Best of Uganda

8-Day Best of Uganda's Gorilla & Chimp Trekking Safari

$4100-5770 USD

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Safari summary

With complimentary Wi-Fi in our vehicle, this safari is tailored to provide you with an immersive experience in three of Uganda's stunning national parks. You'll have the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife, including chimpanzees, zebras, and antelope herds in Lake Mburo and mountain gorillas in Bwindi. The safari also includes a chance to see the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park's Ishasha Sector, with a day in between to relax by Lake Bunyonyi.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, July, August, September, December
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Muchison Falls National Park

After arriving at the airport, you will transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. This park is renowned for its roaring rapids and expansive plains, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalos, and elephants. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by the park's 450 bird species. En route to the park, you'll stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Upon arrival, you'll first visit the top of the falls before heading to your lodge.

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast you’ll embark on a game drive in the northern area of the park, where you'll search for some of the “Big Five” (buffaloes, lions, elephants, and possibly leopards). Return to your accommodation for a delicious lunch and a brief rest. In the afternoon, you’ll head out on a three-hour boat trip to the base of the falls, this cruise offers a close-up view of the aquatic wildlife, including huge hippo pods, crocodiles, and birds as you make your way to the mighty waterfalls.

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Murchison Falls - Kibale Forest

After breakfast, you'll depart early for Kibale Forest National Park. Along the way, you'll pass through picturesque tea and banana plantations, offering a glimpse into the local agriculture. There will be a stopover at a tea plantation for some photos before continuing to your lodge.

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Kibale Forest - Queen Elizabeth

Today, you'll have the opportunity to track the famous chimpanzees. With 98% genetic similarity to humans, these primates are our closest relatives. The trekking experience takes place along well-maintained trails, offering a chance to see these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Kibale is also home to a remarkable variety of other primates, boasting more species than any other East African forest. Afterward, you'll transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a night game drive.

Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today, you will drive to the famous Queen Elizabeth: the park is home to an impressive population of wildlife, including around 5,000 hippos, 2,500 elephants, and over 10,000 buffaloes. You can expect to encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and various antelope species. Predators like lions, leopards, civets, genets, and serval cats roam the grasslands. After the morning game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.

Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge

Queen Elizabeth - Bwindi Impenetra

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading out in search of tree-climbing lions. Afterward, you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a significant habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, with an estimated population of 400 (roughly half of the world's total) living here. Upon arrival, you will check in to your accommodations and have a relaxing afternoon in preparation for the trekking experience scheduled for the following day.

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi - Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be savored long after. Return to your lodge for some rest and lunch. Later, you’ll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Upon arrival, check into your accommodations, relax, and enjoy your dinner and overnight stay.

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Lake Bunyonyi - Entebbe

Eat a relaxing breakfast at your accommodations, enjoying spectacular views of the Bunyonyi hills right in front of you. Afterward, begin your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route stopovers in Mbarara town for lunch and at the Uganda equator in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and souvenir shopping. You’ll arrive at the airport in the afternoon or the evening. We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit and thank you for choosing Lulu Safaris Uganda.

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