11 days tour

11 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari

$ 4,189 .00 USD

Total price per person

Reserve with $4,189.00

11 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari

This tour includes:

Accommodation

3* accommodations with private bathrooms and toilets. Rated Excellent by past passengers

Meals

11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners

Others

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 Emergency evacuation Roundtrip airport transfer Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section) Bottled water throughout the trip

Transport

Transport provided in 4x4 safari vehicle Rated Excellent by past passengers

Guide

Rated Excellent by past passengers English speaking guide Friendly expert guide

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip 11 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari

  • Day 1 Arrive In Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) & Transfer To The Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrive In Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) & Transfer To The Hotel

      Arrive in Uganda following the flight from your respective country of origin. You land at Entebbe International Airport which is the main gateway to Uganda where you will find a representative of your booked hotel and will offer you a courteous welcome. The amazing weather and brightening atmosphere on the shores of Lake Victoria give you a remarkable first impression of Uganda. Connect to the respective hotel for an overnight stay.

      Hotel: Airport Guesthouse

  • Day 2 Rhino Tracking At Ziwa Sanctuary - Murchison Falls Np
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rhino Tracking At Ziwa Sanctuary - Murchison Falls Np

      Early morning after breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel by our tour guide for a transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Branch off at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary in Nakasongola to track the Rhinos and later continue to the park. Arrive in Murchison falls with a visit to the top of the falls for a remarkable sight of the Nile crushing through a narrow gorge of 7m wide before plunging 43m deep into the devilโ€™s cauldron. You will then drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

      Travel time: 6 hrs

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Fort Murchison/ Pakuba Safari Lodge

  • Day 3 Murchison Falls National Park - Game Drive And Launch Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Murchison Falls National Park - Game Drive And Launch Cruise

      After a heavy breakfast, you will embark on an early morning game drive where you are likely to spot animals like Lions, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jacksonโ€™s hartebeest, Rothschildโ€™s giraffe, oribi among others. Return for lunch which will be followed by a breathtaking launch cruise for a wide view of Hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, several water birds such as the shoebill stork, the most sought after bird in Africa among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Fort Murchison/ Pakuba Safari Lodge

  • Day 4 Transfer From Murchison Falls National Park To Kibale National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Murchison Falls National Park To Kibale National Park

      After an early breakfast, you will depart for Kibale National Park. The drive goes through the Albertan Escarpment of the western arm of the East African Rift valley with dramatic views of Lake Albert, traditional homesteads and scenic views of the mountains of the moon. Reach Fort portal in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

      Travel time: 6.5 hrs

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

  • Day 5 Chimpanzee Trekking And Bigodi Wetland Swamp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chimpanzee Trekking And Bigodi Wetland Swamp

      Early in the morning after taking breakfast, you will go to the park headquarters where you will be

      briefed about chimpanzee trekking. By 8:00am, you will be starting your search for the chimpanzees

      within the park. These primates are the closest relatives to the human being and they share 98% of their

      DNA with that of the human beings. There are also many other primate species which will be seen along

      with the chimpanzees and these include; the golden monkeys, Black and white colobus monkeys, grey

      checked Mangabey, red tailed monkeys, the bush babies, and many bird species which include; green

      breasted pitta, rumped tinker bird, yellow spotted nicator, and the green breasted pitta, this park is one

      of the great rain forest in Africa and it has the largest community of chimpanzees where by each

      community has 1 -100 individuals and each community has a complicated social structure.

      In the group, the adult males dominate the group and provide protection to the territory against the rest

      of the males from other territories. The chimps are located by simply listening for their pant hooting

      calls, and then head to the place from which they replied from. Here you can observe them as they feed,

      play as well as socializing with each other.

      Later in the afternoon, you will visit Bigodi swamp which is also good for watching primates and birds.

      Itโ€™s mainly maintained by the local people and they earn a living from there. You will enjoy many bird

      species here including; the great blue turuco, and many more, the other primate species to view here

      include; the baboons, mongoose, otters, bush pigs as well as the bush bucks.

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

  • Day 6 Transfer From Kibale National Park To Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Kibale National Park To Queen Elizabeth National Park

      Drive to Queen Elizabeth national park situated at the bottom of Mountain Rwenzori which is among the finest mountain ranges in the world. On your way to the park you might see a number of wild animals plus birds since this park hosts approximately 100 species of mammals and an outstanding 606 species of birds.

      Travel time: 3 hrs

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

  • Day 7 Queen Elizabeth Np - Game Drive And Boat Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Queen Elizabeth Np - Game Drive And Boat Cruise

      After a cup of coffee, begin the day with a game drive in the Kasenyi plains that may lead you to see bush buck, Uganda Kob, topi, Defassa waterbuck, and Cape buffaloes, Lions, elephants and many more. You will later return at the lodge for a late breakfast, relax as you wait for lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy an afternoon boat ride along the Kazinga Channel for a wide view of yawning hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, various bird species such as red chest, papyrus Gonolek, pink backed pelicans, malachite kingfishers, yellow crown, water thick-knee, yellow-billed stork, shoe bill stock among others. Return at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge:  Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

  • Day 8 Search For Tree Climbing Lions & Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Search For Tree Climbing Lions & Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

      After a heavy breakfast, you will depart for Bwindi impenetrable national park- a home to half of the  endangered Mountain gorillas in the world. It is a scenic drive with an en route game drive in Ishasha sector that offers an opportunity of viewing the tree climbing lions at a closer range and later continue to Bwindi with lunch en route. Arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

      Travel time: 4 hrs

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Lodge: Bakiga Lodge

  • Day 9 Gorilla Tracking In Bwindi Forest & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorilla Tracking In Bwindi Forest & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi

      After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from manโ€™s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones. 

      Follow the mountain gorillas in the impenetrable forest, and discover their natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before sloping down back to your lodge. Later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.

       

      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

       

      Lodge: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort


  • Day 10 Transfer From Lake Bunyonyi To Lake Mburo National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Lake Bunyonyi To Lake Mburo National Park

      After breakfast transfer to Lake Mburo, the โ€˜Zebra magnetโ€™. Leave Lake Bunyonyi and continue driving through the hilly areas. Arrive in the park and have lunch at the lodge before heading for an afternoon game drive for view of Zebras, Topis, Warthogs, cape buffaloes and impalas. 


      Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


      Lodge: Rwakobo Rock

  • Day 11 Lake Mburo National Park To Entebbe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lake Mburo National Park To Entebbe

      After morning breakfast, pack your bags and you will be driven back to Entebbe for your flight back home with a stopover at the Equator where you will have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and take some photos.

      Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

+8
Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

Select a country to define if the visa is required

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to