Tour Uganda Wildlife
8 days—Enjoy the best wildlife with a remarkable experience
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$2806 USD
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Safari summary
The Gorilla and wildlife safari is an adventure into Uganda’s most revered attractions, taking you to western Uganda’s rainforests to observe wild chimpanzee troops on a morning excursion in Queen Elizabeth. The mysterious mountain gorillas in the rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Between the two primate experiences, you’ll explore the savannah jungles for the big game animals like tree-climbing lions, elephants, leopards & several other African safari favorites.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Primate trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, May, August, September, October, November, December | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
- Volunteer—culture, environment or wildlife
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Internal flights
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- International flights
- Laundry
- Park fees
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1 Transfer to Lake Mburo NP
Lake Mburo
Our driver-guide will meet you at Entebbe at 7:00 am and will drive west of the country to Lake Mburo National Park having a stopover at the drum makers center called Mpambire and also at the Equator to take photographs. When you reach the park have lunch at the lodge and set out for a game drive through the park where you will take a glance at different animals like the Zebras that are found almost everywhere in the park. Later in the evening head to the lodge for dinner and spend a night.
Eagle's Nest Camp
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi NP
Bwindi Impenetrable
On this day at 6:30 am after your breakfast begin your journey to Southwestern part to Bwindi Forest, passing via Mbarara town which is endowed with beautiful landscapes, also you will see various rolling hills with terraces, it is such a great journey with all these sights. Upon reaching the park check-in at the lodge of your choice and just relax there the whole evening as you get ready for the next door. Dine and overnight there.
Ride 4 a Woman Guest house
Day 3 Gorilla Trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable
Have breakfast & transfer to the park headquarters with a packed lunch for a briefing by professional park rangers. By 8:00 am, begin the trek in search of mountain gorillas. Depending on your fitness, a walking stick may be useful. The gorilla trek can take between 2 to 8 hours. Once you encounter the gorillas, you will have 1hr to observe and interact with them, capturing moments. After the trek, return to your lodge to relax. In the evening, take a cultural walk to local communities.
Ride 4 a Woman Guest House
Day 4 Transfer to Q. Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy your breakfast and after transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park passing through the Ishasha sector which is home to tree-climbing lions. The park has a variety of wildlife species such as elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and many others. When you arrive you will do chimp trekking at kyambura which is also in Queen Elizabeth National Park after chimp trekking head to the lodge and have dinner and an Overnight.
The Bush Lodge(Tent)
Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Queen Elizabeth
You will have breakfast and after which you will immediately start off the game drive, why you have to be early is because you will be able to see the morning risers like the lions, solitary buffaloes, kobs, elephants, etc. Later head back to the lodge for lunch as getting ready for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel . Basically cruising on the Kazinga is one of the most eye-catching activities in the park. Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
The Bush Lodge(Tent)
Day 6: Game Drive-Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls
Have tasty breakfast and have an early morning game drive and head to Murchison falls national park where you will be introduced to amazing and beautiful sceneries as you head to the most famous National park in Uganda. Have lunch on the way and embark on your journey to Murchison falls national park. Arrive in the evening and go for Top of the falls Hike, head back to the lodge have dinner and spend an overnight.
Tangi Safari Lodge
Day 7: Game Drive and Boat cruise
Murchison Falls
Embark on an early morning game drive. The famous Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area, home to more than 73 animal species. You will end back at the lodge for lunch and rest till 2 pm for an afternoon boat ride. You will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile & the base of the falls. There you can marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch, you may also see elephants & waterbucks. This is also the habitat for many bird species.
Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 8: Entebbe and to Ziwa Rhinos
After your hefty breakfast, leave the park and drive to Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will be in line to see beautiful scenic views found in this area. You will enjoy lunch at Kabalega Dinner and thereafter continue to Entebbe. Your driver guide will either leave you at your accommodation facility in Entebbe or take you to the Airport in Entebbe.
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