7-Day Ultimate Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Adventure

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

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport & Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional Menlyn Tours & Travel driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, you will be transferred to your comfortable hotel in Entebbe for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to unwind at the hotel or take a leisurely walk around the nearby lakeside area. This day allows you to recover from your journey and prepare for the exciting safari ahead. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and a peaceful overnight stay as you anticipate the unforgettable wildlife adventures awaiting you across Uganda.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

Jet Villas Entebbe

• Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After an early breakfast, depart Entebbe and begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot, offering the opportunity to observe Uganda's only wild rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue through scenic countryside and local communities before entering Uganda's largest national park. Upon arrival, enjoy views of the beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife as you head to your lodge for check-in. Relax and enjoy dinner while preparing for the thrilling game viewing activities planned for the following day in the park.

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:

Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise

After an early morning breakfast head out for morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and numerous bird species as your experienced guide helps you spot wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading out for an unforgettable afternoon boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls. Along the cruise, enjoy sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and many water birds. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Enjoy breakfast before departing Murchison Falls National Park and travelling south through Uganda's beautiful countryside towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. The scenic drive offers impressive views of rolling hills, traditional villages, tea plantations, and fertile farmlands. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and have lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. This waterway is renowned for its large populations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and countless bird species gathering along the shores. After the cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay within the park.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel through the beautiful Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, where you may enjoy wildlife sightings along the way. Continue through the picturesque highlands of southwestern Uganda, passing rolling hills, terraced farms, and vibrant local communities before reaching Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax while surrounded by the peaceful rainforest atmosphere. Enjoy dinner and rest well in preparation for tomorrow's unforgettable 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:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Guided by experienced park rangers, hike through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural environment. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before enjoying an enriching Batwa cultural experience. Learn about the traditions, survival skills, music, dance, and history of the indigenous Batwa people, the original forest inhabitants. Dinner and overnight stay at your comfortable lodge in Bwindi.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Entebbe & Departure

After an early breakfast, check out and begin your scenic drive back to Entebbe. Travel through the beautiful countryside, passing rolling hills, local markets, and rural villages that showcase Uganda's vibrant culture and landscapes. Along the journey, make convenient refreshment and lunch stops while enjoying the final views of the Pearl of Africa. Depending on your travel schedule, you may stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe International Airport. Your driver-guide will ensure timely arrival for your departure, marking the end of an unforgettable seven-day Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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