7-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee & Big 5 Safari

Pick Up and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 1Pick Up and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Pick Up and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Hopefully, your journey is scheduled for an early (not past noon) landing in Uganda. Your driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe Airport and you will hit the road to Murchison Falls. The highlights of this park include; the roaring rapids of the Murchison, and the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park where you will have the chance to view lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles here. For birders, Murchison Falls boasts 450 bird species including the elusive shoebill stork, dwarf king fisher, the white-thigh hornbill, and the Goliath heron among others. En route, you'll make a detour visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You will have at least one hour of rhino tracking while here. Another stop will be in Masindi to enjoy your lunch, after you will visit the top of the falls then continue to the park and check into your accommodation to relax for the evening. Main Destination: Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge (Room) Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not

Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive and Launch/Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls

Day 2Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive and Launch/Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive and Launch/Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls You'll have your breakfast and then depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park. Here, you will have the opportunity to view lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalo, and elephants. For any birder, this area supports the secretary bird and black-chested snake eagle to name a few. Return to your accommodation for lunch. After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including hippos, crocodiles, and several water birds. You will again have evening game drive on your way to the lodge for an evening relaxation. 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 Show more LeopardOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge (Room) Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 3Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park You'll start the day with a morning game drive to spot any wildlife you might have missed the previous day. Afterward, you will drive to Kibale Forest National Park, known for its population of chimpanzees. Upon reaching kibale forest, you will check in the lodge and freshen up. Later in the afternoon you will go for a walk in the Bigodi Swamp, which is rich in biodiversity and scenic in beauty. This wonderful place shelters over 200 species of birds including Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, Cranes, Kingfishers, and many more swamp endemics. Furthermore, the sanctuary is the home of 8 species of primates, including the black and white Colobus, red Colobus, Red-tailed monkey, grey-cheeked Mangabey, olive baboon, L’hoest Monkey, vervet monkey, and blue monkey. 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: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Dr

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 4Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park In the morning, you will go on a chimpanzee-tracking adventure in Kibale Forest. Accompanied by experienced guides, you will trek through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee groups. Once you find them, you will spend a memorable hour observing and learning about these fascinating primates. Afterward, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive. 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: Enshama Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 5Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You'll start the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, and a variety of antelope species. Afterward, you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas for gorilla trekking experience. 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: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) +41 Photos +40 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Batwa Cultural Experience

Day 6Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Batwa Cultural Experience Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Batwa Cultural Experience On this day, you will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience of mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing by the park rangers, you will set off into the forest in small groups to track and observe one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can vary in duration and difficulty depending on the gorilla group's location, but once you find them, you will spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, observing their behavior and capturing memories through photographs. This is a truly magical and humbling experience, as you witness these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. Later in the evening you will have batwa culture experience. By joining the Batwa Cultural Experience, you are not just learning about their history you are also helping to support their community. This experience is perfect for travelers who love culture, history, and adventure. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Entebbe Airport for Departure

Day 7Drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Entebbe Airport for Departure Drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Entebbe Airport for Departure After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe Airport for your departure. The drive takes approximately 8-9 hours, with stop for lunch at Igongo cultural center in mbarara and another stop over at the Uganda Equator crossing line in kayabwe. Your guide will ensure that you reach the airport in time for your scheduled departure, marking the end of your 7-day Uganda safari. Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) 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 Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Giant Holiday Safaris, not SafariBookings. T