8-Day Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari Experience

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

Arrival in Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in either Entebbe or Kampala, depending on your preference. Use this day to relax and recover from your journey while preparing for the exciting adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

Jet Villas Entebbe

• Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey northwards to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Along the way, you may stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Continue the scenic drive to the park, arriving in time to check in at your lodge and unwind for the evening.

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Rise early for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, where you may spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and various antelope species. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Expect to see hippos, crocodiles, and a wide range of birds along the riverbanks.

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)

Top of the Falls & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start your day with a visit to the top of the mighty Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge with thunderous force. After this awe-inspiring sight, begin your long but beautiful drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through rural countryside and small towns. You’ll arrive in the evening and settle into 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:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Ride

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its lions, Uganda kobs, elephants, and hyenas. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that connects Lake George to Lake Edward. This cruise offers close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and a wide array of birds.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth and drive south toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Depending on the route, you might pass through the scenic Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions. Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi and prepare for the next day’s highlight.

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:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

Today is the highlight of your journey. After a briefing at the park headquarters, embark on a thrilling gorilla trek through the dense forest. Once you find the gorillas, you’ll spend an unforgettable hour observing their behaviour. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community for a rich cultural experience that includes traditional dance, storytelling, and learning about their forest-based lifestyle.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Entebbe- End of trip

After breakfast, start your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, enjoying the scenic views of Uganda’s countryside along the way. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop for lunch or craft shopping en route. Your guide will drop you at your preferred location, marking the end of an unforgettable Ugandan adventure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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