8-Day Gorilla, Chimpanzees & Big Cats Safari Uganda

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

Arrival in Entebbe Uganda

Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel. Nicknamed the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda shines with stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and perhaps the greatest natural treasure of all — half of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla population.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

Papyrus Guest House

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kibale National park - Into the Forest

Take a scenic drive through rolling hills dotted with tea estates to Kibale National Park, one of the most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Known for its 300 bird species and population of chimpanzees, Kibale is home to 11 primate species. You may also spot mangabeys and a vast array of butterflies. Arrive at your location in a patch of evergreen forest, just outside the southern part of Kibale Forest National Park. It borders the Magombe swamp, known for the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and 10 min drive to Kanyanchu Visitor Center, where your chimp track starts from.

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:

Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community Campsite

• Budget cottage located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking - Kibale National Park

Rise early this morning and make the short drive to the start of your chimpanzee trek. The chimpanzees feed high in the trees, so binoculars are a must. Barks of baboons occasionally pierce the forest silence as you make your way along the trail. Return to the lodge for lunch. Afterward, enjoy time free to indulge in one of the many activities on offer at the lodge, such as a guided walk round the crater rim.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community Campsite

• Budget cottage located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth and Evening game drive

Travel from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, buffalo and baboons. Offering magnificent views of the rift valley, it is also known for its tree-climbing lions. Upon arrival at your lodge, take in the park panorama and views of the Rwenzori Mountains.

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:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Budget lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Queen Elizabeth National Park

Set out on morning and evening game drives in this majestic national park. The region occupies the main migration corridor between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prolific plains game resides here, like the topi and Uganda kobs, as well as buffaloes, hippos and some of the largest herds of elephants in the country. Spotted hyenas are common, and an occasional surprise of leopards.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Budget lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park

Take a game drive as you leave the park, with views of farmlands and local villages. Check in to your accommodation, located on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi-the second deepest lake in Africa. Optional activities such as farm tours, local food preparation tours, mountain biking, canoeing the lake and village walks/hikes can be separately organized by the hotel at an additional fee. Enjoy the endless sunsets in the evening.

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:

Broadbill Forest Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Set off on gorilla treks to track down the magnificent mammals at their most natural, a rare sight experienced by only the most fortunate. Upon sighting the endangered mountain gorillas, spend up to an hour with these fascinating creatures and observing their surprisingly human-like interactions. Return to the hotel with time to relax and enjoy the amenities of your luxurious accommodation in the evening, or set out on another guided village hike.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for Departure

Enjoy the drive through hills, forests and ranches with a stopover at the equator for a picture moment. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Personalize Your Journey Modify your experience with a host of options available for an additional cost.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

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.