7 Days Luxury Group Tour, Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Game.
ID: GYG763930-1229680
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
7 days
Description
This 7-day luxury Group tour features mountain gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, a game drive, and a boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Price is per group of 6 travelers.
Itinerary
Day 1:
You’ll be personally met by our company representative upon arrival at Entebbe airport, and transfer to your Hotel (Approximately 10-15 minutes’ drive).
Overnight at Hotel No.5 (B&B)
Day 2:
Leave Entebbe after breakfast (8:00) for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of Africa to Kibale National Park just under the Rwenzori Mountains. (Approximately 5-6 hours’ drive).
Meals and overnight at Chimpudu Lodge (FB)
Day 3:
Early morning trek for chimpanzees. Kibale is the best reserve in Africa to view chimps, a thick jungle with a towering canopy. In the afternoon, drive to the south into Queen Elizabeth National Park, sightseeing and game viewing enroot. (Approximately 3-4 hours’ drive).
Meals and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (FB).
Day 4:
After Breakfast you will do dawn morning game drive. The morning is the best time for game drive as the African Animal kingdom tends to be most active during the golden hours of first sunlight touching the Savanah. You will see Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Waterbuck, Leopards, Uganda Kobs, warthog, Birds and primates. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes Edward and George, here you will see large numbers of hippos more than you can possibly imagine as well as a variety of other animals which come to waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see buffaloes, crocodiles, bathing Elephants and a range of beautiful birds.
Meals and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (FB).
Day 5:
After breakfast, drive to Bwindi via the landscape of tea plantations, probably East Africa’s most spectacular scenery, and the highland rain forests which reach to the volcanoes in which live the mountain gorillas. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, you will do cultural experiences in the afternoon. (Approximately 5-6 hours’ drive).
Meals and overnight at Gorilla Leisure Lodge (FB)
Day 6:
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 7:30 a.m. with a briefing. Ensure to carry along with you a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 to 10 hours depending on the gorilla family nearby but it’s well worth the effort.
Meals and overnight at Gorilla Leisure Lodge (FB)
Day 7:
Return to Kampala in the morning, lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara with stop over at the Equator crossing then transfer to Entebbe for the evening flight back home (Approximately 8-9 hours’ drive).
(Meal plan Breakfast and Lunch)
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee Trekking
- Cultural Experiences
- Baot Cruise
- Game Drives
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Take note that Gorilla tracking permits are always booked and paid for in advance at least 3 to 6 months before tracking dates.
Confirming your trip in advance will enable us to secure gorilla and chimpanzee permits for you, hence guaranteeing that you will participate in the Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking experience.
Therefore, it will be much more convenient if you confirm your trip early with GetYourGuide.
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.