6-Day Uganda Gorilla Chimpanze and Wildlife Safari

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

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up and a scenic drive towards Lake Mburo National Park.

Along the way, you will make a stop at the Uganda Equator — one of the most popular landmarks in the country. This is the perfect place to stretch, take photos, and stand in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

You can also enjoy a quick demonstration of the water experiment that shows how water behaves differently on each side of the Equator.

Continue with your drive, arriving at the park in time for lunch and some relaxation at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)

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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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking Safari & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start your morning with a guided walking safari — one of the most exciting ways to experience the wild. Walking in the park brings you closer to nature, where you notice animal tracks, birds, and smaller details often missed during drives.

After breakfast, begin your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes you through changing landscapes, from open savannah to crater lakes and lush greenery.

You will arrive in the evening, check in, and relax as you prepare for the next day’s adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains. This is the best time to spot wildlife — elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and if luck is on your side, even lions.

After lunch, head out for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This experience is always a highlight — you get incredibly close to hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birds along the shores.

Return to the lodge in the evening for relaxation and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi

After an early breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking. Walking through the forest in search of these playful primates is both exciting and rewarding.

Once the trek is done, begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive is scenic, passing through local communities and terraced hills.

You will arrive in the evening, surrounded by the cool forest atmosphere, ready for the next day’s unforgettable experience.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

This is the highlight of your safari.

After an early briefing, head into the forest for gorilla trekking. The trek can take a few hours depending on where the gorillas are, but the moment you find them — it is absolutely worth it. Watching them in their natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful lakes in Africa, known for its many small islands and peaceful environment.

Arrive in the evening and relax by the lake.

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:

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Canoe Experience & Transfer to Kigali

Enjoy a relaxed morning with a canoe experience on Lake Bunyonyi. As you glide across the calm waters, you will explore some of the islands and take in the breathtaking scenery.

Afterwards, begin your transfer to Kigali, crossing the border and continuing to the city.

You will arrive in the afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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