8 Days gorilla,chimpanzee and wildlife Safari in Uganda
Joined 2021
This 8-day safari begins from and ends in Kampala-Uganda; it will take you to the western part of the country that is gifted with various wildlife species and beautiful sceneries. The main destinations in this safari are; kibale national park,Bwindi Impenetrable forest is home to mountain gorillas and over 340 individuals have made this park their home, also it harbors around 120 mammal species, 400 plant species, 346 bird species, 202 butterfly species and many more.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel in kampala or Entebbe airport
- Be welcomed and transfer to your hotel
Day 1: Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park-Wildlife viewing
I will meet you in Kampala at 7:00 am and we 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 on 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.
Accommodation option:Lake Mburo Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch &Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park for a gorilla tracking
On this day at 9:00am 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 this 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.
Accommodation options: Silverback Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Mountain Gorilla trekking & Community walk- Bwindi Impenetrable
Have breakfast at 6:30 am and transfer to the park headquarters with packed lunch where you will be briefed by the professional Park rangers. By 8:00 am you will be accompanied by the park rangers as you enter the mist forest to trek mountain gorillas. You might need a walking stick if you are not physically fit enough also considering using potters to carry your luggage just in case you have and you pay them a small amount of money for labor. Trekking may take between 2 and 8 hours and the moment to you see and start interacting with the gorillas only one hour is given to you.
After trekking, return to the lodge to unwind and later in the evening take a walk in various communities such as in Batwa community where you will interact with them and learn a lot from them before you retire at the lodge.
Accommodation options: Silverback Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Travel to Queen Elizabeth via the Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions
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 have lunch at the lodge and go for a late afternoon game drive where you will be able to see the above animals and many more together with birds. Have dinner and an Overnight.
Accommodation Option; Bush Lodge
Meal Plan; all meals
Day 5: Game drive & a boat cruise- Kazinga Channel
Today you will be very early as you will have breakfast at 6:00 am 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. It is such a great and exciting time as you can easily see these animals closely. Later head back to the lodge for lunch as get ready for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel which is home to various species like birds such as malachite kingfishers, pink backed pelicans, and animals like crocodiles, elephants, hippos and many more. 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.
Accommodation Option; Bush Lodge
Meal Plan; all meals
Day 6: Morning game drive, visit to the baboon cliff & Departure to Kibale
Have tasty breakfast and have a morning game drive and also visit the baboon cliffs where you will be introduced to amazing and beautiful sceneries. Have lunch at the lodge and embark on your journey to Kibale forest national park which is home to Chimpanzees; it is approximately a 2 to 3 hours’ drive. Arrive in the evening and have dinner and spend an overnight.
Accommodation option; Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Meal Plan; all meals
Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi wetland walk
The amazing day is this; have breakfast early enough, leave the lodge for the park headquarters with enough bottled drinking water, where you will be briefed about chimpanzee trekking. After briefing, embark on trekking through the forest at around 8:00am guided by an armed park ranger. Nothing is as amazing as having time with the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. You will also see other primates like golden monkeys, grey checked Mangabeys, LHoests monkeys, bush babies, among others; you will also spot a number of birds.
After trekking, return and have lunch at the lodge and go for a walk in the Bigodi wetland in the afternoon. You will meet different people that stay there also will see different birds like the Great Blue Turaco and more primates like the bush pigs, otters, baboons among others.
Accommodation Option; Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Meal Plan; all meals
Day 8: Return to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport
After your hefty breakfast, leave the park and drive to Kampala via Mubende, where you will be in line to see beautiful scenic views found in this area. You will enjoy lunch still in Mubende and thereafter continue to Kampala. Your driver guide will either leave you at your accommodation facility in Kampala or take you to the Airport in Entebbe just in case you are having your flight back home.
No accommodation
END OF SAFARI
Ending Point
at your hotel in kampala or Airport in Entebbe
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transport in 4WD safari vehicle [
e.g 4x4 land cruisers (5 - 7 seaters) and 4x4 hiace vans (7-9 seaters]
Fuel, toll, parking
Gorilla & Chimpanzee permits.
Accommodation(Midrange facility)
All meals for the safari
Tour activities including park entry fees.
Driver/guide that speaks English
Bottled water
Gasoline
International Flights.
Hotel fees while in Kampala( before the tour starts)
Entry Visa to uganda
Personal expenses like; beers, tips given to staff, cigars, and laundry, any other extra activity not mentioned above.
Covid 19 test fees
Tour Important Information
This tour can depart anytime of the year
This tour can can be customised to suit your style and budget
This tour can take someone above 15 years
Important message from the supplier
You can ask me for any kind of arrangement, I'm happy to customize your tour to suit your budget and desire.
The tour can start anytime you want through out the year
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Dan T.
Hello! I am Dan 35 years old, travel enthusiastic and experienced Tour Guide and I am the leader of local guide team in Uganda. I am welcoming you to taste the local delicacies and witness beauty of the Pearl of Africa Uganda, eager to make all of your travel dreams come true and transform your tour stay as visitors to long term friendships!
I am committed to bring customers the same appreciation and enjoyment of living in harmony with nature, cultures and environment that those founders of Africa enjoyed.
The love for nature, interacting and learning from new friends around the world called me into tourism, which I have been yawning for and of which I would call now a "home or culture".
All being said! I am adapted in planning all aspects of travel, stay, holiday and wholly committed to achieving 100% client satisfaction. African born and culturally enriched, with a proven track record of communicating well. Bringing forth the ability to research and plan customized and organized memorable trips, perfectly tailored to meet the needs and desires of clients.
I will work tirelessly to ensure that your tour is affordable and safe, while maintaining respect for the native peoples and the wildlife we encounter. I am deeply committed to maintaining the natural environment in which we all live.
Let me be your African guide. Make memories and stories back home.
You are all invited
$5,280/ per person
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