7-Day Uganda Big Five, Chimpanzee & Gorilla Safari

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Begin your Uganda safari from Entebbe with an early morning drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to Uganda's southern white rhinos. Enjoy a guided rhino-tracking experience and learn about the conservation efforts protecting these magnificent animals. After the experience, continue north through Uganda's beautiful countryside toward Murchison Falls National Park, the country's largest national park. Arrive at your lodge, relax and enjoy the surrounding wilderness. Depending on your arrival time, an optional evening game drive can offer your first wildlife encounters, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelopes.

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:

Nkundwa Nile View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive- Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls

After an early morning warm-up tea/coffee, you will transfer for a game drive to the northern bank in search of animals like lions, giraffes, oribis, elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and buffaloes among other animals and bird species. You will then return to the lodge in time for lunch and relax preparing for yet an exciting activity in the afternoon. After lunch, transfer for a 3-hour boat ride on the Nile River to the bottom of the falls. Here you will have the opportunity to view animals such as crocodiles, and hippos, in the water and some on the river banks. Buffaloes, waterbucks, and elephants are often seen on the river bank grazing and drinking water. You will then have to hike to the top of the falls for a clear view of the falls. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner, and overnight stay.
Meal plan: All meals are included.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Nkundwa Nile View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside 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 journey south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic views of Uganda's countryside, local villages, farms and changing landscapes along the way. Your professional guide will share fascinating information about Uganda's culture, communities and natural environment during the journey. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax. If time allows, enjoy an evening game drive through the park, offering an opportunity to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs and other wildlife as the sun sets over the savannah.

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:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzees trekking and Afternoon boat cruise

After an early morning breakfast, you will head to Kalinzu Forest for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Upon arrival, you will receive a briefing from experienced forest guides about the trekking guidelines, safety measures, and responsible ways to interact with the chimpanzees. You will then embark on a guided hike through the lush tropical forest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Keep your eyes and ears open for chimpanzees calling from the treetops, as well as other primates, butterflies and colorful forest birds.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise offers excellent opportunities to observe large concentrations of hippos, elephants, buffaloes and Nile crocodiles along the water's edge. Bird enthusiasts will also enjoy spotting numerous water and woodland species, making this a perfect combination of chimpanzee trekking and wildlife viewing in Uganda.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi Gorilla Land

After breakfast, you will transfer through the spectacular Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ishasha is famous for its remarkable tree-climbing lions, making it a thrilling stop on your Uganda safari. Enjoy an adventurous game drive across the vast savannah plains, where you may encounter topis, African elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife. Keep your eyes on the large fig trees, where the lions are often seen resting on the branches. With luck, you will capture unforgettable photographs of these unique predators. After lunch in Ishasha, continue to Bwindi. Along the way, watch the landscape transform from open savannah to cultivated rolling hills and finally the misty, forest-covered mountains of southwestern Uganda.

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:

Bakiga Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Tracking And Batwa Culture Tour-Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, enjoy a short drive to the gorilla trekking briefing point. Today is the unforgettable highlight of your Uganda safari! After a safety briefing, embark on a 3–6-hour trek through the lush rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, accompanied by experienced ranger guides. The trek can be challenging, but the magical moment you encounter a mountain gorilla family makes every effort worthwhile. Enjoy your packed lunch in the forest before returning to the lodge for relaxation. Later, experience a fascinating Batwa community walk, meet the indigenous Batwa people, learn about their traditional forest lifestyle and enjoy vibrant cultural dances. Finally, transfer to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing evening, dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Itambira Island Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kampala City or Entebbe Airport via the Equator Line

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and enjoy a scenic boat ride across Lake Bunyonyi to the mainland, taking in the beautiful views of the surrounding hills and islands. You will then begin your journey toward Kampala or Entebbe, passing through Uganda's picturesque countryside and local communities. Along the way, enjoy a lunch stop before continuing to the famous Uganda Equator. Here, you will have time to take memorable photographs, explore local craft shops and purchase souvenirs to remember your incredible Uganda safari. After the equator experience, continue to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable 7-day adventure of wildlife, chimpanzees, gorillas and breathtaking Ugandan landscapes.

Main Destination:

Equator Point Uganda (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & 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.