Outback Adventure Safaris

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$2,200 to $2,530 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Transfer To Bwindi

Transfer To Bwindi

The tour will start with a pick-up by your tour guide from your overnight accommodation in either Entebbe or Kampala and a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will have two stopovers en route, with one at the equator line where you will have a chance to take pictures and a possible water experiment to confirm the existence of the equator. The second stop will be at Igongo Cultural Center and Restaurant where you will be treated to a traditional African buffet before embarking on the scenic journey through the lush rolling hills to Kabale district.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking

Your guide will pick you up early in the morning after breakfast from your lodge. You will then be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of 8 for trekking the Bwindi forest in search of the mountain gorillas.

Once your group locates the gorilla family, you will have up to an hour to view and take photographs of the gorillas. After that, you will return to the park offices for debriefing and then retire to your lodge for relaxation. If you're interested, you can also take part in other activities around the community such as the Batwa cultural experience and community walks.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Transfer from Buhoma To Kibale

Transfer from Buhoma To Kibale

After breakfast, your driver guide will take you on a bumpy but scenic drive from your lodge to Kibale National Park, driving through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, you will spot several wildlife including Olive baboons, Elephants, Topi, Uganda Kob, and a variety of bird species. You will drive through Kasese town having an experience of the typical Ugandan villages to your lodge in Kibale.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee Tracking

Chimpanzee Tracking

The day's adventure begins with your driver guide picking you up from your lodge after an early breakfast. You will then head to the Kanyanchu visitor's center where UWA staff will brief you about the activity. Following that, you will be divided into small groups and commence the chimpanzee tracking activity by trekking through the forest. Once you find the chimpanzee community, you will have up to an hour to view and take photographs of them. After that, you will return to the park headquarters for debriefing before heading back to the lodge for relaxation and engaging in other activities.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Transfer from Kibale to Entebbe

Transfer from Kibale to Entebbe

Experience the beauty of Uganda on a tour that culminates with a breathtaking scenic drive from Kibale to Entebbe. You'll traverse through the charming Fort Portal town, as well as the picturesque Mubende and Mityana towns, all while taking in the stunning lush tea plantations that dot your route. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey!

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Outback Adventure Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Outback Adventure Safaris.