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7 Day itinerary in Uganda, Africa

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari & Big 5, Primates

This safari takes you to the Impenetrable forest of Bwindi National Park and also a UNESCO heritage site for gorilla trekking, Mgahinga National Park to Hike Mt. Sabinyo and Queen Elizabeth national park for both wildlife viewing and chimpanzee trekking, you will also enjoy scenery viewing as you tr... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Minimum 15

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Driver as a Guide

starting point

Entebbe

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Kayaking

Cycling

Visit markets

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Magical Gorilla trekking in Bwindi NP

2

Chimps Tracking in the Kyambura gorge

3

Unlimited game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

4

Sport the Big 5 & Big Cats

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrive in Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) & transfer to the Hotel

Arrive in Uganda following the flight from your respective country of origin. You land at Entebbe International Airport which is the main gateway to Uganda where you will find a representative of your booked hotel and will offer you a courteous welcome. The amazing weather and brightening atmosphere on the shores of Lake Victoria give you a remarkable first impression of Uganda. Connect to the respective hotel for an overnight stay.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Heights Hotel Entebbe
Day 2

place Entebbe - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Depart in the morning after breakfast and drive south-westwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is best known for its Mountain Gorillas, primate presence and spectacular bird population. En route, you will have a short stop at the Equator for an educational talk as well as a photographic opportunity. The journey then continues to Mbarara where there will be a stopover stop for lunch. After lunch, drive on wards; a drive that will take you through Uganda’s rolling green hills through the highlands, also known as the ‘Switzerland of Uganda’ before making the final journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the mountain gorilla. Check-in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Day 3

place Bwindi National Park - Gorilla trekking and Community walk

Following the morning breakfast, depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. Later take walk around the lodge after lunch to visit the Batwa /Pygmy community to see how they live. The batwa community walks in Bwindi take you to batwa local communities where you learn more about their forest life. It’s not just a conventional nature walk but an in-depth interaction which increase an understanding of who the batwa are. You may meet some small groups of batwa during gorilla trekking but a walk out to their homes is an amazing experience. Dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Day 4

place Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Mountain Sabinyo Hiking Tour

The Sabyinyo volcano hiking adventure takes place in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mount Sabyinyo is one of the eight volcanoes that comprise the Virunga ranges of East and Central Africa. Mount Sabyinyo hike is one of the highly rated tourist activities after mountain gorilla tracking. The other two volcanoes on the Uganda side of the Vriunga massif are Mount Muhabura and Mount Gahinga. Climbing the extinct volcano is normally done in south western Uganda and this consists of climbing 3-peaks. Hiking Sabyinyo takes us through muddy trails often on wooden ladders. Expect some partial rains and clearing clouds as you get to the beautiful view of Rwanda and Democratic republic of Congo. At this time, the view is at times reduced to 10ft, reach the summit view to see all the 3-Countries Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The Sabinyo Hiking sometimes involves walking straight high up the mountain without going round it. Is good to take caution that you practice for it or you might need to hire a potter to lift you in case you get tired on the way. From this adventure, you will be tired probably, head back to the checked in hotel/ lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Day 5

place Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, embark on the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive will take you through the Ishasha sector arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. You will have a game drive enroute where you might spot game along the way as you transfer to the park headquarters. Watch out for tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector. In the afternoon you will go for a boat ride on the Kazinga channel that connects lakes Edward and George. The launch cruise will reward you with game like hippos, elephants, buffaloes and birds at the shores before retiring to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Day 6

place Chimpanzee Trek in the Kyambura gorge And boat safari on the Kazinga channel

After early breakfast, depart to the beautiful Kyambura gorge for the chimpanzee trekking. The reserve is located on a 100m deep gorge, south of Queen Elizabeth Park and Lake Edward. Look out for the birds residing by the riverine swamps and forest such as herons, kingfishers, fish eagles, and much more. Return to the lodge for lunch and then go on the afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel. Drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Day 7

place Queen Elizabeth National Park - Entebbe

: Very early in the morning before dawn, you will wake up to have a cup of coffee or a glass of water/ juice then proceed for an early morning game drive. This game drive will take you through the Kasenyi track and the queens’ mile in the park and will reward you with animals like Lions, elephants, hyenas, Giant forest hogs, Bushbucks, Warthogs, Hyenas, civets, aardvarks, Leopards, and many more. After the game drive, you will drive back to your accommodation for late breakfast and then later on drive to Entebbe to reach in the evening. En route, we will stop at the Equator for photographs and ‘polar-water experiment', then local community crafts shops and fruit markets. We will be in Entebbe in the evening before for your flight back home.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Lake Heights Hotel Entebbe
  • Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
  • Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (6)
  • Lunch (6)
  • Dinner (4)

Transport expand_less

  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • Round trip airport transfer

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Bottled water throughout the trip
  • Emergency evacuation
  • All Taxes/VAT

Not Included expand_less

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Drinks
  • Visa fees

About Nicholas

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Expertise: 

Hiking

Rafting

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Kayaking

Cycling

Visit markets

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

I have a contagious passion for wildlife viewing and eagle-like vision (spotting wildlife well past sunset) and I like birding a lot. Besides my natural history expertise, I also provide cultural insights into my home country.

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$2,829.00 USD