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Gorilla Trekking

7 Days Uganda Grand Safari — Gorillas, Chimps & Big 5

Multiple Parks 7 Days / 6 Nights 5.0 (10 Reviews) Luxury Experience

7 Days Uganda Grand Safari — Gorillas, Chimps & Big 5 1 Photos
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Tour Overview

The ultimate Uganda safari combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, and Big 5 game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Everything included — a true wilderness expedition.

Tour Highlights

Bwindi gorilla trekking permit
Kibale chimp tracking
Queen Elizabeth game drives
Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha
Luxury lodge stays throughout

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

transfer to queen Elizabeth national park.

You will be picked up by our Express Safaris representative and then you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On your arrival in the park, you will check in at the lodge. In the evening, you will go for an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park aiming to catch the lions hunting in the morning. Lions usually hunt as the day dawns since the temperatures are cooler. You can also expect to see the Uganda kob, elephants, buffalo, warthog, leopard, and waterbuck.

Day 2

game driving and boat cruise at kazinga channel

After an early morning breakfast, you will depart at 6:00 am for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park aiming to catch the lions hunting in the morning. After the game drive, you will transfer to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, you will enjoy boat cruising on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Some of the best wildlife viewings are done on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, passing squacco herons, pied kingfishers, large numbers of buffalo and hippo, basking crocodiles, and very many different bird species and large mammals. This is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Over 300 hippos are found in the lake. In the evening, you will head back to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive to see animals which you might have missed during your morning game drive

Day 3

transfer to Kibale national park

Check out of your accommodation and have heavy breakfast as you prepare to bid farewell to queen Elizabeth national park. This journey will take you to Kibale national park, home of the largest population of chimpanzee in east Africa. The scenic drive offers glimpse of rural life in Uganda, as you pass through picturesque villages and lush countryside.

Day 4

chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi community experience.

You will fuel up with a delicious breakfast before embarking on an exhilarating chimpanzee-tracking adventure in Kibale national park. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, you will trek deep into the heart of the forest in search of these remarkable primates, observing their behaviors and interaction in their national habitant. In the afternoon after the tracking, you will have the opportunity to engage with the local community and learn about their traditions.

Day 5

game driving and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park.

Wake up early in the morning, check out of your accommodation after having heavy breakfast, and procced to game driving with your professional guide where you will spot different animals like leopards, climbing lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants and many more. Later bid farewell to queen Elizabeth national park to begin your journey to the home of endangered gorillas.

Day 6

gorilla trekking and Batwa cultural experience

Wake up early in the morning have heavy breakfast, after gather at the park headquarters for comprehensive briefing from the knowledgeable guide. Upon locating the gorilla group, you will have the privilege of spending an unforgettable hour observing the fascinating behaviors. After the trek, immerse yourself in vibrant culture of the Batwa community to visit and learn about culture and traditions. This the experience you will never forget.

Day 7

return back to Entebbe international airport.

Have early breakfast and depart back to Entebbe international airport.

What's Included & Excluded

Package Includes

  • All accommodation
  • All permits
  • All game drives
  • Boat cruise
  • All meals
  • Airport transfers
  • Professional guide

Package Excludes

  • International flight tickets
  • Entry visas
  • Travel insurance & personal expenses
  • Tips & gratuities for driver-guides
  • Optional luxury balloon safaris
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