Embark on an 8-day gorilla tracking tour that begins with a game drive and boat ride on Lake Mburo in search of wildlife. The drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo takes about 4-5 hours. From there, you’ll drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. Next, you’ll head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel and game drive. Finally, you’ll trek chimpanzees and walk the Bigodi Wetland in Kibale National Park. The next step is to return to Entebbe via car in order to board your aircraft. You have the option to begin and finish your 8-day gorilla tracking tour in Entebbe or Kampala.
Overview
- Day one: Pickup from Hotel in Kampala/Entebbe or Airport and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for game drive and boat ride on the Lake.
- Day two: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day three: Gorilla tracking
- Day four: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive.
- Day five: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Day six: Morning game drive and transfer to Kibale National Park.
- Day Seven: Chimp trekking and Bigodi Wetland walk.
- Day Eight: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe marking the end of your 8 Days Gorilla Tracking Tour
Booking this African safari itinerary guarantees an unforgettable wildlife experience, immersing you in breathtaking landscapes and close encounters with iconic animals like gorillas, lions, elephants, and rhinos. It combines luxury and adventure, with expert guides ensuring safety and the best game-viewing opportunities. Carefully planned routes take you through diverse ecosystems, from savannas to lush wetlands, maximizing your chances of witnessing the Big Five. With seamless accommodations, cultural experiences, and conservation-focused travel, this itinerary offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Africa.
DAY 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport or Pick up from the hotel for your 8 Days Gorilla Tracking Tour.
Upon arrival in Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, you will be collected for your first day of the trip. En route to Lake Mburo National Park, you will pass through some of Uganda’s charming little villages. En route, you will make a photo stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe. Travel to Lake Mburo National Park in plenty of time for lunch, stopping for a game drive on the way to the lodge. After a hearty lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a hot lunch before setting out on a boat ride around the lake. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, hippos, and water birds, among other wildlife.
Routine: Three meals per day.
Accommodation
Eagles Nest/Rwakobo Rock Lodge Cost
Houses in the Mid Range: Mihingo and Rwakobo Rock
Primitive: Kigambira Safari Lodge
Transportation time: four to five hours
DAY 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda after breakfast. On the way, stop for an en route wildlife drive at Lake Mburo National Park. Great panoramic vistas abound as you travel through the verdant, rolling hills of Uganda, past banana and tea plantations. While traveling, you will have lunch. Upon arrival in Bwindi, you will have the opportunity to rest at the lodge. After settling in, you will have dinner. Following dinner, your driver guide will educate you about the upcoming gorilla trekking experience.
The three meals of the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner are scheduled.
Accommodation
Funding: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Rushaga Havens Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Ride 4 A Woman
Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Buhoma Haven Lodge, and the Mid Range
Lodges in Buhoma, Gorilla Heights, Sanctuary Forest Camp, Nkuringo Bwindi, and Kiho are all considered luxurious.
Total time spent driving: six to seven hours.
DAY 3: Gorilla Tracking Day.
Bring your packed lunch and an early breakfast to the park headquarters at 7:45 in the morning for registration. After that, you and your other trackers will get a training on what to do and what not to do when gorilla tracking. Based on your preferences and the amount of time you have available, your driver guide will help you choose which gorilla family to see. Once you’ve made your decision, you’ll be assigned armed ranger guides to escort you through the dense undergrowth and creepers on your hike to see the gorillas. This hike’s duration might range from thirty minutes to three quarters of a day, all depending on where the gorilla family you’re visiting is located. Tourists can make their way through the densely wooded terrain thanks to the many animal tracks that wind their way across the steep terrain. Upon locating them, you will get the opportunity to spend an hour capturing photographs and learning about the way of life of these mountain gorilla families. Afterwards, you’ll be escorted back to the lodge by your driver guide at the park headquarters. It is an incredible experience to be around these stunning, endangered creatures.
The three meals of the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner are scheduled.
Accommodation
Funding: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Rushaga Havens Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Ride 4 A Woman
Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Buhoma Haven Lodge, and the Mid Range
Nkurongo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Sanctuary Forest Camp, Gorilla Heights Lodge, and Kiho Lodge are all five-star options.
