8-Day Budget Friendly Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Safari

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

Aiport/Hotel Pickup and Transfer (before 2pm ) to Kibale National Park

Today, you will drive west to the jungle of Kibale National Park in preparation for a walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. You will have lunch along the way. You can choose to relax at the lodge, visit Amabeere g'Nyinamwiru caves, or even take a guided community walk after the long drive.

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:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Game Drive

Today begins with Bigodi Swamp Walk offeing some of the finest birding and monkey viewing in Uganda. This 4.5km circuit offers an opportunity to see forest and swamp special and a good number of monkeys. After here, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a possible evening game drive in search of wildlife. You will have lunch en-route.

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:

Engiri Game Lodge

• Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu and Boat Trip, Game Drive

After breakfast, you will drive to Kalinzu Forest managed by the National Forest Authority where you will do chimpanzee tracking. After chimpanzee tracking, you will have a UWA boat cruise and a game drive thereafter. You will have a chance to see elephants, lions, leopards and many more!

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Engiri Game Lodge

• Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive (Ishasha Tree-climbing Lions Search) and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On your way, you will take a drive through Ishasha the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth famous for its tree-climbing lions. After the drive, you will immediately proceed to Bwindi. You will have lunch along the way.

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:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the briefing point in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get enlightened about your adventure with the mountain gorillas. You are advised to carry enough drinking water and a lunch box. For 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 where you will spend one hour with the gentle giants. Rain gear is important considering that Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. After gorilla tracking, you'll relax at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Optional Community Visit/Forest Walk (Waterfall Trail) and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

A Forest Walk will be organized at an extra cost. After breakfast, you will have two options to choose from; a community/Batwa experience or a Forest walk into the beautiful forest to enjoy tranquility and a broader biodiversity on this 3-hour waterfall trail. There is an opportunity to see forest birds and primates. After the activity of your choice, you will be transferred to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Whichever activity you choose, there will be NO extra payments on the ground.

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 Lake Mburo National Park for Game Drives

You'll proceed to Lake Mburo National Park. You'll have a game drive on your way in. This is the smallest savannah park but heavily populated. It gives a good break from a gorilla safari or even a fresh start for a safari depending on the route plan of your safari. As you drive through, it's easy to see are zebras, impalas, waterbucks, and the list goes on. Please note that on a good day, you can see a leopard.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eagle's Nest Camp

• Budget tented bush camp bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Walking Safari in the Park and Return to Entebbe

Today begins with coffee and a walking safari into the wild Lake Mburo in search of wildlife. After the adventure, you will return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you will embark on your return journey. You'll have a lunch stop at the Equator and proceed to Entebbe to embark on your return journey.

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.