Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour Full Itinerary

On arrival at Uganda’s International Airport -Entebbe, you will be received by our professional guide/driver, and then be transferred to Kampala – Uganda’s capital. The distance from Entebbe to Kampala is about 42 kilometers which is approximately 1 hour drive. The city is estimated to cover an area of 197 kilometers and has been Uganda’s capital city since 1969.In case of an early arrival, you get an initiation of Uganda’s wildlife by getting an opportunity to catch a glimpse of Africa’s wildlife at Entebbe Zoo. It has a medium- size collection of wildlife which was saved from captivity, including rhinos, lions, Zebras, crocodiles, giraffes, hyenas and many others.

Accommodation Options: Serena Hotel Kampala (Luxury)/Cassia Lodge (Mid range)/The Lodge Kampala (Budget).

Meal Plan: Dinner & Breakfast

You will travel to Murchison falls by road or by air to start your Uganda Gorilla Safari. If you are traveling by air, you will be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport for a national flight towards one of the lovely areas.The scheduled plane departs at 08:30 am and expected to arrive at 10:10 am at Pakuba Airstrip. From here you will be transferred to your accommodation for check in. In case you are traveling by road, you will be picked from your hotel to then drive North West through Bombo to the Murchison falls with a stopover at Masindi town for lunch. It is approximately 5- 6 hours (300 kilometers) from Uganda’s capital city.

Accommodation Options:  Paraa safari Lodge (Luxury)/Pakuba Lodge (Mid range)/Red Chilli (Budget).

Meal Plan: Full Board

Spend the whole day in Murchison falls. After an early morning breakfast you will start the day with an interesting game drive in the northern bank of the Nile. Stand high chances of seeing elephants, lions, giraffes, hartebeest and diverse bird species. Back to the lodge for lunch, then go for thrilling boat cruise in the afternoon as part of your safari.It will offer you an opportunity for game viewing.

Accommodation Options: Paraa safari Lodge (Luxury)/Pakuba Lodge (Mid range)/Red Chilli (Budget).

Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before being transferred to Pakuba Airstrip.The scheduled plane leaves Pakuba at around 10:30 am to Entebbe international airport before heading to western Uganda.You will arrive at Kasese airstrip at around 14: 35 pm were you will be welcomed by our staff who will transfer you to your booked accommodation facility. In case you are traveling by road, you will be transferred from Murchison falls to Kibale forest, driving and passing through a green countryside, traditional homesteads and farms along Albertine Rift escarpments.It is about 7- 8 hours to arrive the park.

Accommodation Options:  Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury)/Primate Lodge (Mid range)/Chimpanzee Guest house (Budget).

Meal Plan: Full Board

Have breakfast at the lodge before going for chimpanzee tracking. The forest is sound for having the greatest number of chimpanzees in the country and East Africa as awhole.While tracking these habituated chimpanzees, you will come across other primates including the white colobus monkeys. In the afternoon, transfer to Bigodi swamp well-known for its unique bird species.

Accommodation Options:  Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury)/Primate Lodge (Mid range)/Chimpanzee Guest house (Budget)

Meal Plan: Full Board

Today, after a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National park.You will peacefully be driven to the park towards the south passing via the Crater Lake area.Appreciate the beautiful landscape with hills. Continue with a game drive on arrival within the park. It will take you approximately 3-4 hours.

Accommodation Options:  Mweya Safari (Luxury)/Kyambura George (Midrange)/Enganzi lodge (Budget).

Meal Plan: Full Board

Have a cup of coffee or tea then go for an early morning game drive to the Kob mating area in Kasenyi.Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, lions and other fauna in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go for an exciting boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. A good percentage of wildlife is found along this channel including buffalos, hippos and elephants.

Accommodation Options: Mweya Safari (Luxury)/Kyambura George (Midrange)/Enganzi lodge (Budget).

Meal Plan: Full Board

Have breakfast then check out from your lodge.Transfer to Kasese Airstrip for the scheduled charter which departs at 10:05 am. It will take you about 2 hours to arrive Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park- the home of the threatened mountain gorillas. If you are transferring from queen by road, you will pass via the Ishaha area, pronounced for the tree climbing lions. It will take you 3-4 hours to reach the park.

Accommodation Options: Chameleon hill lodge (Luxury), Nkuringo safari Lodge ( Mid range)/Wagtail Eco Lodge (Budget).

Meal Plan: Full Board

This is the most interesting part of your safari. It is a very unique and memorable walk, through the muddy and steepy environments within the park before you meet any gorilla. It will take you a whole day tracking these great apes. Itwill be rewarding when you observe these rare apes. Spend some time with them and take some photographs.

Accommodation Options: Chameleon hill lodge (Luxury), Nkuringo safari Lodge ( Mid range)/Wagtail Eco Lodge (Budget).

Meal Plan: Full Board

Appreciate the closing moments in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will then be transferred to Kihihi for your flight back to Kampala.There are two flights, one at 10:55am them the other at 2:05 pm. Choose wisely the most suitable time which is convenient. If you are traveling by road, it will take you 8- 10 hours to arrive Kampala- Uganda’s capital and 45 minutes to reach Entebbe International Airport.

Accomodatio Options: Non ( only if on request at an extra cost.

Meal Plan: Half Board

End of your Uganda Gorilla Safari

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