Month: November 2025

7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour – Murchison Falls National Park – Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise – Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest- Queen Elizabeth National Park

7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Overview

In this 7 Day Uganda adventure Safari, you will visit the Murchison Falls, Uganda’s biggest game park for thrilling game drives and Nile launch cruise, go for chimpanzee trekking in the Kibale forest, and go for another game and boat safari experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Safari Highlights

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls.

Day 2: Morning Game drive and Launch cruise.

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park.

Day 4: Chimpanzees Tracking.

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 6: Morning Game drive and Boat ride.

Day 7: Transfer to Kampala.

Activity Highlights

Murchison Falls Game drive and launch cruise

Kibale chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi nature walk

Queen Elizabeth game drives and Kazinga boat cruise

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

Our driver will pick you up from the hotel or Entebbe International Airport, he will brief you, and then proceed with the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will have lunch from Masindi town at Masindi hotel, one of the historical hotels in Masindi district. You will reach Murchison Falls, and the driver will take you on a game drive where you will view a variety of wildlife that includes impala, elephants, lions, leopards, and bee-eaters, to mention a few. You will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Pakuba safari lodge

Destination:  Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Have breakfast and head for a game drive where you view different wildlife like herds of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and andbee-eatersrnamelist a few. Have lunch and return for the afternoon activity on the Nile River. You will go with the boat to the bottom of the falls, where the water forces itself out of the narrow rocks. You will spot crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and other animals when at the riverbank drinking water. You will then go back to the lodge for an overnight stay and dinner at the same lodge.

Accommodation Options:

Pakuba safari lodge

Destination:  Murchison Falls National Park

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Morning breakfast, the driver will then transfer you to Kibale National Park. Kibale National Park has an evergreen forest that contains a diverse array of landscapes, a variety of mammals, and bird species. Kibale National Park is home to many chimpanzees and has a rehabilitation centre for chimpanzees. You will pass Lake Albert, where you will see a beautiful view of Lake Albe, rt, and then proceed to Hoima for lunch. On arrival at Kibale National Park, you will check in with the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Turaco Tree tops  lodge

Destination:  Kibale National Park

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking

You will have a morning breakfast very early in the morning, and then proceed to the park’s headquarters for a briefing on the rules and guidelines of conducting chimpanzee tracking. You will start the search in the jungle, apart from chimpanzees, you will view other wildlife like bush pig, elephants, blue monkeys, to name a few. Bird species will also be viewed during the tracking process, and ever evergreen savannah vegetation of Kibale National Park. You will return to the lodge for lunch, and later you can go for nature walks in the nearby community. Dinner and overnight at the same lodge.

Accommodation

Turaco Tree tops  lodge

Destination:  Kibale National Park

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have a morning breakfast, and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with our professional driver. On our way to the park, we chance of spotting climbing lions from the park, buffalo, waterbuck, and Uganda kobs, to name a few. You will check into the lodge and have lunch, and head for an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation

Tabingi Safari Lodge

Day 6: Morning Game Drive and Boat Ride

Wake up, take a morning breakfast, and go fororgamemee drive. Early game drives are so interesting gets when the animals are still sunbathing and have not set off for hunting. The guide will help you to spot the wildlife, like herds of elephants, lion’s leopards to list the few and a lot of bird species. Go back to the lodge, have lunch, and set off for a boat ride where you will be able to spot hippos, crocodiles, and flamingos at the water’s edge. Back to lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Tabingi Safari Lodge

Day 7: Transfer to Kampala

Take an African cup of coffee and set off for Kampala. The driver will go slowly for you to view more wildlife while going back. You will have lunch in Kampala and then the driver will drop you off at either to airport or the hotel.

End of 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour

Booking gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda with Katland Safaris after a 7-day Uganda Wildlife safari tour

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.

6 Day Uganda Primates Trekking Trip – Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi – Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest

6 Day Uganda Primates Trekking Trip – Safari Overview

This Six-day safari offers the ultimate primate safari experience in Uganda. The safari starts with a visit to Kibale Forest National Park, home to the chimpanzees and 13 other primate species. At Kibale, you will do a chimp trek and a Bigodi nature walk. The second half of the journey takes you to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. At Bwindi, you will do a gorilla trek, and later visit Lake Bunyonyi.

Safari Highlights

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 4: Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi and transfer to Mgahinga

Day 5: Golden Monkey trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 6: Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi, and Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or from Entebbe international airport on arrival for your 6 Day Uganda Primates Trekking safari. Transfer to Kibale forest heading west past Mubende and continue to Fort Portal, where you will stop for lunch. Proceed to Kibale Forests, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your preferred lodge.

Accommodation Options:

Kibale Forest Camp

Turaco tree Tops or Similar

Destination: Kibale National Park

Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest

After morning breakfast, wake up early to track chimps near Kanyanchu. This can take you half a day. 13 other primate species live in Kibale forests, and you will therefore encounter some of them during your chimp trek. These include the golden monkey, L’Hoest monkey, baboons, white and black colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red colobus, blue monkeys, and pottos. Other animals include the forest elephant,s unique species from the common type, the giant forest hog, and a striking tree species.

Enjoy Lunch and later take a guided nature walk to Bigodi swamp sanctuary, a good site for birders. The Great Blue Turaco and Papyrus Gonolek can easily be marked among the other 137 bird species. There is also an array of butterfly species. Later return for dinner and overnight as above.

Accommodation Options:

Turaco tree Tops or Similar

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will enjoy a morning breakfast and set off for Bwindi forest, the home of half of the remaining mountain gorilla population in the world, driving through Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi with lunch en route, arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your preferred lodge.

Accommodation Options:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 4: Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi and transfer to Mgahinga

After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the Park headquarters for registration and join others for a gorilla trekking briefing about the dos and don’ts during your Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour. Once this is done, you will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you from half an hour to three-quarters of the day.

The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access to tourists. On your trek, you are likely to spot other primates, birds, and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them before trekking back to the Park headquarters.

This is indeed an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet endangered Creatures. You will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and thus contributing to the conservation of mountain gorillas.

Later in the afternoon, you will transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home of Gorillas and Golden Monkeys.

Accommodation Options:

Lake Mutanda Resort or Lake Mulehe Resort

Destination: Mgahinga National Park

Day 05: Golden Monkey trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early morning breakfast, you will head out for the Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This activity will last for 3 hours, during which you will spot several monkey species in the area. Later in the afternoon, transfer from Mgahinga gorilla national park to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest and most beautiful lake, dotted with several islands.

Accommodation Options:

Birdnest Resort

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 6: Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi, and Departure

Enjoy morning breakfast and then go for a canoeing activity on Lake Bunyonyi, where you will take photos of this beautiful lake, and interact with the locals. Later, you transfer back to Kampala, Lunch en route. The guide will drop you off at your hotel in Kampala.

Note: if you intend to fly out this very day, you will not do the canoeing activity; you will simply utilize day 4 of the trip to take a photo, as day 5 will only be for transfer. Also, note that you are required to book a late flight since the driving time is over 8 hours.

End Of 6 Day Uganda Primates Trekking Tour 

Booking gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda with Katland Safaris after a 6 Day Uganda Primates Trekking trip

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.

5-day Safari to Sipi falls and to Murchison falls national game park.

Safari to Sipi Falls and to Murchison. This 5-day safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest park in Uganda, situated in northwestern Uganda covering an area of about 3,840sq Km. The park is classified as a savannah grassland, and the Victoria Nile separates the park into two banks: the northern and southern banks. The park has an array of birds and animals, inclusive of the big five, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and so many others. You will have a chance to enjoy game drives, a boat cruise, and a visit to the top of the falls.

SIPI FALLS

Sipi Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in eastern Uganda, near the border with Kenya. The falls are situated in the foothills of Mount Elgon, the fourth-highest mountain in East Africa. Sipi Falls is a series of three waterfalls, with the main falls dropping approximately 100 meters. The area around Sipi Falls is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for hiking, trekking, and outdoor activities. Visitors can take guided tours to explore the waterfalls with our local community guide and the surrounding countryside, dotted with small farms and traditional villages.

Day one: Transfer to Sipi Falls, Coffee, Experience, and Sunset

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will depart Kampala and drive towards Sipi Falls, located in the eastern region of Uganda. The journey takes about 6 hours, passing through scenic landscapes of the Mount Elgon ranges, small towns, and villages. Arrive at your lodge in Sipi Falls, check in.

In the evening, we will go out for a community walk to experience first-hand the local way of processing coffee from the garden to the cup. We will end the day with a sunset, and we will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation

Rafik Lodge

Meal Plan Lunch and Dinner

Day Two: Sipi Falls Hike, and transfer back to Kampala

After an early morning cup of coffee, we will head out for a Sipi Falls Hiking adventure. We will embark on a guided hike to explore the stunning Sipi Falls. Sipi Falls is a series of three waterfalls nestled amidst beautiful landscapes, offering breathtaking views. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the natural pools and marvel at the picturesque scenery.

We will then embark on a journey back to Kampala, arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay and your hotel.

 Abseiling

Abseiling, also known as rappelling, is the art of descending vertical surfaces using ropes and specialized equipment. As you gear up for this heart-pounding activity, you’ll receive comprehensive safety instructions and be equipped with high-quality gear by experienced guides. This unforgettable abseiling experience allows you to conquer the magnificent cliffs of Sipi Falls. Your adrenaline will surge as you edge towards the precipice, ready to step off into the unknown.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch

Day Three: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.

Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary  and the top of the Falls

Early morning after breakfast, you will be picked up at your residence by a guide from Katland Safaris. After a short briefing, you will then embark on your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will have a stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the Rhino Tracking adventure.

We will proceed and have and have another stop en route in Masindi town for Lunch. After lunch, you will then connect to Murchison Falls National Park. You will visit the top of the falls to marvel at how the entire Nile tries to squeeze itself in a narrow gorge, and you will then proceed to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner, and Overnight stay

Accommodation options

Sambiya River Lodge,

Fort Murchison Safari Lodge 

Tilenga Safari Lodge

Day Four:  Early morning game drives, Bush Breakfast, afternoon boat cruise, and Evening Game drive.

Early in the morning After breakfast, your guide will be waiting for you so you can start your morning game drive to look for the early grazers, you may have the opportunity to see many animals such as buffaloes, Giraffes, antelopes Elephants, warthogs, and many more, depending on the nature of the day, you may be chanced to spot some of the big cuts like lions and leopards.

We will end the game drive with h bush Breakfast and then proceed to the afternoon boat cruise. 

Afternoon Boat cruise on the Nile.

After that thrilling game drive, you will take a short rest at the lodge as you prepare for the late afternoon boat ride/cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls. You will meet your guide again, who will transfer you to the pier for your late afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the Nile, where the Victoria Nile squeezes itself through a narrow gap. While on the boat cruise, you will encounter several birds, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles on their island, and so much more on the banks of the River Nile. Return to the lodge later in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day Five. Transfer back to Kampala, visit the Kasubi Royal Tombs and the Gaddafi Mosque.

Wake up very early in the morning for breakfast, check out of the lodge, and embark on a journey back to Kampala. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will visit the Kasubi Tombs and also visit the Gaddafi Mosque in Old Kampala. You will then transfer to your Hotel, marking the end of your Safari. 

MealPlana: Breakfast and lunch

Booking gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda with Katland Safaris after a 5-day Safari to Sipi Falls and to Murchison Falls National Park

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.

5 Days safari to queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Game Park – Booking Safari Combo in Uganda 

The 5-Day safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park for a great wildlife show.

You will start this safari with a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour with game drives in Kasenyi and a boat safari on Kazinga Channel.

The safari will continue with a transfer to Murchison Falls National Game Park. While in Murchison, you will have game safaris in Murchison Falls, a boat safari on the Nil, and finally have the chance to stand at the top of Murchison Falls, the world’s most magnificent waterfalls.

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will be picked up from your Hotel / Residence for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arriving late afternoon, undertake an Evening game drive expecting to view lions, different antelope species, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, warthogs, waterbucks, etc. For birders, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a birders’ paradise with over 606 species, including a variety of migratory and Albertine Rift Endemics.

Dinner & overnight

Tabingi Safari Lodge

Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya

Day 2: Game Safari and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After an early morning breakfast, undertake a morning game drive in search of Early Grazers. You will have lunch and, in the afternoon, at 14:00 hrs, you will walk down to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel between lakes Edward and George. This is the best place to see a cross-section of all the wildlife in this park.

