7-Day Uganda Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Tour

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

Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

Your 7-day Uganda safari begins with an early morning pickup from Entebbe. Drive north through Uganda's scenic countryside to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest protected area. Arrive at your lodge, check in, and relax as you prepare for the exciting wildlife experiences ahead.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Murchison Falls – Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Rise early for a thrilling game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, Uganda kob, antelopes and other wildlife. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants and a variety of water birds along the riverbanks before returning to your lodge.

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Murchison Falls – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy beautiful views of Uganda's countryside, local communities and changing landscapes along the journey. Arrive at your lodge and settle in. If time allows, enjoy an evening game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kob and other wildlife.

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:

Buffalo Safari 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)

Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trekking – Kazinga Channel Cruise – Bwindi

Start your morning with an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kyambura Gorge. Accompanied by experienced guides, explore the forest in search of wild chimpanzees, while looking out for monkeys, birds and other forest species. After lunch, take a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, home to large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and water birds. Later, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for your gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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)

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Gorilla Trekking

Today is the ultimate highlight of your Uganda safari. After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering Bwindi's ancient rainforest. Trek through the lush forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend a memorable time observing these incredible primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge to relax and enjoy the rest of the day.

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)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi – Boat Ride & Relaxation

After breakfast, depart Bwindi for the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda's most scenic destinations. Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with numerous islands, the lake provides the perfect setting to unwind after your gorilla trek. Enjoy a relaxing boat or traditional canoe ride, explore the peaceful waters and take in the spectacular scenery. Spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge.

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 – Entebbe/Kampala

Enjoy your final breakfast overlooking the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Begin your journey back to Entebbe or Kampala, passing through the scenic landscapes and rural communities of southwestern Uganda. Enjoy a final opportunity to appreciate Uganda's countryside before arriving in the evening for your onward flight or accommodation.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.