A week in Uganda
7 days—This tour features three national parks: Bwindi for gorilla trekking; Kibale for chimp tracking; and Queen Elizabeth NP for game drive and boat cruise
$2408-4374 USD
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Safari summary
Explore the Pearl of Africa in 7 days! For this tour package, you will visit three national parks. Your first destination will be Kibale National Park where you will track the chimpanzees, man's closest cousins, in their natural habitat. Experience some cultural encounters with the Isunga community upon arrival before tracking the chimps the following morning. After tracking the chimps, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. Check in at your booked accommodation for dinner and overnight stay. Go for the morning game drive very early in the morning and enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. This presents a more relaxed opportunity to view wildlife and birdlife at the shores. Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the following morning. This may take you about five hours. Upon arrival check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay as you recharge for your gorilla adventure the following morning at 8:00am. After gorilla trekking, you will return to the lodge for lunch and rest or go for an optional community tour if you still have some energy left. You could opt for a boat trip to the punishment island where girls who got pregnant before marriage were abandoned and left to die. You will also visit the only inhabited island on the lake. Guided community walks are also on offer at your lodge. Return to Entebbe for your departure flight the following day. We recommend having your departure flight at night or the following day to leave room for any unexpected delays that could lead you to miss your flight.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Primate trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Laundry
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival at Entebbe Airport
Upon arrival, you’ll be met by our driver-guide/ company representative for a short briefing about this tour before transferring to your nearby accommodation for overnight. Meal plan: At your cost
Papyrus Guest House
Kibale and Isunga community
Kibale
After early breakfast, you will start off your 5-hour journey to Kibale National Park, commonly referred to as the World’s Primate Capital. Upon arrival, check in at your booked accommodation, have lunch and then visit the Isunga community for cultural performances by the Batooro and Bakiga. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kibale Forest Cottages/ Turaco tree tops
Chimp tracking and transfer to QENP
Kibale | Queen Elizabeth
Have early breakfast and then transfer to the park headquarters which serves as the starting point for your chimp tracking adventure. Follow the chimps (man’s closest cousins) in their natural habitats. Expect to see other primates and birds. Chimp tracking lasts for 2-3 hours. Depending on the time the chimp adventure ends, you will either have lunch at the lodge or have lunch enroute as you transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kazinga Wilderness Camp/Pumba Safari Cottages
Game drive and Boat cruise
Queen Elizabeth
After Early morning cup of coffee, go for the morning game drive starting at 6:30am in search of your safari favorites. The game drive lasts for 2-3 hours after which you will return to the lodge for breakfast. Refresh, relax, have lunch and then go for a 2-hour Kazinga Channel boat cruise. This cruise affords you a relaxed opportunity to view wildlife and different bird species lining the banks of the channel. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Kazinga Wilderness Camp/Pumba Safari Cottages
Transfer to Bwindi (takes 5-6 hrs)
Bwindi Impenetrable
Have early breakfast, check out and embark on an enroute game drive through the Ishasha Sector of the park to search for some tree climbing lions. Have lunch en route and proceed to Bwindi Forest National Park. The forest hosts half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in at your booked accommodation, have dinner and rest till the following morning. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort
Mutanda Lake resort/Rushaga Havens Lodge
Gorilla trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable
Have early breakfast and set off to the park headquarters for a pre-trekking briefing. Gorilla trekking starts at 8:00am and can last from 1-6 hours depending on the gorilla movements. Upon meeting the gorillas, you will be allowed one hour to observe and take audio and visual recording. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest or opt for a community visit for example visiting the punishment Island by boat. community activities will be at your own cost ($50). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mutanda Lake Resort/Rushaga Havens Lodge
Departure
After early breakfast, you will set off at 7:30am. Enjoy scenic views of endless rolling hills dotted with home steads, food plantations and small towns along the way. You will have lunch en route in Mbarara or at Igongo cultural center. Enjoy the museum tour before or after being served lunch. Proceed to Entebbe to catch your flight. End of Safari! Meals: Breakfast and Lunch If needed, accommodation after the trip or day use before your flight can be arranged at an extra cost.
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