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7-day Safari Of Kampala's National Parks
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Safari, Wildlife

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Gear up for an exciting safari through the national parks of Uganda! See the chimpanzees and several other species of monkeys in the Kibale National Park. Enjoy Queen Elizabeth Park's scenic views as you track gorillas there and view various other wildlife like lions and indigenous animals at the Ishasha sector. Finally, go on a trek through the Bwindi Forest to admire the green cover of the rainforest and find the elusive mountain gorillas!

Highlights
  • Enjoy a scenic drive to Kibale and see why Uganda is called the Pearl of Africa
  • See a wide range of birdlife and primates in Kibale National Park
  • Admire the Rwenzori Mountains and "Mountains of the Moon" from Queen Elizabeth Park 
  • See animals like Uganda kobs, topis, giant forest hogs, Cape buffalos & flamingoes at Queen Elizabeth Park 
  • Take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel and see hippos, crocodiles, elephants and buffaloes
  • Get a chance to see the magnificent silverback mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest Park
  • Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your hotel expand_more
    • Arrive at the Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel to relax after your flight, as you enjoy the cool breeze from Lake Victoria.

    Dinner and overnight at Maries Royale Hotel Kampala

  • Day 2: Head to Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Park expand_more
    • Drive to the Kibale Chimpanzee Park and enjoy the beauty of the Ugandan countryside. The scenic drive will remind you why Uganda is called the Pearl of Africa, especially when you reach the foothills of Mountain Rwenzori in Fort Portal for the Tea plantation trek.

    Dinner and overnight at Nyinabulitwa Country Resort or any equivalent.

  • Day 3: Explore Kibale Park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park expand_more
    • Drive to the Kibale National Park and start trekking to track chimpanzees. Chimpanzees are our closest cousins, though they are one of the most endangered primate species. There is 98% certainty of seeing them here. 
    • We locate the chimps by listening to their pant-hooting calls, then hustle to the area from where they are calling. Also, expect to see other primates such as Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Black-faced Red Colobus, Red Tailed Monkeys, Olive Baboons and an incredible array of birdlife, including the Great Blue Turaco. 
    • Later, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park while viewing animals en route.

    Dinner and overnight at Park View safari lodge/equivalent.

  • Day 4: Go for a game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park expand_more
    • Take a game safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for Uganda Kobs, topis, elephants, lions, giant forest hogs, and Cape buffaloes. There are also several soda lakes filling ancient volcanic calderas where flamingoes reside seasonally.
    • In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to see wildlife like hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and buffaloes, along with hundreds of birds of all kinds. 

    Overnight at Park View Safari Lodge or equivalent.

  • Day 5: Visit the Ishasha sector on the way to Bwindi Park expand_more
    • Head to the southern part of the park called the Ishasha sector, home to the tree-climbing lions that can be seen resting on fig tree branches in the afternoon. You can see other mammals like buffalo herds, African Elephants and topis. It is also enriched with tropical bird species such as Saddle-billed storks.
    • Then, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable forest, which is the home of mountain gorillas.

    Overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp or equivalent.

  • Day 6: Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park expand_more
    • Start trekking through the rainforest and bamboo covered slopes of Bwindi Forest Park, accompanied by an Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and other trackers as we track mountain gorillas. You will also have a chance to get a glimpse of the magnificent silverback.
    • After trekking, you can either relax at your accomodation or go for an afternoon walk in a pigmy village to get some cultural insights into the local Batwa culture.

    Overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp or equivalent.

  • Day 7: Return Kampala and transfer to the airport expand_more
    • Drive back to Kampala lunch, with a stopover en-route at the equator line.
    • Transfer to Entebbe International Airport to catch your flight back home. End of tour.
What's Included
  • Transport 4x4
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Boat cruises
  • Guide fees
  • Park fees
  • Gorilla permits
  • Chimpanzee permits
  • Government taxes
  • Water and fruits on board
What to bring
  • Long trousers (preferably jeans) 
  • Long-sleeved shirts 
  • Light hiking boots
  • A daypack with a litre of bottled water
  • A wide-brimmed hat
  • Light rain jacket
Know before you go
  • You will be briefed about chimpanzee tracking by the forest guide. Kanyanchu is in the central part of Kibale and is the main trailhead for the park’s famous forest walks.
  • The park is surrounded by the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, and in the north, "Mountains of the Moon". The park is bordered on the North East by Kazinga Channel Boat Safari, Lake George and Lake Edward on the South West; its western border adjoins the Zaire Parc Du Virunga.
Meeting Point

Entebbe International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 2593 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 2593 / person