8-Day Wildlife Safari & Trekking In Uganda With Boat Ride
Description
Book this 8-day safari which takes you to the home of the formidable mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Go chimpanzee trekking in the Kibale National Park and greet the locals in the Bigodi wetland. Spot wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park and also, board a boat cruise in Kazinga Channel to see numerous birds.
Highlights
- Meet black and white Columbus monkey in Kibale National Park
- Go chimpanzee trekking in the wild
- Visit small communities and meet locals in the Bigodi wetland
- Spot elephants, spotted hyenas, waterbucks in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Ride in a boat on the Kazinga channel and see birds on the shores
- Go to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and greet the mountain gorillas
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrive in Uganda expand_more
Arrive in Entebbe and meet the representative who will transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe.
Reach the hotel, where your guide will brief you about the highlights of your trip.
You can opt for a city tour depending on your time of arrival
Accommodation: Protea Hotel (dinner)
Meals: Dinner
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Day 2: Entebbe - Kibale National Park expand_more
Have your delicious breakfast, and start your trip with a transfer to Kibale National Park. Kibale National Park boasts excellent numbers of primates and apes such as black and white Columbus monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red Columbu, and nocturnal primates like the Thomas’ galago, various bird species for bird lovers within the Bigodi wetland and numerous tree species.
Have a stopover in Fort Portal town in the shadow of the “mountains of the moon” for lunch.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge (FB)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking - Bigodi Wetland expand_more
Proceed to the park office for briefing after breakfast. An experienced ranger guide will take you through the chimpanzee trekking.
Locate the chimpanzees, and you will have an hour with them.
Go back to the lodge for lunch.
Set out to the Bigodi wetland, an ideal place for bird lovers, in the afternoon. This walk will take you through beautiful sceneries, grassland and small communities where locals are likely to greet you with enthusiastic waves.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge (FB)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4: Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park expand_more
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park after breakfast, and reach there in time for lunch.
Embark on an evening game drive in search of lions, elephants, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, Uganda Kob.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (FB)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 5: Morning Game Drive - Boat Cruise expand_more
Have an early morning breakfast. Then, continue on the safari with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. This is an excellent opportunity for wildlife sightings as animals are most active in the morning hours.
Return to the lodge from this beautiful adventure and relax.
Go in the afternoon for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you will sight lots of wildlife grazing on the river shores and cooling off on the shores. The shore is also home to numerous bird species.
Return to the lodge for refreshing drinks and overnight.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (FB)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park expand_more
Check out after a relaxed breakfast and drive through the Ishasha sector famous for tree-climbing lions. You will see other animals like the elephants, cape buffalo, and Uganda Kob to increase your animal count.
Reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening and check in your lodge for dinner and overnight as you prepare for your tomorrow's adventure.
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge (FB)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 7: Gorilla Trekking expand_more
After breakfast, proceed to the park office for a briefing where you are allocated gorilla trekking groups and given tips on encountering the gentle giants. It may take a few minutes or hours depending on the movements of the gorillas.
Return to the lodge and go for an optional community walk in the evening, a captivating experience with the local people and a closer look at their culture.
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge (FB)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 8: Transfer to Entebbe expand_more
Savour a relaxed breakfast and checkout. Drive to Kisoro Airfield for your internal flight to Kajjansi Airfield near Entebbe town, where you will be picked by your driver/guide and drive for lunch and to your day room.
Transfer to the Entebbe International Airport 2 hours before your international flight back home.
No Accommodation (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included
Transport in 4*4 safari vehicle
Drinking water on board
All meals during the safari as per the itinerary
Dietary arrangements upon request
Government taxes
Park entrance fees
Accommodation
Gorilla trekking fees
Chimpanzee trekking fees
Game drive and boat trip
Return pick-up and drop-off transfers
Domestic flight
What's Excluded
Flights and visas
Personal expenses and tips
Medical and travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Any additional activity not mentioned in the itinerary
Know before you go
Primates and Savanna Safari: This safari takes you to the home of the formidable mountain gorillas in southwestern Uganda, chimpanzees in the Kibale forest, bird species abundance of wildlife, numerous amazing and nature created features. All activities were carefully selected to make your trip a memorable experience.
Meeting Point
Entebbe, Uganda
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | USD 5210 Per Person |
This is a private tour |