Valverde 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

Transfer To Kibale National Park and Bigodi Sanctuary Walk

Transfer To Kibale National Park and Bigodi Sanctuary Walk

You will begin your journey with an early morning transfer by road from Entebbe or Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park. Start your journey to Kibale Forest National Park. On the way, you will have an en-route lunch and enjoy stunning views of traditional homesteads, local people, tea plantations, beautiful scenery, views of the Rwenzori mountains, and crater lakes, among others.
Upon arrival in the park, have an evening bigodi sanctuary walk; you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight in the soothing sounds of the tropical rainforest.

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:
Isunga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will head out to receive a briefing on the dos and don'ts of chimp trekking. Following the briefing, you will embark on a trek through Kibale Forest to track the chimpanzees. An experienced ranger guide will accompany you on this adventure, and you will be captivated by the presence of these remarkable primates. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour to observe them in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, you will head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, you will have an afternoon boat ride along the Kazinga Channel. Expect to see several wildlife, including hippos, waterbucks, buffalo, elephants, and many others. Drive where you will have the opportunity to view wildlife before heading to your lodge.

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:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Isasha Sector

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Isasha Sector

Transfer through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the way to Bwindi. This area is known for its tree-climbing lions. In Ishasha, we will drive off in this adventurous vast savannah area with topis and elephants and hopefully spot lions in the fig tree branches.

Continue the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP. You will experience a change in the landscape from flat savannah via cultivated hills to jungle-covered mountains. If we arrive early, we can do a walk and mix with the locals or relax with the Orphans Group performers.

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:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will embark on a gorilla trekking adventure. At 7:45 AM, you will arrive at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest office for a pre-briefing, and at 8:30 AM, you will begin your trek. Once you locate the gorillas, you will have a maximum of one hour to observe them as they feed and play, return to the lodge for dinner and stay overnight.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

After an early breakfast, you will travel back to Kampala/Entebbe Airport. On the way to the city, you will stop for lunch. There will also be an opportunity to visit the equator for photos, purchase souvenirs, and enjoy tea or coffee.

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 Valverde 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.