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Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari in Uganda

Book this 4 days Uganda safari if you are visiting Uganda for the first time and have little time to spare for a longer tour. Uganda is a beautiful country with many interesting national parks. This package will offer you an opportunity to track mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for an amazing game drive and a boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel. You will also go for chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu forest. The safari starts and ends in Entebbe or Kampala. An arrangement can be made for it to start in Kigali, Rwanda.

Key information

  • Children policy: Children from the age of 15 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
  • Starts/ends in Entebbe or Kampala
  • Language: English-speaking guide
  • Park fees and gorilla trekking permit are included.

Highlights

  • The ultimate gorilla safari at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Wildlife adventure at Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • See the chimps at Kalinzu forest
  • Boat rides at Kazinga Channel
  • Opportunity to see the tree-climbing lions
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Transportation by 4x4 safari vehicle

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4 activity days
Group size: Minimum of 2 participants
Airport transfer included: Entebbe International Airport
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
05:00
Check-out Time:
23:00

You will stay at various accommodations as outlined in the itinerary.

Program

Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe or Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi National Park

The guide will pick you up from your hotel after early morning breakfast and take you on a 6 to 8 hours’ journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. The journey is long, but you can use the time to admire the beautiful nature and the Ugandan countryside. Expect to bypass forests, game parks, towns, lakes, rivers, markets, and local farms.

The driver will make stops at some of the markets and other landmarks for photography. There will also be a stop at the Equator crossing and the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara for lunch. Expect to arrive at your lodge late in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge (luxury), Bakiga Lodge (midrange), and Tarvan Trekkers Bwindi (budget).

Day 2: Gorilla trekking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will wake up very early to take your breakfast then go for the briefing at the park office at 7 a.m. This briefing by the park guides prepares you for your time with the primates (what to carry along and how to act around the gorillas). It is also during the briefing that gorilla groups are assigned and porters are hired to help with any heavy luggage.

There are several gorilla groups in Bwindi but you will be assigned one based on your overall fitness. After the briefing, the rangers will take you deep into the forest in search of the primates.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi takes between 2 to 6 hours depending on the gorilla group you are assigned. In most cases, you will have to walk through dense vegetation, valleys, streams, and hills before finding the gorilla group. Take as many photos as you can and follow instructions from the park guides. Don’t surprise the gorillas with sudden movements and stay calm.

You are only allowed one hour with the primates. After that, you will return back to the park offices where you will meet the guide. The driver will take you back to the lodge for check out and a shower before starting the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This will be a tight schedule and expect to reach Queen Elizabeth National Park late.

Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury), Ihamba Lodge (mid-range), and Simba Safari camp (budget).

Day 3: Game drive in Kasenyi Sector – Boat Cruise at the Kazinga Channel

After breakfast, you will set off very early in the morning for a game drive at the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The morning game drive allows you to spot the early risers and predators coming from a night of hunting. Expect to see leopards, hyenas, lions, buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, warthogs, and many other mammals.

After you have completed the game drive, the driver will take you back to the lodge for lunch and refreshments. Later in the afternoon, you will be taken to enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. The Kazinga channel has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife and you should expect to spot hippopotami, waterbucks, crocodiles, and other mammals drinking along the banks.

The channel is a birders' paradise and has both resident and migratory species. Once you have completed the 3-hour boat cruise, you will return to the lodge to rest.

Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury), Ihamba Lodge (mid-range), and Simba safari camp (budget).

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu – Transfer back to Kampala

Wake up early, have breakfast, and prepare to go to Kalinzu forest for the briefing on chimpanzee trekking. Kalinzu forest is managed by the Uganda Forest Authority and not the Wildlife Authority. Chimps behave very differently from gorillas. Some say they are more intelligent but not as wise as gorillas because they are not organized. A dominant male chimpanzee has to work harder to maintain his hold on the group. Chimpanzee groups are also more dramatic and mobile than gorilla families. They tend to spend more time on top of trees.

Expect to follow them at high speed even after locating them. It is only when they settle down that you can take all the photos and videos you want. After one hour with the chimps, the driver will start the journey back to Kampala. You will be dropped off at your residence, hotel, or at the airport for departure.

End of tour.

Location

This safari will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest, and the Kazinga Channel.

Food

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

  • Full-time English speaking driver/guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Chimpanzee trekking fees (if necessary)
  • Gorilla permit trekking fees
  • Game drives
  • Transportation by 4x4 safari vehicle (private)
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Driver allowances
  • En-route lunches

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Kampala accommodation
  • Personal expenses like laundry, crafts, drinks, cigars
  • Souvenirs and tips

How to get there

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Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). The trip departs from either Entebbe or Kampala and pickup from any desired location is included in the cost.

Airport: Entebbe International Airport Airport transfer included: Entebbe International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

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Availability

This safari is available and can depart on any date but it requires booking at least 7 days before the start date.

Minimum group size

This trip requires a minimum of 2 participants

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