7-Day Budget Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Wildlife Safari

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

Entebbe/Kigali – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Kampala. Meet your professional driver-guide and travel through Uganda's scenic countryside, passing rolling hills, traditional villages, and lush farmlands. Stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs before continuing through the beautiful Kigezi Highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the evening and relax before your 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:

Trekker's Tavern Cottages

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, report to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking experience. Trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family and spend one unforgettable hour observing these incredible primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, begin your scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector, with the chance of spotting the famous tree-climbing lions along the way.

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:

Warujojo Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a thrilling game drive across the Kasenyi Plains in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, hyenas, and other wildlife. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of Africa's largest concentrations of hippos and Nile crocodiles. The cruise also offers excellent birdwatching and wildlife photography opportunities.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Warujojo Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda's primate capital. The scenic journey passes crater lakes, tea plantations, and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day relaxing while preparing for chimpanzee trekking.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before setting off on an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Besides chimpanzees, you may spot several monkey species and colorful forest birds. After lunch, begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying scenic views of western Uganda before arriving in the evening.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

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:

Hyena Hill Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo

Enjoy an early morning game drive through Lake Mburo National Park in search of zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, topis, and warthogs. After lunch, embark on a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Mburo, where you'll see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of aquatic bird species. Spend the evening relaxing while taking in the park's peaceful surroundings.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation:

Hyena Hill Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Entebbe/Kampala

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala. Stop at the Uganda Equator for lunch, souvenir shopping, and photographs before continuing to Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda 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.