Wildlife Safari In Uganda.

14 Days Best of Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Wildlife Safari

$6262-6462 USD

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Safari summary

14 Days Best of Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Wildlife Safari shall give you the best experience of Uganda's remarkable wildlife diversity ranging from the big five to plenty of wildlife that is perfectly distributed across various protected areas within the country. Uganda is gifted by a range of habitats and ecosystems, all of which act as home to a plethora of wildlife species. These species are a representative paradigm of the biodiversity of the country that is punctuated by an estimated 18,783 species of fauna and flora. The country is home to over 5,000 bird species, which is 50% of Africa's bird richness. With a diversity of ecosystems, the country hosts over 600 fish species, 345 mammals, 1091 plant species, 7 of Africa's 18 plant kingdoms, 20 primate species (with the highest concentration of Mountain gorillas and chimpanzees) as well as lower animals, reptiles, amphibians etc. This makes it a tourist destination of unmatchable splendor, encompassing the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, wide savannahs, crater lakes, volcanoes, dense rainforests, RAMSAR sites, long rivers (like the Nile) and the immense Lake Victoria. The biodiversity of Uganda can thus be fully appreciated when one chooses to view things through the lenses of Sir Winston Churchill who christened the land as the pearl of Africa! This 14 Days Best of Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Wildlife Safari shall therefore reward you with a variety of form as you come closer to wildlife and nature. The safari takes you through some of Uganda's National Parks, starting from Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Mburo National Park. The safari is designed to factor a combination of different nature experiences that range from ;Game viewing, bird watching, chimp trekking, boat cruising to the most outstanding activity of legendary Africa: Gorilla trekking.
The thought of viewing animals within their habitats while having a boat cruise treat on the Nile River is one of the realities you will encounter in Murchison falls National Park. The sight of mountain gorillas as they feed and play is humbling as well as the activities of the tree climbing lions. You will have game drives, cultural experiences as well as trekking experiences as the biggest highlight. This 14 Days Best of Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Wildlife Safari shall treat you to amazing scenery and diverse landscapes, the best weather, and some of the friendliest people.


About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Primate trekking
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arrival And Pick Up

Airport pick up by our experienced professional safari driver/ guide who will brief you about this adventurous safari as you set off on a drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. With a stopover at Zziwa Rhino sanctuary for your first Big 5 experience where you will have an hour of rhino tracking. This is done in order to cut the long journey drive to Kidepo valley national park. You will therefore spend your first night of the safari in Gulu town.

Acaki Lodge

Transfer to Kidepo Valley NP

Kidepo Valley

Drive to Kidepo valley national park: After breakfast at your hotel in Gulu/ Kitgum, check out of the hotel and start the 2nd day of your 14 Days Uganda Safari tour with a 3-5 hours’ drive to Kidepo valley national park through the rolling Karamoja hills, homesteads and many other fascinating and scenic views of different attractions. Upon park arrival, check into your lodge, have lunch and an evening game drive later in the day.

Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Full Day In Kidepo Valley NP

Kidepo Valley

Full day game viewing: After breakfast on the 3rd day of 14 Days Uganda Safari tour, you will head out for the full day game viewing in the plains of Kidepo valley national park where you will full explore the largest part of the park including the Narus valley. Be sure to encounter as many animals as possible. Lunch will be enjoyed as picnic lunch and later in the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight rest as above.

Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Transfer To Murchison Falls NP

Kidepo Valley | Murchison Falls

Kidepo valley national park to Murchison falls national park: Day 4 of 14 Days Uganda Safari tour is full day drive to Murchison falls national park thus lunch will be enjoyed enroute and upon arrival, you will only check in your lodge, have dinner and overnight.

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Full Day At Murchison Falls NP

Murchison Falls

Wake up early in the morning for breakfast at your lodge then meet your safari driver for an early morning game drive in the plains of Murchison falls national park, the Murchison waterfalls and many animals such as lions, leopards, buffaloes, African elephants, warthogs, zebras, bush pigs and birds. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch and return for an afternoon boat cruise at the Jet Paraa taking you upstream to the bottom of the most powerful waterfall.

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Transfer To Kibale NP

Kibale | Kidepo Valley

Murchison falls national park to Kibale forest national park: day 6 of 14 Days Uganda Safari tour is set aside for a full day drive. Enjoy your morning breakfast then check out and be driven to Kibale forest national park a home to over 13 primate species. Lunch will be enjoyed enroute along the way and upon arrival, you will check in your lodge for a relaxed dinner and night rest.

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Chimpanzee Trekking & Nature Walk

Kibale

You will be briefed by experience rangers then who will lead you in search for chimpanzees that have been habituated and used to humans. When you find them you will be awarded one hour in their company before proceeding. After the experience you will exit the forest and return to your lodge for lunch after which you will return to the jungle for an afternoon guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary the best birding spots in Uganda. You will encounter plenty of bird species and many more.

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Transfer To Queen Elizabeth NP

Kibale | Queen Elizabeth

Kibale Forest national park to Queen Elizabeth national park: On the 8th day of your 14 Days Uganda Safari, check out of the lodge and meet your driver for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park. There is an optional tour to Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves as you head to Queen. Upon park arrival, check in your lodge for lunch and spend your afternoon on a game drive in Kasenyi plains one of the best sector in Queen Elizabeth national park.

Twin Lake Safari Lodge

Full Day In Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth

Have breakfast then head to the park for an early morning game drive through the park’s savannah plains, watch many animals such as waterbucks, kobs, elephants, lions, warthogs and various bird species such as herons and cattle egrets. Then return to your lodge for lunch. After lunch go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel and enjoy watching many birds such as malachite kingfishers, shoe bills and animals such as schools of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and buffaloes .

Twin Lake Safari Lodge

Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable FNP

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth

You will wake up early for breakfast followed by hotel check out with a packed lunch box. Meet your driver to be driven to the Ishasha sector for a brief game drive amidst tree climbing lions. After the game drive, enjoy your picnic lunch and exit Queen Elizabeth national park and proceed with your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable national park found in the South Western region of Uganda. Expect to arrive late in the evening, check into your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight.

Bakiga Lodge

Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi IFNP

Bwindi Impenetrable

You will be assigned a gorilla family to trek then head for a 2 -8 hours hike through the forests with the a professional ranger who knows better where to locate the gorillas and when you do, you are allowed to stay in their presence for one hour and watch them picking fruits and leaves, watching over their kids and get to take pictures as long as your flashlight is off. After have lunch while in the forests and then visit the Ruhija Batwa community and engage in their day to day lives.

Bakiga Lodge

Transfer To Lake Mburo NP

Bwindi Impenetrable | Lake Mburo

Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge on the 12th day of 14 Days Uganda Safari tour, then check out and meet your driver for a transfer to Lake Mburo national park the smallest savanna parks in Uganda located closer to Kampala Capital City. Well, lunch will be enjoyed enroute and upon park arrival, check in your lodge for dinner and have an overnight sleep.

Rwakobo Rock

Full Day In Lake Mburo NP

Lake Mburo

Have breakfast and head to the park for a game drive in the savannah plains of the park. Get a glimpse of the 5 lakes found in the park and spot animals such as antelopes, hyenas, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, topis and many more. After game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and then an afternoon boat cruise. On the boat ride you will enjoy the cool breeze of the lake and spot animals like hippos, Crocodiles, elands, Zebras and birds like shoe bill, fish eagles and many more.

Rwakobo Rock

Return To Kampala/Entebbe Airport

Lake Mburo

Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park (bush) and have the opportunity to encounter Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi ,Cape buffaloes among others. Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation , checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport for your flight or hotel in Kampala.

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