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8 Day Gorillas – Chimps and Big Five Experience

This 8-Day Gorillas-Chimps and Big Five Experience Safari takes you through three of Uganda’s most breathtaking National Parks. It is filled with great sights of amazing wildlife, an opportunity to marvel at the majesty of Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi, the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and a relaxing day at the breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi.

 

Safari Highlights:

Pickup from Entebbe International Airport

City Tour in Kampala – The Capita City of Uganda

Kibale Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Queen Elizabeth National Park for Game Drives and a Bot Trip at Kazinga Channel

Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha Sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Trail

Transfer back to Entebbe International Airport for Departure

 

A Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Airport Pickup and Transfer to your Hotel with an Evening City Tour.

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed to Uganda, “The Pearl of Africa,” by our Arcadia Safaris guide-driver. You will have a short briefing before being transferred to your hotel for relaxation. Later in the evening, drive to the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala, a highly vibrant centre of performing arts that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Uganda through music, dance, and drama. Later, dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Destination: Kampala City.
Accommodation Options:

Luxury

Latitude 0 Degrees or Similar

Mid-Range

Kaazi Beach Resort or Similar

Budget

Acactus Hotel or Similar

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

 

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.

Following breakfast at your lodge, you head off to Kibale Forest National Park. This is a really scenic drive, passing charming villages, green countryside, and rolling hills covered in tea plantations-a true trademark of this area of Uganda. Kibale National Park is predominantly recognized for the primate life: the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and red-tailed monkeys. On your chimpanzee trek, you may see them swinging through the forest trees with grace or enjoying wild fruits. Later on, you will arrive, check into your accommodation, have dinner, and retire for an overnight rest. 8 Day Gorillas – Chimps and Big Five Experience

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:

Luxury

Primate Lodge Kibale or Similar

Mid-Range

Turaco Tree Tops or Similar

Budget

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Similar

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

 

Day 3: Chimp Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk in Kibale.

Start the day with breakfast and then head to the trekking point, where you will be oriented on dos and don’ts concerning chimpanzee tracking. You will then set off into Kibale Forest with an experienced ranger guide in this unforgettable chimpanzee-tracking experience. You will be astonished by the variety of primates in this forest, and once you locate the chimpanzees, you’ll spend a full hour observing their behavior. Lunch and rest at your accommodation.

Later in the afternoon, take the Bigodi Swamp Walk. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, situated in the Magombe Swamp, is a natural haven for biodiversity-the place is home to primates such as baboons, black-and-white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and L’Hoest monkeys. The swamp is also one of the bird watcher’s paradises, as it hosts the Great Blue Turaco among many others. Gorillas and Chimps Safari

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park (Chimpanzee)
Accommodation Options:

Luxury

Primate Lodge Kibale or Similar

Mid-Range

Turaco Tree Tops or Similar

Budget

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Similar

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

 

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP with a Boat Trip at Kazinga Channel.

After breakfast, you will depart from Kibale National Park and drive toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is Uganda’s second-largest park and is situated at the base of the spectacular Rwenzori Mountain range between Lake Edward and Lake George. The diverse ecosystems within the park include extensive savannas, making it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species, including chimpanzees, and over 600 bird species.

Upon arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will have time to rest and have lunch, then go for a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George to Lake Edward. You will be fascinated by the great numbers of hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, not to mention a variety of birds gracing the shores of the water. After the safari, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight rest.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation Options:

Luxury

Elephant Plains Lodge or Similar

Mid-Range

Twin Lake Safari Lodge or Similar

Budget

Pumba Safari Cottages or Similar

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

 

Day 5: Morning Game Drive and the Afternoon Explosion Crater Drive.

Rise early and have your breakfast, then set off for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Expect sightings of the big cats-lions, elephants, leopards, although they are not easy to spot, bushbucks, Cape buffaloes, waterbucks, giant forest hogs, and Uganda kob, among others. After the game drive, your guide will drive you back to your accommodation to relax and have lunch. 8 Day Gorillas and Chimps Safari

This afternoon, take the Explosion Crater Drive, a beautiful drive through and around the park, with views of some of the most spectacular scenery and dramatic landscapes. Game is likely to be seen en route, with Cape buffalo and elephant being the most common sightings. Later, return to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation Options:

Luxury

Elephant Plains Lodge or Similar

Mid-Range

Twin Lake Safari Lodge or Similar

Budget

Pumba Safari Cottages or Similar

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

 

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi through Ishasha Sector for Tree Climbing Lions.

Take your breakfast in the morning and begin the day with a drive to the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for tree-climbing lions. After this unique wildlife viewing, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Home to about 400 mountain gorillas-almost half of the world’s population-this park is a haven for these gentle giants, and a number of families have been habituated for tracking. You will take it easy after arriving, considering the more adventurous day you have set ahead, checking in at the accommodation and relaxing while preparing the mind for the gorilla trekking on the next day.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation Options:

Luxury

Gorilla Safari Lodge or Similar

Mid-Range

Agandi Eco Lodge or Similar

Budget

Nshongi Camp or Similar

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

 

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Enjoy an early breakfast and then receive a briefing from a ranger guide before heading into the forest for an unforgettable adventure. Truly remarkable is the beauty of this rainforest, with steep, forested terrain and dense vegetation that are connected by several animal trails making exploration possible. Depending on the movements of these majestic primates, the length and difficulty of your trek will be determined. Once you find a group of gorillas, you’ll have an hour of close-up observation-this is an experience to remember, quite exhilarating and humbling. Return to the lodge for some rest and lunch after your trek. Later on, head out for a transfer to the peaceful Lake Bunyonyi. You will arrive and check in, then rest, having dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation Options:

Luxury

Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi or Similar

Mid-Range

Bird’s Nest Lodge or Similar

Budget

Bunyonyi Overland Resort or Similar

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

 

Day 8: Transfer back to Entebbe for your Flight – 8 Day Gorillas – Chimps and Big Five Experience.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, with the magnificent Bwindi hills and the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi right in view. Later, you start driving back to Entebbe Airport. You’ll have a stopover in Mbarara town for lunch and another at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe, where you can take some memorable photos and probably buy some unique art pieces as mementos. Proceed for a drop-off at the airport in the late afternoon or evening, which will mark the end of your incredible 8 Day Gorillas – Chimps and Big Five Experience.

Destination: Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation options: No (End of tour)

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

 

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Round Trip Airport Transfers (pick-up and drop-off)
  • Private Transportation in 4×4 Safari Cars
  • Meals Specified on a Full Board basis
  • Accommodation with Ensuite Facilities
  • Applicable Park Entrance and Activities Fees
  • English Speaking Professional Driver-Guide
  • Chimpanzee Tracking Permit Fees
  • Gorilla Trekking Permit Fees
  • All Hotel and Lodge Pickups and Drop-off
  • All Taxes
  • Bottled drinking water and Fruits while on safari
  • Activities as stipulated in the Itinerary (except those stated as “optional”)

 

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • Activities not mentioned in the Itinerary
  • International Flight Fares (unless requested)
  • Country Entry Visa
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Telephone Charges
  • Laundry
  • Bar bills and all other kinds of drinks except water
  • Government Imposed increase of taxes or park fees
  • Souvenirs, Gifts and Tips
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Covid-19 and other related tests and vaccinations

 

RATES PER PERSON: (Tour Rates are Per Person and exclude International Flight from or to your home Country).

RATE PER PERSON Solo
1 Room
2 People
1 Room
4 People
2 Rooms
6 People
3 Rooms
7 People +
Luxury $9,048 $4,995 $4,125 $3,835 GET A QUOTE
Mid-Range $6,450 $4,293 $3,423 $3,133 GET A QUOTE
Budget $5,736 $3,840 $2,970 $2,680 GET A QUOTE

 

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