Murchison & Bwindi Gorilla

7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

$2525-3960 USD

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Safari summary

You'll travel to Murchison Falls National Park and expect the roaring rapids of the Murchison Falls, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park teaming with an abundance of wildlife trek chimps in Kibale Forest National Park. You'll go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and crown your trip at Lake Bunyonyi known for relaxation and sightseeing. Finally, you will be returned to Entebbe International Airport to catch your flight.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Pick Up and Transfer

Hopefully, your journey is scheduled for an early (not past noon) landing in Uganda. Your driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe Airport and you will hit the road to Murchison Falls. En route, you'll make a detour visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You will have at least one hour of rhino tracking while here. Another stop will be in Masindi to enjoy your lunch, after you will visit the top of the falls then continue to the park and check into your accommodation to relax for the evening.

Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge

Game Drive and Launch/Boat Trip

You'll have your breakfast and then depart for an early morning game drive across the Uganda’s largest national park. Here, you will have the opportunity to view lions, giraffes, buffalo, and elephants. Return to your accommodation for lunch. After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls. You will again have evening game drive on your way to the lodge for an evening relaxation.

Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge

Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale

You'll start the day with a morning game drive to spot any wildlife you might have missed the previous day. Afterward, you will drive to Kibale Forest National Park, known for its population of chimpanzees. Upon reaching kibale forest, you will check in the lodge and freshen up. Later in the afternoon you will go for a walk in the Bigodi Swamp.

Kibale Forest Lodge

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale NP

In the morning, you will go on a chimpanzee-tracking adventure in Kibale Forest. Accompanied by experienced guides, you will trek through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee groups. Once you find them, you will spend a memorable hour observing and learning about these fascinating primates. Afterward, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive.

The Bush Lodge

Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi

You'll start the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, and a variety of antelope species. Afterward, you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas for gorilla trekking experience.

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

On this day, you will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing by the park rangers, you will set off into the forest in small groups to track and observe one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can vary in duration and difficulty depending on the gorilla group's location, but once you find them, you will spend an unforgettable hour in their presence. Later in the evening you will have batwa culture experience.

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

Transfer from Bwindi to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe Airport for your departure. The drive takes approximately 8-9 hours, with stop for lunch at Igongo cultural center in mbarara and another stop over at the Uganda Equator crossing line in kayabwe. Your guide will ensure that you reach the airport in time for your scheduled departure, marking the end of your 7-day Uganda safari.

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