7-Day Gorillas and Murchison Falls Big 5 Safari

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport in Kampala/Entebbe. Drive north through Uganda's countryside towards Murchison Falls National Park. Stop for lunch along the way and visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River passes through a narrow gorge before plunging down with great force.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Start the day with an early morning game drive in the northern part of the park. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and many bird species.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile River to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, you may see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of birds.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic views of villages, farms, and rolling hills during the journey. Feel free to communicate with the guide incase you need stops for scenic photos

Arrive in the evening and check in at your lodge.

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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

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)

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and many bird species.

In the afternoon, take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. This is one of the best places in Uganda to see hippos and large numbers of animals gathering at the water's edge.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The drive takes you through beautiful countryside, traditional villages, and terraced hills.

Arrive at your lodge and relax in preparation for the next day's gorilla trekking adventure.

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:

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 and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your gorilla trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides and rangers, hike through the forest in search of a mountain gorilla family.

Once the gorillas are found, spend up to one hour observing them in their natural habitat.

After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda's most beautiful lakes, surrounded by green hills and small islands.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe/Kampala

Enjoy a relaxed morning at Lake Bunyonyi. You may take a canoe ride, boat excursion, or simply enjoy the peaceful views of the lake and surrounding hills.

Afterwards, begin the journey back to Entebbe or Kampala. Stop at the Equator for photos and lunch before continuing to your drop-off location, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

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.