7-Day Uganda Safari: Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Gorilla Trek

Begin your day with chimp tracking near Kanyanchu after breakfast. Encounter various primates like golden monkeys, baboons, and colobus monkeys. Later, explore Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary on a guided nature walk, perfect for birdwatching. Spot species like the Great Blue Turaco and Papyrus Gonolek. Enjoy overnight stay and meals at Kyaninga Lodge (High-end), Primate Lodge – Forest Cottages (Mid-range), or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget). Full board meal plan included.

After an early breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth N.P.  Carry out a game drive in the Mweya Peninsular that has a magnificent location of the Rwenzori glacial peaks.  Check out Lake Katwe and other small crater lakes. Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/Mazike Lodge (Lodge facility) or Enganzi lodge (Mid range facility) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget facility) Meal plan (F/B)

On day 4 of 7 days Kibale chimpanzee safari tour, Dawn game drive in Uganda’s best park, where all the big game can be seen in abundance. Famous for elephant and kob, expect to see some rarer animals like giant forest hog. There are 638 recorded bird species in the park! After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes Edward and George, for large numbers of buffalo and hippo. Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/Mazike Lodge (Lodge facility) or Enganzi lodge (Mid range facility) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget facility) Meal plan (F/B)

Today’s drive offers stunning scenery through East Africa’s highland rainforests, home to mountain gorillas. Explore attractions like the bat Cave near Maramagambo forest or Kyambura gorge. In Ishasha, search for tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi through tea plantations. This lush forest teems with primates and birds. Enjoy an afternoon foot safari in local communities. Stay and dine at Mahogany Springs/Buhoma Lodge (Lodge), Silverback Lodge/Engagi Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge), or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget). Half board meal plan included.

Following breakfast and a briefing by park ranger guides, embark with picnic lunches on a 30-minute to 8-hour trek to encounter Mountain gorillas. Navigate slippery slopes and mist-covered vegetation to reach these elusive creatures. Spend a full hour observing and photographing them. In the afternoon, enjoy a village foot safari to interact with local communities near Bwindi Forest. Stay and dine at Mahogany Springs/Buhoma Lodge (Lodge), Silverback Lodge/Engagi Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge), or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget). Full board meal plan included.

Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, with lunch enroute with a stopover at Igongo cultural center to explore the lifestyle of the Ankole and Bahima, thereafter proceed at the Equator Uganda before your evening departures home. Meal plan: (B, L)

End of Services.