Uganda Wildlife Gorillas & Chimpanzees (7 days)
7

DAYS

3

PLACES TO VISIT

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

Embark on an unforgettable 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Gorillas & Chimpanzees journey through Uganda, showcasing its rich wildlife and breathtaking landscapes in a tour that features three renowned national parks.

Start your adventure at Murchison Falls National Park, where you’ll enjoy an exhilarating game drive through diverse habitats that are home to elephants, giraffes, and lions. The highlight here is a spectacular boat cruise along the Nile River, offering close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species, all while taking in the majestic views of the falls themselves.

Next, head to Kibale National Park, famous for its dense rainforest and diverse primate population. Here, you will embark on a guided chimpanzee tracking experience, allowing you to observe these intelligent creatures in their natural habitat. The park is also home to a variety of other primates and is a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Lastly, your journey will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

INCLUDED ITEMS

Airport transfers
Gorilla trekking permit
Accommodation as specified
Meals as per the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Bottled water during the safari
Professional guide
Ground Transportation

Day to Day

Day 1 | Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Start your 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Gorillas & Chimpanzees with breakfast at your hotel in Kampala. After breakfast, drive towards Murchison Falls National Park, passing through the Luwero Triangle. On the way, you’ll stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to various rhinos. Enjoy lunch in Masindi before continuing to the park. Check in at your lodge and relax for the eveni

Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 | Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, head into the park for a game drive, where you’ll have the opportunity to see various wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, lions, and numerous bird species.

Following lunch, embark on a boat cruise on the Nile River. Later, visit the top of the falls to witness the Nile’s powerful flow through a narrow gap. Afterward, meet your driver-guide and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 | Transfer to Kibale National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before driving to Kibale National Park for your 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Gorillas & Chimpanzees. Take the beautiful countryside, including the Albertine Escarpment, and stop in Hoima for lunch. After lunch, continue to Kibale National Park, home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, and various bird species like the rumped tinkerbird and green-breasted pitta. Upon arrival at the park, check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 | Chimpanzee Tracking and Visit to Bigodi Wetland

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading to the park headquarters with a packed lunch for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. After the briefing, enter the breathtaking rainforest to search for chimpanzees. Observing these creatures as they play, care for young ones, and establish territories will be an unforgettable experience. Enjoy your packed lunch in the wild, and in the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Swamp for more wildlife sightings, including mongooses, bush pigs, baboons, and otters.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 | Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early morning breakfast, we set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda and known for being home to over 340 mountain gorillas. On your journey, observe the local wildlife and stunning vegetation. Arrive at the park in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and relax or go for a guided nature walk.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 | Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your trekking adventure. Accompanied by rangers, you will search for the mountain gorillas, an extraordinary experience that takes 2 to 8 hours. After trekking, return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening, you may relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community to enjoy their cultural dances.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 | Departure Back to Kampala

Enjoy breakfast before departing for Kampala, with a stop at the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch and a photo opportunity at the Equator along the way, and this marks the end of your 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Gorillas & Chimpanzees.

Breakfast, Lunch

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