Dinner & overnight

Tabingi Safari Lodge

Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya

Day 3:  Transfer to Murchison Falls

Early morning after breakfast, you will be picked up by a guide from Katland Safaris.

Safaris. After a short briefing, you will then embark on your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will have a stopover in Hoima for Lunch. After lunch, you will then connect to Murchison Falls National Park. You will then proceed to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner, and Overnight stay.

Lodge options

Fort Murchison Safari Lodge

Nkudwa Nile View safari lodge

Day 04: Early morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise, and evening Game Drive in Murchison Falls.

Early in the morning After breakfast, your guide will be waiting for you so you can start your morning game drive to look for the early grazers, you may have the opportunity to see many animals such as buffalos, Elephants, warthogs, and many more, depending on the nature of the day, you may be chanced to spot some of the big cuts like lions and leopards but this is not a guarantee as we cannot make any appointments with nature.

Afternoon Boat cruise on the Nile.

After that thrilling game drive, you will transfer to the pier for your afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the Nile, where the Victoria Nile squeezes itself through a narrow gap. While on the boat cruise, you will encounter several birds, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles on their island, and so much more on the banks of the River Nile.

Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. We will finish the day with an evening game drive to the Hippo pool with an evening Sundowner.

Day Highlights.

Morning game drive

Afternoon boat cruise.

Evening Game drive with an evening sundowner

Meal Plan: Breakfast, LLunchh, and Dinner

Fort Murchison Safari Lodge

Nkundwa Nile View safari lodge

Day 05. Top of the falls, transfer back to Entebbe/Kampala.

Wake up at leisure for breakfast in the morning, and later will check out of the lodge and embark on a journey back to Kampala. You will have another stopover in Masindi for lunch and then proceed with your journey to Kampala with a drop-off at either your residence or at the airport for your international flight back home.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch

End of Tour.

Booking gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda with Katland Safaris after a 5-day safari to Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Game Park.

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.

5 Days Gorilla Tracking and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Vacation

Gorilla Tracking and Queen Elizabeth Safari Overview

This epic journey will take you to two of Uganda’s well-endowed national parks, namely the impenetrable Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth national parks. Enjoy an amazing afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga channel, and a spectacular scenery of sunset on Lake Edward, gorilla trekking, and game drives.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi National Park.

Day 2: Gorilla tracking.

Day 3: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 4: Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kampala.

Activity highlights

Mountain Gorilla tracking

Visit the Batwa Pygmies Community

View the Ishasha sector to see the tree-climbing lions

Game Drives and Kazinga boat cruise

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Meet and greet with our company representative who will pick you up from your hotel early enough so as to manage time since it’s a long way to your destination. Leave Kampala for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We can then have a stop at the Equator for stretch refreshments, and then you can have a look at the traditional drums and crafts being made at this place. Jump into the car and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, famously known for the rare Mountain Gorilla, and the primate life in this forest is quite fantastic, and there is an incredible variety of flora and fauna too. This forest also holds 348 bird species, thus known for being a bird watcher’s haven. You will have a lunch stop and then head straight to the destination, dinner.

Accommodation options:

Ichumbi Gorilla lodge, or Gorilla Mist Camp, or Buhoma haven lodge (Mid-range)

Destination:  Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa Community walk

After your breakfast, ready with your packed lunch and drinking water since long hours will be spent in search of these giants, you will be transferred to the gorilla tracking information office for a pre-gorilla tracking briefing at 8 am. After the briefing, the rangers will then lead you into the forest to track these gentle giants, the Mountain gorillas. Experience the thrill of spending time observing the gorillas as they interact with each other. You are allowed an hour to witness the interaction of these close relatives to humans; thereafter, you can engage in a community walk if time permits, too explore culture, in case time is on your side. Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation options:

Ichumbi Gorilla lodge or Gorilla Mist Cam, or BuhomHavenen lodge (Mid-range)

Destination:  Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early morning delicious breakfast treat, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is blessed with a lot of beauty ty the lakes, forest, savannah grass, and as well as wetlands. We will enter through the Ishasha sector, famed for its rare tree-climbing lions, and if lucky, we will see these rare species, then head on to the northern side of the pa,rk where we will rest the night. Have dinner.

