7 Days Uganda Safari – Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzees & Wildlife Tour

About this expedition

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Duration

1 days

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Countries

Uganda

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Activities

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest Big Five wildlife viewing Boat cruises on the Nile and Kazinga Channel Murchison Falls experience Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha Sector Scenic crater lakes and tea plantations Birdwatching and photography opportunities Equator crossing experience

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Guide

Expert led

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, hike through the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

Once located, spend one magical hour observing the gorillas as they feed, interact, and care for their young.

After the trek, begin your return journey to Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photography and souvenir shopping.

Depending on your schedule, you will be transferred to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for departure.

Tour itinerary

Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Hotel

Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel for relaxation and overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy optional relaxation by Lake Victoria or short sightseeing around Entebbe.

Airport pick-up Hotel transfer Relaxation

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park – Top of the Falls

Uganda

After breakfast, depart Entebbe and drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most famous national park. En route, visit the top of the spectacular Murchison Falls where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge before crashing powerfully below. Enjoy scenic landscapes, local villages, and optional stopovers along the journey before checking into your safari lodge.

Scenic road transfer Visit to the top of Murchison Falls Photography opportunities

Morning Game Drive – Nile Boat Cruise

Uganda

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive through the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Wildlife commonly spotted includes: Lions Elephants Buffaloes Giraffes Hyenas Antelopes Leopards In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile River to the bottom of Murchison Falls where you may encounter: Hippos Nile crocodiles Elephants Water birds Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Morning game drive Nile boat cruise Wildlife viewing Birdwatching Photography

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Uganda

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and transfer to Kibale National Park, famous for chimpanzees and tropical rainforest biodiversity. The scenic drive passes through tea plantations, crater lakes, rolling hills, and rural communities. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for relaxation and overnight stay.

Scenic countryside transfer Photography opportunities Crater lakes viewing

Chimpanzee Tracking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Uganda

After breakfast, head into the rainforest for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale National Park. Observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat while also spotting monkeys, birds, and forest wildlife. Later, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving in time for an evening game drive. Wildlife sightings may include: Lions Elephants Buffaloes Uganda kobs Warthogs

Chimpanzee tracking Scenic transfer Evening game drive Wildlife viewing

Kazinga Channel Cruise – Ishasha – Transfer to Bwindi

Uganda

After breakfast, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing waterways. Spot: Hippos Crocodiles Elephants Buffaloes Numerous bird speciesLater, continue through the Ishasha Sector searching for the famous tree-climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Kazinga Channel boat cruise Ishasha game drive Tree-climbing lion viewing Scenic transfer to Bwindi

Gorilla Trekking – Return to Entebbe

Uganda

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, hike through the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend one magical hour observing the gorillas as they feed, interact, and care for their young. After the trek, begin your return journey to Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photography and souvenir shopping. Depending on your schedule, you will be transferred to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for departure.

Gorilla trekking Guided rainforest hike Equator experience Scenic return journey

What's included

Included

Gorilla trekking permit Chimpanzee tracking permit Accommodation and meals Private 4x4 safari vehicle Professional English-speaking guide Park entrance fees Game drives Nile boat cruise Kazinga Channel boat cruise Bottled drinking water

Not Included

International flights Uganda visa fees Travel insurance Alcoholic beverages Tips and gratuities Personal expenses

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