7 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee safari in Uganda

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Day 1: pick up from the hotel and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park⌄

   Our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you for meals according to the time of your arrival to one of the hotels in Kampala. You will then leave for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park which is known as a great home for gorillas. A brief stop at the Equator allows time for photographs and refreshments as well a visit to the craft shops. The journey affords views from the vehicle of the long horned Ankole cattle, in Mbarara, the rolling hills, terraced landscapes and the beautiful panorama of Kabale. We have a lunch break en route in Mbarara. Then Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable park and arrive in the evening.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast

   Overnight: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

2. 2Day 2: Encountering Gorillas, Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park⌄

   An early start with breakfast prepares you for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After a briefing at park headquarters, you'll embark on a trek (2-7 hours) to find a habituated gorilla family. The emotional encounter, limited to one hour for conservation, will be a highlight of your journey. Following lunch, enjoy a scenic village walk along the ridge, offering stunning views of the north and the Virunga volcanoes in the south. Then, a 3-hour drive takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive, where you'll spot elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and more, before settling into your lodge

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Bush Lodge

3. 3Day 3: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kibale Transfer⌄

   Rise early for a thrilling morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Encounter herds of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas. With over 500 bird species, including Black bee-eaters, kingfishers, and raptors, it's a birdwatcher's paradise. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon transfer to Kibale National Park, arriving in the late evening

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp

4. 4Day 4: Trekking with Chimpanzees & Discovering Bigodi Swamp⌄

   Begin your day with an early breakfast and an exciting guided nature walk through Kibale's rainforest. Search for playful chimpanzees, vibrant red-tailed monkeys, and elegant colobus monkeys. Depending on your chosen activity, enjoy an afternoon exploring the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a haven for birdlife and a cultural hub. Immerse yourself in local traditions in Bigodi village before returning to your lodge for dinner and rest

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast

   Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp

5. 5Day 5: Road to Murchison Falls: A Scenic Transfer⌄

   After a 6:30 AM breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through woodlands and savannah grasslands, arriving at your chosen accommodation. Settle in for lunch and a relaxing afternoon, culminating in a visit to the breathtaking top of Murchison Falls

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast

   Overnight: Fort Murchison

6. 6Day 6: Discovering Murchison Falls: Game Drive & Nile Cruise⌄

   An early start with a light snack prepares you for a 6:30 AM sunrise game drive on the Nyamsika Plateau. Encounter herds of buffalo, Rothschild's giraffes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and waterbucks, with chances to spot warthogs, bush pigs, and predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas. Along the Nile, crocodiles and hippos abound, while birdwatchers will delight in sightings of goliath herons, Egyptian geese, kingfishers, and the elusive shoebill stork. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on a boat trip up the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Disembark for a short hike to the top of the falls, where your vehicle awaits

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Fort Murchison

7. 7Day 7: Journey from Murchison, Rhino Tracking at Ziwa⌄

   After a leisurely breakfast, check out of your lodge and meet your guide for the drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Embark on a rhino tracking experience before continuing your journey back to Kampala. Enjoy lunch en route, either at Ziwa or a pre-selected location, arriving in Kampala by evening

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch