Paramount Gorilla Expeditions

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival at entebbe international airport, transfer to your lodge

Arrival at entebbe international airport, transfer to your lodge

After landing and finalising the immigration formalities, you will find our professional tour driver waiting for you at the airport's waiting area. Change money on the way; local currency is recommended. He will warmly welcome you to Uganda. He will transfer you to your booked lodge nearby. On arrival before check-in. You will be briefed about your safari. After your briefing, check in and relax after a long journey.

If your arrival time is early during the day, you may choose optional activities, you may choose to visit the botanical garden, or head out to Mabamba Wetlands for your shoebill experience. This can be arranged upon communication with the office.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to murchison falls nation park, with rhino trekking stop over at ziwa rhino sanctuary

Transfer to murchison falls nation park, with rhino trekking stop over at ziwa rhino sanctuary

Your tour officially begins. You will set off for a long day, driving northwards to Nakasongola Nyakitoma, where you will do your rhino tracking stopover for the rhino tracking experience. This experience is done on foot, and this is the only place you can see rhinos in Uganda. You will learn about the success of this rhino reintroduction in Uganda. Later, after this breathtaking encounter, you will have lunch, later proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. After entering, you will proceed to visit the top of Muchison Falls viewing point, where the nile squeezes through a 7meter gorge, and falls 45m deep, producing a thunderous roar, on a sunny evening you will have a chance to witness a rainbow, and a shower, after which you will proceed to your booked accommodation, you will arrive later in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
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LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Ikorom Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Morning game drive, in Murchison falls, afternoon boat cruise along the nile, towards the falls

Morning game drive, in Murchison falls, afternoon boat cruise along the nile, towards the falls

As dawn breaks over Murchison Falls National Park, the golden light spills across vast savannahs, awakening the wilderness. Embark on a morning game drive through rolling plains dotted with acacia trees, where elephants graze peacefully, giraffes glide with effortless grace, and lions lounge in the sun after a night’s hunt. The air is alive with bird calls and the scent of wild grass. After a hearty lunch, set off on an afternoon boat cruise along the legendary Nile. Glide past pods of hippos and basking crocodiles as fish eagles soar above. The river narrows, its calm surface giving way to swirling rapids. Ahead, the thunder of Murchison Falls grows louder—where the mighty Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge, exploding into mist and rainbows. The sight and sound of this natural spectacle capture the raw power and beauty of Uganda’s wild heart, marking an unforgettable day of exploration, adventure, and awe in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Ikorom Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Transfer to kibale forest, evening bigodi swamp and community experience with a site guide

Transfer to kibale forest, evening bigodi swamp and community experience with a site guide

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and journey south through scenic countryside to Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world. The drive unfolds through tea plantations, rolling hills, and vibrant villages, offering glimpses of authentic Ugandan life. Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge surrounded by lush tropical forest. In the evening, venture out with a local site guide to explore Bigodi Swamp, a community-run wetland teeming with birdlife, monkeys, and rich vegetation. Wander along wooden walkways as the forest hums with life, spotting colourful species like the great blue turaco and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Beyond the wildlife, engage with the Bigodi community to learn about their sustainable projects, crafts, banana and coffee experience, and traditions that coexist with nature. The experience blends discovery, culture, and conservation, offering a heartfelt connection to the people and the land that make Kibale so extraordinary.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Morning Chimpanzee trekking, transfer to queen elizabeth national park, short evening game drive

Morning Chimpanzee trekking, transfer to queen elizabeth national park, short evening game drive

Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading into the heart of Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking adventure. Led by experienced rangers, follow forest trails echoing with the calls of primates and birds. As mist filters through the canopy, encounter a family of chimpanzees—watch them swing effortlessly through the trees, groom one another, and display their lively intelligence up close. After this exhilarating encounter, enjoy a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing crater lakes, tea plantations, and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in the afternoon and check into your lodge overlooking sweeping savannah plains. As the day cools, embark on a short evening game drive through the Kasenyi plains, where herds of Uganda kob graze under the setting sun and elephants, buffaloes, and lions begin to stir. The golden light, vast landscape, and abundant wildlife mark the perfect close to a day filled with wonder and discovery.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Aardvark Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Morning game drive, in kasenyi plains, afternoon boat cruise along kazinga channel

Morning game drive, in kasenyi plains, afternoon boat cruise along kazinga channel

As dawn paints the savannah in soft gold, set out for a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This open expanse is a wildlife haven, lions stalk the grazing herds of Uganda kob, elephants move gracefully through the tall grass, and buffaloes gather near shimmering crater lakes. The cool morning air carries the calls of birds and the distant rumble of hippos, making every moment alive with anticipation.

