7 Days Western Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Safari

7 Days Western Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Safari description

YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS

the 7-day trip brings you to the Uganda Western safari and Gorilla trekking; where the savannah meets the tropical rainforest. Expect to see the most interesting animals of the savannahs: Impalas, Zebras, Elands, Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hippo, and Leopard) and up to 15 primate species, including Gorillas and Chimpanzees
The safari brings you to famous national parks of Western Uganda: KibaleForest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.

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  • Day 1. Kampala– Kibale Forest National Park
  • Day 2. Kibale Forest -Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 3. Full day game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 4. Queen Elizabeth –Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Day 5. Full day Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Day 6. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park - Lake Mburo National Park
  • Day 7. Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe

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7 Days Western Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Safari Itinerary

We are local Uganda Safari guides who have been working in the field for nearly 15 years of combined experience. Since we are very passionate and experienced with Nature, all of our itineraries are based on the right time at the right place to ensure your African Safari dream comes true. We know Uganda and its attractions let us take you wherever you ask us to go and show you everything you always wanted to see in Uganda.
All of our tour guides were born and raised in Uganda and are trained naturalists, environmentalists, and unparalleled game spotters. They are all experienced, friendly, and excellent at their jobs. Furthermore, all of our guides are fluent in English, Spanish, Germany, Italian and French and most of them have over 15 safari guiding experiences. Their number one goal is to keep you safe, happy and informed in any and all ways possible.

Tour starts from: Kampala
Tour end in: Kampala
Tour style: Joining Group tour
Departure day: Every day of the week
Optimal Season: Dry season
Best time to travel: July to October
Vehicle used on Safari: 4WD Min van or Land Cruiser with open roof / large windows
Duration of the Tour: 7 days
Accommodation: Before Safari is included in the tour cost.

Day 0: Arrival in Uganda

Today you will arrive at Entebbe airport. You will be welcomed by your safari guide and later transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. BB
Accommodation: Mid- range accommodation: Boma hotel/ Karibu Guesthouse BB. https://www.boma.co.ug/

Day 1: – Kampala– Kibale Forest National Park

After your breakfast, depart in direction of Kibale National Park, have a stopover in Fort Portal, the capital town of Tooro kingdom which lies on the shadow of Rwenzori Mountains, the biggest mountain range in Africa. Distance: 350 km (about 6 hours) Dinner and overnight will be at Mid- range accommodation: Turaco Treetop / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (FB) https://www.turacotreetops.com/

Day 2 – Kibale Forest -Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, go for a chimpanzee tracking experience and in the afternoon transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park with mysterious view of the mountain of the moon. On our way, we pass on the equator famous for photo. Distance: 160 km (about 3hours) Dinner and overnight at Mid- range accommodation: Kasenyi game lodge / Bush lodge (FB) http://www.kasenyisafaricamp.com/kasenyi.php

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early morning game drives experience in the national park, with aim of seeing animal like elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, and if lucky lion and leopard. In the afternoon, take the most exciting 2 hours boat cruise on Kazinga channel, one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife and bird. Dinner and overnight will be at Mid- range accommodation: Kasenyi game lodge / Bush lodge (FB) http://www.kasenyisafaricamp.com/kasenyi.php

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth –Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive through the National Park to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree climbing lions. After lunch, game drive in search of the tree climbing lions afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. Today transfer will depend on the location of the gorilla permits and road conditions. Accommodation will depend on the group of gorillas you will be tracking on Full Board
Distance: 190 km to Buhoma sector (about 5hours) Dinner and overnight will be at Mid- range accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla lodge/ Rushaga Gorilla /Ride 4 a woman (FB) http://ichumbigorillalodge.com/

Day 5: Full day Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Today, the activity starts at 8am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas, which was allocated according to the permits. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of about 370 gorillas, which is half the world population according to 2007 gorilla population surveys. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. Accommodation will depend on the group of gorillas you will be tracking on Full Board. Dinner and overnight will be at Mid- range accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla lodge/ Rushaga Gorilla/ Ride 4 a woman (FB) http://ichumbigorillalodge.com/

Day 6: Bwindi National Park – Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest of Ugandan National Parks. As you enter, go for game drive in search for animal like impalas, zebras, elands and many other antelopes.
Distance: 210 km (about 3hours) Dinner and overnight will be at Mid- range accommodation: Rwackobo Rock / Mburo safari lodge /Arcadia cottage (FB) https://arcadiacottages.com.au/

Day 7: Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe

Today, early morning guided game walk in the park for the unique wildlife experience and later, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight departure.

The above rates include:

  • Airport transfers
  • Full board accommodation with meals mentioned
  • Ground transportation in modified safari car
  • English speaking Driver/Guide
    USD 700 Gorilla and USD 200 chimpanzee permits per person per tracking
  • Entrance fees to the national park and other sites on the itinerary
  • Local government taxes
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Starting and ending Kampala Drop off

The above rates exclude:

  • Laundry
  • Beverages and drinks
  • Tips to your tour driver-guide
  • Air ticket.
  • Tourist insurance health insurance
  • Entrance visas: Uganda 50
  • USD directly from Entebbe
  • International Airport
  • Optional activities,
  • Personal natures
  • Any optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above