7-Day Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzee 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

Your exciting Uganda safari with Wagatil Safaris Ltd begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport. After a warm welcome and a short briefing from your professional safari guide, you will embark on a scenic journey north to Murchison Falls National Park.

Along the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe rhinos in their natural habitat and complete your search for Africa's famous Big Five.

After the rhino tracking adventure, enjoy lunch and a short relaxation break at the sanctuary before continuing your journey to Murchison Falls National Park.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and, depending on arrival time, enjoy an evening game drive in search of wildlife such as lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, and buffaloes. Later, return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon walking safari (with an armed guide) & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ikorom Safari Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive, Nile Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of Murchison Falls

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, guided by an experienced Wagatil Safaris guide. Explore the northern section of the park in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and various bird species.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before embarking on an exciting afternoon boat cruise along the River Nile. Enjoy breathtaking views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and other wildlife along the riverbanks as you cruise towards the bottom of the magnificent Murchison Falls.

After the cruise, enjoy a guided hike to the top of the falls, subject to trail availability, for spectacular views of the powerful Nile. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Ikorom 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)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, begin your scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park with Wagatil Safaris Ltd. Enjoy a beautiful drive through Uganda's countryside, passing traditional villages, rolling green hills, tea plantations, banana farms, and local communities.

Along the way, admire the breathtaking landscapes and experience the beauty of rural Uganda. Stop for lunch en route before continuing towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most famous wildlife destinations.

Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or evening and check in for relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short evening game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Activities:

• Evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, head to Kalinzu Forest for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Begin with a briefing from experienced forest guides before entering the lush tropical forest in search of chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Along the way, enjoy sightings of other primates, colorful birds, and beautiful forest vegetation.

Later, return for lunch before heading to the famous Kazinga Channel for an afternoon boat cruise. Enjoy incredible wildlife viewing opportunities as you encounter large groups of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and various bird species along the water's edge.

After this unforgettable adventure with Wagatil Safaris, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities:

• Morning chimpanzee tracking

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions and Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with Wagatil Safaris, passing through the famous Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This beautiful wilderness is known for its rare tree-climbing lions, often spotted resting in the branches of large fig trees.

Enjoy an exciting game drive in search of these remarkable lions, alongside elephants, buffaloes, topis, and other wildlife roaming the open savannah.

After lunch in Ishasha, continue your scenic journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Watch the landscape transform from vast savannah plains to rolling hills, traditional villages, and lush tropical forests.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay as you prepare for the next day's gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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 Tracking And Batwa Culture Tour

After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with Wagatil Safaris, passing through the famous Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This beautiful wilderness is known for its rare tree-climbing lions, often spotted resting in the branches of large fig trees.

Enjoy an exciting game drive in search of these remarkable lions, alongside elephants, buffaloes, topis, and other wildlife roaming the open savannah.

After lunch in Ishasha, continue your scenic journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Watch the landscape transform from vast savannah plains to rolling hills, traditional villages, and lush tropical forests.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay as you prepare 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

Activities:

• Morning gorilla tracking

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 or Entebbe Airport via the Equator

After breakfast, enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Bunyonyi before checking out of your lodge. If staying on an island, take a scenic boat ride to the mainland, where your Wagatil Safaris guide will begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.

Enjoy a scenic drive through Uganda's rolling hills, traditional villages, and beautiful countryside. Along the way, stop for lunch and visit the Uganda Equator for memorable photographs and an opportunity to purchase local souvenirs.

Continue to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable 7-day Uganda safari with Wagatil Safaris Ltd.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.