6 Days Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Safari

6 Days Uganda Safari featuring thrilling adventure activities you must not miss while on a tour to Uganda. Activities include Tour the magnificent top of the Murchison Falls, Game Drive & Launch Cruise, Chimps Tracking in Kibale and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park.
Trip summary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls

Day 2: Launch Cruise and Game Drive

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 4: Chimp tracking and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking – community Tour

Day 6: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls

You will be picked up from your Kampala location by your driver guide. Make your journey through the famous Luweero triangle. En route lunch stopover in Masindi town. Proceed to the beautiful Murchison falls thereafter, hiking to the top of the falls. Enjoy the breathtaking view, complete with a rainbow scene. Overnight at Pakuba Safari lodge (deluxe)/ Kabalega Wilderness lodge (luxury).

Day 2: Launch Cruise and Game Drive

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After an early breakfast at your hotel, go on board for an early morning game drive after your breakfast on the southern banks of the Nile. You’re likely to have a view of the variety of the savannah woodland birds like the Saddle-billed Stork and the woodland kingfishers, elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffe and the Uganda Kob.
After your lunch, take a game viewing launch cruise on the Nile. Possible sighting includes the crocodiles, waterbucks, giraffe, and the hippopotamus. Overnight at Pakuba Safari lodge (deluxe)/ Kabalega Wilderness lodge (luxury).

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After a morning breakfast, you will drive to Fort portal town with lunch en route in Hoima. The journey will reward you with spectacular views of the magnificent scenery as you drive through the traditional homesteads and farms on your way to Kibale. Reach Fort Portal in the evening and then proceed to Kibale Forest National Park. Overnight and dinner at Chimpanzee Guesthouse (budget)/ Turacco Tree Tops / Isunga lodge (deluxe)/ Kyaninga lodge / Primate lodge (luxury). Meal Plan; lunch and dinner

Day 4: Chimp tracking and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

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Early rise for breakfast at your lodge, you will go for the lifetime Chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale forest. You will first report to the Park Headquarters at Kanyachu for a briefing about the chimp do’s and don’t’s by the  UWA official and later go for the morning chimpanzee tracking experience. You will penetrate into the forest under the guidance of an armed ranger for the tracking.  Besides the chimps, you may spot other primates and these include Vervet Monkey, L’hoest, Blue Monkey, Red-Tailed Monkey, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Black And White Colobus Monkey and many more. Return back to the lodge for Lunch and later drive off to Bwindi national park. Overnight at Mahogany Springs / Gorilla Heights/ Four Gorillas lodge (luxury)/ Bakiga lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla lodge/ L. Mulehe Safari lodge (deluxe)/ Trekkers’ Tavern cottages (budget). Meal Plan; Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking – community Tour

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Today, wake up early for a quick breakfast and head out for a briefing from the guides set off for the gorilla tracking in the impenetrable forest. All travelers should be assembled at the briefing point by  8.00am. You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, rain jacket, and a walking stick will be provided. After the briefing, enter the forest to track gorillas, the time taken to find the magnificent primates is unpredictable since it depends on when the gorillas were last seen. If time permits take an afternoon community walk before retiring for dinner at your lodge. Dinner and overnight at Bakiga Lodge(budget)/ Gorilla safari lodge/Gorilla resort (Luxury)/Gorilla Mist Camp(mid-range)

Day 6: Departure

Breakfast very early and hit the road back to Kampala. This is the last day of your safari. Drop off at either hotel or airport

Included in this tour package;

• Gorilla Permits
• Park Ranger Fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full-time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.

Exclusions:
• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities

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Accommodation in Murchison Falls Park

Accommodation in Murchison Falls Park

Lodge in Kibale Forest

Lodges in Bwindi Forest

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