9 Days Uganda Experience Wildlife with Gorilla Trekking

9-Day Experience Uganda's
Wildlife with Gorilla
Trekking

The 9-Day Experience Uganda's Wildlife with Gorilla Trekking offers an immersive journey through some of Uganda's most iconic national parks and wildlife habitats. Starting with Murchison Falls National Park, guests embark on game drives and boat trips along the Victoria Nile, encountering diverse wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, and hippos. The adventure continues with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, followed by game drives and a boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The highlight of the trip is the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, providing intimate encounters with these magnificent primates. The tour concludes with a scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi, offering relaxation amidst stunning natural scenery, before returning to Entebbe for departure.

DAY BY DAY

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Your Accommodation Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your guide or representative who will assist with your transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore nearby attractions such as the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary After an early breakfast, you will begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can track wild rhinos on foot. After the rhino tracking experience, you will continue to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the afternoon. Check into your accommodation and relax for the evening.

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip Start your day with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and more. After the game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast and some leisure time. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip along the Victoria Nile to the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls.

Along the way, you will have opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and head south to Kibale National Park.

The journey will take you through the picturesque countryside of western Uganda, passing small towns and villages. Upon arrival in Kibale, check into your accommodation and spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps exploring the nearby town of Fort Portal.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Today, you will experience the highlight of Kibale National Park: 

chimpanzee trekking. After an early breakfast, head into the forest with experienced guides to track habituated chimpanzee groups. The trek can take a few hours, but encountering these remarkable primates in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience. After chimpanzee trekking, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will check into your accommodation and relax for the evening.

Day 6: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip along the Kazinga Channel Rise early for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, and a variety of antelope species. After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The boat trip offers excellent opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to approximately half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The journey will take you through beautiful countryside and rural villages, with scenic views along the way. Upon arrival in Bwindi, check into your accommodation and spend the evening relaxing and preparing for gorilla trekking tomorrow.

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Today is the highlight of your trip as you embark on a gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the forest with experienced guides. The trek to find the gorillas can vary in length and difficulty, but the experience of encountering these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is truly extraordinary. After gorilla trekking, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a scenic crater lake surrounded by lush green hills. Check into your accommodation and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the lake or exploring the surroundings.

Day 9: Transfer to Entebbe After breakfast, bid farewell to Lake Bunyonyi and begin your journey back to Entebbe. The drive will take you through the beautiful countryside of southwestern Uganda, with opportunities to stop for photos and refreshments along the way. Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Ugandan adventure.

Included

Park fees

(For non-residents)

Gorilla permits

(One per person, non-resident)

Chimp permits

(One per person, non-resident)

All activities

(Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation

(Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation

(Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals

(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water

(On all days)

Excluded

International flights

(From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips

(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)

Personal items

(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals

(As specified in the day-by-day section)

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD

Group Size Price

1 Person 5810

2 People 3830

3 People 3670

4 People 3407

5 People 3130

6 People 2891