11 Day Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari Uganda

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

1. Entebbe
   8h
   Morning: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where your expert safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
   
   Afternoon: Option to visit the Uganda Wildlife Education and Conservation Centre or take a leisurely stroll in the Botanical Gardens.
   
   Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner and an overview of the safari itinerary.

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park

1. Murchison Falls National Park
   8h
   Morning: Early breakfast and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Stop en route at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for optional rhino tracking.
   
   Afternoon: Arrive at the park, enjoy lunch, and visit the top of Murchison Falls for panoramic views of the Nile crashing through a narrow gorge.
   
   Evening: Check into your lodge and relax.

Day 3: Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari

1. Murchison Falls National Park
   8h
   Morning: Early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Spot wildlife such as lions, giraffes, elephants, and buffaloes.
   
   Afternoon: After lunch, take a boat safari on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Witness hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species
   
   Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

1. Kibale National Park
   8h
   Morning: Have breakfast and start your journey to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through picturesque countryside and tea plantations.
   
   Afternoon: Stop for lunch en route and continue to Kibale.
   
   Evening: Arrive at your lodge and prepare for the next day’s activities.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

1. Kibale Forest National Park
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Morning: After breakfast, attend a briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre and embark on a chimpanzee tracking adventure. Spend an hour observing the primates.
   
   Afternoon: Enjoy lunch and take a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, renowned for its birdlife and primates.
   
   Evening: Return to your lodge to relax.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

1. Queen Elizabeth National Park
   8h
   Morning: Have breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Stop at scenic crater lakes along the way.
   
   Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge, have lunch, and embark on an afternoon game drive to spot elephants, antelopes, and other wildlife.
   
   Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening at your lodge.

Day 7: Kasenyi Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

1. Queen Elizabeth National Park
   8h
   Morning: Take an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, a prime location for spotting lions and other predators.
   
   Afternoon: After lunch, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife.
   
   Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner.

Day 8: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
   8h
   Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi, passing through the Ishasha sector, famed for its tree-climbing lions.
   
   Afternoon: Stop for lunch and continue to Bwindi Impenetable National Park
   
   Evening: Arrive at the Gorilla Valley lodge nestled in the forest.

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Adventure

1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
   8h
   Morning: After an early breakfast, attend a briefing at the park headquarters and embark on a guided trek to encounter a mountain gorilla family. Spend an hour with these gentle giants.
   
   Afternoon: Return to your lodge for lunch. Option to visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience.
   
   Evening: Relax and reminisce about the day’s adventure.

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

1. Mabamba Swamp shoebill Watching Entebbe
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Morning: After breakfast, drive to the serene Lake Bunyonyi, known for its breathtaking views and dotted islands.
   
   Afternoon: Enjoy a boat ride on the lake, visit local communities, or simply relax by the water.
   
   Evening: Unwind at your lakeside lodge.

Day 11: Lake Mburo National Park and Return to Entebbe

1. Lake Mburo National Park
   1h
   Morning: Depart Lake Bunyonyi after breakfast and head to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy a short game drive upon arrival.
   
   Afternoon: Have lunch and take a boat ride on Lake Mburo or go on a guided nature walk.
   
   Evening: Continue your journey to Entebbe, stopping for photos at the Equator.

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the meeting point and a tour guide will have a placard of client identification

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness