8 Days Uganda Wildlife, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking
SAFARI SUMMARY
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison falls
Day 2: Game drive & boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National park.
Day 4: Chimp tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park.
Day 5: Game drive, Katwe salt Lake and a boat cruise.
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi national park and view tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector.
Day 7: Gorilla trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 8: Departure.
The Uganda wildlife safari takes you to Uganda’s major national parks including Murchison Falls national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Kibale Forest National park and Lake Bunyonyi in the south western Uganda.
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison falls national park
On this Uganda Wildlife Safari, travel from your lodge or from the airport by the company guide who will transfer you to Murchison falls national park, you will also enjoy the beautiful sceneries as you travel and also have your lunch in Masindi town en route. Then on your arrival, you will have an evening game drive where you will view many animals including the Kobs, Elephants, Lions, Buffalos, Leopards and many more.
Accommodation
Upmarket: Paraa Safari Lodge
Midrange: Pakuba game lodge
Budget: Red Chilli Rest camp
Day 2: Early morning game drive & an afternoon boat cruise
Have your breakfast at the lodge. Proceed for an early morning game drive. There you will have a chance to enjoy viewing many animals including the lions, leopards, birds, elephants, buffaloes, Among others. Continue to the afternoon boat cruise after lunch, having a chance of viewing many animals including; the crocodiles, hippos, birds and many more. Later, undertake a hike up to top of the falls.
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National park
Have breakfast at the lodge as you prepare for a full day transfer to Kibale national park, you will have your lunch at fort portal town and visit Amabeere caves where you will enjoy unique crater lakes and falls, later proceed to Kibale national park for overnight stay.
Accommodation
Upmarket: Primate Lodge
Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp
Budget: Rwenzori View guest house
Day 4: Chimp tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
Early morning at 07:15 am, you will have breakfast then leave to Kibale forest National Park headquarters for briefing. Enter into this beautiful lush forest for chimpanzee trekking. There you will have a good view of chimpanzees including other primates like the L’hoests, Colobus, Blue and Red-tailed monkeys. In addition, you will find the grey cheeked Mangabeys swinging through the dense forest and several bird species, butterflies and various small insects, you will spend good time with these unique primates (chimps) as you try to interact and learn about their usual lives. you will finally retreat to your lodge to pick your luggage for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park via Rwenzori mountain and Kasese town.
Accommodation
Upmarket: Mweya safari lodge
Midrange: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Day 5: Early morning game drive, Katwe salt Lake and a boat cruise
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. Prepare for an early morning game drive with in the park to sight numerous early risers including the kobs, antelopes, lions, elephants, buffaloes, birds and many more. Have your packed lunch and travel to Katwe salt lake. Proceed for an afternoon boat cruise where you will view crocodiles, hippos, birds, and many more. Later enjoy an evening game drive with in the park as you proceed to the lodge.
Accommodation
Upmarket: Mweya safari lodge
Midrange: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi national park and view tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector
Have breakfast at your lodge. Then transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector. There you will get a chance of viewing tree climbing lions and many other animals including Oribis, red topis, water buck and monkeys. Proceed to the park having your packed lunch as you travel.
Accommodation.
Upmarket: Gorilla safari Lodge
Midrange: Bakiga Lodge
Budget: Broadbill Forest camp
Day 7: Gorilla trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
In the morning, assemble at the park headquarters for briefing from the park rangers about the do’s and don’ts while with the gorillas. Then proceed for the memorable adventure in the forest. But this activity may take 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the animals. Meet and stay with the animals for a maximum of one hour. Descend from the jungles to the park headquarters and to your Lodge for lunch and relaxation. After which you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy a canoe ride on the lake.
Accommodation
Upmarket: Arcadia cottages
Midrange: Bunyonyi safaris resort
Budget: Supreme Adventure park
Day 8: Departure
Have your breakfast. Then embark on the safari back to Kampala having a lunch stop at Igongo cultural Centre. And another stopover at the equator for photos and experiments. Then proceed to Entebbe for your evening flight or overnight at the lodge marking the end of your Uganda wildlife safari.
End of trip with Love Uganda Safaris
Includes
- All activities / services as per itinerary
- 4WD Vehicle – with a pop – up roof for scenic viewing
- A professional English speaking driver / guide
- Site entrance fees
- Free Wi-Fi internet in the vehicle
- All ground transportation and fuel
- Meals
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Excludes
- Visas
- International air fares
- Activities / services not included in the itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks / wines
- Laundry and any service of personal nature
- Travel insurance cover
Safari Activities
- Game drives
- Boat cruise
- Tree-Climbing Lions
- Chimpanzee Trekking
- Gorilla Trekking
- Amabeere Caves
SPECIAL NOTE: Love Uganda Safaris would like to inform you that, during your 8 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari, you will be interacting with animals and birds in their natural habitats NOT in cages or a zoo. We therefore request that you understand us in case you miss some of these animals or birds in the areas they are expected to be. However, from our experience and up to date information from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) as well as national parks’ management, we are 85% sure that you will see these animals and birds in their respective areas.
Safari Destinations
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Kibale Forest National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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