7-Day Gorilla Trekking and Big Five Safari

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

Arrival at Entebbe and Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax at the hotel or explore nearby attractions at your leisure. Enjoy a welcome dinner and safari briefing from your guide, preparing you for the exciting adventure ahead. Overnight at your selected accommodation.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

Kitiko Residence

• Mid-range lodge located in Kampala (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After early breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most diverse wildlife reserve. En route, stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking on foot, a unique opportunity to see rhinos in their natural habitat. Proceed to the park and check in to your lodge. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch and spend the evening at leisure or exploring the lodge’s surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay within or near the park.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive(Delta) and Afternoon Boat cruise

Begin your day with breakfast, followed by a morning game drive in the delta region of the park, known for high concentrations of wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and birdlife including the elusive shoebill stork. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile River toward the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and an array of bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel south through Uganda’s stunning countryside to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This scenic drive offers views of traditional villages, farmland, and the Rwenzori Mountain ranges in the distance. Stop en route for lunch. Arrive in the park in the late afternoon and check in to your lodge. Relax and enjoy the scenery as you prepare for the next day's wildlife activities. Dinner and overnight 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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Tembo Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning game drive - Afternoon Boat cruise - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable N/P

After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth’s Kasenyi Plains, where you may spot lions, elephants, Uganda kob, buffalo, and hyenas. Return for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. After the cruise, begin your transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening. Check in, enjoy dinner, and prepare for your gorilla trekking experience.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and assignment to a gorilla family. Accompanied by experienced rangers, begin your once-in-a-lifetime trek through the forest. The trek may take between 2–6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Spend up to one hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for a late lunch, rest, and reflect on this unforgettable encounter. Enjoy your final dinner in the forested hills of Bwindi.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer Back to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, begin your scenic return journey to Entebbe or Kampala. Travel through beautiful highland landscapes and make stops for lunch and photo opportunities along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon or evening and be dropped off at the airport for your departure flight or at your hotel if staying in Kampala. This marks the end of your incredible 7-day Gorilla & Big Five safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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