamba Lodge for a hot lunch on your way to Kibale Forest national park. It is a 2 to 3 hours drive to Kibale national park from Queen Elizabeth national park.
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and nature walk in the Bigodi eco swamp.
After breakfast at 7:00 am, transfer to the national park headquarters for a briefing from the park warden. At 8:30 am, hike into the forest with the lead of the guide in search of the chimpanzees. It may take you 30 minutes to 3 hours to encounter the chimpanzees. Return to the lodge for lunch and then for nature walks in the Bogodi swamp home to different bird species. Dinner and overnight stay(Day 4).
Day 6: Visit the local communities
After the morning breakfast, You may visit local communities adjacent to the national park and local projects such as the KAFRED among others. Lunch at the lodge and rest for departure the next day.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast transfer back to Entebbe or Kigali airport for your return flight.
Inclusions in this safari
• Gorilla Permits
• Chimpanzee permits
• Park Entrance Fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full-time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Tour Exclusions:
• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
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