Discovery Journeys

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$2,970 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Kibale National Park and Nature Walk

Transfer to Kibale National Park and Nature Walk

You will start the day with an early pick-up from your Entebbe hotel or airport for a transfer to Kibale National Park located in western Uganda. It takes a 5 to 6 hours drive to get there with en route stopovers for photography at places of interest. You will arrive in time for a lunch break and later can go for a nature walk or relax at your lodge.

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

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Chimpanzee Tracking and Head to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking and Head to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will have breakfast and be taken for a briefing about chimpanzee tracking. Then, you will proceed to the forest. The forest is the primate capital, with many other primates, including monkeys and a number of birds, most of which you will see while on the hike. On return, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive.

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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Game Drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise

Game Drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise

After breakfast, you will go for a game drive in the Kasenyi Sector. You will see various wildlife species here including buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, birds, and many others. You will return to your lodge for a lunch break. Later, you can go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel where you will see wildlife including hippos, and crocodiles.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will have this game drive in the Ishasha Sector of the park most famous for the tree-climbing lions, the topi, elephants, and buffaloes among other wildlife species. If lucky, you will spot the lions and other predators in the sector. You will have a lunch break and later proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park arriving in the evening.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Community Visit

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Community Visit

On this most anticipated day, you will head to the park for a briefing about the do's and don'ts of the gorilla trek. You will be led to the forest amidst sightings of the different wildlife in the forest. Once you get to the gorillas, you will be allowed in their presence for an hour taking photos and getting to know more about them. You will return and can go for a community visit where you will get to know more about the local people's culture.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Game Drive

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Game Drive

You will leave Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the morning for Lake Mburo National Park arriving in time for lunch. You will later go for game drives where you will see animals like giraffes, and zebras, among others. The park is small but very diverse with lots of wildlife.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Nature Walk and Departure

Nature Walk and Departure

You will have breakfast and go for a nature walk to the salt lick where animals gather to take water. You will then have a game drive as you exit the park for a transfer to Kampala or Entebbe for a drop-off at the airport or hotel depending on schedule.

End of tour.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Discovery Journeys, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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