9-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimp Wildlife Budget Experience

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

Arrival and pickup at Entebbe Internationa Airport

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative from Big Apes Africa Safaris who will transfer you to your hotel. Cycad Guest House is located in Entebbe thus a short driving time not exceeding 30 minutes. you can choose to have an entire briefing immediately or the next day.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

Cycad Guest House

• Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Walking Safari to the Rhinos & (Visit to the top of Falls)

Today, you will drive to the west to one of the most loved national parks. You will take a walking Safari to track the Southern White Rhinos. You will have lunch along the way. Before heading to lodge, drive to the top of Murchison Falls, You can take a walk to the bottom of the falls and enjoy the amazing views. This is the most scenic part of the park and Murchison Falls is the most powerful waterfall in the world.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LionOccasional

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LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game drive, Boat Cruise and game drive

Today, you will have an early morning game drive. You will have an opportunity to search for elephants, hartebeests, antelopes and different lots of birds. On a good day, you are able to see the lions and leopard in one drive. After lunch, you will explore River Nile up to the bottom of the Falls where Queen of Africa Movie of 1951 was shot. You can choose to have an extra game drive or relax in the evening.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kibale forest National Park

Today, you will drive south to the jungle of Kibale a forest that offers premium chimpanzee tracking. You will have lunch along the way and this could be Fortportal or any other small town. You can choose to relax at the lodge or take a guided walk through the community after the long drive.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

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

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Rweteera Safari Park

• Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee tracking and Community visit

After an early breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park a tropical rainforest or you can call it the Primate Capital of the world with 13 species of primates and check in for a briefing. You will later on be divided into small groups and enter the forest with a Park ranger. This activity usually takes around three hours including a full hour of their company. You are advised to carry enough drinking water. After the activity you will have lunch and do a community visit and learn about their way of life.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Rweteera Safari Park

• Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park

Today, you will drive south to Uganda’s most popular park Queen Elizabeth. You will reach the Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch you will go for a Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel and after that, you will go for an evening game drive to look for animals. There is an opportunity to see animals like elephants, lions, leopard and lots of birds.

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:

Tembo Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kihihi town for an overnight

After breakfast, you shall proceed toKihihi town. On your way to Kihihi, you will visit the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National park called Ishasha famously known for its Tree Climbing Lions. You will be transferred to Kihihi town for lunch, dinner and overnight stay. This is a basic small town motel with a good tourist orientation.

Main Destination:

Kihihi (Town)

Accommodation:

Suba Motel

• Budget guest house located in Kihihi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Tracking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the briefing point in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get to be enlightened about your adventure with the Mountain Gorillas. You are advised to carry enough drinking water and a lunch box. At a cost of 15 US dollars, you can get a potter to carry your bag and give you a hand in slippery or steep parts of the forest. After the briefing, you are distributed into groups of eight and led by a park ranger into the forest. A rain gear is important considering that Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. You will then be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi where you can take a boat trip, swim or explore the surrounding communities on foot!

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Itambira Island

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Entebbe Town

You will drive to Entebbe this morning where you will cross the Equator and have lunch along the way. You will be transferred to the Airport to start on your journey back home.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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