7 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari – Primates Tour in Uganda
7 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari – Primates Tour in Uganda
The 7 Days Uganda Gorilla safari includes a visit to the mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and the big mammals in the savannah grasslands of Uganda. The community walk is another opportunity to appreciate the unique culture and practices of the local community.
The safari covers mainly the western part of the country known for its great wildlife habitats and captivating scenery. The journey through the terraced hills of the Kigezi sub-region offers great scenic views as you traverse this picturesque countryside with Gorilla Trek Africa
Trip Summary
- Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and nature walk. (5 hours drive)
- Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking
- Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP and boat cruise
- Day 4: Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi National Park.
- Day 5: Gorilla tracking and community visit.
- Day 6: Transfer to L. Mburo NP (4-5 hrs drive)
- Day 7: Game viewing and Transfer back to Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and nature walk.
On this day, the approximately 5-hour drive to Kibale commences at 8:00 am following the Mubende – Mityana road to Fort Portal. You may make a stop-over in Fort Portal for lunch and then proceed to the lodge earlier booked for you. If you feel less exhausted by the long drive, an evening walk in the Bigodi wetland for birding and primates watch is highly rewarding.
Lodging: Chimpundu Lodge/Turaco Treetops/Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Half board
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking
In the morning transfer to the Kanyanchu Park headquarters for a briefing as you prepare for Chimpanzee tracking in this tropical forest. This forest walk may be a great opportunity to encounter primates such as Vervet Monkeys, L’ Hoest’s Monkeys, and Black and white colobus Monkeys among others.
Return to the lodge for Lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. An afternoon visit to the ‘Amabeere ga Nyinamwiru’ caves near the town of Fort Portal is an option you can venture into with your guide. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Lodging: Chimpundu Lodge/Turaco Treetops/Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP and boat cruise (2-3hrs drive)
After breakfast, you will set off for the Queen Elizabeth NP afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. The Cnanel that joins Lakes George and Edward is a wildlife haven. Mammal species including buffaloes, elephants, topis, and kobs among others are seen marauding the river banks.
Lodging: Elephant Hab Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Engiri Game Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi National Park.
Have a morning game drive on this day as you exit the park through Ishasha Wildlife Reserve is a big opportunity for you to encounter tree-climbing lions. You may need to have lunch at the Savannah Hotel in Kihihi before proceeding to Bwindi. The trip from Queen Elizabeth including a game drive in Ishasha is estimated to take 6 hours.
Lodging: Mahogany Springs/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: Gorilla tracking and community visit.
With a packed lunch, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing from the senior warden. This normally starts at 7:30 am to 8:00 am. Here you will organized in groups of 8 each and then penetrate the tropical forest in search of the mountain gorillas. Sometimes, it takes an hour or more to meet them. You are allowed at least an hour to interact with them before returning to your lodge.
Lodging: Mahogany Springs/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 6: Transfer to L. Mburo NP
In the morning, you will be transferred to L. Mburo NP. Upon arrival, you will go for a game drive for wildlife viewing opportunities, expecting to see zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and giraffes among other animals that are resident in this park.
Lodging: Mihingo Lodge/Arcadia Cottages/Lake Mburo Eagles Nest Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 7: Game viewing and Transfer back to Entebbe
After a relaxed breakfast, have a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park including a nature walk to the salt lick is highly rewarding as you anticipate giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, and buffaloes among others.
You may also take off time for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo before transferring to Kampala or Entebbe as you prepare for your scheduled flight to the next destination.
Tour includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Golden Monkey trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise fee
- All the mentioned activities
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled water
Tour excludes
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, and tips among others.
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