12 Days Gorilla & Big5 Uganda Safari Experience

Day 1. Entebbe
Arrival at Entebbe. Pick up and proceed to check in at your Lodge:
Accommodation & meal plan: Boma Entebbe (BB) / Hotel No.5 (BB)

Day 2. Murchison Falls National Park (Kabalega Falls National Park). 
Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. At Ziwa we shall arrive around midday. Then head out for 2 hours Rhino Bush Walk. Only place in Uganda where you can find the White Rhinos in the Wild after they went extinct in the early 1990s.
Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the Falls.
Accommodation & meal plan:   Pakuba Safari Lodge (FB) / Tilenga Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 3. Murchison Falls National Park. 
Embark on a very early morning game drive in the national park. This is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions.
An afternoon launch cruise to view the falls from the bottom, on the Nile. This is the world’s most powerful waterfall. An endless roar whereby the whole Nile is forced through a 7m wide gorge and falls 60m below where it eventually calms and flows into the Lake Albert.
Accommodation & meal plan:   Pakuba Safari Lodge (FB) / Tilenga Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 4. Kibale Forest National Park
We shall have an early breakfast, after which we drive to Kibale Forest National Park. In this Park, you will track the Chimpanzees! Man’s closest relative in terms of DNA make up. Kibale Forest is referred to as the World’s primate capital and this title is one that is so deserving since many primate species call it home. Chimpanzees, and several monkey species call it home.
Duration of travel, about 6 hours with a lunch stop.
Accommodation & meal plan:   Turaco Treetops Lodge (FB) / Chimpundu Lodge (FB)

Day 5.  Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, we head out for chimpanzee tracking! This activity takes at least 4 hours and can be upgraded to a chimpanzee habituation experience (Please confirm this in advance if you wish to upgrade)
In the afternoon we shall visit a nearby community establishment in Bigodi wetland sanctuary, for a community visit. By visiting these communities adjacent to the park, you are directly supporting their initiatives and contributing to community development.
Accommodation & meal plan:   Turaco Treetops Lodge (FB) / Chimpundu Lodge (FB)

Day 6. Queen Elizabeth National Park (Kazinga National Park)
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park around mid-morning. During the drive, on clear days, you can view the Rwenzori Mountain ranges (Highest Mountain range in Africa)
An afternoon game drive in Queen Elizabeth.
Accommodation & meal plan:  Kikorongo Safari Lodge (FB) / Parkview Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 7. Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. This offers a very good opportunity to spot the big cats hunt their prey. On a lucky day you can spot the elusive Leopard!
In the afternoon there will be a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel. During this cruise you can spot Elephants, buffaloes, Nile crocodiles, Hippos and many other water birds.
Accommodation & meal plan: Kikorongo Safari Lodge (FB) / Parkview Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 8. Ishasha Sector – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning game drive towards Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This sector of the park is world renowned for its tree climbing lions! Evening game drive in search for the tree climbing lions and hyenas.
Accommodation & meal plan:  Ishasha Jungle Lodge (FB) / Ishasha Wilderness Camp (FB)

Day 9. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
We head out to Bwindi with a short game drive enroute. A beautiful drive with scenic views of the Imaramagambo forest. One of Uganda’s oldest forests.
Accommodation & meal plan: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (FB) / Gorilla Leisure Lodge (FB)

Day 10. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. 
Wake up early morning and by 7:30AM we are at the ranger briefing point. After which we embark on a gorilla trekking excursion. This trek can be upgraded to a gorilla habituation experience (Please inform us in advance so that we can arrange)
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp / Gorilla Leisure Lodge

Day 11 Lake Mburo National Park. 
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. One of Uganda’s smallest savannah parks, free of Lions.
We shall make a night game drive. During this drive, you have high chances of spotting the leopard.
Accommodation & meal plan: Rwakobo Rock Lodge (FB) / Mihingo Lodge (FB)

Day 12. Flight
Morning breakfast. After which we embark on a walk in the park.  A one-of-a-kind experience!
Alternatively, you can opt for a horse ride in the park (Optional activity)
Transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight.

Included in this trip

• Airport transfer & drop off
• Gorilla tracking permit.
• Accommodation & meals mentioned
• Entrance to the National Park
• Transportation & services of an English-speaking guide
• All Park fees and taxes

Exclusions: 

• Visas
• International flights
• Bills of personal nature such as telephone & laundry
• Insurance
• Tips & gratuities