Verdoro Safaris

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$3,410 to $3,520 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

Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kibale National Park

Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kibale National Park

Welcome to Uganda! Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your guide will greet you and start your scenic drive west toward Kibale Forest National Park, often called the “Primate Capital of Africa.”
You'll enjoy the changing landscapes — from the lush green countryside to rolling tea plantations. You'll arrive in Fort Portal, a charming town near the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, for lunch and a short rest.
If time allows, you will visit the crater lakes region before heading to your lodge near the 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
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll join a ranger guide for your chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest. You'll watch these lively primates swing from the treetops, play, and communicate — a thrilling and emotional experience. After the trek, you will enjoy lunch before heading south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
You'll arrive in time for an evening game drive incase time allows, where you may spot elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, and perhaps a leopard at dusk.

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:
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

You'll rise early for a sunrise game drive through the Kasenyi Plains. Look out for lions, elephants, Uganda kobs, and colorful bird life as the golden light paints the Savannah.
In the afternoon, you'll take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, connecting Lakes Edward and George. You'll watch hippos lazing in the water, crocodiles basking on the shores, and elephants quenching their thirst — an incredible close-up wildlife experience.
Optional evening activity: Cultural village walk or traditional dance performance.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha

After breakfast, you'll set off on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via the Ishasha Sector, home to the famous tree-climbing lions. Keep your eyes peeled for these rare cats lounging in the fig trees.
You will continue through the rolling highlands into the mystical Bwindi Forest — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
You'll arrive at your lodge nestled on the forest edge, surrounded by mist-covered hills.

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:
Burunga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking and batwa experience

Gorilla Trekking and batwa experience

The moment you step into the ancient, misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, you feel the weight of history in it's dense, emerald canopy. This is not just a hike; it is a pilgrimage to meet our majestic cousins in their only remaining sanctuary. Trekking through tangled vines and steep, moss-covered ridges, the anticipation builds with every rustle in the undergrowth. When you finally come face-to-face with a mountain gorilla family, time stands still.
Watching a massive silverback oversee his troop with calm authority is a profound, life-altering experience. You’ll witness tender moments as mothers cradle their young and playful juveniles tumble through the foliage. Later you will go for batwa experience.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Burunga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Transfer to entebbe

Transfer to entebbe

You will enjoy your early breakfast then checkout and hit the road to Entebbe via the equator point to catch a flight or be dropped off at a hotel of your choice.

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

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 Verdoro 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Verdoro Safaris.