DAY 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will leave Bwindi Impenetrable National Park this morning and head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Thus, you should be ready to see some breathtaking landscapes while you go. After a hearty lunch at the lodge, you’ll have some down time before setting out on a game drive through the Kasenyi plains. Keep an eye out for buffalo, antelopes, elephants, and, with any luck, wild cats like lions and leopards. After a long day of exploring, you’ll be able to relax for dinner and then call it a night.
Scheduled meals: morning, midday, and evening.
Place to stay:
Bush Lodge Costs
Buffalo Safari Lodge, Elephant Hab Lodge, and Parkside Safari Lodge are all in the middle price range.
Eloquent: Lodge at Elephant Plains/Lodge at Kyambura Gorge
Travel time: four to five hours.
DAY 5: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat on Kazinga Channel.
Returning to the Kasenyi plains for another morning game drive increases your chances of seeing the morning raisers and anything else you might have missed on the last game drive—herds of buffalo, antelopes, elephants, and, if you’re lucky, some wild cats like lions and leopards. After lunch, you’ll drive back to the lodge for a hot lunch. After lunch, you’ll head to the jetty along the Kazinga channel for a boat cruise, where you can see a variety of hippos, as well as over 400 species of water birds and the many wild animals that rely on the channel for water. You are guaranteed to enjoy yourself here.
Scheduled meals: morning, midday, and evening.
Place to stay:
Bush Lodge Costs
Buffalo Safari Lodge, Elephant Hab Lodge, and Parkside Safari Lodge are all in the middle price range.
Eloquent: Lodge at Elephant Plains/Lodge at Kyambura Gorge
DAY 6: Morning game drive and transfer to Kibale National Park
An optional game drive through the Kasenyi area, located on the northern bank of Queen Elizabeth National Park, will be available to you after breakfast. During this drive, you can look for a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, wild cats, antelopes (water buck, Uganda kobs, etc.), and birds of the Savannah. You will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park after lunch and travel to Kibale National Park, stopping for lunch on the way. You will arrive at the lodge in the evening, check in, have dinner, and spend the night there.
Scheduled meals: morning, afternoon, and evening.
Headquartered at the Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, Isunga Lodge, and Kibale Forest Camp Costs Consideration
Luxury: Turaco Tree Tops Resort
Primate Lodge, Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort, and Ndali Lodge are all premium options.
Distance: 3 to 4 hours.
DAY 7: Chimp Tracking in Kibale.
Your transfer to the Kanyanchu headquarters of Kibale National Park will begin after breakfast. Before you go chimpanzee trekking in the forest, you’ll meet up with other trekkers here for a briefing. During your guided primate walk in Kibale Forest National Park, you will be escorted by a knowledgeable and experienced ranger/guide. It is possible to observe a group of habituated chimpanzees in this jungle. You are granted permission to spend one hour observing the behavior of these great apes. Feel free to capture some images. Thus, position your cameras in close proximity. In addition to chimpanzees, visitors to Kibale National Park may see thirteen other kinds of primates. Naturally, there are a plethora of bird species that inhabit forests. Birdwatchers will find yet another sanctuary here. Several bird species and primates may be spotted during your wetland walk at Bigodi wetland, which you will visit after lunch. The importance of the local community’s efforts to preserve the wetland can be better understood on this stroll. A donation in kind is one way you may help them out. This is completely optional, so please keep that in mind.
Routine: Three meals per day.
Kibale Forest National Park is the primary location.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge and Isunga Lodge: Cost Estimates
Turaco Tree Tops Lodge is a mid-range option.
Primate Lodge, Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort, and Ndali Lo are all five-star options.
DAY 08: Departure back to Kampala/Entebbe to end your 8 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari.
Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe to finish the trip early in the morning following breakfast.
End of the eight days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari
Includes
Excludes
- All transportation as scheduled
- All Activities Included in the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Meals: breakfast – lunch and dinner as shown
- English speaking driver guide
- Complementary bottled water
- Airport transfers on first and last day
- Every Accommodation included
- Anything outside the regular itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Any items of personal nature
- International vaccinations
- Local and international flights
- Personal Travel insurance
- Visa Fees
- Tips and souvenirs
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