7-Day Explore Uganda Gorillas Chimps and Wildlife Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls NP

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala, meet your driver-guide for a briefing and depart north through Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino trekking experience before continuing to Masindi for lunch. Later, visit the Top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile thundering through a narrow 7-meter gorge. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

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

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

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LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Murchison Falls NP – Game Drive and Boat Safari

Start with an early morning game drive on the Victoria and Albert tracks, where lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes roam freely. Return for lunch, then embark on a Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants by the water’s edge before returning for dinner and relaxation at the lodge. Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Murchison Falls – Scenic Drive to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park through scenic landscapes of tea plantations, rolling hills, and traditional villages. Enjoy photo stops en route before arriving at your lodge near the forest. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the chimpanzee trek the following day. Accommodation at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kibale NP – Chimpanzee Trekking – Queen Elizabeth NP

Begin the day with a briefing at the Kibale visitor center before entering the rainforest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. Observe them feeding, grooming, and socializing in their natural habitat. After lunch, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. Accommodation at Bush Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Queen Elizabeth NP – Ishasha Tree Lions – Bwindi NP

Enjoy an early breakfast and drive through the Ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions resting in fig trees. Continue south through scenic landscapes to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Relax and prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure. Accommodation at Bakiga Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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
• Drinks not included

Bwindi NP – Gorilla Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, report to the ranger station for a gorilla trekking briefing. Venture into the forest to track a gorilla family, spending a remarkable hour observing their behavior. The trek may last 2–10 hours depending on their movements. Afterward, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, renowned for its tranquil beauty and numerous small islands. Relax and enjoy the peaceful evening. Accommodation at Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Bunyonyi – Kigali Departure

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the calm waters of Lake Bunyonyi before departing for Kigali, Rwanda. The scenic drive takes 4–5 hours depending on border crossing time. Upon arrival, your guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda adventure.
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.