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13-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Wildlife & Big Five Safari

VENTOUR ADVENTURES

Tour Guide, Kampala, Uganda

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Day 1

Arrival at Entebbe — Transfer to Kampala

Welcome at Entebbe International Airport by your professional safari guide. Briefing about the adventure ahead. Transfer to Kampala for relaxation and overnight stay at Speke Hotel Kampala.

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Depart for Murchison Falls National Park. En route, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking on foot — bringing you close to Uganda's only wild rhinos. Continue to the park and visit the spectacular Top of the Falls.

Day 3

Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

Early morning game drive across the northern sector for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes. Afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls — spotting hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Depart Murchison Falls and travel south-west through scenic countryside, rolling hills, tea plantations, and traditional villages. Arrive at Kibale Forest — the primate capital of the world — for dinner and overnight at Rubalika Safari Lodge.

Day 5

Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland

Morning briefing before venturing into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking. Accompanied by expert trackers, search for habituated chimpanzee families. Afternoon guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary — famous for exceptional birdlife, monkeys, and rich biodiversity.

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park through scenic Rwenzori Mountain views and the Equator crossing. Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel for remarkable hippo, crocodile, elephant, buffalo, and bird sightings.

Day 7

Tree-Climbing Lions & Evening Game Drive

Explore the Ishasha sector famous for tree-climbing lions resting in giant fig trees. Search for elephants, buffaloes, topis and more. Evening game drive as the park transitions into cooler hours with beautiful sunset scenery.

Day 8

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through scenic highland landscapes, terraced hillsides, and rural communities. Arrive at your lodge nestled near the forest for relaxation and preparation for gorilla trekking.

Day 9

Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

Morning briefing by park rangers before entering the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. One unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants. Afternoon Batwa cultural encounter — traditional forest life, music, dance, and indigenous survival skills.

Day 10

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Depart Bwindi and travel to Lake Mburo National Park — Uganda's smallest savannah park rich in zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and giraffes. Afternoon guided nature walk exploring the park's flora, fauna, and ecosystems on foot.

Day 11

Transfer to Jinja — Source of the Nile

Journey to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa, passing through Uganda's vibrant towns and scenic countryside. Relax at your hotel overlooking the Nile and prepare for the next day's adventure activities.

Day 12

White-Water Rafting & Source of the Nile

Full-day or half-day white-water rafting adventure on the River Nile — one of Africa's premier rafting destinations. Later, visit the historic Source of the Nile for a boat excursion and photography.

Day 13

Departure — Entebbe International Airport

After breakfast, depart Jinja and travel back to Entebbe. Optional souvenir shopping before proceeding to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.