Big Apes Africa

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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 to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

Transfer to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

Start your trip with a road trip from Entebbe/Kampala or a place of your choice to Murchison falls nationals park for an exciting adventure in the best of Uganda’s savannah game reserve. You will have an enroute detour to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary where the endangered white rhinos are protected. An hour in the company of these peaceful will be the starter of a long thrilling journey of discovering the gems of the pearl. Thereafter you will continue to Murchison falls for a visit to the Top of Falls and before heading the lodge for dinner and relaxation. Depending on the time available you could drive through the park to enjoy a short game drive.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Elephant Oasis at Murchison
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game drive and boat ride on the Nile to the bottom of the falls

Game drive and boat ride on the Nile to the bottom of the falls

You will start the day with a thrill of an early morning game drive. The drive starts at 6:30am and lasts about 3-4hrs as you explore and discover the wildlife and birds that inhabit the park. Some of the animals to expect include lions, elephants, buffalos, Uganda kobs, Warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, hartebeests, giant forest hogs and giraffes among many others. The park also offers colorful views of the numerous bird species that inhabit the savannah. After the game drive, you will drive to the lodge for lunch. After the break, you will take a boat ride on the Nile to the bottom of the falls. The bottom ride offers great opportunities for sightseeing as the rainbow marks the sky. Many animals and birds flock this area in the heat of the day to quench their thirst and can be notably visible.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
The Elephant Oasis at Murchison
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game drive and transfer to Kibale Forest national park

Game drive and transfer to Kibale Forest national park

After breakfast at the lodge, you will have a short game drive through the park to catch sight of more wildlife. Thereafter you will continue southwards to Kibale Forest national park with lunch along the way. You will then check in to the lodge for dinner and then rest. Depending on your time of arrival, you would do a community walk or explore Bigodi Wetland sanctuary for a primate and birds experience.

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

Day 4

Chimp trekking in Kibale and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Chimp trekking in Kibale and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters at Kanyachu for the chimp trekking briefing where you will be assigned a ranger guide who will lead you into the forest in search of the chimpanzees. Kibale is known as a primate capital for the large populations of primates. Once you find the chimpanzees, you will be allowed to spend an hour of studying about them and taking pictures with them. You may have chances of sighting several beautiful birds, vervet, red and blue monkeys as you trek the forest. After the chimp adventure, you will head to Queen Elizabeth national park. On arrival in Queen Elizabeth national park, you will take an afternoon boat ride on Kazinga channel depending on the time of arrival. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

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

Day 5

Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha in search for tree climbing lions

Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha in search for tree climbing lions

After breakfast at the lodge, embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable national park via Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park in search of tree climbing lions. In addition to this adventure, there are opportunities to see animals like elephants, buffalos and leopards and more. On arrival in Bwindi, you will check into the lodge, have dinner and rest in anticipation of an adventurous day ahead.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
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:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

You will start the day with briefing at the park headquarters in the sector that was given to you. After the briefing, you will be assigned a ranger guide who will lead you on the journey in search of the gorillas. While trekking, you may spot some other primates like white and colobus monkeys, vervet, blue and red-tailed monkeys along with numerous bird species. Once you have spotted the gorillas, you will spend an hour with them learning about their behaviors and taking pictures. After the gorilla trekking, you will head to the lodge for lunch and then continue to Lake Bunyonyi.

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

Day 7

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe

After all the exciting activities, you will start on the journey back to Entebbe after having breakfast at the lodge. On the return journey, you will have a stopover for lunch in Mbarara and at the equator on Kayabwe for souvenir shopping. On arrival, you will be dropped off at the airport or have accommodation arranged for an overnight stay at an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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 Big Apes Africa, not SafariBookings.
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