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9 day Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee & Wilderness Safari (mid-range)

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Meeting with the gorillas in Bwindi Forest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Chimpanzee in Kibale Forest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is one of the tours that take you to almost all the most visited places in Uganda. It gives you chance to see and do the popular spots in and the major highlights of a safari tour in Uganda.

You will be tracking the Rhinos on foot in Ziwa Sanctuary on the first day and after this you will continue to Murchison falls where you will take views of the rapids formed by the River Nile.

On this tour, you will be doing game drives in Murchison falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks where you will have to see wildlife like; lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and many antelope species.

You will also enjoy boat cruises on the River Nile and on the Kazinga channel where you will have chance to see many hippos, crocodiles and more animals as well as many water birds.

This tour also takes you for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest as well as the trekking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi forest national park. There will be chances to see other primates like; monkeys & baboons.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Safaris By Jon

Ages: Adults (15–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast

Itinerary

Day 1 · Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

Stop 1

2 hours Admission included

At this Sanctuary is where you will be led by a ranger-guide tracking the Rhinos in the bushes while on foot. There are over 30 Rhinos here.
Murchison Falls National Park

one hour Admission included

Viewing the water falls of the River Nile while on its way from Jinja in the eastern part of Uganda connecting to Lake Albert and then proceeding northwards to Southern Sudan.

Overnight at Fort Murchison Lodge

Day 2 · Game viewing & boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

4 hours

Early morning game drives where you will have chance to see wildlife like; elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, hyenas and a number of antelope species
Murchison Falls National Park

3 hours

After lunch, you will go for a waterfall cruise on the River Nile hoping to see number of wildlife like; elephants, buffalos, antelopes, coming down to drink water as well as water animals like hippos and crocodiles. Expect to see a number of water birds.

Overnight at Fort Murchison Lodge

Day 3 · Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

Stop 1

6 hours

Today, you will depart Murchison Falls heading west to Fort portal and then lastly to Kibale Forest National Park.
Stop 2

2 hours

You may opt to go for a nature walk after lunch where you will enjoy the beautiful views of the crater lakes and the Rwenzori mountains.

Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest Lodge

Day 4 · Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

Kanyanchu Visitor Center

6 hours Admission included

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience

After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters where you will have a briefing about the forest and chimpanzee tracking and then you will be led by a ranger-guide who will lead you into the forest.
Queen Elizabeth National Park

3 hours Admission included

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

You will then proceed to Queen Elizabeth after visiting the chimpanzees and after having lunch at your lodge.

Overnight at Bush Lodge

Day 5 · Game viewing & boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

4 hours

You will head out for an early morning game drive in the kasenyi tracks searching for wildlife like; lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes, hyenas, giant forest hogs and many more.
Kazinga Channel The Hippo's Paradise

3 hours Admission included

You will proceed for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel that connects lakes Edward and George. You will be able to see wildlife like; hippos, buffaloes, elephants, leopards as well as a lot of water birds.

Overnight at Bush Lodge

Day 6 · Game viewing & transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park

Stop 1

4 hours

Today you will depart the northern sector of Queen Elizabeth heading to Ishasha sector the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will do a short game drive searching for the tree climbing lions that are popular in this sector.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

3 hours Admission included

You will then proceed to Bwindi after the game drive and lunch in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Day 7 · Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Forest National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

6 min

This is the main highlight of the tour. After an early breakfast, you will head out to the park headquarters where you will join others for a briefing by a park ranger and then you will be lead by a ranger-guide who will lead you into the forest to find the gorilla family that you will be allocated to.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

3 hours

You may choose to go out for an evening cultural walk depending on how you will be feeling after the gorilla trek. You will get some experience of the different lifestyles of the people living around the park and more especially the Batwa who used to reside in the forest.

Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Day 8 · Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park

5 hours Admission included

After breakfast, you will depart Bwindi heading to Lake Mburo National Park with a lunch stop en-route.
Lake Mburo National Park

2 hours

After lunch, you will then proceed to Lake Mburo National Park and after relaxing for a few hours, you will head out for an evening guided walking safari in the park. You will be able to see wildlife like; Zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and an number of antelope species.

Overnight at Arcadia Cottages Mburo

Day 9 · Depart Lake Mburo for Kampala or Entebbe

Lake Mburo National Park

6 hours

After breakfast, you will do a game drive as you exit the park heading to Entebbe or wherever you will choose to be dropped in Kampala. This will include a stop at the equator where you will have lunch, do some souvenir shopping as well as some photo shots at the equator crossing sign.

END OF TOUR

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
Entebbe Airport

Your driver-guide will be waiting, holding a sign with your name at the meeting point at the airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.