8-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Luxury Safari

June 8, 2024

8-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Luxury Safari

Embark on an 8-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Luxury Safari on an unforgettable journey through Uganda. The journey showcases its diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife. This adventure includes encounters with tree-climbing lions, gorillas, and chimp tracking. Also, it includes a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel and luxurious stays in some of Uganda’s finest lodges. Experience the best of Uganda’s natural wonders in comfort and style.

8-Day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Luxury Safari

Day 1: Arrival and Pickup from the Airport

Upon arrival at the airport, a warm welcome awaits you from a Safari Vacations and Travel Services representative. You will then be smoothly transferred to the luxurious hotel in Kampala. This will thus ensure a comfortable start to your safari adventure.

Optional Activities

Depending on your arrival time, consider exploring Kampala through a brief city tour. Discover historical and political sites, such as the ancient tombs of the Kabakas, where the Buganda people lay their kings to rest. Also, you may visit the Bahai Temple. If you’re feeling adventurous, venture out to taste the region’s eclectic cuisine. This includes Kampala’s delicious Indian food.

Accommodation: Kampala Serena Hotel/Sheraton Kampala Hotel

Meals & Drinks: Half Board

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After an early breakfast, your guide will brief you on the safari before transferring you to the enchanting Kibale National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through villages, lush green forests, and hills dotted with tea plantations. You will have an en-route stopover in Mubende or Fort Portal for lunch. Then, proceed to Kibale National Park for relaxation.

Accommodation: Primate Lodge/Chimpundu Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Chimp Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Embark on an early morning chimp tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park. The park is home to the highest number of primate species globally, including chimpanzees. In the morning, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a briefing about these primates. A guide with experience will guide you through this lush environment. Thus, he’ll provide you with a chance to encounter these incredible creatures. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided swamp walk in Bigodi, offering picturesque landscapes and interactions with the local community. You’ll thus be able to realize how local communities participate in conservation in this area.

Accommodation: Primate Lodge/Chimpundu Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, venture to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife. This includes lions, elephants, hippos, and an array of bird species. The park is the second biggest in Uganda and home to chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge. Have your luxurious overnight stay inside the park, promising an awe-inspiring views and relaxation.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge/Elephant Plains Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Experiential Lion and Leopard Tracking and Afternoon Boat along Kazinga Channel

Embark on an early morning safari drive for an experiential lion and leopard tracking adventure. Skilled guides will lead you through Queen Elizabeth National Park. This will consequently allow you to observe these majestic big cats in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. Witness diverse aquatic and terrestrial species along the shores. Check out for hippos enjoying aquatic life. Also, you may see crocodiles basking in the sun on the shores. Expect to see buffaloes, warthogs, and elephants drinking water on the channel with birds like white egrets and many others. Then, head back to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge/Elephant Plains Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Morning Game Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Embark on a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, encountering diverse wildlife. You’ll drive through the Ishasha sector where you’ll have chances of spotting tree-climbing lions. Lions here tend to climb fig trees to hide from the scorching sun. Also, they climb trees to hide their hunt or see prey from a distance. Following this adventure, journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for relaxation. Check-in at your luxury lodge depending on the sector where your gorilla permits are indicated. Have dinner and overnight as you prepare for an adventure awaiting the next day.

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi and Batwa Cultural Experience

Experience the highlight of your safari with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules. Then, follow a ranger to the forest in search of these majestic apes. Encounter these endangered mountain gorillas and spend a magical hour with them in their natural habitat. Use this time to take photos and short videos and monitor their behavior. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the Batwa cultural experience, gaining insights into the traditions of this indigenous community.

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Transfer back to Entebbe for Departure

After breakfast, embark on the journey back to Entebbe Airport. Enjoy a stop at the equator for a snapshot and souvenir shopping before concluding your safari adventure. Alternatively, you may be dropped off in Kigali for your flight out at Kigali International Airport. This will thus mark the end of the tour.

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