8 Days gorilla,chimpanzee and wildlife Uganda Safari

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  • From ₹ 439,400.00
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About this activity

  • Instant Booking
  • Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 7 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
  • Duration:8 Day(s)
  • Activities
    • Boat Cruise
    • Cultural Walking
    • Eco Tourism
    • Gorilla Trekking
    • Jeep & 4WD
    • Local Living
    • National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Nature
    • Photography
    • Safari
    • Trekking and Hiking
    • Unique Adventure
  • Travel StylePremium
  • Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
  • Guide Language
    • English
  • Tour Vibe Active
  • Recommended For
    • Couple
    • Senior
    • Solo
    • Women
    • Youth
  • Destination Country: Uganda, Africa,
    • Entebbe International Airport
    • Lake Mburo National Park
    • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Kibale National Park
    • Entebbe International Airport
  • Pickup

    Entebbe International Airport

    From: To:
    12:00 AM 12:00 AM
  • Drop-off

    Entebbe International Airport

    From: To:
    12:00 AM 12:00 AM
  • Age Range 15 - 85 (Years Old)
Tour Highlights
 

Day 1: Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park-Wildlife viewing

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park for a gorilla safari

Day 3: Mountain Gorilla trekking & Community walk- Bwindi Impenetrable

Day 4: Travel to Queen Elizabeth via the Ishasha sector

Day 5: Game drive & a boat cruise- Kazinga Channel

Day 6: Morning game drive, visit to the baboon cliff & Departure to Kibale

Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi wetland walk

Day 8: Return to Kampala

Tour Introduction

Tour overview This 8-day safari begins from and ends in Kampala-Uganda; it will take you to the western part of the country that is gifted with various wildlife species and beautiful sceneries. The main destinations in this safari are; Lake Mburo National Park which sits on an area of 371 sq. km with a big number of Zebras and other animals such as antelopes, warthogs, buffaloes, oribis and others seen along the lake shores like the hippos, crocodiles as well as birds (park has over 332 bird species). Bwindi Impenetrable forest is home to mountain gorillas and over 340 individuals have made this park their home, also it harbors around 120 mammal species, 400 plant species, 346 bird species, 202 butterfly species and many more. Also to Queen Elizabeth national park which known for its diverse wildlife species like tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, antelopes, elephants, crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, water bucks, and chimpanzees. Also over 600 bird species many of these are seen during the game drives, nature walks and boat cruise. Kibale National park is home to 13 species of primate such as the chimpanzees, white and black colobus, olive monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkey, among others and around 300 bird species. In fact, you will have yourself a great and memorable experience during these 8 days!

ITINERARY

Our driver guide will meet you in Kampala at 7:00 am and will drive west of the country to Lake Mburo National Park having a stopover at the drum makers center called Mpambire and also at the Equator to take photographs. When you reach the park have lunch at the lodge and set out for a game drive through the park where you will take a glance on different animals like the Zebras that are found almost everywhere in the park. Later in the evening head to the lodge for dinner and spend a night. Accommodation options: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge(Mid-range) Meal Plan: all meals

On this day at 6:30 am after your breakfast begin your journey to Southwestern part to Bwindi Forest, passing via Mbarara town which is endowed with beautiful landscapes, also you will see various rolling hills with terraces, it is such a great journey with all this sights. Upon reaching the park check in at the lodge of your choice and just relax there the whole evening as you get ready for the next door. Dine and overnight there. Accommodation option:Silverback Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board

