FN Gorilla Safaris Africa

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$2,481 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 from Entebbe to Kibale National Park

Transfer from Entebbe to Kibale National Park

You'll have an early morning departure from Entebbe and drive through western Uganda, passing through the towns of Mityana, Mubende, and Kejjong, through the tea plantations and the highlands, with views of the mountain ranges and the Mountain of the Moon. You'll stop over in Fort Portal for lunch, then check in and go for a swamp walk in Bugodi.

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
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
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 2

Chimp Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimp Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a morning breakfast, you drive to park headquaters for registeration and berfing. Thereafter, you'll be grouped and get ranger guides to start trekking the chimps. After trekking, you have lunch and then transfer to Queen crossing the equator and have an evening game drive.

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
Activities:
  • Morning chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game Drive, Boat Cruise and Transfer to Ishasha Sector

Game Drive, Boat Cruise and Transfer to Ishasha Sector

You have an early morning game drive in Kasane grounds. You visit the salt lake and the craft shops while having a game drive. You will later drive to Katuguru fishing village, where you're going to have a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel for two hours. After the boat cruise, you will have lunch and then drive to Ishasha for an evening game drive and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Activities:
  • Morning boat trip
Accommodation:
Ishasha Pride Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After a morning game drive, you embark on the drive to the southern part of the country, where you will experience the lifetime adventure of gorilla trekking. You drive to the Bwindi check-in and visit the community of the Bwata as we prepare for the great day. You shall learn how the Bwata used to live in the forest.

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

Activities:
  • Morning game drive (normal 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla Expericene and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Expericene and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After a morning breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters and get ready for the great experience. You will get a briefing from the head ranger and learn about the gorilla family that you will be trekking to. After the experience, you'll be rewarded with a certificate as you head en route to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Activities:
  • Morning gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Entebbe End of Tour

Transfer to Entebbe End of Tour

After the morning sunshine on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, you embark on the drive to the central busy city of Entebbe, where our tour will come to an end.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
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 FN Gorilla Safaris Africa, not SafariBookings.
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  • 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.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.