7-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife Safari

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

Shoebill Search & Ziwa Rhinos – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your journey begins with an early pick-up from Entebbe or any accommodation of your choice. Head to Mabamba Swamp, a birding haven on the shores of Lake Victoria, to search for the rare shoebill on a guided canoe excursion.
After shoebill search continue north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided on-foot tracking experience with the only wild rhinos in Uganda. After lunch, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in time for dinner and relaxation at your lodge.

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:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park

Start your day with a sunrise game drive in the park’s northern sector, known for sightings of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, orbits, Uganda kobs and the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and diverse birdlife. Optional hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views basing on the water levels.

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:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, embark on a fair long scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse savannah reserve. Pass through traditional villages and enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains en route.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon. Relax with dinner and a peaceful evening as you prepare for the next day’s adventures.

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:

Elephant Hab Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge | Afternoon boat ride and Evening Game Drive

Head to the valley of apes, Kyambura Gorge for a guided chimpanzee trekking experience in a stunning forested ravine. Spend time observing these intelligent primates in their natural environment. Later, proceed with a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga channel that connects 2 lakes of Edward and George. Have a classy animal encounter like the crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, lots of bird species and lots of hippos. Enjoy a classic evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains after your boat cruise, a great place to spot lions, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and elephants against the backdrop of crater lakes.

Main Destination:

Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Elephant Hab Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ishasha Sector Game Drive – Transfer to Bwindi (Buhoma)

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. Enjoy a game drive in this less-visited region and look out for buffaloes, topis, leopards, hyenas and elephants. This drive is magical, driving through the dense forest of Maramagambo with a stunning views of lake Edward.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park via Buhoma, arriving in time for a relaxed evening.

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today is the highlight of your safari. After a briefing at park headquarters, set off into the rainforest for an unforgettable mountain gorilla tracking experience. Once found, spend up to one hour with a habituated gorilla family, observing their behaviour and interactions. It's an experience like no other that will last forever.
In the afternoon, transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, known for its birdlife and serene beauty. Optional island tour in the evening.

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:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Kampala or Entebbe – End of Safari

Enjoy a relaxed morning and scenic drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping for lunch and photo breaks along the way. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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