Kyooma Gorilla Safaris

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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 Airport, Pickup and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Arrive at Entebbe Airport, Pickup and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

We hope your flight is scheduled for an early landing at Entebbe Airport. Upon arrival, you will be received and welcomed to the Pearl of Africa by the assigned Professional English-speaking Kyooma Gorilla Safaris Guide. Then you will hit the road to transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Ugandan countryside and local villages with Lush green countryside, and beautiful landscapes that characterize this part of Uganda. Optional:(at an extra cost) Just in case you have reached early and are interested, you may choose to go for a breathtaking night game drive. Else, you will arrive in the evening and you will do little but check in accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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:
Eagle's Nest Camp
  • Budget tented bush camp bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Lake Mburo morning game drive and afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Lake Mburo morning game drive and afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Be up as early as possible for breakfast, and go for an early morning game drive in Lake Mburo NP. While on the game drive expect to see wildlife such as zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, buffalos Topi among others. Depart Lake mburo national park and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. The major highlight of Bwindi is that it’s a big habitat for endangered mountain gorillas (harboring over 400 mountain gorillas roughly half of the world’s population), you will arrive at Bwindi in the evening and check in at your lodge. Spend the evening at leisure, enjoying the tranquil surroundings, and overnight at the lodge.

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:
Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and optional afternoon Community walk cultural encounter

Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and optional afternoon Community walk cultural encounter

After an early breakfast and proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by an experienced ranger guide on the dos and don’ts during gorilla trekking. Begin your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi by entering the Gorilla sanctuary through the dense rainforest, following the guide's lead. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. After Encountering a family of mountain gorillas, spend an awe-inspiring hour with them. The shrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is awesome and an exciting experience to be long-savored. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest, thereafter if you like Optional: (at an extra cost) You could choose to go for the Batwa community visit and have a great time watching them dance and sing cultural performances.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP via Ishasha sector in search for tree climbing lions

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP via Ishasha sector in search for tree climbing lions

After an early breakfast checkout and proceed to Queen Elizabeth NP Park, the park is a home to a variety of wildlife like primates (including chimpanzee) classic big games, and more than 600 bird species. En route Ishasha sector which is famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. Spotting these unique creatures as they laze on the branches of fig trees will paint lasting memories. (though sometimes they are hard to spot) You will also be able to spot other wildlife such as Uganda kobs, cape buffalos, elephants, and warthogs in addition to tree-climbing lions, and then proceed to Queen Elizabeth NP arriving in the late afternoon just check-in and have a relaxing evening.

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:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Queen's morning game drive and boat cruise

Queen's morning game drive and boat cruise

After an early breakfast head for a morning game drive along the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for wildlife such as; cape buffalos, waterbucks, elephants, lions, leopards (though hard to spot), and bushbucks, among others which will leave you amazed. Return to your accommodation for lunch and some rest time.
Later in the afternoon, take 2 hours on a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel which connects Lake George and Lake Albert, expect to catch sight of wildlife like hippos in a big concentration, elephants, crocodiles, and various water birds such as the African fish eagle, the African skimmer, and the yellow-billed stork among others and this experience will fascinate you. Return to the lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Morning game drive, visit to the baboon cliff and transfer to Kibale Forest NP

Morning game drive, visit to the baboon cliff and transfer to Kibale Forest NP

Have breakfast and proceed for a game drive and also visit the baboon cliffs where you will be introduced to stunning landscapes painting you unforgettable moments which is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Return to accommodation for lunch and some rest time, later depart for Kibale National Park popularly known for its Primates like Chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and red-tailed monkeys. You will arrive in the evening and do little but check into your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Chimp trekking Kibale Forest and the afternoon (evening) Bigodi swamp walk

Chimp trekking Kibale Forest and the afternoon (evening) Bigodi swamp walk

Have breakfast and head to the trekking point where you where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter proceed on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure with an experienced ranger guide. Once you locate Chimps you will be allowed a full hour in their presence Observing these intelligent creatures in their natural habitat and learning about their behaviors an experience that will leave you marveling. Return to your accommodation for lunch and some rest time.
Thereafter go for Bigodi swamp walk. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a fascinating area located in magombe swamp. This area is recognized for its extensive array of biodiversity among which several primate’s species like the white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, baboons, and the L’Hoest monkeys. The Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers and among the major bird species found in the Sanctuary is the Grand Blue Turaco and other fascinating flora and fauna.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
  • Just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Depart Kibale Forest NP and transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight out

Depart Kibale Forest NP and transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight out

Have breakfast and then hit the road to transfer to Entebbe Airport to catch your flight out. This journey from Kibale to Entebbe is an incredible scenic drive passing through passing through villages lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations which give stunning views.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, taking with you unforgettable memories of your wildlife adventure in Uganda and a longing to return to this enchanting wilderness in the future. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit, and thanks for choosing Kyooma Gorilla Safaris.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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 Kyooma Gorilla Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.