Uganda: 9-Day Gorillas, Chimps, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari
ID: GYG420576-762124
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Country: Uganda
Duration:
9 days
Description
Explore Kibale National Park for chimpanzees trekking.
Visit Queen Elizabeth National park
Explore Bwindi National park to experience gorilla trekking.
Explore Murchison Falls National park
Day 1: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
After your early morning breakfast, drive northwest to Murchison Falls National Park via the Rhino Sanctuary, where you will have the opportunity to trek Rhinos.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park: morning game drive and an afternoon boat ride on the Nile River.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Paraa Safari Lodge
Day 3: Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodge: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking - Cultural Village Walk in Bigodi
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodge: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort
Day 5: Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast at your lodge before you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range. Your expert driver-guide will take you through the game park where you might spot some animals.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Morning game drive and Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi impenetrable Forest
Have breakfast then set off for Bwindi NP through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodge: Engagi Lodge/ Similar
Day 8: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodge: Engagi Lodge/ Similar
Day 9: Transfer to Entebbe
After morning breakfast, park your bags and you will be driven back to Entebbe for your flight back home with a stopover at the Equator where you will have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and take some photos.
Then make another stopover at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using traditional methods passed down through the generations.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest
- Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale forest
- Spot the Big 5 and Big Cats
- Track Rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity requires some level of fitness and participants must be used to walking.
Pickup directly from Entebbe International Airport can also be arranged. Please provide your flight details and your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals terminal. He will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
