Exclusive Gorilla Vacations

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrive at Entebbe international airport and drive to Kampala Capital city

Arrive at Entebbe international airport and drive to Kampala Capital city

On your arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will meet our company representative at the airport waiting lounge who will welcome you and thereafter drive you to booked hotel in Kampala the capital city of Uganda to check in at your reserved hotel, relax and then be briefed about your 7 days Uganda wildlife, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari. If time allows, you will go for evening Kampala city tour to explore Kampala’s best sights such as Uganda national museum, Old Kampala Mosque (Gaddafi Mosque), the Kasubi tombs, Kabaka’s palace and Amin’s torture chambers. Dinner and an overnight.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Fairway Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer from Kampala city to Lake Mburo national park

Transfer from Kampala city to Lake Mburo national park

After enjoying a fantastic breakfast, meet with your driver guide at the hotel reception to commence your journey to Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda. Stop at the Kayabwe Equator landmark for the water experiment and photo opportunities. Drive through scenic landscapes, passing Ankole long-horned cattle and local communities. Upon arrival, check into your lodge, enjoy lunch, and relax. Later, go on an evening game drive to spot diverse wildlife including zebra, giraffes, and buffalo. With over 68 mammal species and 315 bird species, the park offers rich biodiversity. After a break, experience a thrilling night game drive to see nocturnal mammals and birds like leopards and African rock pythons. Conclude with dinner at the lodge, immersed in the park's ambiance.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning nature walk and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Morning nature walk and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Wake up early to enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on a unique adventure of nature walk in the wilderness of Lake Mburo National Park. This park stands out as one of the best places in Uganda where visitors can experience the thrill of nature walk amidst wildlife. Experience close encounters with zebras and elands as they roam fearlessly. Throughout your nature walk, keep your camera ready to capture unforgettable moments. After breakfast at the lodge, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge, enjoy lunch, and relax. In the evening, embark on an exciting game drive through the Kasenyi plains, where you'll have the chance to spot animals grazing before sunset. Keep an eye out for lions, which may be preparing for their nocturnal activities. Capture stunning sunset photographs and immerse yourself in the beauty of the savannah as the sun sets. Conclude the day with dinner and spend the night at the lodge, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee tracking at Kalinzu Forest, afternoon boat cruise and evening game drive

Chimpanzee tracking at Kalinzu Forest, afternoon boat cruise and evening game drive

After breakfast, head to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for chimpanzee trekking. Receive a briefing at the forest office and explore the diverse ecosystem with over 379 bird species and six primate species, including chimpanzees. Your guide will lead you through the forest, providing insights into its ecosystem. Encounter chimpanzees and observe them for an hour, capturing photos and asking questions. Return to the lodge for lunch before an afternoon boat launch on the Kazinga Channel. Marvel at Nile crocodiles, hippos, and diverse bird species. After a break, embark on an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its rich wildlife including lions, elephants, and leopards. Conclude with dinner at the lodge, reflecting on the day's adventures.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Morning Game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Morning Game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Have your heavy breakfast, check out and go for your morning game drive at Kasenyi track which is known to be the mating ground for kobs and hunting ground for predators. This game drive, will give you a chance to encounter those wildlife mammals and birds that you could have missed during your evening game drive like Lions, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, Buffaloes, Elephants and then start your drive to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park with an en-route game drive through ishasha sector in the southern part of the park to search for the tree climbing lions, Topis, have lunch and later drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park a home to half of the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas, about 120 mammals and 350 bird species. Bwindi impenetrable forest national park inhabits approximately half of the mountain gorilla individuals and about 19 well habituated gorilla families. On your arrival at the park, check in at your reserved lodge. Dinner and an overnight.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Mountain gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Mountain gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, meet with your guide and head to the park information center for briefing on the guidelines for mountain gorilla trekking. Once briefed, gather your group and commence your forest walk in search of the majestic mountain gorillas. Along the trek, your guide will provide information about the diverse wildlife species and surroundings, enhancing the adventure.
The duration of the mountain gorilla trekking ranges from 30 minutes to 6 hours of walking in the forest. Upon encountering the mountain gorillas, you'll spend a maximum of 1 hour with them, observing their behaviors, capturing photographs. This experience is truly a breathtaking and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Uganda.
After the trek, receive trekking certificate. After lunch, embark on a scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi, where you'll spend the evening relaxing while canoeing and birdwatching. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the serene beauty of Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
BirdNest Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Morning boat riding and transfer to Entebbe international airport

Morning boat riding and transfer to Entebbe international airport

After having your morning breakfast, go for a morning boat riding on Lake Bunyonyi to explore some of the beautiful Islands of the lake with the most exciting stories such as Akampene Island (Punishment) where the Kiga people used to punish girls who were found pregnant before marriage by leaving them there to death, Kyahugye Island, Bucuranuca Island and many others that whose stories will excite you. Return to your lodge, pick your bags and then start your return drive to Entebbe international airport with an en-route stop at Kayabwe equator landmark to have lunch, shop some souvenirs and then drive straight to Entebbe airport to meet your return flight with great experience of wildlife and Mountain gorillas in Uganda.

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)

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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Exclusive Gorilla Vacations, 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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