9 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimps Safari

Arrival:

• Complementally pick up from Airport/ hotel
• Accommodation before/end of trip can be arranged at an extra cost

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Ganyana safari driver/ guide will pick you from the airport, meet and greet then begin the Murchison Falls Adventure with a stopover at Nakasongola where you will have lunch then transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, an asylum to the Rhinos. Enjoy a glimpse of the white Rhino alongside some birding around the vicinity and later continue on the road to Murchison falls National Park.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Midrange: Fort Murchison lodge
Meal plan: Full board

Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a half-day game drive on the northern bank of the river Nile. Escorted by game ranger, you may opt for a game walk while trailing animals and studying animal spoors. Game in this area includes Giraffe, Elephant, Hartebeest, Lion, Uganda Safari Kob, Oribi and a variety of Savannah and woodland birds. After lunch, take a Nile Cruise to the bottom of the falls for game viewing at close quarters.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
Midrange: Fort Murchison lodge
Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Start your road drive to Kibale Forest National Park as you enjoy the beautiful countryside landscape. Kibale Forest National Park is found in Fort Portal, a town at the south-western side of Uganda where you will enjoy views of tea plantation and banana plantations. Later head to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Primates Lodge
Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp
Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi nature walk

After an early breakfast, head over to Kibale Forest Headquarters and get a briefing on the day’s activity. With a ranger guide, you will venture into the jungle in search of the chimpanzees and while tracking, you will be able to spot different animal species like the Red Colobus, Black and white Colobus, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, Red-tailed Monkey, and L’Hoest’s Monkey among others and different bird species. You will spend one hour with the chimpanzees as you watch them play, feed and groom each other. In afternoon visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a nature walk, rich in biodiversity and beautiful scenery.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury:Primates Lodge
Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp
Meal plan: Full board

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today, after a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park. You will peacefully be driven to the park towards the south passing via the Crater Lake area as you enjoy the beautiful landscape with hills. Relax as you appreciate the breathtaking atmosphere at the park before going for an evening Game drive.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge
Midrange:  The Bush Lodge
Meal plan: Full board

Day 6: Game Drive and Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel

Enjoy an early breakfast, and head out for a morning game drive to the Kob mating area in Kasenyi. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, lions and other fauna in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go for an exciting boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. A good percentage of wildlife is found along this channel including buffalos, hippos and elephants

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge
Midrange: The Bush Lodge
Meal plan: Full board

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi via the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park and here you may spot many wildlife including the famous Tree climbing lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, among others. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Arrive in the evening to the sector and overnight as you prepare for Gorilla Tracking.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury:  Mahogany Springs Lodge
Midrange: Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Meal plan: Full board

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

After breakfast, you will proceed to UWA visitor’s reception where briefing is done before tracking. It takes a few minutes but you leave with gorilla etiquette. Walk and hike this steep and slippery terrain until you meet the gorilla family. Enjoy this one hour allowed in the company of the brilliant giants! Looking into the eyes of one of the magnificent creatures brings home the distressing fact that they are on the edge of extinction, and that your presence contributes to ensuring their continual survival. Depending on the duration of the track you can either head for Batwa cultural experience, relax at the lodge or enjoy another walk around the village with the breathtaking views of the virunga mountains.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury:  Mahogany Springs Lodge
Midrange: Buhoma Gorilla Camp
Meal plan: Full board

Day 9: Transfer back to Entebbe

With an early breakfast, you will go for a walking safari, where you will have the chance to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Stop-over en-route in Mbarara for lunch at Igongo Cultural Center to explore the life style of the Ankole and Bahima, thereafter proceed at the Equator to buy some souvenirs to take back home and proceed to Entebbe for your flight home.