Valverde Safaris

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$2,320 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 Kibale National Park and Bigodi Sanctuary Walk

Transfer To Kibale National Park and Bigodi Sanctuary Walk

You will begin your journey with an early morning transfer by road from Entebbe or Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park. Start your journey to Kibale Forest National Park. On the way, you will have an en-route lunch and enjoy stunning views of traditional homesteads, local people, tea plantations, beautiful scenery, views of the Rwenzori mountains, and crater lakes, among others.
Upon arrival in the park, have an evening bigodi sanctuary walk; you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight in the soothing sounds of the tropical rainforest.

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

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Isunga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Boat Cruise

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Boat Cruise

After breakfast, you'll attend a briefing on the dos and don'ts of chimp trekking. Then, set off into Kibale Forest with an experienced ranger to track chimpanzees. Spend a full hour observing these incredible primates in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat ride along the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, elephants, buffalo, waterbucks, and other wildlife. Later, enjoy a game drive before arriving at your lodge.

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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Isasha Sector

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Isasha Sector

Transfer through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park en route to Bwindi, an area famous for its tree-climbing lions. In Ishasha, explore the vast savannah dotted with topis and elephants, keeping an eye out for lions resting in fig tree branches.

Continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, witnessing a dramatic change in scenery—from flat savannah and cultivated hills to dense, jungle-covered mountains—offering a striking contrast and a glimpse of Uganda’s diverse landscapes along the way.

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

Accommodation:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, set off to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest headquarters by 7:45 AM for registration and a ranger briefing. At 8:30 AM, your gorilla trek begins, guided through Bwindi’s lush rainforest, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. The trek lasts 2–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Spend an unforgettable hour with them.

Later, visit the Batwa community of Bwindi to experience their way of life and culture. Return to your lodge for dinner, relaxing overnight surrounded by the forest’s sounds.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

After an early breakfast, you will start your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. you will stop for lunch. There will also be an opportunity to visit the equator for photos, purchase souvenirs, and enjoy tea or coffee on your way Entebbe Airport.

Thanks for choosing Valverde Safaris.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
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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  • This tour is offered by Valverde 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.