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

Guide

Rated Excellent by past passengers English speaking guide Friendly expert guide

Accommodation

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

Meals

13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners

Transport

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

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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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 overnight stay.

Hotel: Airport Guesthouse
Day 2 Transfer From Entebbe To Murchison Falls National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer From Entebbe To Murchison Falls National Park

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 devil’s cauldron. You will then drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

Travel time: 6 hrs

Lodge: Fort Murchison/ Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’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.

Lodge: Fort Murchison / Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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.

Journey time: 6 hrs

Lodge: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Chimp Tracking Kibale Forest And (Afternoon) Explore The Kibale Crater Lakes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chimp Tracking Kibale Forest And (Afternoon) Explore The Kibale Crater Lakes

Have breakfast and head to the rangers’ point where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger guide will take you chimp tracking and you will be marveled by the sights of primates here. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch.

Later, go out to explore the crater lakes. You will enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and the stunning views. Take a hike to Lake Nkuruba where you will encounter different species of primates and birds. Meet and interact with the local people as you walk through their villages and enjoy the panoramic views of the Kibale area. Return for dinner and the overnight stay.

Lodge: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 Transfer To Queen Elizabeth Np, Relax And Proceed For The Afternoon (Evening) Game Viewing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Queen Elizabeth Np, Relax And Proceed For The Afternoon (Evening) Game Viewing

Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and drive off to Queen Elizabeth NP. You will reach Queen early enough to relax, have lunch and in the afternoon proceed out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like: reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthogs, elephants, lions and buffaloes to mention but a few.

Alternatively, you could choose to go for the Queen’s breathtaking explosion crater drive (instead). The drive is basically sightseeing with very spectacular view of the breathtaking scenery in and around Queen. There is also plenty of wildlife to see along the drive although commonest are sights of Cape Buffaloes plus Elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the overnight stay.

Lodge: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 Queen’S Morning Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Trip On The Kazinga Channel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Queen’S Morning Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Trip On The Kazinga Channel

Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains and look out for Lions, Elephants, Bush bucks, Cape Buffaloes, Defassa Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, Uganda kob among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch.

After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes: George and Edward and you will surely be fascinated by the concentrations of giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Lodge: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 Transfer To Bwindi National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Bwindi National Park

Have breakfast, then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Lodge: Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest - Transfer To Mgahinga National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest - Transfer To Mgahinga National Park

After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Return to your lodge for some rest time and lunch.

Thereafter, embark on a transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, arriving in time for dinner and then overnight stay.

Hotel: Ichumbi Hotel

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 Undertake The Batwa Trail Experience And Later Relax At The Accommodation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Undertake The Batwa Trail Experience And Later Relax At The Accommodation

Have breakfast and proceed out for the Batwa trail experience. For generations, the Mgahinga dense forest was home to the indigenous Batwa (hunter – gatherers and fierce warriors) who depended on the forest for shelter, food and medicine. Now, they lead visitors through the forest and introduce them to their old home and the techniques they used to survive in it.

The remarkable trail unveils the hidden historical secret of the Batwa people. It expresses the true cultural background of the Batwa who are the famous traditional owners of the hilly forested areas occupied by Mgahinga Forest in the district of Kisoro. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for lunch and take the afternoon (evening) relaxing (most likely reflecting on your trip so far).

Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Hotel: Ichumbi Hotel

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 Golden Monkey Trekking And Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Golden Monkey Trekking And Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation

Although not well known by most travelers, golden monkeys are yet the second, most interesting attraction in Mgahinga after the mountain gorillas. The species are also known as (Cercopithecus Kandti) and exploring them is what makes a full tourism package in Mgahinga gorilla national park. The activity starts with a briefing by the ranger guide and thereafter you continue to trek this awesome but endangered species of monkeys.

Return for some rest time and lunch then drive off to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.

Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 Go Explore Lake Bunyonyi: Enjoy Canoe Ride, Interact With The Community
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Go Explore Lake Bunyonyi: Enjoy Canoe Ride, Interact With The Community

After breakfast, you will have the option of visiting and interacting with the local community who inhabit areas surrounding Lake Bunyonyi. Alternatively, you could opt for a canoe trek on Lake Bunyonyi which will introduce you to the major islands and their rich history but also there will be some great time spent in the traditional dugout canoe. Return to your accommodation for lunch and relaxation probably reflecting on your trip so far….

Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 Transfer To Lake Mburo Np And Enjoy Afternoon (Evening) Game Viewing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Lake Mburo Np And Enjoy Afternoon (Evening) Game Viewing

Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo NP. Drive past the intensely terraced Kigezi hill slopes into Mbarara town and finally Lake Mburo NP. Arrive in the park in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding out for the late afternoon (evening) game viewing. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras in big numbers, topis, impalas, warthogs, Uganda kob and Cape buffalos among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.

Optional: In case you’re interested, you may go out for the breathtaking Mburo night game drive. During the night game drive, expect to sight nocturnal creatures including huge snakes, python, hyena, owls and the elusive leopard (on a lucky day) among others. However, the cost for the night game drive is excluded and payable on the ground (as may be specified).

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation: Hyena Hill Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 Mburo Park (Nature) Walk And Transfer To Entebbe Airport For Your Flight Out
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mburo Park (Nature) Walk And Transfer To Entebbe Airport For Your Flight Out

Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park/nature walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger/guide. On this early morning guided walk, you often encounter hyenas that are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl. Also, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelopes, Cape buffaloes among others.

Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport for your flight out.

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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14 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats Tour

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Itinerary of your trip 14 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats Tour

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

Transfer From Entebbe To Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park - Game Drive And Launch Cruise

Transfer From Murchison Falls National Park To Kibale National Park.

Chimp Tracking Kibale Forest And (Afternoon) Explore The Kibale Crater Lakes

Transfer To Queen Elizabeth Np, Relax And Proceed For The Afternoon (Evening) Game Viewing

Queen’S Morning Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Trip On The Kazinga Channel

Transfer To Bwindi National Park

Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest - Transfer To Mgahinga National Park

Undertake The Batwa Trail Experience And Later Relax At The Accommodation

Golden Monkey Trekking And Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation

Go Explore Lake Bunyonyi: Enjoy Canoe Ride, Interact With The Community

Transfer To Lake Mburo Np And Enjoy Afternoon (Evening) Game Viewing

Mburo Park (Nature) Walk And Transfer To Entebbe Airport For Your Flight Out

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