Have breakfast at 6:30 am and transfer to the park headquarters with packed lunch where you will be briefed by the professional Park rangers. By 8:00 am you will be accompanied by the park rangers as you enter the mist forest to trek mountain gorillas. You might need a walking stick if you are not physically fit enough also considering using potters to carry your luggage just in case you have and you pay them a small amount of money for labor. Trekking may take between 2 and 8 hours and the moment to you see and start interacting with the gorillas only one hour is given to you. After trekking, return to the lodge to unwind and later in the evening take a walk in various communities such as in Batwa community where you will interact with them and learn a lot from them before you retire at the lodge. Accommodation option: Silverback lodge Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy your breakfast and after transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park passing through the Ishasha sector which is home to tree climbing lions. The park has a variety of wildlife species such as elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and many others. When you arrive have lunch at the lodge and go for a late afternoon game drive where you will be able to see the above animals and many more together with birds. Have dinner and an Overnight. Accommodation Option; Bush Lodge Meal Plan; all meals

Today you will be very early as you will have breakfast at 6:00 am after which you will immediately start off the game drive, why you have to be early is because you will be able to see the morning risers like the lions, solitary buffaloes, kobs, elephants etc. It is such a great and exciting time as you can easily see these animals closely. Later head back to the lodge for lunch as get ready for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel which is home to various species like birds such as malachite kingfishers, pink backed pelicans, and animals like crocodiles, elephants, hippos and many more. Basically cruising on the Kazinga is one of the most eye-catching activities in the park. Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation Option; Bush Lodge Meal Plan; All meals

Have tasty breakfast and have a morning game drive and also visit the baboon cliffs where you will be introduced to amazing and beautiful sceneries. Have lunch at the lodge and embark on your journey to Kibale forest national park which is home to Chimpanzees; it is approximately a 2 to 3 hours’ drive. Arrive in the evening and have dinner and spend an overnight. Accommodation option: ChimpanzeForest Guest Meal Plan; All meals

The amazing day is this; have breakfast early enough, leave the lodge for the park headquarters with enough bottled drinking water, where you will be briefed about chimpanzee trekking. After briefing, embark on trekking through the forest at around 8:00am guided by an armed park ranger. Nothing is as amazing as having time with the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. You will also see other primates like golden monkeys, grey checked Mangabeys, LHoests monkeys, bush babies, among others; you will also spot a number of birds. After trekking, return and have lunch at the lodge and go for a walk in the Bigodi wetland in the afternoon. You will meet different people that stay there also will see different birds like the Great Blue Turaco and more primates like the bush pigs, otters, baboons among others. Accommodation option:Chimpanzee Forest Guest Meal Plan; all meals

After your hefty breakfast, leave the park and drive to Kampala via Mubende, where you will be in line to see beautiful scenic views found in this area. You will enjoy lunch still in Mubende and thereafter continue to Kampala. Your driver guide will either leave you at your accommodation facility in Kampala or take you to the Airport in Entebbe just in case you are having your flight back home. END OF SAFARI

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Location Nights Type Property Name Rating Occupancy
Lake mburo national park 1 Lodge Lake mburo safari lodge 3 Star Private
Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest 2 Lodge Silverback lodge 3 Star Private
Queen Elizabeth national park 2 Lodge Bush Lodge 3 Star Private
Kibale national Park 2 Guesthouse Chimpanzee guest House 3 Star Private
You will be sleeping in midrange accommodations
Pickup & Drop-Off

You will be picked by our representatives from the airport and tropped back to the airport 

Guide

Knowledge English speaking driver guide will lead you to this 8 days adventure 

Meals
  • Jain
  • Kosher
  • Meat
  • Vegan

All meals will be provided during this 8 days safari.

Transport
  • Jeep & 4WD

You will be transported in a 4×4 safari jeep with the pop up roof for the good viewing of the wildlife 

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Extra Services

Other Excluded:

Visas,Personal expenses, covid test

Covid Safety

Keeping you mask on at all times, sanitising every after sometime and Keeping distance

Availability

  • May2024
  • Jun2024
  • Jul2024
  • Aug2024
  • Sep2024
  • Oct2024
  • Nov2024

Tour Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 7 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 20 % of the tour amount

Tour Date Change Policy

Tour Date can be changed 7 day(s) prior departure

FAQs

This tour can depart anytime. 

This tour can be customised to suit your needs and desires 

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