7 Days gorilla, chimps Safaris, wildlife-Uganda Chimpanzee Safari Tours

The itinerary suggested below is perfect and we are convinced that you are going to end up absolutely satisfied with this kind of safari with Active African vacations field Guides/Drivers!

Safari Overview

The 7 Days Gorilla, Chimps & Wildlife Safari Tour gives you an opportunity to experience the best Wildlife Tours in Uganda as you track the rare species of Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Forest National park, Chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park, Watch the Wildlife animals of Queen Elizabeth National Park on holiday vacation.

Day 1: Arrival-City Tour

You'll be personally met arrival at Entebbe airport, and transferred to your accommodation in Kampala. (For those arriving earlier, an afternoon excursion can be planned to the famous tombs of the Kabaka kings, Uganda museum,Bahai temple and Namugongo Martyrs shrine where 22 Christian convicts were killed under Kabaka(King of Buganda)-Mwanga in 1886. Meals and overnight at Serena Kampala Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Emin Pasha Hotel ,Imperial (High end/luxurious accommodation), Hotel Africana, Cassia Lodge, Capitol Palace Hotel, Imperial Royale Hotel, Metropole Hotel Kampala, Protea Hotel, Grand Imperial, Speke Hotel,Humura Resort (Medium class accommodation).

Day 2: Transfer-Kibale Forest National park

Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Ruwenzori Mountains. Afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area of the park for outstanding cultural visit. Meals and over night at Ndali Lodge, Kibale Safari Lodge or Primate Lodge (High end/luxurious accommodation) Nature Lodges, Mountains of the Moon Hotel, Chimps Nest, Nyinabulitwa Resort (Medium class accommodation) Chimpanzee Guest House or Rwenzori View Guest House (Low budget/basic accommodation) a stunning location overlooking a dramatic Crater Lake and the fabled "Mountains of the Moon". Evening cultural visit around the crates is amazing. Meal plan:(B,L,D)

Day 3: Kibale-Queen Elizabeth National park

Early morning trek for chimpanzees. Kibale is the best reserve in Africa to view chimps, a thick jungle with a towering canopy. In the afternoon, drive to the south into Queen Elizabeth National Park, sightseeing and game viewing enroute. Dinner and overnight at spectacular Mweya Lodge or Jacana Lodge, Katara Lodge, Hippo Hill camp, perched right on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Uganda great Lakes and Maramagambo forest respectively. (High end/luxurious accommodation) or Simba Safari Camp, Mweya Hostel (Low budget/basic accommodation). Meal plan :(B,L,D)

Day 4: Game Drive-Queen Elizabeth National park

Dawn game drive in Uganda’s best park, where all the big game can be seen in abundance. Famous for elephant and kob, expect to see some rarer animals like giant forest hog. There are 638 recorded bird species in the park! After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes Edward and George, for large numbers of buffalo and hippo. Dinner and overnight at spectacular Mweya Lodge or Jacana Lodge, Katara Lodge, Hippo Hill camp, perched right on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Uganda great Lakes and Maramagambo forest respectively. (High end/luxurious accommodation) or Simba Safari Camp, Mweya Hostel (Low budget/basic accommodation). Meal plan: (B,L,D)

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth-Bwindi Forest

Today's drive is through what is probably East Africa’s most spectacular scenery, the highland rain forests which reach to the volcanoes in which live the mountain gorillas. A visit to the bat Cave close to Maramagambo forest or a glance of Kyambura gorge is a must! Make a game drive at Ishasha on your way to Bwindi in search of the tree climbing lions. Later, drive to Bwindi via the beautiful scenery of the tea plantations. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds. The afternoon is spent on a foot safari around the local communities living around the park. Dinner and over night at either Gorilla Forest Camp or Bwindi Resort, Ruhija Lodge (High end/luxurious accommodation), or Buhoma Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Silverback lodge, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp/ (Medium class accommodation) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Low budget/basic accommodation). Meal plan:(B,L,D)

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking-Bwindi

Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 a.m with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. There are now only 650 left in the world! The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but its well worth the effort. Dinner and over night at either Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Resort or Ruhija Lodge (High end/luxurious accommodation), or Buhoma Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Silverback lodge, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp/ gorilla resort (Medium class accommodation) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Low budget/basic accommodation). Meal plan :( B, L, D)

Day 7: Departure-Entebbe

Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, with lunch en-route and stop over at Equator Uganda before your evening departures home. Meal plan :( B, L) End of services.

The package includes:

• Airport transfers.
• Transport in a 4wd mini bus with pop-up roof for excellent safari view viewing
• All fuel for the tour.
• English speaking Ugandan driver/guide.
• Accommodation in double/twin rooms (shared).
• Meals as indicated.
• Entrance fees for Murchison Falls N.P., Kibale Forest N.P., Queen Elizabeth N.P. and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
• All activities described in the itinerary.
• 1 Chimpanzee permit per person (à USD 150)
• 1 Gorilla permit per person (à USD 600)

Exclusions

• International air fares.
• Entry visa Uganda
• Personal (medical/travel) insurance.
• All drinks
• Meals and snacks which are not inclusive in the accommodation.
• A porter for during the gorilla trackings (someone who carries your daypack).
• All activities that are not mentioned in the program or activities that are mentioned in the program as optional activity.
• Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
• All expenses of a personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, souvenirs etc.).