Uganda: 8-Day Big Five, Golden Monkey, Gorillas & Chimps
ID: GYG850459-1344077
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on an 8-day Safari in Uganda to see the Big 5, trek Chimpanzee in Kibale & track the endangered mountain Gorillas through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Golden Monkey in Mgahinga NP
Embark on an 8-day tour of Uganda's top-rated tourist destinations and attractions. See White Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Sanctuary, and enjoy a boat trip along the famous Kazinga Channel. Track chimpanzees at Kibale National Park, and do a trek to see gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Golden Monkey in Mgahinga Mountain National Park
Day 1: Entebbe - Murchison Falls National Park
After an early morning arrival at the Airport, have breakfast, and later drive to Murchison Falls National Park. We shall stopover at Nakasongola to see the White Rhinos at Ziwa Wildlife Sanctuary. Lunch in Masindi and continue to the park, visit the top of the falls. Check in to your lodge and enjoy dinner.
Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, go on a game drive in the park. Look out for lions, leopards, giraffes, Uganda kob, Cape buffalo, African elephants, and Jackson's hartebeest. Return to the lodge for lunch and relax. In the afternoon, go on a boat trip to the base of the falls. Stay in Hoima
Day 3: Hoima - Kibale National Park
After breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park. Stop for lunch in Fort Portal Town and later drive to the park to track Chimpanzee in the forest
Day 4: Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, do a quick game drive in Kasenyi tracks to look for Lions and Leopard and later drive to Mweya Peninsula for lunch and boat cruise along Kazinga Channel later on. Look out for huge schools of hippos, giant Nile crocodiles, and big herds of elephants coming down to drink.
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an early morning drive, later continue to Ishasha sector to look for the tree climbing lions before continuing to Buhoma - Bwindi.
Day 6: Gorilla trekking and later transfer to Kisoro
After breakfast, go on a gorilla tracking experience in the park and later drive to Kisoro
Day 7: Mgahinga National Park
Drive to the park for Golden Monkey tracking and later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax
Day 8: Transfer to Kanombe International Airport in Kigali for your flight back home
Highlights
- See the Big 5 in Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Go on a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and see the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
- Trek to Mgahinga National Park to see the endangered Golden Monkey
- Trek through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see the endangered mountain gorillas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Not recommended for participants with back problems or pregnant women
Children under 15 years are allowed for gorilla tracking with special request to be accompanied by an adult
You are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear
Passport name, number, expiry, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
