let's Go Travel: Silverback Expeditions

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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

Entebbe

Entebbe

Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred for overnight in the selected accommodation. Use this first night to relax before the great adventure that awaits you on the next day - as it'll take some hours drive until your next destination.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
The Boma Entebbe
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you'll drive to Murchison Falls National Park. There will be a stop in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - the only place in Uganda where you'll be able to see rhinos in the wild. Once there you can choose one of many activities such as rhino trekking, shoebill trekking, canoe riding...

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
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
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive - Murchison Falls National Park is full of wildlife, you will be able to spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, oribis, Uganda kobs, chimpanzees, and many bird species. During the afternoon, you'll go on a boat ride to the bottom of the falls and then hike to the top of falls.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park

Depart from Murchison Falls National Park towards Kibale National Park, you'll be passing by tea plantations along the way and visit them if the time allows it. Arrival in the early evening, proceeding to check-in and relax at the accommodation before dinner.

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:
Primate Lodge Kibale
  • Luxury lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Kibale (Chimpanzee Trekking) - Queen Elizabeth NP

Kibale (Chimpanzee Trekking) - Queen Elizabeth NP

After an early breakfast, you will go Chimpanzee trekking - this activity will last for 2h-3h, with an excellent (95%) chance to locate the chimps. Even though they are the "main stars", there are 13 primate species that you can spot during your walk. After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and, if the time allows it, you'll have an evening game drive.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning game drive in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park is undoubtedly Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. Due to its diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, it's the ideal habitat for the classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. It's only in this park, that you'll be able to see the tree-climbing lions.

During the afternoon, you'll go on a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel. The banks are crammed with hippos, buffalos and water birds, along with caimans, monitor lizards, marabou storks, weaver birds and elegant pairs of fish eagles.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Ishasha Jungle Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rise early in order to start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You'll visit the Batwa in the afternoon and learn more about their habits and culture. Traditionally, the Batwa lived as hunters and gatherers, residing in temporary huts and caves, deriving sustenance from forest resources like honey, wild fruits, mushrooms and vegetables. Each clan collectively owned an area of forest within which they derived food and herbal medicine for their sustenance.

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:
Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Kisoro (Town in Gorillas, Uganda, outside Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Bwindi (Gorilla Trekking) - Volcanoes National Park

Bwindi (Gorilla Trekking) - Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides of Uganda Wildlife Authority, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am and you join the other members according to the distribution of the gorilla families, only eight per family each day. The encounter with the gorillas, lasting for about one hour, certainly is a rewarding experience and an unforgettable one. In the afternoon, depart to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, you will hike to Dian Fossey's tomb - this hike is one of the most sought after safari activities carried out while visiting Volcanoes national park. Afterall she was the most important primatologist of her time and her work had a huge impact on the conservation of the Mountain Gorillas.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Volcanoes National Park (Golden Monkey trek) - Kigali

Volcanoes National Park (Golden Monkey trek) - Kigali

After breakfast, you will do the Golden Monkey trekking. These rare species are listed as endangered – and Volcanoes national park currently has two habituated golden monkeys’ troops that are available for visiting by tourists in the park, both of which make about 80 members. After the trek, depart towards Kigali where you'll enjoy a city tour before being transferred to the Airport for your departure flight.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by let's Go Travel: Silverback Expeditions, 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.