8 Days 8 Nights
Uganda
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Gorilla Trek, 9-Day Vacation and Tour
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and take a bus to Murchison Falls National Park. Expect to see the Big 5, as well as a boat ride to the bottom of the falls and a top-of-the-falls experience. You will then travel from Murchison to Kibale Forest to track chimps. The next stop is Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you may go on a game drive and take a boat tour on the Kazinga Channel. After that, you’ll travel to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla experience. After seeing all of the animals, rest in Lake Bunyonyi before departing for Entebbe Airport.
Overview
Overview
Arrive in Entebbe and take a bus to Murchison Falls National Park. Expect to see the Big 5, as well as a boat ride to the bottom of the falls and a top-of-the-falls experience. You travel from Murchison to Kibale Forest to track chimps. The next stop is Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you may go on a game drive and take a boat tour on the Kazinga Channel. After that, you'll travel to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla experience. After seeing all of the animals, rest in Lake Bunyonyi before departing for Entebbe Airport.
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Murchison Falls NP
Day 4
Kibale NP
Day 5-6
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 7
Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Day 8
Lake Bunyonyi (Lake)
End
Entebbe (Day 9)
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport (Day 1)
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, get picked up, and spend the night at the pre-arranged lodging.
When you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, a Home to Africa English-speaking Professional Tour Driver-guide will greet you and welcome you to Uganda, Africa's Pearl. Following that, you will be transferred to your pre-arranged lodging. You'll check in and rest as you recover from jet lag and acclimate to the time difference. #Optional (at an additional cost): If you arrive early and want to do something fun, you may go to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens to see some primates and birds, or to the Mabamba Wetland to see the shoebill stork, or to the Lake Victoria Sunset Cruise to see local islands and bays. Otherwise, simply check in and get some rest.
(Guesthouse-Budget Level) | Meals: Dinner | Drive Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Day 2
Day 2: Travel to Zziwa for an hour of rhino tracking, Proceed to Murchison NP
Get up early, eat a hearty breakfast, and head to the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You'll spend an hour tracking rhino on foot after you arrive. After the rhino tracking, continue to Masindi for a lunch break. After lunch, travel to Murchison Falls National Park.
The roaring rapids of the Murchison, as well as the undulating grasslands of Uganda's biggest National Park, where you can see lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants, are among the park's highlights. The concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles here will undoubtedly fascinate you. If you're interested and have the time, you can go on a game drive in the late afternoon or evening.
(Lodge-Budget Level) | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Transportation Time: 6-7 hours (not including travel time).Best Time to VisitDecember to February (Easier to spot animals)
High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best WeatherJune and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
Hippo Abundant
Lion Occasional
LeopardRare
White RhinoNone
Black RhinoNone
Cheetah None
Zebra None
WildebeestNone
Wild DogNoneDay 3
Day 3: Murchison game drive and afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls
After breakfast, go on an early morning game drive through Uganda's biggest National Park's rolling grasslands, looking for wildlife such as lions and leopards (though they are difficult to find). During the journey, any birder will be able to see many species. Return to your lodging for some relaxation and lunch. After lunch, you'll embark on a boat excursion to the base of Murchison Falls, where you'll see more creatures such as hippos and crocodiles, as well as a variety of water birds. #Optional (at an additional cost): Continue hiking to the top of the falls if you're interested. The hike may be difficult, but the rush of reaching the top is worth it.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Affordable Lodge- Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Day 4: Transfer from Murchison to Kibale Forest NP, check in and have good rest (Day 4)
You will have breakfast today and then immediately depart for Kibale Forest National Park,
which is known for its primates such as chimps, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkey, and Uganda mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae). The journey is long but beautiful, travelling past villages, rich green farmland, and hills filled with tea plantations, all of which are typical of this section of Uganda. The breath-taking scenery will enchant you the entire trip. Check in and unwind when you arrive at your lodging.
