Paramount Gorilla Expeditions

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • 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 and transfer to your booked accommodation

Arrival at entebbe international airport and transfer to your booked accommodation

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will clear immigration and collect your luggage. You will meet your company's assigned professional tour guide at the airport and be transferred to your pre-booked accommodation in Entebbe. The journey typically takes 15-20 minutes, offering views of the town, Lake Victoria, and surrounding neighbourhoods. On the way, you will make a stopover to change money into the local currency. Proceed to the lodge. Once at the lodge or hotel, before check-in, you will be briefed about your safari. After the briefing, check in and rest as you prepare for the following adventurous days ahead.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Sienna Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to murchison falls national park, ziwa rhino trekking on the way

Transfer to murchison falls national park, ziwa rhino trekking on the way

After an early breakfast in Entebbe, embark on an adventurous drive north toward Murchison Falls National Park, traversing Uganda’s vibrant countryside of rolling hills, farmland, and roadside villages. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an unforgettable trekking experience. Guided by expert rangers, walk through tall grasses and riverine forest in search of Uganda’s rare white rhinos. Feel your heart race as you approach these magnificent giants, witnessing them graze, wallow in mud, and interact in their natural habitat—a rare and intimate wildlife encounter. After the rhino trek, continue through scenic landscapes toward Murchison Falls, where the Nile snakes through savannahs and forests. Visit the top of the world's strongest Murchison Falls. where the Nile squeezes itself through a 7m gorge and falls 45m deep. Creating a rainbow and a thunderous roar. Arrive in the late evening, check into your lodge, and overnight.

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

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

Wake at dawn to the golden light spilling over Murchison Falls National Park. Embark on a morning game drive across open savannahs and riverine forests, searching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, Uganda kob, and lions in their natural habitat.

After lunch, embark on a boat for an afternoon cruise along the Nile, drifting past hippos wallowing in the waters, elephants on the shores, crocodiles basking on the banks, and flocks of colourful birds. Approach the mighty Murchison Falls as the river narrows and thunders through a rocky gorge, sending up mist and rainbows, a breathtaking climax to a day of wildlife and adventure.

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 from murchison falls to kibale national park, bigod swamp and community experience

Transfer from murchison falls to kibale national park, bigod swamp and community experience

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and journey south towards Kibale Forest National Park. Passing through Uganda’s scenic countryside of rolling hills, small villages, sugarcane plantations, and tea plantations. The drive is long but rewarding. Offering glimpses of rural life, lush farmland, and distant mountains. Arrive in the late afternoon at your lodge on the edge of Kibale’s tropical rainforest, the forest is alive with birdsong, and the setting is perfect for preparing for the next day’s chimpanzee trekking adventure.

After check-in, drive to Bigodi for your swamp walk and community experience. During this experience, you will expect to see 5 primate species that roam the swamp, such as red-tailed monkey, black & white colobus, red colobus and lots of bird species. Your local guide will interpret the importance of different medicinal herbs.
Later, proceed to the community for the banana gin experience and the coffee experience. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:
Guereza Canopy Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Chimpanzee trekking in kibale national park, transfer to queen elizabeth, afternoon boatcruise

Chimpanzee trekking in kibale national park, transfer to queen elizabeth, afternoon boatcruise

Wake early for a day that immerses you in one of Africa’s most enchanting forests. After a briefing by trained park rangers, venture into Kibale National Park, home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and a staggering diversity of primates. Trek along narrow, winding trails beneath towering mahogany and fig trees, listening to the symphony of birds and the distant calls of chimpanzees. The forest floor is carpeted with ferns, vines, and fallen leaves, damp with morning dew. Your ranger’s keen eyes guide you through this lush environment, pointing out monkeys and vibrant bird species along the way. A family of chimpanzees emerges, moving gracefully through the canopy, grooming, playing, and interacting. Watching them up close, sometimes just meters away, is a humbling, magical experience. After the trek, drive to Queen Elizabeth, an afternoon boat cruise on arrival. On the boat, expect to see lots of animals coming to drink water, hippos in the channel, elephants, buffalo, to name a few.

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, transfer to bwindi impenetrable natioanl park

Morning game drive in kasenyi, transfer to bwindi impenetrable natioanl park

Begin the day with an early short morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. As the sun rises, herds of Uganda kob graze gracefully, and lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbucks, elephants, and the park’s diverse birdlife, offering a thrilling wildlife experience at close range.

After the morning adventure, depart south towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive takes you through rolling hills, farmland, and rural villages, with stunning vistas of the Rift Valley and distant mountains. Arrive in the late evening at your lodge near Bwindi, ready to rest and prepare for the next day’s unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.

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 7

Gorilla tracking in bwindi impenetrable national park, transfer to lake bunyonyi

Gorilla tracking in bwindi impenetrable national park, transfer to lake bunyonyi

Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing by experienced rangers, enter the dense, misty rainforest and follow narrow, rugged trails in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can be challenging, winding through thick vegetation and steep slopes, but each step builds anticipation. Suddenly, the gorillas appear—majestic silverbacks, playful juveniles, and nurturing mothers feeding their young. Observing their intelligence, social bonds, and raw power up close is humbling and unforgettable.

After this life-changing encounter, embark on a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a scenic drive through terraced hills, banana plantations, and small villages. Arrive at the tranquil lakeside, where terraced hills rise from sparkling waters dotted with islands, offering a serene contrast to the rainforest’s intensity, a perfect place to relax and reflect on your gorilla experience.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Transfer from lake bunyonyi to entebbe international airpot

Transfer from lake bunyonyi to entebbe international airpot

After a peaceful morning by the calm waters of Lake Bunyonyi, begin your journey back to Entebbe. The road winds through terraced highlands, bustling markets, and green valleys alive with village life. Stop en route for photos or a warm local meal as you cross Uganda’s heartland, its rolling hills and smiling faces bidding you farewell. As you near Entebbe, the air grows warm and familiar, Lake Victoria glimmering in the distance. Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in time for your onward flight, carrying with you memories of misty forests, roaring waterfalls, wild encounters, and the unmatched beauty of Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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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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