FN Gorilla Safaris Africa

5.0/5 – 3 Reviews

$3,244 pp (USD)

2 travelers   on   Start date
Request a Quote

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Breakdown of Costs
1 Available
1 Unavailable
Start Date
Age at the end of the tour
Travelers

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

Entebbe - Murchson Falls National Park

Entebbe - Murchson Falls National Park

Leave early in the morning for Murchison Falls National Park after breakfast, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking. Here, you will have the opportunity to get close to the rhinos on foot during a guided walk. Afterwards, continue to Masindi for lunch and a chance to taste local food. Later, drive to the park to visit the top of the falls, then enjoy an evening game drive or check in at your hotel for the night.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
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
Show more
LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

To get a glimpse of the big cats, we will leave very early with our packed breakfast for a morning game drive. Here, we expect to encounter wildlife such as lions, leopards, buffaloes, and elephants. We will have breakfast at the Hippo Pool, where we can see schools of hippos and fishermen along the Nile. Afterwards, return for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Red Chilli Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park

Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale National Park

After breakfast, you will drive west through Hoima, Kagadi, Kyenjojo, and Fort Portal to Kibale. Along the way, you will pass through towns, tea plantations, and local roadside markets. Have lunch at the hotel, then go for a swamp walk and community tour in Bigodi.

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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
  • just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for a briefing by the head guide. You will then be grouped and set out for trekking with professional guides and rangers. After the trek, drive through the crater lakes and banana plantations, enjoying great views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Later you will check in at your accommodations and head out for an evening game drive.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha Sector

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive and visit the salt lakes and craft markets. Afterwards, you will visit Katunguru Fishing Village, where you will take a mid-morning boat ride on the Kazinga Channel. During the cruise, you will see hippos, elephants, and other wildlife along the shores. After the boat ride, transfer to the Ishasha sector.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Topi Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ishasha Sector - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Ishasha Sector - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Ishasha sector, then transfer to Bwindi, home to the highlight of your tour: gorilla trekking in the Impenetrable Forest. In the afternoon, if time allows, visit the Batwa community to learn about their culture. Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the jungle the following day.

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:
Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
  • Budget tented camp just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Volcanoes National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Volcanoes National Park

On this special morning, after breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for a briefing. You will then be divided into small groups and assigned a specific gorilla family to trek. A ranger guide and armed escorts will accompany your group throughout the trek. After the trek, transfer to the Volcanoes region for the next part of your journey.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Kinigi Guest House
  • Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Volcanoes National Park - Kigali

Volcanoes National Park - Kigali

Have breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for trekking. After the trek, drive to Kigali for a city tour and drop-off. This will conclude your tour.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
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.

Interested in This Tour?

Request a Quote

  • We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why)
  • Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
  • If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By

Best price guarantee

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Next: Request a Quote

Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by FN Gorilla Safaris Africa, 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.