After lunch, embark on an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lakes Edward and George. The boat brings you close to the shoreline where elephants come to drink, hippos wallow in the shallows, and crocodiles bask on the banks. The air is rich with the cries of fish eagles and the flutter of kingfishers diving for prey. As the sun begins to set, the channel glows with warm hues, a serene and captivating experience that perfectly captures the rhythm of life in Uganda’s wild heart.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Aardvark Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Tranfer to bwindi impenetrable national park via ishasha in search for the tree climbing lions

Tranfer to bwindi impenetrable national park via ishasha in search for the tree climbing lions

After an early breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and journey south toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, traversing the remote and untamed Ishasha sector. This stretch of savannah is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions—an extraordinary sight found in only a few places in Africa. Keep your camera ready as you scan the giant fig trees, where lions often lounge gracefully on the branches, surveying the plains dotted with topis and buffaloes below. The drive is an adventure in itself, offering stunning views of the Rift Valley and Uganda’s rural heartland. Continue through winding roads and lush hillsides until the dense emerald canopy of Bwindi rises ahead—ancient, mist-shrouded, and alive with the sounds of the forest. Arrive at your lodge on the edge of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where cool mountain air and the distant calls of forest birds set the tone for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience that awaits.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Gorilla Bluff Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, optional batwa experience

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, optional batwa experience

Awake to the cool mountain mist and the sounds of the rainforest as you prepare for one of Africa’s most profound encounters. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After breakfast, head to the park offices for a briefing by park rangers, after which you venture into the dense forest, following ancient trails beneath towering trees and tangled vines. The trek can be challenging, but every step heightens the anticipation. When you finally meet a gorilla family, time seems to stand still. Stay with them for 1 hour, watch the gentle giants feed, play, and interact in their natural world, their soulful eyes reflecting an intelligence both wild and familiar.

After this life-changing experience, return to your lodge. (optional) In the afternoon, you may opt to visit the Batwa community, the indigenous forest dwellers of Bwindi. Guided by Batwa elders, learn about their traditional hunting skills, medicinal plants, songs, and stories that once defined life within the forest.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Bluff Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Transfer from bwindi impenetrable national park to lake mburo national park, do an evening safari

Transfer from bwindi impenetrable national park to lake mburo national park, do an evening safari

After breakfast, bid farewell to the misty highlands of Bwindi and set off for Lake Mburo National Park, a scenic drive through rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and rural communities. The changing landscape, from lush forests to open acacia woodlands, reveals Uganda’s breathtaking diversity. Arrive at Lake Mburo in the afternoon and settle into your lodge overlooking the tranquil lake.

As evening approaches, embark on a game drive through the park’s mosaic of grasslands and wetlands. Lake Mburo is a haven for graceful impalas, zebras, topis, elands, and giraffes that roam freely across the plains. Keep watch for leopards beginning to stir as the sun dips low over the acacia-dotted landscape. Birds call from the reeds and hippos stir in the water, adding to the symphony of the wild. The evening safari offers a serene yet thrilling glimpse into Uganda’s smallest savannah park, intimate, unspoiled, and alive with quiet beauty. Return to your lodge at 7 pm for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Hyena Hill Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Morning walking safari in lake mburo national park, continue to equator, lunch stop, to entebbe

Morning walking safari in lake mburo national park, continue to equator, lunch stop, to entebbe

Start the day with a morning walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. Guided by expert rangers, stroll through rolling through the rolling grassland, spotting zebras, impalas, and elusive elands up close, while listening to the calls of birds and the rustle of the reeds. The intimate pace of the walk allows you to feel the heartbeat of the savannah and appreciate the small wonders often missed while in the vehicle.

After the safari, depart for Kayabwe Equator point. Pause for lunch at a local spot. Explore the souvenir shops for handcrafted mementoes and local souvenirs. Continue the journey back to Entebbe, on an unforgettable circuit of Uganda’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes. Drop off at Entebbe International Airport.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Paramount Gorilla Expeditions, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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