Accommodation:

Accacia Wildernese Lodge Mweya or Tabingi Safari lodge

Destination:  Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 4: Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park

Grab a cup of coffee as you warm up to explore more of Queen Elizabeth NationalParkk.k We will head for a game drive along Kasenyi tracks in search of animals like Lions, Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Spotted hyenas, Mmangos kobs, and, if you are lucky, the leopard is also often spotted. Over 606 bird species have been recorded in this park, and most notably along the Kazinga channel. Return for a lunch meal, relax, and prepare for yet another exciting activity in the afternoon. After lunch, you will enjoy a unique two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This launch cruise gives you an amazing opportunity to watch the animals and birds at a much closer distance. Dinner and overnight at the same accommodation.

Accommodation:

Accacia Wildernese Lodge, Mweya or Tabingi Safari lodge

Destination:  Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kampala

As you watch the sun rise in the wild. Wake up and take your breakfast meal at the same time, check out of the hotel to proceed to Kampala with lunch en route, and on reaching Kampala, this marks the end of your five-day safari.

End of Tour | Gorilla Tracking and Queen Elizabeth 

Booking gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda with Katland Safaris

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.

5 Days Uganda safari covering Kampala city walk, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and chimpanzee trekking.

This 5 Days Uganda safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most visited park in Uganda; it covers an area of about 1.978 sq Km. The park is classified with various ecosystems that include lakes, forests, the Kazinga channel, extensive Savannah, and so much more. The park is home to many mammals, bird species, and an array of tree species. These 5 Days safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park will expose you to game drives and boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel, with the highest concentration of hippos in the whole of Africa, and also allow you to track Chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest on the boundaries of Queen Elizabeth National Park. On the same safari, you will take a walking safari visiting some of the most interesting sites in Kampala, including Kasubi tomb, where Buganda Kings are buried, Kabaka’s palace, Namugongo Martyrs shrine, Gadaffi mosque, Namirembe and Rubaga cathedral, Bahai Temple, and the Art and Craft market in the center of Kampala.la

Day ONE:  Kampala Religious Tour.

The first day of your safari takes you to Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, built on seven hills. This tour will include a visit to popular historical, cultural, and religious sites that include Kasubi tombs, where Buganda Kings are buried, Kabaka’s palace, Namugongo Martyrs shrine, Gadaffi mosque, Namirembe and Rubaga cathedral, Bahai Temple, and the Art and Craft market in the center of Kampala.

You will return to your hotel for a relaxation dinner and overnight stay

Accommodation at Forest Cottages, Kampala

Day TWO:  Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

After breakfast in the morning, you will meet with your guide and start your scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Uganda’s beautiful countryside. You will have a stopover at the equator and continue with the journey. And have another stopover in Mbarara for lunch. Then, after proceeding to enter Queen Elizabeth National Game Park

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Tabingi Safari Lodge,

Day THREE:  Early Morning game drive, an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and an evening game drive.

After a fruitful morning cup of coffee, you will start your drive to Kasenyi Plains to look for the game. The reason why you do game drives in the Kasenyi plains is that it is the leading breeding area of the Uganda kobs, and this means big carnivals come around to feed on them. As you do the drive, you may come across different animals like buffalo, elephants, warthogs, waterbucks, and many more.

Return to the lodge for lunch and a short nap.

Afternoon boat ride and evening game drive | 5 Days Uganda safari 

Meet your guide again, transfer to the pier for a briefing, and start your boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. The channel has various mammals as they float on the banks to take water, and this is the highlight of all activities done in the park. Kazinga channel has the highest concentration of hippos in the whole world. We will finish our evening adventure with a game drive and sundowner at the famous Rubirizi Twin Lakes.

Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Accommodation at Tabingi Safari Lodge

Day four: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest and Evening Community Experience.

Today starts with an early morning breakfast, then transfer to Kalinzu forest for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking guidelines and a forest walk search for the chimpanzees. Once you find the chimpanzees, you will be allowed a full hour in the company of the Chimpanzees. There are other primates along the trails to be seen, like the baboons, colobus monkeys, forest hogs, beautiful birds, and butterflies of Uganda. They return to the lodge for lunch.

