6-Day Gorillas, Chimps, & Big Five Wildlife Safari

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

Entebbe - Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Murchison Falls National Park

Our driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe Airport or your place of residence in Entebbe and begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park in the northwestern part of Uganda, a journey taking approximately 5–6 hours by road. The park is known for having the most powerful waterfall in the world.

Along the way you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino walking safari with a ranger guide, followed by lunch, before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, you will visit the top of the falls for a remarkable experience. You will then proceed to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)

Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Parkside Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Murchison Falls National Park

Wake up early and have breakfast, then set off for a morning game drive in search of wildlife. Expect to view a variety of animals such as leopards, lions, African elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, and others in their natural savannah environment.

You will later return to the lodge for lunch and then head out for a launch trip on the River Nile, where you will view schools of hippos, crocodiles, and different bird species such as Egyptian geese and Goliath herons, among others.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Parkside Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park, which is home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees. The journey passes through the plains of the Albertine region, marked by banana and tea plantations. You will stop over in Fort Portal at Gardens Restaurant for lunch and later proceed to your accommodations.

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

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kibale National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Have breakfast very early in the morning and head to the Kanyanchu Information Centre for a briefing before starting the chimpanzee trekking activity. The trek takes about 2–6 hours as you observe the daily life of the chimpanzees, from waking up, playing, feeding, and grooming to setting up nests for the night. While in the forest, you may also see other animals such as black-and-white colobus monkeys, baboons, vervet monkeys, and different bird species including the great blue turaco. After this dramatic experience, descend from the forest and have a hot lunch at the lodge. Later, embark on a scenic drive through local homesteads with banana farms and tea plantations, reaching Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the early evening.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nshongi Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas, then proceed to track your allocated gorilla family. Upon meeting them, you will have one hour to interact with the gorillas. While trekking, there are chances of encountering other animals in the forest, including monkeys, baboons, forest elephants, and rich verdant flora. After the successful trek, descend back to your lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Nshongi Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Kigali

This is departure day. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Rwanda to continue your journey or to Entebbe (depending on your travel plans).

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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