13-Day Gorillas, Wildlife, Big Five and Chimps Experience

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Duration

13 days

Tour Type

Overview

Embark on a thrilling 13-day adventure through Uganda’s most stunning landscapes and wildlife havens. This tour offers an unforgettable experience, combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, chimpanzee encounters in Kibale National Park, and exhilarating game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks—home to Africa’s famous Big Five.

Cruise along the Kazinga Channel, witness the powerful Murchison Falls, and enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Mburo. The adventure continues in Jinja, the adrenaline capital of East Africa, where you’ll go white-water rafting on the Nile River.

With all meals, accommodations, and guided activities included, this tour ensures a seamless and immersive journey into Uganda’s wild beauty.

Highlights:
✔ Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
✔ Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
✔ Big Five safaris & boat cruises
✔ White-water rafting at the Nile’s source
✔ Scenic landscapes & cultural encounters

Included/Exclude

✔ Airport transfers ✔ All accommodations (mid-range lodges/tented camps) ✔ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) ✔ Drinking water & non-premium beverages ✔ Park entry fees & permits (including gorilla trekking permit) ✔ Guided game drives & boat safaris ✔ Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale ✔ White-water rafting in Jinja ✔ Professional English-speaking guide ✔ Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

✖ International flights & visas ✖ Travel insurance (required) ✖ Premium alcoholic drinks (wines, liquors) ✖ Tips for guides & lodge staff ✖ Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.) ✖ Optional activities not listed in itinerary ✖ Accommodation before/after tour (available at extra cost)

Tour Plan

  • Our friendly guide will welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.

  • Enjoy the fresh breeze from Lake Victoria, the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the world.

  • Overnight rest awaiting your adventure the next day.

Main Destination: Kampala (City)
Accommodation: Cassia Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Early breakfast and departure for Murchison Falls National Park.

  • Stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Rhinos.

  • Proceed to the top of the falls to behold the Nile forced through a 7-meter gorge.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Manga Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Early morning game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile.

  • Spot giraffes, elephants, hartebeests, buffaloes, leopards, lions, and birds.

  • Afternoon boat safari on the River Nile to view wildlife and the "devil's cauldron."

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Tilenga Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Depart for Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa.

  • Stunning views of villages, local markets, and birdlife en route.

Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Canna (Mid-range tented camp)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Fulfilling chimpanzee trekking adventure in the tropical forest.

  • Spot red-tailed monkeys, black and white Colobus monkeys, and birds.

  • Optional visit to Bigodi Village and swamp for bird and primate diversity.

Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Canna (Mid-range tented camp)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Scenic drive with views of crater lakes and Rwenzori Mountain ranges.

  • Small game drive and boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Kikorongo Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Game drive in Kasenyi Plains to observe animals in their natural habitat.

  • Search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Kikorongo Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Journey through Kigezi Highlands with terraced hills scenery.

  • Rest at the lodge in preparation for gorilla trekking.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Highlight of the safari: encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

  • Trekking duration: 1 to 8 hours; 1 hour with gorillas for photography.

  • Alternatives: community village walk or guided forest walk.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Scenic drive through landscapes, plantations, and farms.

  • Visit a cultural museum and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo.

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

  • Stopover at the Equator Line before proceeding to Jinja (source of the Nile).

Main Destination: Jinja (Town)
Accommodation: 2 Friends Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Adventure activities: white-water rafting, kayaking, tubing, quad biking, etc.

  • Explore Jinja’s colonial architecture and Nile River views.

Main Destination: Jinja (Town)
Accommodation: 2 Friends Guest House (Mid-range)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

  • Drive back to Entebbe for your flight.

  • Optional post-night accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe (arranged in advance).

Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded).

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Max Guests

50

Min Age

12+

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Languages Support