7 Day Best of Uganda Gorilla Tracking & Game Viewing
7 Day Best of Uganda Gorilla Tracking & Game Viewing

7 Day Best of Uganda Gorilla Tracking & Game Viewing

Tour  overview

7 Day Best of  Uganda gorilla tracking and game viewing. The 7-day Uganda wildlife tour takes you through Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the southwest of Uganda, home to more than 500 mountain gorillas. You will also have the chance to visit Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking and Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing.

Day Activity
Day 1: Arrival in Kampala
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 3: Chimps trek or Habituation, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Wildlife Safari in the morning and an afternoon launch cruise
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Day 6: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park
Day 7: Transfer back to Kampala

Detailed  itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kampala

Upon arriving at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up and driven to Kampala. If you arrive early, you can visit the Uganda Museum, the Bahai temple, and the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, then check into your hotel.

  • Accommodation: Royal Hotel
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park

After morning breakfast, set off to Kibale National Park via the papyrus swamp and the dense forest of the Nile River Delta to Kibale National Park. Upon arrival, you embark on an afternoon guided nature walk around Crater Lake at the park for a cultural visit.

  • Accommodation: Kibale Safari Lodge
  • Meals: Dinner.

Day 3: Chimps trek or Habituation, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have a morning cup of coffee, then transfer to the Kanyanchu Information Centre for a chimps trekking briefing. You will be grouped into teams of 8 and assigned a chimpanzee community to visit.  Trekking to see chimps lasts between 30 minutes and several hours, depending on where the chimps are located. In the evening, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing and sightseeing.

  • Accommodation: Mweya Safari lodge
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 4: Wildlife Safari in the morning and an afternoon launch cruise

Breakfast early in the morning, then a morning game drive along the Kasenyi sector to look out for four of the big five in Uganda, as well as bird species that make up about 620 distinct species. In the afternoon, embark on a launch cruise along the Kazinga channel to look out for most of the hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic bird species. In the afternoon, you return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, as on Day 3.

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Early in the morning, have breakfast, check out, and drive through the Ishasha sector, connecting to Bwindi Forest via Kanungu.

  • Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp
  • Meals: Dinner.

Day 6: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park

Wake up early, have breakfast, and transfer to Buhoma Park Headquarters for registration and a briefing on the rules and regulations for mountain gorilla trekking. Trekking to see gorillas starts at 8:00 am and lasts 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas and their speed of movement.  Spend an hour with gorillas, enjoy their human-like characters, and enjoy this lifetime experience. If time allows, visit Batwa communities for a cultural performance.

  • Accommodation: Mantana Tented Camp
  • Meals: Dinner.

Day 7: Transfer back to Kampala

Following breakfast early in the morning, you set off to Kampala or Entebbe, and you will have lunch along the way, marking the end of your 7-day wildlife safari in Uganda.

Inclusions

  • Transport (4-wheel drive, English-speaking driver-guide)
  • Full board accommodation for 6 days and meals
  • Game drive and launch cruise
  • Chimpanzee permit
  • Gorilla permit
  • Full-time English-speaking guide
  • Guided cultural/community walk

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses, including visa, drinks, tips, local guides, telephone, personal insurance, laundry, and others

Why Choose Amakula African Safaris?

Amakula African Safaris specializes in Kenya Safaris, Kenya Wildlife Safaris, Kenya Cultural Safaris, Kenya Birding Safaris, Tanzania Safaris, Tanzania Wildlife Safaris, Tanzania Great Migration tours, and Uganda Gorilla Trekking.

For travelers interested in hiking and camping, the team can help determine whether camping, tented accommodation, or lodges are most suitable for the chosen destination and itinerary.

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