This 6 Days Uganda Safari with chimpanzees and gorilla trekking takes you to 3 of Uganda’s amazing safari destination in Western and Southwestern part of Uganda that is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking and Queen Elizabeth National Park for game viewing safaris.
Highlights of 6 Days Uganda Safari
- Day 1: Kampala-Kibale National Park
- Day 2: Kibale Forest- Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 3: Game drive & Launch cruise
- Day 4: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Forest
- Day 5: Bwindi forest-Gorilla trekking and a visit to Batwa Community
- Day 6: Departure
Detailed itinerary of 6 Days Uganda Safari
Day 1: Kampala-Kibale National Park
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport or after breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, you will meet our representative who will transfer you to Kibale Forest via Fort Portal while enjoying amazing views and lunch en-route. When you arrive at the park, continue and go for a visit to the beautiful crater lakes area. You will also have a chance to see the terraced tea estates. Have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options: Primates lodge/Ndali Lodge (Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guest (Mid-range), Kibale Forest camp (Budget),
Day 2: Kibale Forest- Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast and an early morning breakfast, set out with the driver guide and transfer you to the park head offices for briefing at around 7:00 am. Then head into the forests of Kibale with your guided looking for chimpanzees.
It is always a thrilling and an unforgettable experience meeting chimpanzees face to face and watching them engage in their daily activities like playing, jumping and feeding among others. Also other mammals like forest elephants can be spotted, grey cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and also different birds.
Later, head back to the lodge, have lunch and checkout as you embark on your 3 hours journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to a diverse number of wildlife.
Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge (Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents (Budget)
Day 3: Game drive & Launch cruise
Early rise, have a cup of coffee and set out for a game drive where you will see some early risers along the Kasenyi Track such as Elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, as well birds.
After the drive which takes 2 to 3 hours head to the lodge and have breakfast and lunch after some time go for the launch cruise on Kazinga Channel. The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel is one of the amazing Uganda safari activities to enjoy in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will enjoy watching elephants, buffaloes along the banks, crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks, birds among others. Return to the lodge, freshen up, have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge- Luxury, Bush lodge- Mid-range, Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents(Budget)
Day 4: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Forest
After breakfast, begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park going through the Ishasha Sector with a glance at the tree climbing lions and many other wildlife species. Along the way you will enjoy stunning landscape views. Have lunch em-route, arrive at the park in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner and an Overnight.
Accommodation options; Buhoma Lodge- Luxury, Gorilla Mist Camp- midrange, Buhoma Community Camp (Budget)
Day 5: Bwindi forest-Gorilla trekking and a visit to Batwa Community
Wake up early in the morning for breakfast and thereafter drive to the Park Head Office with your tour guide, don’t forget to carry some packed lunch and water. On reaching there by 7:30am you will be briefed about what to do and not to do while trekking after which you will be led by the ranger guides through the mist jungle.
Trekking usually takes between to 8 hours or even a full day due to the location of gorillas. When you see them, it will be a great and fun experience as you watch them and only 1 hour is permitted to watch them. Ensure you carry a hut, sun glasses, rain coats, and non-flash camera. Later after the trek, head back to the lodge, have lunch as you prepare for a community visit among the Batwa People in the evening.
Accommodation options; Buhoma Lodge- Luxury, Gorilla Mist Camp- midrange, Buhoma Community Camp (Budget)
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast set off for Kampala, having lunch in Mbarara and a stopover for photos at the Equator, you can also buy some souvenirs. Continue to Kampala reaching in the evening.
End of 6 Days Uganda Safari
PRICE INCLUDES
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee Permits
- Bottled Water
- English Speaking Guide
- Park Entrance Fees
- Boat Rides
- Cultural Tours
- All Activities Mentioned
Price Excludes
- International flight fare
- Entry Visas
- Laundry services
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Kampala Hotel Fees