12 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari
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Overview
The 12 days Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari offers a comprehensive exploration of Uganda’s most iconic destinations. This itinerary combines Uganda’s unique primate experiences, including chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, with classic wildlife safaris in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo National Parks. Travelers will also enjoy scenic landscapes, community interactions, and cultural experiences along the way, making it one of Uganda’s most immersive safari adventures. The journey begins and ends in Entebbe or Kampala.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and a visit to the top of the falls.
- Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park exploring the savannah wildlife and the Nile River.
- Day 3: Extended Wildlife Exploration in Murchison Falls National Park for additional game viewing and relaxation.
- Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park through scenic rural landscapes.
- Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Community Walk in Kibale Forest National Park.
- Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with crater lake views and leisure time.
- Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari encountering big game and aquatic wildlife.
- Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector in search of tree-climbing lions.
- Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable primate encounter.
- Day 10: Transfer from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi with scenic relaxation and lake activities.
- Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for a guided nature walk and wildlife experiences.
- Day 12: Nature Walk in Lake Mburo National Park and Return to Entebbe or Kampala marking the end of the safari.
Detailed Itinerary: 12 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Your 12 days Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari begins with an early morning pickup from Entebbe or Kampala. After a safari briefing, you drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking, providing Uganda’s only opportunity to see rhinos in the wild.
After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge. Transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options include Red Chilli Rest Camp or Parkside Safari Lodge for budget, Murchison River Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge for mid-range, and Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge for luxury.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Spend the day exploring Uganda’s largest national park. Begin with an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, where elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, lions, hyenas, and occasionally leopards are commonly seen.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and diverse birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Extended Wildlife Exploration in Murchison Falls National Park
This day allows for further exploration at a relaxed pace. An early morning game drive offers additional opportunities to spot predators and plains wildlife.
The afternoon is reserved for relaxation at the lodge, enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. Dinner and overnight stay remain at the lodge.
Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel southwest toward Kibale Forest National Park. The scenic drive passes through rural villages, farmland, and rolling hills at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Arrive in the Kibale area in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Chimpanzee Forest Guest House for budget, Kibale Forest Camp for mid-range, and Primate Lodge Kibale for luxury.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Community Walk
Begin the day with primate tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. After breakfast, attend a briefing before entering the forest with experienced guides to track chimpanzees.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided community and swamp walk, observing monkeys, birds, and local conservation initiatives. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart Kibale Forest and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route provides stunning views of crater lakes and the western rift valley.
Check in at your lodge upon arrival, enjoy lunch, and spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay are at Bush Lodge for budget, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for mid-range, or Mweya Safari Lodge for luxury.
Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
This day combines savannah wildlife viewing with a boat safari. An early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains offers encounters with lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and birds.
After lunch, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and water birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector
Travel south through the Ishasha sector, renowned for tree-climbing lions. Game viewing is included if sightings occur along the way.
After lunch, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check in at your lodge, and enjoy dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Broadbill Forest Camp for budget and Chameleon Hill Lodge or similar luxury lodges.
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Experience the highlight of the safari: gorilla trekking. After breakfast, attend a briefing before entering the forest with ranger guides to track a habituated gorilla family.
Spend one hour observing these magnificent primates, then return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 10: Transfer from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Depart Bwindi after breakfast and travel to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes. Enjoy lunch upon arrival and participate in optional activities such as canoeing or a community walk. Dinner and overnight stay are at a lakeside lodge overlooking the lake.
Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided nature walk and close encounters with zebras, impalas, giraffes, and other wildlife. Lunch is included en route.
Check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Mihingo Lodge for luxury, Lake Mburo Safari Lodge for mid-range, or Eagle Nest Camp for budget.
Day 12: Nature Walk in Lake Mburo National Park and Return to Entebbe or Kampala
On the final day, enjoy an early morning nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park. After the walk, begin your journey back to Entebbe or Kampala, with a stop at the Equator for photographs and lunch.
Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the evening and be dropped at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the conclusion of your 12 days Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari.
Safari Includes
- Safari Park fees
- All Tour activities
- All Tour accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation ( To & From )
- All Taxes/VAT
- Everyday Meals ( As specified )
- Drinking water ( On all days )
Safari Excludes
- International flights ( From / to home )
- Additional Accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items(Souvenirs
- etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees
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12 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari
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