Best of Western Uganda

9 days—Luxury Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Safari

$6320-7300 USD

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Safari summary

Fly-in with us to the savannah of Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks, explore the river Nile & Kazinga Channel on water safaris & seek out the iconic savannah wildlife. Spend a full day in Kibale National Park with a chimp family on the chimpanzee habituation exercise. Then venture onto Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a gorilla trekking trip & observe a close knit mountain gorilla family feed, play & socialise in the natural setting of their rainforest home. Truly memorable safari experiences, complemented with luxury lodge stays & services.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Primate trekking
Activity level Moderate activity
Best months January, February, June, July, August, September, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
  • Primate trekking
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Internal flights
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Fly to Murchison Falls NP

Murchison Falls

Fly from Entebbe International Airport to Pakuba airstrip in Murchison Falls NP, then spend sometime relaxing at your riverside lodge & take a dip in the pool to cool off from the heat of the day. This afternoon embark on a Nile sunset water safari to the base of Murchison Falls. Drinks & snacks will be served as you meander upstream and you can enjoy the tranquil sounds of hippo calls across the water until reaching the thundering base of the falls!

Paraa Safari Lodge

Victoria Nile water safari

Murchison Falls

Take to the river Nile on a water safari as it meanders through the savannah, spotting giraffes, elephants, buffalos and hippos as you cruise. On reaching the Victoria Nile delta the river flows into Lake Albert, where you can seek out the rare prehistoric looking Shoebill. This afternoon explore the tracks criss crossing the palm dotted savannah of Murchison Falls NP on a wildlife drive. Scan the landscape to seek out giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, Uganda kob, waterbuck, & hippos.

Paraa Safari Lodge

Fly to western Uganda

Murchison Falls

Explore the wildlife tracks criss crossing the palm dotted savannah of Murchison Falls NP on a wildlife drive. Scan the landscape to seek out species such as giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, Uganda kobs & hippos. Then make your way to Pakuba airstrip where you will catch your domestic flight to western Uganda. En route to your lodge meet a local guide to discover the rural idyll of the Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes on a scenic drive through rollings hills & crater lake pools.

Kyaninga Lodge

A chimps day

Kibale

Chimps undergo a two year habituation process before being regularly tracked, it’s this process you’ll contribute to along with the expert rangers. Trek deep into the rainforest to find the chimps & spend four hours with them, contributing to their habituation. A truly memorable and authentic wildlife experience, as you observe these wild chimps in their natural habitat.

Kyaninga Lodge

Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth

Drive from your lodge to the savannah of Queen Elizabeth NP. This afternoon embark on a water safari to explore the Kazinga Channel. Seek out crocodiles, waterbuck & buffalos on the riverbanks, while hippo calls echo across the water. Then explore the Kazinga Tracks on a wildlife drive, an area is known as the spot for up close sightings of elephant herds. You’ll also have the chance to spy Uganda kob, buffalo and if you’re lucky the elusive leopard!

Elephant Plains Lodge

Chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge

Queen Elizabeth

Track chimps in the rainforest filled Kyambura Gorge, with a 65% success rate. On finding them you will have one hour to watch them play, socialise & forage before you drive south through the park to Ishasha Plains. Venture onto the savannah to seek out the tree-climbing lions, a  behaviour learned to escape the heat & biting insects. As the sun sets drive to a viewpoint to find a table laid out with snacks & beverages for your savannah sundowner.

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Tree-climbing lions

Queen Elizabeth

Explore the savannah on a wildlife drive in the soft morning light to seek out hyenas, Uganda kobs & the elusive leopards. Then stop to enjoy a bush breakfast of fresh breads, fruits, coffee & juices, as your chef prepares eggs to your liking. After breakfast drive through a landscape of rollings hills to reach the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable NP. This afternoon imbibe yourself into the daily life of Buhoma with a guided walk to meet & spend time with the locals.

Buhoma Lodge

Gorilla trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable

Experience Uganda's greatest natural wonder, a meeting with a rare mountain gorilla family. Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable NP's pristine rainforest, a UNESCO heritage site, to observe mountains gorillas forage, feed, play & socialise in their close knit family group, surrounded by their natural habitat. A truly magical experience. On completing the trek out of the rainforest, unwind in peace to the sounds of the rainforest at your lodge.

Buhoma Lodge

Fly from the gorilla rainforest

Enjoy your breakfast from your lodge with views over the rainforest, and reflect on your gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable NP. Then depart from the rainforest and drive back to Kihihi airstrip where you will catch your domestic flight back to Entebbe International Airport.

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