7-Day Gorillas, Lions, Golden Monkey & Chimp Habituation

Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Kibale National Park

Day 1Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Kibale National Park Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Kibale National Park A Gorilla Explorers guide will pick you up in Entebbe, or downtown Kampala at 8:00 am and drive to Kibale National Park. The drive will take about 6-7hrs to go through western Uganda’s major towns of Mityana, Kyenjojo, and Fort Portal. There will be a stopover for lunch along the way to Kibale NP. Dinner & overnight at Kibale National Park. 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 ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Isunga Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Habituation Experience at Kibale National Park

Day 2Chimpanzee Habituation Experience at Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Habituation Experience at Kibale National Park You will head to the Kibale forest immediately after breakfast to for the chimpanzee chimp habituation experience. If you are lucky on the trek, you might encounter other different species of monkeys in the Kibale forest. These include colobus monkeys, olive baboon, and red-tailed monkeys. Transfer from Kibale Forest National Park after chimp trekking to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park will go through the spectacular Fort Portal crater lakes. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP +16 Photos +15 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Kasenyi Plains Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Trip

Day 3Kasenyi Plains Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Trip Kasenyi Plains Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Trip You will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. Kasenyi plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda Kobs, Topi, and bushbucks. While spotting the “Big Five” in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may site leopards to make it the “Big Four.” We will return to the lodge for lunch. Kazinga channel boat cruise After lunch, join the Kazinga channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide range of bird species on the channel waters. Dinner & overnight at Queen Elizabeth National Park. 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 Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge

Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions

Day 4Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions On the way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, we will drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, popularly known for its tree-climbing lions. Unlike their counterparts at the Kasenyi plains, the lions at Ishasha have found a way to climb the fig trees to enjoy the warm temperatures available in the park. While the sighting of the tree-climbing lions is not 100% guaranteed, a stopover at Ishasha is worth a visit! Dinner and overnight at Bwindi National Park. 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 Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) +48 Photos +47 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi National Park

Day 5Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi National Park Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi National Park You will head to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation covering what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest—dinner, and overnight at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 6Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Trek the Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic species of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the national park’s history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi overnight immediately after the golden monkey trek. Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone BuffaloOccasional ElephantRare LeopardRare White RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone Black RhinoNone LionNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe/Kampala

Day 7Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe/Kampala Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe/Kampala Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala or Entebbe. There are two scheduled stopovers along the way: the first stop will be at Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara city for a local lunch buffet. The second one at the Equator crossing near Masaka for a coffee break and handicraft shopping. After a coffee break, you will proceed to Kampala or Entebbe. Main Destination: Kampala (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks 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 Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Gorilla Explorers, 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.