After Lunch, you will go for an evening walk through the rural community, visit a local brewery, and end the day with a local coffee experience. Return to the Lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation at Tabingi Safari Lodge

Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe/Kampala.

Today, after breakfast, you bid farewell to the lodge and start your drive back to Entebbe for your international flight out or drop off at the hotel or residence.

We will have a stop in Mbarara for lunch and another stop at the equator for memorable pictures.

We will then continue with the journey to Kampala, reaching early evening.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

End of Safari.

05 Days Murchison Falls and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari – Uganda Wildlife Safaris

05 Days Murchison Falls and Bwindi  Safari Overview

This safari is going to earn you a visit to the mystical Murchison falls national park that also has a lot to offer in terms of flora and fauna, the trip starts with a visit to Murchison Falls National Park the Wild animals that can be seen in this park include some of the big five such as Elephants, Buffaloes and Lions; as well as Giraffes, Antelopes, Crocodiles, Hippos and a lot more. You will head further through the Albertine Rift to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than half of the remaining total population of the rare mountain gorillas.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Depart Kampala for Murchison Falls.

Day 2: Game drive at Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Tracking

Day 5: Return to Kampala.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Depart Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park

Having had breakfast, start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park via Bombo road that which should take you about five hours to get there. When you reach the park, drive directly to the Top of the falls, such a pretty site for appreciating the mighty River Nile and the most powerful gush of water through a narrow drop. Head straight to your night’s accommodation.

Accommodation options:

Murchison River Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Game Drive at Murchison Falls National Park

Set off for an early game drive on the Northern Delta Nile. Lions, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, oribi, and baboons are some of the animals you will be able to spot. Head back for breakfast, and then after you can go aboard a boat to take on a launch cruise on the Murchison Falls in about two hours. You will view schools of hippos and crocodiles, and small herds of Buffalo. There is great birdlife on the papyrus banks; watch out for the shoebill stork, plus various other birds. While at the bottom of the fall, you will see how it magnificently powers down as you take pictures of the unforgettable, magical views. Then back to the hotel for latelunchh relaxation as you interact, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation options:

Murchison River Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Breakfast well packed up to head to yet another exciting destination. We will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the rare apes, the mountain gorillas. Enjoy the scenic drive that it will turn out to be all the way to Bwindi, as you will spot the great Lake Albert, the Rwenzori ranges, Kibale forest, the beautiful Lakes George and Edward, and the various local communities you will pass through on arrival. Stay overnight.

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla lodge or Gorilla Mist Camp, or BuhomaHavenn lodge (Mid-range)

Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Tracking

Rise as early as possible to grab your trekking gears and breakfast not forgetting your packed lunch plus drinking water, head on for briefing that takes place at 8:00 am, ready to trek the gorillas in the thick impenetrable forest of Bwindi you will be allocated a family to track, and on finding them during the search, you get to spend an hour with the gorillas. Depending on how you feel after the trek and how much time is left, you could engage in another activity, it could be a nature walk to the Batwa community, ty thereafter head back to the lodging to freshen u, dine, and then a night’s rest.

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla lodge or Gorilla Mist Camp, or Buhoma Haven lodge (Mid-range)

Day 5: Return to Kampala.

A delicious breakfast treat will be available for you to have when you awake to pack your bags and head to the car to hit the journey back to Kampala. Thus, the end of the safari.

End of Tour

Booking gorilla trekking safaris with Katland Safaris

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.

4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi with a visit to the source of the Nile in Jinja – Ugand Gorilla Trekking with White water Rafting on the Nile in Jinja.

Uganda Gorilla trip with Jinja. 4 Days Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi and visiting the source of the Nile in Jinja starts and ends in Entebbe/Kampala, Uganda. It involves gorilla trekking, visiting the Batwa pygmies for a cultural experience, and the source of the Nile.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found along Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and next to the Virunga National Park. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its biodiversity and importance to the overall ecology. It is a water catchment area that feeds off numerous rivers and lakes. Bwindi forest covers an area of 124 square miles of lowland and montane forest. These vast forests are home to 163 tree species, 348 species of birds, and 120 species of mammals. Among the mammals in the park are chimpanzees, civets, elephants, giant forest hogs, golden cats, Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, stripped jackals, and mountain gorillas. The key bird species are the cream-banded swallowtail and African green broadbill. Half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas is found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.

