10 Day Best of Uganda Gorilla Tour and Big five Safari
Duration
Tour Type
Explore Tours
This 10-day Best of Uganda gorilla tour and wildlife safari takes you on an unforgettable adventure through Uganda’s stunning national parks, allowing you to encounter rare and endangered wildlife species, including the iconic mountain gorillas. The itinerary includes activities such as game drives, boat safaris, chimpanzee tracking, and cultural visits to local communities, offering you a well- rounded experience of Uganda’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. From the majestic Murchison Falls to the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, this tour showcases the best of Uganda’s natural beauty and wildlife conservation efforts.
Highlights:
- Opportunity to observe endangered mountain gorillas up close in their natural
habitat - Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, offering thrilling encounters with elephants, lions, giraffes, and other African wildlife.
- Boat safaris along the Nile River and Kazinga Channel, providing opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species.
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, a unique experience to trek through dense rainforests and encounter these intelligent primates.
- Cultural visits to the Batwa community, offering insights into Uganda’s rich cultural heritage and conservation efforts.
- visiting the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you can track endangered white rhinos on foot.
Included/Exclude
- Airport pick-up and drop off
- Transportation in a 4x4 pop up land cruiser
- Fuel expenses,
- Services of an English-speaking tourist driver guide
- Gorilla permit
- Lion experiential fees in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Chimpanzee permit for Kibale
- Rhino trekking permit
- Guided nature walks in Lake Mburo
- All entry fees to the national parks’ activities.
- Accommodations and meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water on all days
- 2 Shared boat trips (1 to the bottom of the Murchison falls, 1 along Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth indicated on the in the itinerary.
- Game drives in the parks
- A visit to Uganda equator
- All taxes
- International flight fares
- Laundry but can be done at the hotel for extra costs
- Uganda entry visa fees
- International travel insurance (Highly recommended)
- Activities not part of the described program.
- Items of personal nature like tips, beverages, alcoholic drinks, cigarette etc.
- Covid-19 pcr tests
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our team and smoothly transferred to your hotel for check-in. Take some time to relax and unwind after your journey, preparing for the exciting adventure ahead.
- Accommodation: Casa solada hotel
- Meals plan: Dinner
After breakfast, we will embark on a scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En-route, we will make a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a unique opportunity to track the endangered white rhinos on foot. Continuing our journey, we will hike to the top of Murchison Falls, where you can marvel at the majestic Nile River as it thunders through a narrow gorge, creating a powerful waterfall.
- Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge
- Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, we will explore the diverse wildlife of Murchison Falls National Park through thrilling game drives. Get up close to elephants, lions, giraffes, and other African wildlife in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, we will take a boat safari on the Nile River, offering you an up-close encounter with hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
- Accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge
- Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, we will depart from Murchison Falls and head towards Kibale National Park, famous for its dense tropical rainforests and high population of chimpanzees. Enjoy the scenic drive as we traverse through Uganda's stunning landscapes and arrive at our lodge in Kibale National Park.
- Accommodation: Turaco treetops lodge
- Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, get ready for an exciting chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale National Park. Led by experienced guides, you will trek through the forest, following the calls and signs of the chimpanzees until you encounter them in their natural habitat. After this thrilling experience, we will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife.
- Accommodation: Buffalo safari Lodge
- Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the morning, we will embark on Lion experiential in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This unique experience allows you to learn about the park's conservation efforts and get a chance get closer to these majestic predators in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, we will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
- Accommodation: Buffalo safari lodge
- Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, we will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Enjoy the scenic drive through the rolling hills and valleys of southwestern Uganda, arriving at Bwindi in the evening. Dinner and Relax.
- Accommodation: Icumbi gorilla lodge
- Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is the highlight of your trip as you embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Led by experienced guides, you will trek through the dense forest, following the trail of the gorillas until you encounter them in their natural habitat. This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows you to observe these magnificent creatures up close and learn about their conservation efforts. In the afternoon, we will visit the nearby Batwa community, where you can learn about their unique culture and way of life.
- Accommodation: Icumbi gorilla lodge
- Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, we will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. Upon arrival, you will relax and Overnight stay at Lake Mburo.
- Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock lodge
- Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today after breakfast, Take a nature walk to further explore the scenic landscapes and wildlife of Lake Mburo National Park. Later on, we will depart and head to Entebbe airport for your departure flight. . Our team will assist you with the check-out process and bid you farewell as you embark on your onward journey. Depart with unforgettable memories of your Ugandan adventure!
- Accommodation: No accommodation
- Meals plan: Breakfast and Lunch
- Drinks: Drinking water
