This 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Gorillas & Chimpanzees in Uganda will take you to three national parks: Murchison Falls National Park for a game drive, boat cruise, and wildlife viewing; Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking; and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. During this trip, you will experience Uganda’s beauty and discover why it is called the “Pearl of Africa.”
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Start your day 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 evening.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodations
Silver: Hornbill Bush Lodge
Gold: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Platinum: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
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. Options include Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-range), or Red Chilli Camp (Budget).
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodations
Silver: Hornbill Bush Lodge
Gold: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Platinum: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
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.
Location: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodations
Silver: Kibale Forest Camp
Gold: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Platinum: Kyaninga Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
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.
Location: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodations
Silver: Kibale Forest Camp
Gold: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Platinum: Kyaninga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
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.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodations
Silver: Ride 4 Woman
Gold: Gorilla Bluff Lodge
Platinum: Bwindi Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
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.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodations
Silver: Ride 4 A Woman
Gold: Gorilla Bluff Lodge
Platinum: Bwindi Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
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.
Location: Entebbe
Accommodation: No
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Inclusions:
Gorilla trekking permit
Accommodation as specified
Meals as per the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Bottled water during the safari
Park fees and permits
Professional guide
Ground Transportation
Exclusions:
International airfare
Visa fees (if applicable)
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary