The 9 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Tour with Gorilla Quest Africa is a carefully designed journey that brings you face-to-face with Uganda’s most iconic wildlife species. This luxury safari combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks. Along the way, you will experience Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes, from lush rainforests to open Savannah, and enjoy seamless service in some of the country’s finest lodges. It is the perfect adventure for travellers who want to enjoy the best of Uganda’s primates, big game, and natural beauty in one immersive safari experience.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a professional guide from Gorilla Quest Africa and transferred to your luxury hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre or enjoy a sunset walk by Lake Victoria. A delicious welcome dinner will be served as your guide briefs you about the exciting safari ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel No.5, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Meals: (Dinner)
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, drive north toward Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here you will enjoy a guided walking safari to track rhinos in their natural environment, contributing to conservation efforts. Continue to Murchison Falls and stop at the top of the falls to witness the dramatic Nile crashing through a narrow gorge. Later, check into your luxury lodge along the Nile River for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Game Drives and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls
Today begins with a sunrise game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, and large herds of buffalo. After a bush breakfast, return to your lodge for relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls where hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife thrive. An optional hike to the top of the falls offers stunning views. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, set off for Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of the world. The scenic drive passes through lush countryside, tea plantations, and crater lakes. Arrive in the late afternoon and check into your forest lodge. Depending on time, you may take a guided walk around the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its birdlife and monkeys. Relax in the evening as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking the next day.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Ndali Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
Today you will embark on an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience. After a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, you will venture into Kibale’s lush rainforest in search of chimpanzees. Once you find them, you will spend an hour observing their behavior, listening to their vocalizations, and watching them interact in their natural habitat. The forest is also home to other primates and over 300 bird species. Return to your lodge for lunch and an afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Ndali Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular safari destination. The route offers spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains and crater lakes. On arrival, check into your lodge with sweeping views of the park. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive across the Kasenyi plains where lions and large herds of Uganda kob are frequently seen. End your day with dinner overlooking the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7: Safari and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Begin the day with a morning game drive where you may encounter elephants, leopards, buffalo, and a variety of antelopes. After lunch, take a luxury boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel hosts one of the largest concentrations of hippos in the world, along with crocodiles and countless bird species. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Keep your eyes on the fig trees as you enjoy a game drive en route. Arrive in Bwindi, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas, and check into your luxury forest lodge. The evening is spent resting and preparing for the highlight of your safari, gorilla trekking.
Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Departure
This is the most exciting day of your safari, the gorilla trekking experience. After a briefing, set off with expert rangers into the dense forest to track a gorilla family. Once found, you will spend a magical hour watching them feed, play, and interact. This intimate encounter with mountain gorillas is one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth. After your trek, return to the lodge for lunch before being transferred back to Entebbe for your evening departure flight.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch)
End of the 9 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Tour.
The 9 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Tour cost includes;
- Airport Transfers.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
- 1 Chimpanzee Permit per person.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Wildlife Game Drives.
- Tour guide allowances.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Relevant Government taxes.
The tour cost excludes;
- Visa fees.
- International air fare.
- Souvenirs.
- Tips to local guides.
- Personal shopping bills.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Items not listed as included in the cost.