Valverde Safaris

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$2,881 to $2,950 pp (USD)

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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

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Community Experience

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Community Experience

Begin your Uganda safari with a scenic transfer to Kibale National Park, home to one of Africa’s richest concentrations of primates.
On arrival, visit the Bigodi community and discover the area’s culture, daily life and natural surroundings. The experience offers an authentic introduction to western Uganda while preparing you for the chimpanzee trekking adventure ahead. Continue to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay near Kibale Forest.

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
Activities:
Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Eliabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Eliabeth National Park

Start the day with an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest, following expert guides through the rainforest as you search for habituated chimpanzees and other primates.

After the trek, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way. Arrive at your lodge and relax before your next day of wildlife viewing, including an early morning game drive and Kazinga Channel boat safari.

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
Activities:
Chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game Drive & afternoon & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Game Drive & afternoon & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Rise early for a game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s premier wildlife destinations. Explore the savannah in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and other wildlife while enjoying the cool morning hours.

In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife gather along the shoreline. Return to your lodge after a rewarding day of wildlife viewing.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Bwindi forest National Park via Ishasha Sector

Transfer to Bwindi forest National Park via Ishasha Sector

Leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel south toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha Sector. During the journey, keep watch for the famous tree-climbing lions and other wildlife that inhabit this remote part of the park.

Continue through Uganda’s scenic southwestern highlands toward Bwindi, arriving at your lodge for rest and preparation for the following day’s unforgettable mountain 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:
Emirambi Gorilla Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa cultural Experience

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa cultural Experience

Today is the highlight of your Uganda safari: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enter the ancient rainforest with experienced guides and trek through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Spend time observing these endangered primates in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge.

Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience and learn about the traditions and heritage of one of the region’s indigenous communities.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
Gorilla tracking & Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Emirambi Gorilla Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Entebbe via the Equator

Transfer to Entebbe via the Equator

After breakfast, begin your journey from Bwindi toward Entebbe International Airport. Travel through the scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda and make a stop at the Equator, where you can experience one of Uganda’s most recognizable landmarks.

Continue to Entebbe, bringing your 6-day Uganda safari to an end after an exceptional combination of chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing, Kazinga Channel, Batwa culture and gorilla trekking.

Thank you for choosing Valverde Safaris.

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

  • This tour is offered by Valverde Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.