12 Days Uganda Classic Safari - Gorilla, Wildlife & Scenic Landscapes
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Meeting lions, aligators, gorillas and chimpanzees in the wild will be an extraordinary and one-of-a-kind adventure.
Uganda, Entebbe, The Boma Hotel
They are not allowed because of the nature of this hiking
Get a 50% refund when you up until 14 days before your flight to Uganda, after that there is no refund possible.
Upon arrival at Entebbe international Airport, our professional driver guide will receive you and take you to your hotel. We are flexible to your flight. The first day is reserved to your arrival and check in at the Hotel in Entebbe.
The group starts tour at one time, if you don't meet the time you can allways wait for another tour for some other time. This is because of the permits to enter National Parks.
You will arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where our professional driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure as you prepare for your safari.
Overnight at Boma Hotel Entebbe Meal Plan: Dinner
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary; top of falls view.
The day includes a game drive on the northern bank of the Nile and a boat cruise to the base of the falls. Expect to see giraffes, elephants, lions, hartebeests, waterbucks, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species, including the rare shoebill stork.
Later in the evening, you may enjoy a sunset game drive.
Overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge with a carefully selected multi-cuisine dishes are made with fresh local ingredients. Leasure time until bed time.
After breakfast, you will travel to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through Fort Portal City for lunch. You will visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature and community walk, with opportunities to spot birds such as the great blue turaco and hornbills, as well as possible sightings of the sitatunga.
You will also interact with local communities and learn about coffee processing, banana beer brewing, and basket weaving.
Later, you will proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge
After breakfast, you will transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before chimpanzee trekking. Kibale Forest is home to a large population of habituated chimpanzees, offering a high chance of sightings. You may also encounter other primates such as black-and-white colobus monkeys.
After the trek, you will return for lunch and later transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight at Kasenyi Safari Camp
After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where you may see lions, Uganda kobs, and buffalo. Later, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, known for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and numerous bird species.
An optional sunset game drive may be arranged in the evening. Overnight at Kasenyi Safari Camp
You will enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park with chances to see elephants, buffalo, kobs, and waterbucks
Later, you will transfer to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Overnight at Enjojo Lodge
After breakfast, you will go on a game drive in search of tree-climbing lions. You may also encounter other wildlife while enjoying the area’s natural beauty.
Return to the lodge for relaxation. Overnight at Enjojo Lodge
After breakfast, you will drive through the countryside to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival, you will relax at your lodge and prepare for gorilla trekking the next day.
Overnight at Four Gorillas Lodge. You may go for a sunset game drive later in the evening and after that carefully selected multi-cuisine dishes are made with fresh local ingredients. Leasure time until bed time.
After breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a truly unforgettable experience, encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
After the trek, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Overnight at Birdnest Resort Bunyonyi
You will enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi, exploring the islands and learning about local culture and history.
Later, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, where you will enjoy a night game drive with chances to spot nocturnal wildlife such as leopards, elands, and bushbucks. Overnight at Kigambira Safari Lodge
After breakfast, you will go on a guided walking safari with close encounters with zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffalo, and elands.
Later, you may relax at the lodge or choose optional activities such as horseback riding or a cycling safari. Overnight at Kigambira Safari Lodge
After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe. You will stop at the Equator for photos and the Coriolis water experiment before continuing to the airport for your departure flight.
Embark on your journey to the airport for your departure flight.
Meeting lions, aligators, gorillas and chimpanzees in the wild will be an extraordinary and one-of-a-kind adventure.
Uganda, Entebbe, The Boma Hotel
What are the chances of seeing chimpanzees in Kibale Forest?
Kibale Forest boasts high counts of habituated chimpanzees, offering over a 95% chance of encountering them.
How much does a Gorilla trekking permit cost?
A Uganda Gorilla trekking permit costs USD 800 per person per trek.
Is the Chimpanzee permit included in the safari price?
Yes, the Classic Safari packages include one Chimpanzee tracking permit and one Rhino tracking permit valued at USD 310.
What should I expect during Gorilla trekking in Bwindi?
The trek takes you through steep, densely forested hills to find the gorillas as they search for food. Once found, you spend a remarkable hour observing these "Gentle Giants"
GORILLA AND CHIMPS SAFARI IN NATIONAL PARKS