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15-Day Uganda Wildlife, Chimpanzee & Gorilla Trekking Safari.

  • 15 Days

Description

Duration

15 Days

Group Size

1-8

Language

English

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Highlights

  • Explore Uganda's most iconic national parks and wildlife destinations.
  • Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
  • Experience thrilling chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world.
  • Enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest national park.
  • Witness the spectacular waterfall at Murchison Falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge.
  • Search for tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • Take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel and spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species.
  • Enjoy a game drive in the remote wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife.
  • Visit Lake Mburo National Park for close encounters with zebras, giraffes, impalas, and elands.
  • Explore the beautiful crater lakes region near Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.
  • Spot the Big Five (with an optional rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary).
  • Enjoy scenic drives through Uganda's rolling hills, traditional villages, and lush countryside.
  • Discover Uganda's incredible birdlife, with opportunities to see hundreds of bird species.
  • Experience authentic cultural encounters with local communities.
  • Stay in carefully selected safari lodges and camps offering comfort and stunning natural surroundings.
  • Capture unforgettable photographs of wildlife, landscapes, and primates.
  • Travel with an experienced professional safari guide throughout the journey.

Safari Highlights at a Glance

✓ Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
✓ Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale
✓ Wildlife Safaris in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth & Kidepo
✓ Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
✓ Murchison Falls Boat Safari
✓ Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha
✓ Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
✓ Scenic Crater Lakes Exploration
✓ Exceptional Bird Watching
✓ Cultural Encounters
✓ Comfortable Safari Lodges
✓ Ultimate Uganda Wildlife & Primate Experience

Included

  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • 14 nights accommodation
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Boat cruises and scheduled safari activities
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (where included in the itinerary)

Excluded

  • nternational and domestic flights
  • Uganda visa fees, Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, telephone calls, etc.)

Travel Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

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Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari
guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe for relaxation after your flight. Depending on
your arrival time, you may enjoy a short visit to the shores of Lake Victoria or relax at the hotel.
Accommodation: Via via hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2 - Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

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After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park via the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino
tracking on foot have en-route lunch. Continue to the park and visit the top of the powerful
Murchison Falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge.
Activities: Rhino tracking & Top of the Falls visit
Accommodation: Entikko safari lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3 - Game Drive & Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls

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Have your early morning breakfast head to the park “enjoy an early morning game drive on the
northern bank of the park in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, and
antelopes”. Later return the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the River Nile to the bottom of the falls, where you
may spot hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
Activities: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise
Accommodation: Entikko safari lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4 - Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

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After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park the scenic journey through rural villages,
rolling hills, tea plantations, and beautiful countryside landscapes. The drive provides
opportunities to experience Uganda’s natural beauty while connecting the savannah wilderness
to the tropical rainforest region.
Arrive in the evening and relaxation.
Accommodation: Turacco treetops lodge.
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 5 - Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

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Today you will enjoy chimpanzee trekking in the tropical rainforest of Kibale Forest National
Park, famous for its primates offers an exciting opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their
natural habitat. Guided walks through the tropical forest also reveal monkeys, birds, and unique
plant species, creating an adventurous and educational primate experience for visitors.
Later, take a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary most rewarding nature
experience for birds, the sanctuary hosts over 200 bird species, including the famous Great Blue
Turaco, hornbills, kingfishers, and sunbirds. The wetland’s calm atmosphere and rich vegetation
also make it ideal for photography and nature observation
Activities: Chimpanzee trekking, nature walk
Accommodation: Turacco treetops
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6 - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the scenic views of the Rwenzori
Mountains and crater lakes, tea plantations, rolling hills, and local villages. The journey is
relaxing and provides opportunities to enjoy Uganda’s beautiful countryside and landscapes
along the route.
Arrive in time for an evening game drive
Accommodation: Enganzi Game lodge
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 7 - Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

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Begin the day with an early morning game drive offers exciting wildlife viewing across open
savannah plains. Visitors may spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and
leopards, especially during early morning or evening drives. The experience also provides
beautiful scenery, crater lakes, and excellent opportunities for photography and bird watching.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise boat cruise on Kazinga Channel offers close views of
hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous bird species along the water shores.
The relaxing cruise provides excellent photography opportunities and stunning scenery
connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.
Activities: Game drive & boat safari
Accommodation: Enganzi Game lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8 - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Travel through Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its rare tree-
climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Enjoy beautiful scenery of rolling hills and local communities.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe safari lodge
Meal Plan: Half Board
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience

Day 9 - Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa cultural Experience.

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After an early briefing, begin your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park. Spend one magical hour observing a habituated gorilla family in
their natural habitat.
Activities: Gorilla trekking & Batwa cultural experience.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe safari lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 10 - Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

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After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most scenic lakes surrounded by
terraced hills. Relax at the lodge or enjoy optional canoeing.
Accommodation: Arcadia cottages
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 11 - Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

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Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park famous for zebras,
impalas, and elands. You will have a stopover at Igongo cultural center have en-route lunch
and head to the park reach and relax
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 12 - Walking Safari & Boat Cruise

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Experience a guided walking safari for close encounters with wildlife which offers one of the
most exciting and intimate wildlife experiences in Uganda. Unlike many other national parks
where wildlife viewing is mainly done by vehicle, Lake Mburo allows visitors to explore the
wilderness on foot while accompanied by an experienced ranger guide during the guided walk,

visitors may encounter zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, and giraffes at a safe
distance
Afternoon, boat cruise on Lake Mburo offers a relaxing wildlife experience with excellent views
of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and water birds along the lakeshores. The cruise provides
beautiful scenery, photography opportunities, and a peaceful atmosphere, especially during
sunset, making it one of the highlights of Lake Mburo National Park.
Activities: Walking safari, boat cruise
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 13 - Transfer to Jinja via Equator

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After breakfast, transfer to Jinja city with a stopover at the Uganda Equator for photographs
and souvenir shopping procced through Kampala city and head to Jinja through the big Mabira
forest along the way.
Accommodation: Nile village hotel and Spa
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 14 - White water rafting & biking.

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Begin the day with an exhilarating white water rafting experience on the River Nile. Guided by
professional instructors, you will navigate thrilling rapids while enjoying breathtaking scenery
along the river.
After lunch and a short relaxation break, continue with a biking adventure around the Nile
region. The cycling experience takes you through local communities, sugarcane plantations,
riverside trails, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the Nile.
Accommodation: Nile village hotel &Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 15 - Return to Entebbe for departure.

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Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy leisure time before transfer to Entebbe International
Airport for your departure flight home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

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