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Entebbe · Central · Uganda
11 Day Gorillas and Chimpanzees Wildlife Safari in Uganda
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The 11 day Gorillas and chimpanzees Wildlife Safari Uganda itinerary combines all the adventures to Uganda’s top National Parks, including Murchison Falls National park for the experience of the big five, Queen Elizabeth National park for chimpanzees and wildlife, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain Gorillas trekking adventure, Lake Mburo National Park to appreciate more wildlife and Lake Bunyonyi for the refreshment and relaxation moments. This pact of adventure is available throughout the year and suits all the budgets of our esteemed guests.on this 11 days Gorilla and Chimpanzee wildlife safari visit Uganda’s top National Parks for the big fives like Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Buffalos and Leopards among other wildlife and bird species in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth, And also visit the primates world of Kibale forest and Bwindi impenetrable forest for chimpanzees and Gorillas respectively.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Game viewing Driving In Murchison Falls National Park
- Boat cruise along the Victoria Nile in Murchison Falls NationalPark
- Top of the fall Hike In Murchison Falls National Park
- Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest Queen Elizabeth Park
- Tree climbing Lions Expedition in Ishasha Sector Queen Elizabeth Park
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Entebbe
Welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will have a pick up from your safari guide who will later transfer you to your hotel where you will have a briefing about this 11 days stay with us.
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Accomodation: Via Guest House
Day 2
Entebbe
Drive Embark on the transfer for the 6 or 7 hours road trip to Murchison Falls national park.
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Eco Tour at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhinos Along the way branch off towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is home to white Rhinos, here we shall stay for a maximum of 3 hours on our guided walk through the sanctuary in search for Rhinos.
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Entebbe
Eco Tour at Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison falls National Park is home to about 451 bird species and 76 mammal species covering an area of 3,840 Sq km and this makes it the largest national park in Uganda. Upon arrival relax at the lodge in the evening.
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Entebbe
Accomodation: Hornbill Safari Lodge
Day 3
Entebbe
Eco Tour at Murchison Falls National Park. Goodmorning! Head out for a game drive through the park around the Nyamisika plateau where a lot of early risers will be spotted like the Rothschild Giraffes, leopards, lions, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, bushbucks, African Elephants, among others.
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Boating at Nile River. Afternoon Cruise Prepare for the afternoon launch cruise along the Nile, the park is divided into the southern and northern bank by the flow of Victoria Nile. On the boat you will see animals like Hippos, Nile Crocodiles and different species of water bird like the Pelican, Goliath Heroin, ibis, shadowed bill stock, Kingfishers, and the rare shoebill.
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Hiking. You will disembark the boat at the bottom of the magnificent falls a few meters from the Devils Cauldron here you will take enough photos as proceed with the hike to the top of the fall, enjoy the thunderous roars of the magnificent falls as they make their way through an 7m narrow gorge and falling at 43m into the Victoria Nile. You can spend some time there watching the formed permanent rainbows in the clouds of sprinkling waters. Later meet your safari guide for the transfer to the lodge.
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Entebbe
Accomodation: Hornbill Safari Lodge
Day 4
Entebbe
Ride on Embark on another long haul drive to Queen Elizabeth national park via Fort portal town. Later continue with your journey alongside beautiful sceneries of the Rwenzori mountain ranges.
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Eco Tour at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park has a wide range of biodiversity with over 600 species of birds doubled with a variety of wildlife species such as the African elephants, lions, waterbucks, warthogs, Cape buffaloes and many more. Upon arrival at Queen national park drive to your lodge for refreshments.
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Entebbe
Accomodation: Pumba Safari cottages
Day 5
Entebbe
Wildlife Safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Goodmorning! Head out for the morning game drive to look for wildlife species like lions, waterbucks, cape buffaloes, leopards, forest hogs, topis, African Elephant, warthogs, antelopes and others. From there transfer back to the lodge & freshen up.
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Entebbe
Boating at Kazinga Channel. Float on You will set for the 2 hour launch cruise on the 42 km stream called the Kazinga channel which intersects lakes Edward and George. On the boat enjoy spotting large schools of hippos and Nile crocodiles alongside other wildlife and water bird species.
