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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

Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala

Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala

Your guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport or your guesthouse and drive you to western Uganda lake Mburo National Park. On your way, stretch your legs at the Uganda Equator, take photos, and then proceed, to lunch at the lodge then go for a boat cruise. On our way back at sunset, Enjoy the evening/night game drive in the Park.

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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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Do an early morning game drive and search for early hunting wildlife like leopards. You will see zebras, giraffes, and impalas among others. Later, proceed to Bwindi Gorilla Park for the gorilla trekking experience, arrive in the afternoon, and relax at the lodge. At sunset, traditional dancers from the locals/community will come to the lodge just for entertainment and enrich you with the Bakiga Culture through traditional cultural folk songs and performances.

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

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

Trek the mountain gorillas of Bwindi impenetrable park Uganda. Wake up early morning to prepare for your gorilla trek; have your gear on, with your trousers, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, sunglasses, socks, hut, insect repellent, energy food, and enough drinking water. After 5 minutes, transfer from the hotel to the starting point, briefing then proceed for Gorilla trekking as you look for the majestic giants. This activity can take up to 8hours. You will spend a full hour with the mountain gorillas. After you will transfer back to the lodge to relax. Depending on the time you can back from the trek, we can go for the Batwa community experience in the evening and learn a lot about the indigenous community that once lived the forests that now habits the Mountain Gorillas.

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

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park Uganda through Queen Elizabeth National Park on a highway to Fort Portal. See the foothills of the Rwenzori, crater lakes of Uganda as well as a big river from the glaciers of the Mountains of the Moon Margarita peak, Rwenzori Park Uganda. Arrive in Fort Portal in about 5 hours. This Scenic drive you will be very relaxing with a lot of wildlife to see along the way.

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

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Chimpanzee tracking in Kiable National Park and Bigodi Swamp Experience

Chimpanzee tracking in Kiable National Park and Bigodi Swamp Experience

After breakfast, Drive to Kibale National Park Uganda entrance and meet with the park guides that will help you track the Chimpanzee. This is an experience of a lifetime seeing the mammals swinging in the thick tree branches. You will be allowed to experience the chimpanzees for a full hour then transfer back to the main entrance. Alongside the Chimpanzee trekking, birds and other primates are things to see in Kibale National Park. After Chimpanzee trekking, do a simple drive to Bigodi for your lunch and then a community swamp walk at Bigodi wetland Sanctuary and discover numerous Bird Species inhabiting this area.

Main Destination:
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Transfer back to Entebbe or Kampala

Transfer back to Entebbe or Kampala

Today marks the end of your safari adventure. We shall transfer from Kibale back to your preferred destination like Entebbe or Kampala. We wish your best in your exploration of Africa.

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

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  • This tour is offered by Gorilla Explorers, 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.
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