Looking for something special? Watch for chimpanzees and 12 other primate species in Kibale Forest and have a glimpse of the mysterious papyrus gonolek in Bigodi Swamp. Visit the mating grounds of the Uganda kob in Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy watching hippos and other wildlife during sailing the Kazinga Channel.
Get excited by observing a full-grown mountain gorilla silverback and his family during gorilla tracking in the afromontane forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. To complete this exciting trip, enjoy a late afternoon game drive in Lake Mburo National Park to look for impala, plains zebra and topi and have an early morning game drive/walk.
Safari Schedule: Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi & Lake Mburo
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Depart from Kampala or Entebbe in the morning and travel west through Uganda’s scenic countryside, passing tea plantations and rolling hills. Enjoy scheduled stops along the way. Arrive at Kibale Forest National Park in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax in the rainforest environment.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on a guided chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest, home to one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-based conservation area renowned for its birdlife, monkeys, and rich biodiversity.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart Kibale Forest and travel south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the scenic crater lake region. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large populations of hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species.
Overnight: Lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Following breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel through the Ishasha sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions (subject to sightings), before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, preparing for the gorilla trekking experience.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking Experience
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Set out on a guided mountain gorilla tracking experience through the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trek duration varies depending on gorilla movements, but the encounter is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Optional community or cultural visits may be arranged in the afternoon.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel east to Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying scenic countryside along the way. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an evening game drive or guided nature walk, with opportunities to see zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Mburo National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Return to Kampala / Entebbe
Following breakfast, depart Lake Mburo National Park and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Transfer to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Safari
What has this trip to offer?
- Staying in the beautiful accommodations of Nature Lodges.
- You can choose “Lazy” camping (the tent is ready and fully equipped, showers and toilets are shared) or a room in the Lodges.
- All accommodation is on BB basis.
- All transport is in Toyota Hiace with a pop-up roof and for everybody a comfortable window seat.
- Guaranteed visit to world famous mountain gorillas (not included in the price, this is US$ 700).
- Chimp tracking in Kibale National Park (include in the price).
- Visit to the savannah parks Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.
- In these parks gamedrives and boatrides.
- See hundreds of bird species, lions, elephants, leopards, hippos, Ugandan kobs, 13 primate species, etc.
Not included in Pricing
- Drinks
- Tips
- Porters
- Laundry services
- Gorilla permit (we organise it for you)
- All activities in Kisoro
- Visa (Uganda/Rwanda)
- Any other personal interests
- The first and last night in Uganda
- Optional – Chimp Habituation Experience (USD $50 extra per person)