Our 7 days safari to the best of Uganda National Parks offers 2 nights in Kibale forest, 2nights in Queen Elizabeth and 2 nights in Bwindi Forest National Park. Experience the best of Uganda gorillas, chimpanzees and wildlife in just one week.
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
“Welcome to Uganda the Pearl of Africa” the exact words that our driver guide will say as soon as you meet up at Entebbe international Airport. Have Lunch and Transfer to Kibale forest National Park for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 2; Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi Wetland Visit
Spend the morning in the well conserved forest of Kibale in search of chimpanzees and other primates in company of park rangers and other day trackers. After finding the chimps you will spend a full hour with them before returning back to your lodge. Have lunch and take a nature walk to Bigodi wetland another highlight of Kibale forest National Park. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 3: Kibale Forest- Queen Elizabeth National Park
As the sun rises, you will take a bite before transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Spend an afternoon on the Kazinga Channel on the Boat cruise and see lots of mammals and wildlife including Hippos, crocodiles, birds and wildlife. Enjoy and evening game drives in Kasenyi area of the park before going back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4; Ishasha Game drive and Transfer to Bwindi Forest
Have breakfast before heading to ishasha wilderness famous for tree climbing lions for a classic game drive. View variety of wildlife as well as the tree climbing lions resting up in the tree branches. Later go for lunch before driving to Bwindi forest national park arriving in the evening for meals and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Prepare you gorilla trekking essentials – the permit and valid passport before wearing comfortable hiking shoes, and carrying your packed lunch plus drinking water for the trek. Report to the park briefing point with all the above by 8.00am for registration and briefing. Track gorillas in the thick jungle forest and home to other primates, birds and mammals returning back with great memories of gorillas. The one hour with the gorillas makes you forget all the effort and hassles .When your afternoon is free, take a forest nature walk or community tour around the villages in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 6: Optional Batwa trail experience or transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Island for Leisure.
The Batwa experience is awesome for those who love culture and tradition but still you can spend this day enjoying leisure activities at Lake Bunyoyi, Sun bathing, swimming, baot ride, hiking and chilling around. Meals and overnight at your lodge.
Day 7: Reserved for Departure
Safari Accommodation
Primate lodge Kibale, Mountain of the Moon, Chimps Nest and Chimpanzee Guest house
Mweya Safari lodge, Bush lodge, Pumba cottages
Mahogany Springs, Haven lodge,Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Birds nest and Bunyonyi Overland Resort
The tour quotation Includes
– Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
-Gorilla permits
-Lake Bunyonyi activities/
-Chimpanzee trekking, gamedrive, boat cruise
-Park Entrance
– Full time English speaking professional driver/guide
– All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
– Bottled water while on safari
– Airport transfers
-Full board accommodation
The tour quotation excludes
-Kampala/Entebbe hotel fees (the night before the safari and the night after the safari)
–Tips
–Laundry
– Beverages/Drinks