7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari and Gorilla Trekking

5.0 (3 reviews) Kampala, Uganda
Duration7 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 7-day wildlife safari offers unforgettable experiences and a deep appreciation for Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. You'll explore Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park for Bigodi wetlands excursion, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for gorilla tracking, and Lake Mburo National Park for a stunning wildlife experience. Each Park presents unique landscapes and wildlife encounters, promising an incredible adventure through diverse and breathtaking sceneries.

TRAVEL HACKS BEFORE YOUR TRIP
1.VISA to Uganda
2.Proof of Vaccination
3.Airticket
4.ATM VISA card for self-payments and pocket change.
5.Patience
6.Safari Clothes keeping in consideration of weather changes.
7.Health precaution measures like pain reliever, insect repellant, sunscreen, hand sanitizer sunglasses, sun hat, body creams/lotions etc.
8.Camera & Binoculars

What's included

  • Gorilla permits (One person, non resident)
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • English Tour Guide
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel
  1. Kampala
    4h
    Upon your arrival, the company driver guide will warmly welcome you and drive you to the hotel with in Kampala and you will have a chance to enjoy a night out with in Kampala, you can as well opt for a short city tour depending on your time of arrival
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
  1. Kibale National Park
    8h
    Have breakfast at the lodge and after the guide will brief you fully about the safari and after you will start your drive to Kibale National Park and have numerous stop overs for some photos and experiments.
Day 3: Bigodi community walk & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  1. Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Have breakfast and head for Bigodi community walk, the Bigodi Wetland is home to a diverse array of biodiversity, including several primate species such as black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and baboons. It is also a paradise for bird watchers. After exploring Bigodi Wetlands (or Kibale Forest)
Day 4: Game drive & a boat cruise and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
  1. Queen Elizabeth National Park
    3h
    You will have your morning breakfast and after embark on the morning game drive in the northern part of the park on the Kasenyi Track in search of lions, elephants, solitary buffaloes. This is the best time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action owing to the vast population of Uganda Kobs. We have an excellent chance to view just about every animal here at very close range.
  2. Kazinga Channel The Hippo's Paradise
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Return to the lodge for your lunch and after embark on the afternoon launch trip along the Kazinga Channel. This gives you the opportunity to view wildlife up close: hippo’s huff and spray at a mere foot away from the boat, buffalo linger in the shallows. The shores of the channel are also home to an array of birds including pink backed pelicans, pied and malachite kingfishers, saddle billed stork and many others
Day 5: Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Mburo NP
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    7h
    Start your day with an early breakfast, then head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking in Bwindi, including guidelines and your packed lunch. Rangers will guide you into the dense rainforest to begin your search for the gentle giants. Be prepared for unpredictable weather with raincoats and boots. Porters are available to carry your luggage for a small fee. Gorilla tracking can last from 2 to 7 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla families, and physical fitness is recommended.
Day 6: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
  1. Lake Mburo National Park
    8h
    Early in the morning after your delicious breakfast, we shall embark on the morning game drive and this will grant you a chance to view wild animals such as zebras, elands, buffaloes, leopards, topi, warthogs, hyenas and jackals together with different bird species. Return to the lodge for your lunch and in the afternoon go for a 2 hours boat cruise on Lake Mburo enjoy viewing water mammals such hippos and crocodiles
Day 7: Transfer back to Entebbe Airport
  1. Entebbe
    8h
    Have breakfast and you will be transferred to Entebbe with en-route at the Kayabwe equator for refreshment, photography with an experiment showing the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere. Later have your lunch and finally arriving in the evening, the guide will either drop you at the airport or at your hotel depending on your departure time.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Meeting Guide : Our guide will be attired in the company uniform and will hold a branded display board featuring either the name of the lead guest or the collective title of the group.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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