Meals

15 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 15 dinners

Guide

Rated Excellent by past passengers English speaking guide Friendly expert guide

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

Accommodation

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

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.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Transfer To Akagera National Park - Afternoon Boat Cruise On Lake Ihema
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Akagera National Park - Afternoon Boat Cruise On Lake Ihema

After a relaxed breakfast from your hotel in Kigali, you head to Akagera National Park.

Akagera National Park covers 2500 km² of savannah west of the Kagera River, in the north-east of Rwanda. The park has a variety of wildlife and is a habitat for over 500 different species of birds. Herds of elephant and buffalo emerge from the woodland to drink at the lakes, while you might stumble across a leopard, a spotted hyena or even a lion. Giraffe and zebra haunt the savannah, and more than a dozen types of antelope inhabit the park.

You will have lunch (exclusive) and in the afternoon you will go for a boat ride on the Akagera River in search for water loving animals like the hippos, and crocodiles. Return to your lodge for dinner.

Lodge: Akagera Game Lodge

Price includes:

Lunch

Dinner
Day 2 Full Day Game Drive In Akagera National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Day Game Drive In Akagera National Park

In the morning after breakfast, you will go for a game drive in the park in search of wildlife the whole day. During the game drive through the Savannah grassland of Akagera national park, you should watch out for animals like Lions, Leopards, elephants, antelopes, and many more.

Lodge: Akagera Game Lodge

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 3 Transfer From Akagera National Park To Kigali Then Bwindi National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer From Akagera National Park To Kigali Then Bwindi National Park

In the Morning after breakfast at around 10am you will bid Akagera National Park Farewell and return to Kigali.

Later, you will be transferred to the Lodge. From here you will depart tomorrow for the gorilla tracking!

Travel time: 6.5 hrs

Lodge: Bakiga Lodge

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 4 Bwindi National Park - Gorilla Trekking And Community Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bwindi National Park - Gorilla Trekking And Community Walk

Following the morning breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters with packed lunch for a vital briefing prior to trekking the gorillas in the thick impenetrable forest. You get to spend an hour with the gorillas after having trekked for about 2-8 hours. If you have time and still feel strong just head for an optional brief community walk to the local Batwa community. Check out the curio shops, children’s school and also get a chance to explore more about their unique culture and many more. Dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

Lodge: Bakiga Lodge

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 5 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park To Queen Elizabeth Nation Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park To Queen Elizabeth Nation Park

After breakfast, embark on the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive will take you through the Ishasha sector arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. You will have a game drive enroute where you might spot game along the way as you transfer to the park headquarters. Watch out for tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.

In the afternoon you will go for a game drive before retiring to your accommodation for dinner and overnight at your Lodge.

Travel time: 3 hrs

Lodge: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 6 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.

Lodge: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kibale National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kibale National Park

Morning game drive and later be transferred to Kibale National Park.

Lodge: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 8 Chimpanzee Trekking - Cultural Village Walk In Bigodi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chimpanzee Trekking - Cultural Village Walk In Bigodi

This morning go in search of chimpanzee near Kanyanchu. Chimps live in communities of about 100 individuals; learn about the physical and behavioral aspects we share in common. Check out more primates such the golden monkey, olive baboons, red Colobus, white and black Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey and blue monkeys.

Later explore the atmospheric village of Bigodi accompanied by one of our professional English-speaking field-guides. The walk will take up to 3 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. According to your interests, you will first visit a traditional healer who will happily share his knowledge about spirits, herbs, plants and local medicines. Secondly, the visitors will visit the homes of elderly men and women who tell interesting stories about birth, marriage, ceremonies, clans and their traditional life. Learn more about the history and issues that they face as a developing community of rural Uganda. Along the way, you will also be given the chance to experience the Ugandan school system, visit a local church and Bigodi’s trading centre, a hub of rural life and activity. The field-guides are ready to answer any questions during the walk.

Lodge: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 9 Kibale National Park - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kibale National Park - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer from Kibale, visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and later transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.

Lodge: Fort Murchison/ Pakuba Safari Lodge

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 10 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

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 11 Murchison Falls National Park - Kidepo Valley National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Murchison Falls National Park - Kidepo Valley National Park

On the edge of one of the most beautiful national parks in Uganda your savannah inspired lodging with grassland and outcrop surroundings awaits, as well as the Karamojong tribe with their manyattas and colorful blankets.

The savannah itself is one of the most stunningly beautiful reserves located in the remote Kidepo Valley National Park.

Once check into your hotel you will be able to explore the territory with game drives and nature walks visiting the Lamoj Mountains and the Kidepo River Valley.

Along the adventure, you will spot its rich population of raptors and diverse species of birds.

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 12 Explore Kidepo Valley National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Kidepo Valley National Park

Kick the day off with a walking Safari tour through the swaths of the savannah studded with hills and rock clusters, and its traversed forest-flanked Lorupei River.

Afterwards, join an afternoon game drive to spot more excellent wildlife, including greater and lesser kudu, elands, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and a variety of game from the plains.

Then, rest and get ready for the exciting next days of cultural adventure.

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 13 Kidepo Valley National Park - Kotido - Meet The Friendly Locals In Kotido
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kidepo Valley National Park - Kotido - Meet The Friendly Locals In Kotido

After all the wildlife viewing, head to the small town of Kotido, located in the district of Northern Karamoja.

Check into your cozy bed and breakfast and prepare for a walk through town.

Here you will have the opportunity to meet the friendly locals and get to know the burgeoning cultural scene.

The main group of people who live here are the Jie, a Karimojong sub-group. Since the 2008 disarmament safety is very good in the region and Ronald en Anke Simiya is living here since 2010.

Lodge: Karamoja Arts

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 14 Travel Back To Entebbe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel Back To Entebbe

After all the wild adventures and cultural explorations, it’s time to head back to your hotel in Entebbe.

Enjoy a relaxing day at your accommodation or go for a stroll along the lake.

Then, enjoy a delicious meal provided at the accommodation.

Hotel: 2 Friends Beach Hotel

Price includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 15 Entebbe City Tour - Farewell, Uganda!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Entebbe City Tour - Farewell, Uganda!

After breakfast, you will enjoy the Entebbe City tour and later transfer to the airport for your outbound flight.

Price includes:

Breakfast
Day 16 Farewell, Uganda!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Farewell, Uganda!

Pack up your bags and enjoy your final breakfast in Uganda before heading to the Entebbe International Airport.

It’s time to say goodbye to all the wonderful nature, diverse wildlife and rich culture Uganda welcomed you with and get back to your everyday life.

Safe travels and visit again soon!

Price includes:

Breakfast

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15 Days Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari In Uganda

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Itinerary of your trip 15 Days Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Big Cats Safari In Uganda

Transfer To Akagera National Park - Afternoon Boat Cruise On Lake Ihema

Full Day Game Drive In Akagera National Park

Transfer From Akagera National Park To Kigali Then Bwindi National Park

Bwindi National Park - Gorilla Trekking And Community Walk

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park To Queen Elizabeth Nation Park

Queen Elizabeth Np - Game Drive And Boat Cruise

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kibale National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking - Cultural Village Walk In Bigodi

Kibale National Park - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park - Game Drive And Launch Cruise

Murchison Falls National Park - Kidepo Valley National Park

Explore Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo Valley National Park - Kotido - Meet The Friendly Locals In Kotido

Travel Back To Entebbe

Entebbe City Tour - Farewell, Uganda!

Farewell, Uganda!

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