Firante Gorilla Treks

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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

Pickup and Transfer to Murchison via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Pickup and Transfer to Murchison via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience. Accompanied by a ranger guide, you will track the endangered white rhinos on foot in their natural habitat, offering a unique opportunity to observe these magnificent animals up close.

After the activity, you'll have lunch and continue northwards towards Murchison Falls National Park, enjoying scenic countryside views and local communities along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
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
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning Game drive and Boat Cruise to the Falls Base

Morning Game drive and Boat Cruise to the Falls Base

After an early breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive on the northern bank of Murchison Falls National Park in search of wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, if lucky, leopards. Following the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before proceeding for an afternoon boat cruise along the River Nile to the bottom of the mighty Murchison Falls. Along the cruise, you may spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species along the riverbanks.

The cruise offers spectacular views of the falls as the Nile forces itself through a narrow gorge before plunging powerfully below. After the activity, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Kibale National Park, Via the Top of Murchison Falls

Transfer to Kibale National Park, Via the Top of Murchison Falls

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and visit the top of Murchison Falls, where you will witness the powerful Nile River squeezing through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below. The viewpoint offers spectacular scenery and excellent photography opportunities. Thereafter, you will continue your journey to Kibale National Park, driving through scenic countryside landscapes, traditional villages, tea plantations, and rolling hills of western Uganda. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you will proceed to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning the chimpanzee trekking experience in the tropical rainforest. Accompanied by an experienced ranger guide, you will trek through the forest in search of the habituated chimpanzee community while also encountering other primates, bird species, and unique forest vegetation along the way. Once the chimpanzees are located, you will spend time observing their behavior in their natural habitat as they feed, play, and communicate.

After the trekking experience, return for lunch and thereafter transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of crater lakes, rolling hills, and the beautiful western Uganda landscapes en route. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Tabingi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you will head out for an exciting game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. During the drive, you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, warthogs, and, if lucky, leopards. After the morning wildlife viewing experience, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, you will proceed for a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise offers excellent opportunities to view large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a remarkable variety of birdlife along the shores. After the activities, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Tabingi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector

After breakfast, you will depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in the fig trees. Enjoy a game drive through the sector in search of these remarkable lions, along with other wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, topis, and antelopes.

Thereafter, continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through scenic countryside landscapes and local communities before arriving at your lodge in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

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:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi, Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi, Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority guides before beginning the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trek takes you through dense rainforest terrain in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, you will spend one magical hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat as they feed, play, and interact. After the trekking experience, return to the lodge for lunch and later depart for Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through the beautiful countryside and rolling hills as you proceed to the park, arriving in the evening for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Walking Safari in Lake Mburo NP – transfer to Entebbe Airport

Walking Safari in Lake Mburo NP – transfer to Entebbe Airport

After an early breakfast, you will proceed for a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. This unique experience allows you to explore the park on foot in the company of an armed ranger, offering close encounters with wildlife such as zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, and various bird species. After the activity, you will check out of the lodge and begin your journey back to Entebbe, enjoying scenic views of the countryside along the way with a stop for lunch en route.

Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be transferred directly to Entebbe International Airport in time for your departure flight.

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 Firante Gorilla Treks, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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  • 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.
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