Getting There This tour starts and ends in Entebbe This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourselfhelp Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price) A transfer from and back to the airport is included Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

7-Day Gorillas and Chimps Tour in Uganda

This 7-day safari tour will take you through the Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale National Park. You will experience a gorilla and chimpanzee trek, interesting game-drive to visit Ishasha’s tree-climbing lion and an action packed boat-cruise. Come explore Africa with us!

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Overview

Arrival

You’ll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Highlights

Start Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1 Ziwa Rhino Ranch
Day 2 Murchison Falls NP
Day 3 Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 4 Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 5-6 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
End Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 7)

Day 1 :

Pick Up and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Hopefully, your flight is scheduled for an early (not past noon) landing in Uganda. Your guide/driver will pick you up from Entebbe Airport and you will hit the road to Murchison Falls. The highlights of this park include; the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles here. For birders, Murchison Falls boasts 450 bird species including the elusive shoebill stork, dwarf king fisher, the white-thigh hornbill, and the Goliath heron among others.

En route, make a detour visit to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. You will have at least one hour of rhino tracking while here. Another stop will be in Masindi in order to enjoy your lunch. Continue to the park and check into your accommodation to relax for the evening.

Main Destination:: Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Best Time To GoJune to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Parkside Safari Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 :

Murchison Falls Game Drive and Launch/Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls

Have your breakfast and then depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park. Here you will have the opportunity of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalo, and elephants. For any birder, this area supports the secretary bird, and black-chested snake eagle to name a few. Return to your accommodation for lunch. After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including hippos, crocodiles and several water birds. Continue with a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill of reaching the top is breathtaking. Miss it only if you must. After the hike, you will have an evening game drive on your way to the lodge. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening.

Main Destination:: Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To VisitDecember to February (Easier to spot animals)

High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best WeatherJune and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

Accommodation:

Parkside Safari Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3 :

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Start the day with a morning game drive to spot any wildlife you might have missed the previous day. Afterward, you will drive to Kibale Forest National Park, known for its population of chimpanzees.

You will check in freshen up then later you will go for a walk in Bigodi Swamp, it is rich in biodiversity and scenic in beauty. This wonderful place shelters over 200 species of birds including Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, Cranes, Kingfishers and many more swamp endemics. Furthermore, the sanctuary is the home of 8 species of primates, including the Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, Red Tailed Monkey, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, L’hoest Monkey, Vervet Monkey and the Blue Monkey.

Main Destination:: Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To VisitJanuary to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best WeatherJanuary to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4 :

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the morning, you will go on a chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale Forest. Accompanied by experienced guides, you will trek through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee groups. Once you find them, you will spend a memorable hour observing and learning about these fascinating primates. Afterward, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Main Destination:: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To VisitJanuary to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best WeatherJune to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

Accommodation:

Elephant Hab Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 :

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Start the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, and a variety of antelope species. Afterward, you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

Main Destination:: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To VisitJune to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High SeasonJune to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best WeatherJune to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6 :

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On this day, you will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience of mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing by the park rangers, you will set off into the forest in small groups to track and observe one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can vary in duration and difficulty depending on the gorilla group's location, but once you find them, you will spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, observing their behavior and capturing memories through photographs. This is a truly magical and humbling experience, as you witness these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7 :

Drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Entebbe Airport for Departure

After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe Airport for your departure. The drive takes approximately 8-9 hours, with stops for lunch and scenic views along the way. Your guide will ensure that you reach the airport in time for your scheduled departure, marking the end of your 7-day Uganda safari.

Note: Please keep in mind that specific accommodations are subject to availability and may vary based on your chosen travel dates. It is recommended to book accommodations in advance and consult with a reputable tour operator or travel agency for the most up-to-date information and assistance in planning your 7 Days Uganda Chimps & Gorilla Trekking Safari.