5-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour

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

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Nature Walk (5 to 6 hours Drive)

Start your adventure heading to Kibale National Park the primate capital of the World. The park is home to chimpanzees and 12 other primate species including red tailed Monkeys and more. Arrive in time for a lunch break and later go for a nature walk to the Bigodi Wetlands where you will see a number of birds and primates.

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

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Isunga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 Hours Drive)

After an early breakfast head to the park headquartered to catch up with the briefing. You will then be guided to the forest where you will see chimpanzees and many other wildlife species, especially birds and other primates. Return and be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. You will see various wildlife species here including hippos. After the boat cruise you will head to your lodge for a rest.

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:

Enganzi Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ishasha Sector Game drive and Head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will have this game drive in the southern sector of the park most famous for tree-climbing lions. Other wildlife species present here include topi, elephants, and waterbucks among others. You will have a lunch break and later proceed to Bwindi arriving in time for a rest ahead of the gorilla trek the next day.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Community Visit

This is the most anticipated day as you head out for gorilla tracking meeting these rare primates in their most preferred habitats. Stay in their presence for an hour and later return to your lodge. You can then visit the local community to get to know more about the people's ways of life.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure (9 to 10 hours drive)

Have breakfast and depart Bwindi for Kampala/ Entebbe depending on the schedule. The drive from Bwindi to Entebbe is a long one taking a 9 to 10 hours drive. There is an option flying from Kisoro Airstrip to Entebbe International Airport at an extra cost. You can alternatively be dropped in Kigali that is nearer in case that is convenient for you

End of tour.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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