Accommodation: (Budget Level Lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drive Time: Approx. 7-8 hours.
Best Time to Visit: December to February and June to July
High Season: June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather: June to July and December to February (Least rain)Day 5
Kibale Forest chimp tracking, lunch, and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Day 5)
After breakfast, proceed to the ranger station to receive a briefing on the dos and don'ts of chimp trekking. After that, you'll go on a chimp walk in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger-guide will take you chimp tracking (Kibale Forest), and the presence of primates here will astound you.
Once you've found the chimps, you'll get one hour to spend with them. After lunch, you'll return to the resort before departing for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Optional (at no charge): If you're interested and have the time, you can go on a short afternoon or evening game drive/safari.
(Budget Level Lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Drive Time: 2-3 hours.Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time to Visit: January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season: June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather: June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)Day 6
Day 6 Queen's Day begins with a morning game drive and ends with a boat cruise in the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
Get up and eat your breakfast first thing in the morning. Take a morning wildlife drive in the Kasenyi plains, looking for Cape buffalos, elephant herds, lions, and leopards (though they are difficult to spot). Return to your lodging for some relaxation and lunch. Following lunch, take a 2-hour boat ride on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes George and Edward.
The sight of wildlife such as enormous hippos, elephants, and crocodiles will captivate you during the excursion. At the water's edge, you'll see a wide variety of birds. Dinner will be served at your lodging, and you will spend the night there. Optional (additional cost): After the boat ride, you can go on a twin lakes trek.
Accommodation: (Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drive Time: n/a.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)Day 7
Day 7: Drive to Ishasha in search of tree-climbing lions, then transfer to Bwindi National Park.
Day 7: Journey to Is After a leisurely breakfast, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park's Ishasha section, which is noted for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chances of seeing these lions are 70%, though they might be difficult to identify at times (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). If you are lucky enough to see them, it is a beautiful and remarkable sight. You will travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Ishasha.
With a long day ahead of you, you'll do little on arrival but check into your lodging and relax as you prepare for your Bwindi gorilla trekking adventure the next day.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Drive Time: 5-6 hours | Accommodation: (Broadbill Forest Camp-Budget Level)Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time to Visit: June to August and December February Highy
High Season: June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather: June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)Day 8
Day 8: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest and relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi
Breakfast is served before proceeding to the rangers' post. During the journey, you will be given a briefing on the dos and don'ts. After that, you'll begin your adventure in the Bwindi Forest. The area has a spectacular steeply forested environment and is extremely dense, however it is crisscrossed by numerous animal pathways that allow tourists access.
The length of time it takes, and the terrain varies depending on the actions of these massive primates. Once you've found a gorilla family, you'll have an hour to spend with them. Spending time with these friendly but endangered giants is an incredible experience. Return to your lodging, check out, and make your way to Lake Bunyonyi. The 29 islands of Lake Bunyonyi are framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m).
The 29 islands of varying forms and sizes scattered across the lake, though, are the most magical – you could spend all day admiring them.
(Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort) | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Drive Time: Approximately 2-3 hoursLake Bunyonyi is the main destination (Lake)
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort is a mid-range resort located close or in Lake Bunyonyi.Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Day 9: Depart Bunyonyi and fly back to Uganda via Entebbe Airport.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the resort with a wonderful view of the Bunyonyi small islands just in front of you before continuing to Entebbe Airport. Expect a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable images and possibly buying some interesting art pieces en route.
Continue your travel until late afternoon/evening, when you will be dropped off at the airport to catch your aircraft back home (recommended for 19:00 onwards).
Breakfast, Lunch | Drive Time: Approx. 7-8 hours | Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, LunchEntebbe International Airport (Airport/Airstrip) is the primary destination.
There is no accommodation available (End of tour)
Breakfast and lunch are included in the price (Dinner not included)
Water to drink (Other drinks not included)
Cost Info
Cost Info
Price includes
Included- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Price excludes
Excluded- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$5.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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