7-Day Gorilla, Chimps, Lions, and Batwa Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Entebbe - Kampala

You will be picked up from the airport and driven to your hotel in Kampala, a perfect spot for nature lovers and tourists. After check-in, take some time to explore the grounds, which are home to forest wildlife like colorful turacos, hornbills, and other bird species. The hotel offers comfort, personal service, and a unique setting. Whether you're seeking peace in a natural green environment or the thrill of waking up to hummingbirds, our friendly staff is ready to welcome you. Settle in for the night, enjoy a delicious meal, and prepare for your exciting adventure!

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

Forest Cottages

• Budget hotel located in Kampala (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kampala - Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will check out and meet your guide, who will brief you on your upcoming safari. You'll then drive to the tropical forest of Kibale National Park, home to around 70 mammal species, including chimpanzees, and over 375 bird species. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary for a walk where you can spot primates, reptiles, and other mammals, as well as enjoy sightings of over 200 bird species amid the lush vegetation. Later, you'll travel to the guest house for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibale Forest National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you'll go chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest and then set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park, which was renamed in 1952 to honor Queen Elizabeth II's visit. In the park, you'll have the chance to see hippos, leopards, elephants, lions, and chimpanzees, as well as over 500 bird species. After lunch, head to Mweya Peninsula for a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where you'll spot more hippos and crocodiles while enjoying a relaxing cruise. In the evening, return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

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)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today begins with an early morning game drive, where you might see over 100 mammal species, including lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopards, spotted hyenas, elephants, and the elusive giant forest hog. The park is also home to various primates such as chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, black-faced red colobus, red-tailed monkeys, and olive baboons. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today, you'll start early with a packed breakfast and head out for a morning game drive on the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot early risers. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, leopards, and hyenas. After the game drive, we'll proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi

Today is often the highlight of the safari. After breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the park staff. Then, you'll meet your lead guide who will take you into the forest to find the gorilla family assigned to you. The trek can take between 2-7 hours round trip, depending on how far the gorilla family has moved since the previous day. After the trek, you'll proceed to Lake Bunyonyi, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning views of the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

BirdNest Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Bunyonyi - Kampala

After breakfast, you will check out and drive back to Kampala. Along the way, you'll have lunch and stop at the equator for memorable photos, some shopping, and a chance to try a rolex (a popular Ugandan snack) if you'd like. Upon arrival in Kampala, you'll be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport for your flight home. This concludes your safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.