Safari & Gorilla Trekking
7-Day Short Vacation Package – Safari & Gorilla Trekking
$2500-2800 USD
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Safari summary
Start from either Entebbe airport or your hotel (prior to Day 1). Transfer to the edge of Kibale Forest National Park. Expect the Bigodi wetlands excursion and then we head to Queen Elizabeth NP where you will enjoy the big game safari and a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. Proceed to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla trekking experience. After gorilla trekking, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy an afternoon-evening game viewing and the morning nature walk. Return to Entebbe.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Primate trekking | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Primate trekking
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Transfer to Kibale Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable | Kibale | Lake Mburo | Queen Elizabeth
Our Tour Driver-guide will pick up/receive you and we shall embark on a transfer that will see us overnight at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival at the accommodation, check in and just relax. #Optional (extra cost 15$): If interested and time allows, we can proceed with the crater lakes excursion. You will enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and stunning views all over. Else, just enjoy your rest at the facility.
Kibale Forest Camp
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Bwindi Impenetrable | Kibale | Lake Mburo | Queen Elizabeth
Have breakfast and proceed for the Bigodi wetlands excursion. The Bigodi wetland boasts of an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates species like the black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and baboons. The Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers. Among the major bird species within the area is the Great Blue Turaco. From Bigodi, we shall embark on a transfer (about 2hrs) to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Bwindi Impenetrable | Kibale | Lake Mburo | Queen Elizabeth
We shall have breakfast and proceed for the Chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura gorge. The gorge is home to habituated Chimpanzees plus other primates including baboons, monkeys and also bird species. Today, you will spend the early part of the day tracking chimpanzees here. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward.
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Transfer to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable | Kibale | Lake Mburo | Queen Elizabeth
Be up early and proceed for an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the lodge and check out then head to the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey).
Broadbill Forest Camp
Gorilla trekking Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable | Kibale | Lake Mburo | Queen Elizabeth
You will have an early morning breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists.
Broadbill Forest Camp
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP
Bwindi Impenetrable | Kibale | Lake Mburo | Queen Elizabeth
Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo NP via Mbarara City. You will arrive at the accommodation in Lake Mburo in time and rest before moving for an afternoon-to-evening game drive. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras, topi, impalas, Uganda kob, and Cape buffalos among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.
Hyena Hill Lodge
Return to Entebbe to catch flight
Bwindi Impenetrable | Kibale | Lake Mburo | Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide. On this early morning guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelope, and Cape buffaloes among others.
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