Embark on an exhilarating 5-day Gorillas, Chimpanzees, and Wildlife Safari in Uganda, offering a perfect blend of adventure and nature. Start your journey in Kibale National Park, where you'll trek through lush forests to observe playful chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for thrilling game drives, spotting elephants, lions, buffaloes, and a myriad of bird species. A boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel provides close encounters with hippos and crocodiles. The highlight of your tour awaits in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek to see endangered mountain gorillas up close. This safari promises an unforgettable experience, combining the thrill of wildlife encounters with the serene beauty of Uganda's landscapes.
Day 1
Pick Up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On this day, you will be met by our company driver guide from Entebbe International Airport and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will have lunch en-route. This exciting road trip will transverse you through African villages with green covered hills, tea plantations, banana plantations and African homesteads. You will arrive at the lodge late in the evening. You may do an evening game drive if time allows
Day 2
Chimpanzees Trekking and Afternoon boat cruise
Have an early morning breakfast then go for a morning Chimpanzees trekking in Kalinzu forest, you will be briefed about the dos and don'ts of Chimpanzees trekking and then embark on the forest hike, here you will have a chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat. In the afternoon hours, you will partake in a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. You will appreciate the high scores of elephants, hippos, buffalos, and crocodiles. A number of bird species will also be seen including the rare shoe bill.
Day 3
Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi Gorilla Land
You'll transfer through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the way to Bwindi, this area is known for its tree-climbing lions.
In Ishasha, we will drive off in this adventurous vast savannah area with topis and African elephants and you'll hopefully get the lions high in the fig tree branches. You will have lunch in Ishasha and continue with the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Here you will experience a change in the landscape from flat savanna, via cultivated hills to jungle covered mountains.
Day 4
Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Have an early morning breakfast and proceed to the briefing point. Enjoy the highlight of your trip—gorilla trekking, which may last from 2 to 6 hours depending on the group you are visiting. We will trek through the rainforest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and other trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. Due to the nature of the activity, you will have packed lunch. After gorilla trekking, you will drive through the terraced hills to the savanna conservation area of Lake Mburo National Park.
Day 5
Early Morning Game Drive in Lake Mburo National Park and Transfer to Entebbe
After having an early breakfast, go for a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. This park is famous for zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, Cape buffalos and many tropical bird species. Checkout of the park and transfer to Entebbe with lunch en-route! But along the way, you will make a stopover at the Equator line to have an authentic feel of standing at Latitude 00. From there, you will proceed to Kampala or Entebbe and to be dropped off at your point of call.
Rates Per Person
Solo1 room $2,520
2 people1 room $2,036
3 people2 rooms $1,855
4 people2 rooms $1,750
5 people3 rooms $1,651
6 people3 rooms $1,585
Key Information:
- Prices are per person and do not include international flights to and from your home country.
- This tour is open to children aged 15 and above.
Included
- 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)
- Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
- 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