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7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari

Embark on a thrilling 7-day Wildlife Big 5, Gorillas, and Chimpanzees Safari, exploring Uganda's diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife. Start in Queen Elizabeth National Park with exciting game drives, where you'll have the chance to see the Big 5: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. Continue to Kibale National Park for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in the lush rainforest, where you'll observe these intelligent primates up close. The highlight of your adventure awaits in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Trek through the dense forest for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with these majestic creatures. This safari promises a blend of thrilling wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable primate experiences, showcasing the best of Uganda's natural wonders.



Day 1

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Early in the morning, the driver will pick you up from your hotel or airport and brief you before heading out to Murchison Falls which is in the northern part of Uganda. Along the way, you will make a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola where rhinos are being reintroduced to the wild in Uganda. You'll have a complete feel of the African Big Five mammals, as it is the rhinos, out of the Big Five that are missing in Murchison Falls National Park. Here you will go for a trek around the sanctuary on foot. You will have lunch at the sanctuary and some relaxation for an indefinitely short time and embark on an exciting road trip to Murchison Falls, arriving in the evening. After checking in at the lodge, your safari guide will lead you for the game drive in Murchison Falls National Park on the lookout for the like lions, hyenas, and leopards among others. Proceed back to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Meal plan: All meals are included.



Day 2

Morning Game Drive- Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls

After an early morning warm-up tea/coffee, you will transfer for a game drive to the northern bank in search of animals like lions, giraffes, oribis, elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and buffaloes among other animals and bird species. You will then return to the lodge in time for lunch and relax preparing for yet an exciting activity in the afternoon. After lunch, transfer for a 3-hour boat ride on the Nile River to the bottom of the falls. Here you will have the opportunity to view animals such as crocodiles, and hippos, in the water and some on the river banks. Buffaloes, waterbucks, and elephants are often seen on the river bank grazing and drinking water. You will then have to hike to the top of the falls for a clear view of the falls. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner, and overnight stay.

Meal plan: All meals are included.


Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

On this day, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will have lunch en route. This exciting road trip will transverse you through African villages with green-covered hills, tea plantations, banana plantations, and African homesteads. You will arrive at the lodge late in the evening. You may do an evening game drive if time allows.



Day 4

Chimpanzees trekking and Afternoon boat cruise

Have an early morning breakfast then go for a morning Chimpanzees trekking in Kalinzu forest, you will be briefed about the dos and don'ts of Chimpanzees trekking and then embark on the forest hike, here you will have a chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat. In the afternoon hours, you will partake in a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. You will appreciate the high scores of elephants, hippos, buffalos, and crocodiles. Several bird species will also be seen including the rare shoe bill.


Day 5

Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi Gorilla Land

You'll transfer through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the way to Bwindi, this area is known for its tree-climbing lions. In Ishasha, we will drive off in this adventurous vast savannah area with topis and African elephants and you'll hopefully get the lions high in the fig tree branches. You will have lunch in Ishasha and continue with the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Here you will experience a change in the landscape from flat savanna, via cultivated hills to jungle-covered mountains.


Day 6

Gorilla Tracking And Batwa Culture Tour

Have an early morning breakfast and have a short drive to the briefing point. Enjoy the biggest highlight of this tour, Gorilla trekking may last for about 3 to 6 hours depending on the gorilla family you’re assigned to visit. You will trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, escorted by the ranger guide and other guest trackers, on the lookout for the mountain gorillas.


The trekking can sometimes be hard and long, but as soon as you catch a glimpse of the beautiful silverback, any discomforts will be forgotten. As a result of the nature of the activity, you will eat packed lunch in the forest. Later retire to the lodge for relaxation. In the evening, go for the Batwa community walk where you will visit the local people, Batwa pygmies are an indigenous group of people who have lived in this forest for many years, and enjoy traditional dances from. Transfer lake Bunyonyi. Your dinner and overnight at the lodge.


Day 7

Transfer to Kampala City or Entebbe Airport via the Equator Line

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the boat ride to the mainland. You will later get set to Kampala with a stopover along the way for lunch and at the Equator to take photographs and purchase some souvenirs. After your lunch, you will continue to Kampala or Entebbe Airport.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch.




Rates Per Person

Start dates Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024,Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025,Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Solo1 room $3,125

2 people1 room $2,465

3 people2 rooms $2,322

4 people2 rooms $2,167

5 people3 rooms $2,190

6 people3 rooms $2,135

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Key Information:

- Prices are per person and do not cover international flights to and from your home country.

- This tour is suitable for children aged 15 and above.





Included

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)


Excluded

  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • 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






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