There are currently 15 habituated gorilla groups open to gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Bwindi is special among all the other mountain gorilla parks for its high concentration of these gentle giants. This experience gives visitors more time with the primates and in the company of very knowledgeable international researchers.

The Batwa pygmies were the original inhabitants of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park before they were relocated outside the park to pave the way for mountain gorilla conservation.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi National Park | Uganda Gorilla trip with Jinja

Pickup will be from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala, Uganda; the journey will take 8 to 9 hours, depending on the sector you will the tracking. The driver will ensure that you stop at the equator crossing and then at Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara for Lunch. Once you get to Bwindi, refresh, shower, and enjoy the evening with friends around the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at Bweza Gorilla Lodge.

Day 2: Trekking with Uganda Gorillas – Batwa Pygmies Tour and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:30 am and is conducted by the Warden and his team of Rangers at the park offices. All gorilla trackers must be at the park by this time and attend the briefing, which is an overview of what to expect during the gorilla trekking. A gorilla safari in Bwindi Forest offers you several gorilla groups to choose from. The Rangers will take into consideration your overall fitness. Gorilla tracking is challenging, but you will find the experience awesome once you see the primates. It is always amazing to watch a family of mountain gorillas. You could spend hours just watching the little ones roll around and play. Mountain Gorillas are very playful and curious – don’t be surprised if they come too close to you. While with the gorillas, it’s important to listen to instructions from your guide.

Batwa Cultural Experience

After spending one hour with the gorilla family, you will be led back to the starting point, where our Guide/Driver will be waiting to take you back for lunch at your hotel. You will head out to visit the Batwa Pygmy cultural community in the afternoon. As noted earlier, the Batwa originally lived in the forest but often had conflicts with the gorillas. The government decided to relocate them elsewhere to allow for smoother gorilla conservation activities.

After the Batwa Community tour, we will transfer and spend a night oLakeke Bunyonyi. This will help us cut the driving distance the following day by 3 hours to Jinja. Upon reaching Bunyonyi, we will check into the lodge for evening relaxation as we admire the views of Lake Bunyonyi over a sundowner.

Dinner and overnight at Crater Bay Resort, Lake Bunyonyi

Day 4: Transfer from Kabale to Jinja with a stopover at the Equator.

You will wake early to take breakfast as you wait for the driver to start the journey to Kampala, Uganda. We will have a stopover at the Equator for Lunch and also take memorable pictures for the Safari. After Lunch, we will embark on the Journey to Jinja. We will arrive in Time for relaxation, Dinner, and an overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight stay at Tusubira Village Cottages.

Day 4: Jinja City Tour and Visit to the Source of the Nile and Transfer back to Kampala | Uganda Gorilla trip with Jinja.

Early morning after breakfast, we will check out of he lodge and transfer to JiJinjaown for a city walk. We will explore key features that make Jinja the adventure capital of Uganda. We will visit the Railway museum, take a walk through the heart of Jinja, and end our Jinja city walk with a canoe boat ride to the source of the Nile. We will then transfer back to Kampala with a stopover halfway for Lunch and later a drop at the airport for your flight back home.

End of Safari.

Booking gorilla trekking safaris with Katland Safaris

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure. 

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.

4-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Booking a wildlife Safari in Uganda.

4-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth Trip Overview

The 4-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour is among our top-selling Uganda Safaris. The tour mainly focuses on Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in western Uganda. The Park is full of wonders and is home to 4 of the Big Five mammals. It is among the few national parks in Uganda with primates and savanna wildlife experiences.

You will start the 4-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour with game drives in Kasenyi. Here you will see several wildlife, including antelopes, buffalo, and, if lucky, the lions. The Lions in Kasen  are a bit similar to those in Ishasha, and also climb trees. There are leopards in the area,  and if lucky, you will see this most solitary big cat.

The Kazinga Channel boat cruise is a must on the 4-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour. This cruise is along a 32-kilometer water channel that connects Lake Edward to Lake George. It has the highest Hippo population in East Africa and a catchment area. A number of these come down the channel on a hot day to take water and cool down. Elephants and buffalo are among the big five you can spot on the Kazinga Channel. You will also see several birds on this channel, including fish eagles, egrets, King Fishers, and many others.

