Best of Uganda Guided Trip
10 days—As well as Mountain Gorillas, Uganda offers Big 5 safaris and some of the best bird watching in Africa, with over 1000 different species.
$6758-7766 USD
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Safari summary
This 10 day safari includes a thrilling visit with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda or Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda, optional chimpanzee tracking in both Kibale National Park and Kyambura Gorge, multiple game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with its wide array of wildlife, including the famous tree climbing lions, and a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on beautiful Lake Victoria.
About this tour
Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, December | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- International flights
Itinerary
Day 1
Entebbe VIP meet and greet inside airport. Transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel in Entebbe.
Day 2
Bwindi Impenetrable
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bwindi (Kihihi) - overnight at Buhoma* lodge or similar. Optional forest walk/cultural visit.
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable
Gorilla trekking may be done on day 3 or 4, depending on when permits are purchased. If you would like to trek twice, enquire at time of booking – additional permits will need to be pre-purchased. Optional community walk/forest walk/birding. Buhoma* Lodge or similar.
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth
Gorilla trekking or free day. Afternoon drive to QENP Ishasha Wilderness camp. Possible community visit en route depending on timing.
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth NP. Overnight Ishasha Wilderness Camp. Sundowners in the park.
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth
Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive to the ‘northern area’ of the park. Scheduled boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. Overnight *Elephant Plains or similar.
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth
Chimp trekking Kyambura (must be pre booked). Game drive in QENP. Overnight *Elephant Plains or similar.
Day 8
Kibale | Queen Elizabeth
Morning game drive in QENP. Guests on the 8-day will be taken to the airport for flight to Entebbe. Drive to Kibale area. Overnight at Primates Lodge or similar.
Day 9
Kibale
Chimpanzee trekking today. Bigodi Swamp visit. Overnight Kibale as above
Day 10
Return to Entebbe by road, or fly (additional cost). End services If you require a day room in Entebbe, or an additional night, please ask at the time of booking.
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