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Accomodation: Pumba Safari Cottages or Equivalent
Day 6
Entebbe
Eco Tour at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lions Drive to the Kalinzu Forest still part of the Queen Elizabeth national park for Chimpanzee tracking, from there head to Ishasha sector for the tree climbing lions expedition.
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Eco Tour at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Continue with your journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park through stunning fold like terraced highlands also referred to as The Switzerland of Africa. We shall have lunch along the way, arriving later afternoon and checkin at the lodge
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Accomodation: Broadbill forest Camp
Day 7
Entebbe
Clint Eastwood Embark on a short drive to the visitors’ center of the park where you will meet experienced rangers guides who will take you through a briefing about the dos and don’ts during the gorilla trekking adventure.
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Hiking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Start the hike in the mist dense forest to look for the gentle giants, it normally takes from 2 hour to 8 hours of trekking hence requires the trackers to be physically fit since over 7,500 ft steep altitude awaits you to maneuver through. You are advised to park enough water, picnic packed lunch, sun glasses, hats, rain coats, water proof jacket, long sleeved shirts and trousers, cameras without flashes. upon meeting the mountain gorillas ‘’what felt like tiresomeness during the hike will cease to exist as you will have a great time enjoying the mountain gorillas in this mist dense forest and 1 full hour is permitted to stay closer to them. After transfer back to the lodge.
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Entebbe
Accomodation: Broadbill Forest camp or Equivalent
Day 8
Entebbe
Some more driving Embark on the drive to Lake Bunyonyi, the second deepest lake in Africa and famous for its numerical islands and the stunning views doubled with the rolling terraced hills along the shores and 29 islands in water, the water here, is safe for swimming since it is Bilharzia and crocodile free. Its name Bunyonyi means a lot young birds in the local language and this creates an opportunity for the best bird watching adventure in Uganda.
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Cultural Immersion at Lake Bunyonyi. Bakiga Upon arrival you could go for canoeing on the lake. Take a community walk around the place where you will enjoy traditional dances from the Bakiga people, also buy yourself souvenirs from there.
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Accomodation: Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 9
Entebbe
Drive with sights Transfer to Lake Mburo Mburo national park, one of the smallest with the highest concentration of wildlife species, occupies an area of 371 sq km. Lake Mburo National Park is home to a big number of the Zebras, antelopes, buffalos, elands, giraffes, warthogs, reed bucks, oribis and a number of bird species. On your way, along the way you will be able to see the rolling terraced hills of Kigezi region, having a stopover in Mbarara town - The land of milk and honey. After that, continue with your journey, reaching the park in the late afternoon.
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Boating at Lake Mburo National Park. Float on Have a 2 hour boat cruise on the lake.
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Accomodation: Rwakobo Rock lodge
Day 10
Entebbe
Wildlife Safari at Lake Mburo National Park. Early morning Game drive Head out for the morning game drive through Lake Mburo national park and feed your eyes as you spot amazing wildlife species and bird species alongside the scenic savannah grasslands. After the game drive out of the park with stopover along the way at the Equator to take photographs and purchase some souvenirs.
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Accomodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 11
Entebbe
City/Town Tour. City Tour Set out for Kampala city tour, visit the Uganda museum , Uganda Martyrs shrine, kings palace and art and craft shops to buy some souvenirs to take back home with you as a remembrance for the 11 days adventure safari in Uganda.
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Entebbe
Now Leaving After the tour your safari guide will take you to Entebbe Airport for your flight back home as you bid farewell to Uganda. Thank you for visiting!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Gorilla Permits Chimpanzee Permits Rhino Tracking English Speaking Guide Park Entrance Fees Boat Rides Cultural Tours All Activities Mentioned in the Itinerary
Not Included
Tips & Gratuity International flight fare Entry Visas Laundry services Tips Alcoholic Drinks
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other personal items
Meeting & Pickup
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will have a pick-up from your safari guide.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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