Kyambura Gorge at the edge of the park has an underground forest that is home to chimpanzees. You will walk down the gorge for chimpanzee trekking or go to Kalinzu Forest for this primate trekking adventure. The Gorge is traversed by the Kyambura River, another natural attraction.

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will be picked up from your Hotel / Residence for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arriving late afternoon, undertake an Evening game drive expecting to view lions, different antelope species, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, warthogs, waterbucks, etc. For birders, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a birders’ paradise with over 606 species, including a variety of migratory and Albertine Rift Endemics.

Dinner & overnight

Tabingi Safari Lodge

Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After an early morning breakfast, undertake a chimp tracking in Kalinzu or Kyambura Gorge. Spend the whole morning in the forest looking for chimpanzees. After tracking, you will have lunch, and in the afternoon, at 14:00 hrs, you will walk down to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel between lakes Edward and George. This is the best place to see a cross-section of all the wildlife in this park.

Dinner & overnight

Tabingi Safari Lodge

Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya

Day 3: Morning game drive and Community experience in the evening

You will have breakfast and go for another game drive in the morning, you will have lunch, ch aer then go for a community experience around Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will return to lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner an overnight stay& overnight

Tabingi Safari Lodge

Acacia wiWildernessodge Mweya

Day 4: Departures and Transfer back to Kampala

After breakfast, exit the park for a transfer back to Kampala for a drop-off at your residence.

End of Tour.

Booking gorilla trekking safaris with Katland Safaris

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.

3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Short Gorilla Trekking trip in Uganda 

3 Days Uganda gorilla trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park starts and ends in Entebbe/Kampala, Uganda.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found along Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and next to the Virunga National Park. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its biodiversity and importance to the overall ecology. It is a water catchment area that feeds off numerous rivers and lakes. Bwindi forest covers an area of 124 square miles of lowland and montane forest. These vast forests are home to 163 tree species, 348 species of birds, and 120 species of mammals. Among the mammals in the park are chimpanzees, civets, elephants, giant forest hogs, golden cats, Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, stripped jackals, and mountain gorillas. The key bird species are the cream-banded swallowtail and the African green broadbill. Half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas is found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.

There are currently 15 habituated gorilla groups open to gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Bwindi is special among all the other mountain gorilla parks for its high concentration of these gentle giants. This experience gives visitors more time with the primates and in the company of very knowledgeable international researchers.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Pickup will be from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala, Uganda; the journey will take 8 to 9 hours, depending on the sector you will be tracking. The driver will ensure that you stop at the equator crossing and then at Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara for Lunch. Once you get to Bwindi, refresh, shower, and enjoy the evening with friends around the hotel.

Dinner and overnight

Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Or

Rafiki Lodge Bwindi

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Experience

Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:30 am and is conducted by the Warden and his team of Rangers at the park offices. All gorilla trackers must be at the park by this time and attend the briefing, which is an overview of what to expect during the gorilla trekking. A gorilla safari in Bwindi Forest offers you several gorilla groups to choose from. The Rangers will take into consideration your overall fitness. Gorilla tracking is challenging, but you will find the experience awesome once you see the primates. It is always amazing to watch a family of mountain gorillas. You will spend an hour just watching the little ones roll around and play. Mountain Gorillas are very playful and curious – don’t be surprised if they come too close to you. While with the gorillas, it’s important to listen to instructions from your guide.

Batwa Cultural Experience

After spending one hour with the gorilla family, you will be led back to the starting point, where our Guide/Driver will be waiting to take you back for lunch at your hotel. You will head out to visit the Batwa Pygmy cultural community in the afternoon. As noted earlier, the Batwa originally lived in the forest but often had conflicts with the gorillas. The government decided to relocate them elsewhere to allow for smoother gorilla conservation activities.

Dinner and overnight

Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Or

Rafiki Lodge Bwindi

Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi back to Kampala with a stopover at the Equator.

You will wake early to take breakfast as you wait for the driver to start the journey to Kampala, Uganda. We will have a stopover at the Equator for Lunch and also take memorable pictures for the Safari. Continue with the Journey, reaching Kampala early Evening.

End of Safari.

Booking gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda with Katland Safaris

Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure.

Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations and needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris. Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best Africa gorilla safari ever.