9 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimps Safari

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This Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari takes you to Uganda’s most famous parks including Kibale National Park the primate capital of the world and one of East Africa’s major tropical rainforest, Murchison Falls National Park Uganda’s best known and biggest nature reserve, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park commonly known for mountain Gorilla trekking, Queen E...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Gorilla and chimps

What's this trip about?

    This Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari takes you to Uganda’s most famous parks including Kibale National Park the primate capital of the world and one of East Africa’s major tropical rainforest, Murchison Falls National Park Uganda’s best known and biggest nature reserve, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park commonly known for mountain Gorilla trekking, Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. This safari will provide you with a combination of tours that includes a trek to visit gorilla, chimpanzee, go for boat safaris and also enjoy wildlife game drives as you adventure all that Uganda has to offer.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Entebbe
  • Kibale National Park
  • Murchison Falls National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctaury

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Permits
    • Chimps and Gorilla
    • Park Entries
    • Transport
    • All meals
    • Accommodation
    • All activites in itinerary
    • Refreshments like water
    • Dedicated Guide

Itinerary

Travel Map
Arrival: Complementally pick up from Airport/ hotel Accommodation before/end of trip can be arranged at an extra cost  

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Ganyana safari driver/ guide will pick you from the airport, meet and greet then begin the Murchison Falls Adventure with a stopover at Nakasongola where you will have lunch then transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, an asylum to the Rhinos. Enjoy a glimpse of the white R...

Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a half-day game drive on the northern bank of the river Nile. Escorted by game ranger, you may opt for a game walk while trailing animals and studying animal spoors. Game in this area includes Giraffe, Elephant, Hartebeest, ...

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Start your road drive to Kibale Forest National Park as you enjoy the beautiful countryside landscape. Kibale Forest National Park is found in Fort Portal, a town at the south-western side of Uganda where you will enjoy views of tea plantation and banana plantations. ...

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi nature walk

After an early breakfast, head over to Kibale Forest Headquarters and get a briefing on the day’s activity. With a ranger guide, you will venture into the jungle in search of the chimpanzees and while tracking, you will be able to spot different animal species like th...

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today, after a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park. You will peacefully be driven to the park towards the south passing via the Crater Lake area as you enjoy the beautiful landscape with hills. Relax as you appreciate the breathtaking atmosphe...

Day 6: Game Drive and Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel

Enjoy an early breakfast, and head out for a morning game drive to the Kob mating area in Kasenyi. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, lions and other fauna in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go for an exciting boat cruise along...

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi via the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park and here you may spot many wildlife including the famous Tree climbing lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, among others. This is the lushest highl...

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

After breakfast, you will proceed to UWA visitor’s reception where briefing is done before tracking. It takes a few minutes but you leave with gorilla etiquette. Walk and hike this steep and slippery terrain until you meet the gorilla family. Enjoy this one hour allow...

Day 9: Transfer back to Entebbe

With an early breakfast, you will go for a walking safari, where you will have the chance to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Stop-over en-route in Mbarara for lunch at Igongo Cultural Center to explore the life style of the Ankole and Bahima, thereafter proceed at the Equator to buy some souvenirs to take back home and proceed to Entebbe for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,600
Price per day$400
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Goran Durovic

Dec 2022

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A day to remember

We spent a half of day at Ngamba Island (Victoria Lake) in order to to get to know more about the chimpanzees sanctuary. And not only that, we had an opportunities t...

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OLIVIER GEURDEN

Dec 2022

Provided byGanyana Safaris

A great time and wonderful Uganda

Mr Juma give us. My wife and me a gret time in Uganda. We been to Jinja to see the sources of the Nile and also the rapids. We had a lovely day… later on my wife had...

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Hanife

Dec 2022

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Very responsive and professional service

We used Ganyana safaris for a last minute trip to Jinja. The tour operator Juma has been very quick, responsive and professional in making our trip possible. Their v...

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Ganyana Safaris

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At Ganyana Safaris, we’re proud to make your “Dreams of Africa” a reality with minimal stress to your psyche and finances. We’re a Ugandan local Destination Management Company that conducts tours and safari operation in the best destination spots in Uganda and the neighbouring Rwanda.

Our major safari activities are carefully selected to reward you with unforgettable memories and stories to carry back home. We also understand that Africa is a different environment from what you’re commonly used to back home, so we make sure we carefully select accommodation facilities that honour your value for comfort. We visit every facility and make sure your comfort is not compromised during your trip.

Our tailored safaris and all-inclusive with meals, transport, permits and accommodation. Please take a look at some of our customer’s favorite Uganda safari packages, then hit enquire to get the Uganda safaris experts on your trip. Lastly, we are also partners with SafariBookings as far as tours and travel is concerned.

Why we love this operator
They are a local operator that specializes in no-stress, all-inclusive Uganda and Rwanda safaris.
What they’re known for
Taking special care of the details that make for a smooth, comfortable trip, including the meals, transport, permits, and accommodation.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tips and Gratuities
    • Alcoholic drinks and International flights

Accommodation

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch 
  • Dinner
Age Requirements
12 years and up
Additional Information
Trip ID
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