10 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Tour, Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Adventures in Uganda

The 10 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Tour takes Gorilla Trekking Adventures in Bwindi Forest National park and Wildlife Adventures in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary  where you will trek the Rhinos, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest National Park where you will spot the rare species of Chimpanzees in their natural vegetation habitat.

Trip Overview

The 10 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Tour takes you Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Forest National Park.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival-Pick Up                                                                                  

After arriving at the Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by our company representative/ driver who will transfer you to the Entebbe Botanical gardens where you will view birds which include; orange tufted, red chested Sunbirds, orange weaver, slender-billed, Northern Brown –throated, yellow backed, Jackson’s Golden –backed, Black-headed, Vieillot’s black weavers etc. After the experience, you will transfer for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight at Airport View Hotel, Gately Inn, Sophie’s Motel.

Day 2: Transfer-Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Wake up early have breakfast then you will be transferred through Kampala towards Masindi Town at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to trek the endangered species of white/ black Rhinos.

After Rhino trekking, you will transfer to your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Budget), Kabalega Resort (Mid range), Masindi Hotel.

Day 3:  Chimpanzee Tracking-Murchison Falls National Park

Take breakfast the transfer to Murchison Falls National Park's head quarters to be briefed about the Chimpanzees of Kaniyo Pabidi then after, you will penetrate the forest with an experienced ranger guide to track these .

Along the way,  you will spot other primates like the Black and white colobus monkey, red tailed monkeys. You will transfer to the magnificent top of the falls where you will have beautiful views of the scenery. Dinner and Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Sambiya Lodge (Midrange), Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Budget).

Day 4: Game Drive-Murchison Falls National Park

Wake up early in the morning have breakfast then transfer to enjoy your game drive along the various tracks in the park and here, you will spot  numerous wildlife animals like the Rothschild Giraffe, Elephant, Jackson Hartebeest, Lions, Waterbucks as well as  various Savannah woodland birds, hippos and crocodiles along the River banks.  Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Sambiya Lodge (Midrange), Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Budget).

Day 5: Transfer-Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will transfer from Murchison Falls National Park towards Fort Portal and along the way you will have beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains in the background.

You will have en-route lunch then after transfer to Kibale Forest National Park to experience the various primates that occupy the forest but with  the chimpanzees being the  most prominent. Dinner and Overnight Primates lodge (Luxury),Chimp’s Nest (Mid range), Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget).

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking-Nature Walks

You will wake up early in the morning, take breakfast then transfer to the headquarters where you will be briefed of the Dos and Don'ts around the Chimpanzees then after, you will proceed into the forest to track them for a period of 3-5 hours.

After the tracking process and staying with them for a period of 1 hour, you will go for lunch then later, transfer to experience your guided nature walk through the forest and you will spot primates like the  L’Hoest’ monkeys, red colobus monkey, blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkey, red-tailed monkeys and the grey-cheeked mangabeys playing within the trees. Dinner and overnight at Primates lodge Kibale (Luxury), Chimp’s Nest (Mid range), Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget).

Day 7:  Game Drive-Boat Cruise-Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park to enjoy game drives so as to spot numerous wildlife species like elephants, Kobs, buffalos, lions, hyenas, antelopes etc.

After lunch, you will proceed to the Kazinga Channel to experience a boat cruise where you will have a chance to spot may Hippos as well as crocodiles beneath the waters and birds too. Dinner and Overnight stay at Jacana Lodge (Luxury), Hippo Hill camp (Mid range), Simba Safari Lodge.

Day 8: Transfer-Bwindi Forest National Park

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park via the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park prominently known to have the tree climbing lions resting within the fig trees. When you reach Bwindi Forest National Park you will proceed to your lodge/ hotel for Relaxation, Dinner and Over night at Gorilla Resort (Luxury), Engagi Lodge (Midrange), Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget).

Day 9: Gorilla Tracking-Bwindi Forest National Park 

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the headquarters to be briefed on the Dos and Don'ts around the Mountain Gorillas then after in groups of 8 with a skilled ranger guide, you will penetrate the forest to track the Gorillas for 3-5 hours and when you meet them an hour is allowed to stay in their presence taking photos. After trekking transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Over night at Gorilla Resort (Luxury), Engagi Lodge (Mid range), Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget). 

Day 10: Departure-Kampala 

Take break fast then prepare for you journey to Kampala where you will leave to proceed straight to the airport to board your flight back home.

THIS SAFARI INCLUDES:

• Ground transportation
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• Lunch
• Gorilla permits to be booked in advance
• Allowance of a knowledgeable English speaking guide

EXCLUDES:

• Airfare to Uganda
• Visas
• Accommodation
• Cigarettes and personal expenses not listed in the program