Best Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour

Safari Overview

This is one of the best Gorilla Safari Tour you can ever embark yourself on. On this trip, you will have a chance of trekking gorillas, tracking Chimpanzees, watching the big 4 animals and various primate species. These unforgettable thrilling experiences will be done from different national parks including; Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park for the gorilla trekking experience, Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing and boat safari on Kazinga channel, and then Kibale Forest National Park for a Chimpanzee tracking experience.

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Highlights:

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Safaris
  • Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Park
  • Boat cruises in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Ishasha’s tree climbing lions
  • Boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park

Important Details:

  • Small group safari (max 6 people)
  • Depart any day
  • Solo travellers are welcome
  • Age limit: 15 years and above

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Kuzora Safari Driver/guide will pick you from the airport and your adventure will begin with a thrilling journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. It’s an 8-9 hrs drive journey where you will enjoy Uganda highway sceneries with several fruit and vegetable markets, craft shops and traditional drum markets along the roads. You will have a stopover at the Equator for photos and a brief experiment, then continue to Mbarara town for lunch. Afterward, you'll proceed to Bwindi or Kabale for the night. Drive time: 8-9 hrs. drive Lodging: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge/Four gorillas lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi
After the breakfast from the lodge, your driver/guide will drive you to the park headquarters and the UWA (Uganda Wildlife Authority) ranger guides will brief you and allocate you a gorilla family group to trek the gorillas. The trek will start and throughout your adventure, ranger guides will accompany you, clearing trails and sharing valuable information about the mountain gorillas and the Bwindi forest ecosystem. Once you locate the gorillas, you will have a maximum of one hour to interact with these majestic creatures, during which it's essential to maintain silence to respect their natural behavior. Photographing the gorillas is encouraged, but always be mindful of their environment. After the trek, you will return to the starting point to receive your certificate, celebrating your successful tracking of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This unforgettable experience not only offers a chance to witness one of the world's most endangered species up close but also enriches your understanding of their habitat and conservation efforts. You will then be transferred back your lodge for a night.
Day 3: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After enjoying a your breakfast, you will set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the afternoon. During the drive, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an en-route lunch and make stopovers for sightseeing along the way. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will warmly check in, get time to relax and prepare your evening adventure. Later, you'll embark on an evening game drive to search for late-grazing wildlife including the big 4 animals and then get to the lodge for an overnight stay. Drive time: 4-5 hrs Drive Lodging: Elephant Hab Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge
Day 4: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
After breakfast, you'll head to the Kasenyi Plains for a morning game drive in search of early-morning wildlife. During this drive, you can expect to see an array of animals, including elephants, large herds of buffalo, leopards, lions, bushbucks, kobs, antelopes, and more. Morning Game Drive The morning game drive will last approximately 2-3 hours, after which you'll drive to the Mweya Peninsula for a hot lunch. Enjoy some time to relax before setting off for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel—a highlight of your safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon Boat Cruise During the boat cruise, you'll have the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife along the shores of the channel. Keep an eye out for hippos swimming and numerous bird species that thrive in the area. After the cruise, you will return to the lodge to unwind, enjoy dinner, and spend the night. This day promises an unforgettable experience filled with the natural beauty and wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lodging: Elephant Hab Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge
Day 5: Morning Drive, Transfer to Kibale National Park
After your breakfast, you will have a morning drive for about 3 hours and transfer to Kibale National Park from where you will then go for a rest at a your lodge and have dinner as well. Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee guest house/ Turaco tree tops
Day 6: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will join the Chimpanzee tracking briefing at Kanyanchu head offices. You will then start the tracking and you will also have a chance of seeing various primate species baboons, vervet monkeys among others. You will then return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at Chimpanzee guest house/ Turaco tree tops
Day 7. Transfer Back to Entebbe for your departure
After your breakfast, you will drive back to Entebbe Airport for your flight back home.

Cost

The cost of the 7-Day Best Gorilla Safari Tour depends on the level of accommodation, the number of people, and specific inclusions. Below is a breakdown of the estimated costs:

Inclusions

  • All Accommodation as per the Itinerary
  • All meals as specified in the Itinerary
  • Activities included in the Itinerary
  • Guided nature walks
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Services of an experienced driver/guide
  • Park Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Personal travel insurance and Emergency Insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
  • Extra Meals

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