12 Days of Uganda Safari, Chimp & Gorilla Trek

The experience

A journey designed around you

This itinerary follows Tourite Safaris’ client-supplied programme and can be tailored around your dates, interests and preferred pace.

Day by day

Your itinerary

12 planned days

Day1

Entebbe – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Approx. 5 hours

Be picked from your Entebbe hotel ay 6.30a.m and immediately depart for Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a lunch stop in Masindi before we enter the park.

JourneyEntebbe – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Approx. 5 hours

StayParaa Safari Lodge · Fort Murchison Lodge

MealsLunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Gorilla trekphotographynature walkgame drivessightseeingballoon ridecultural visitbirding

Good to knowThere is Rhino tracking activity en route just before you get to the park. This tracking cost $50 per person.

Day2

Murchison Falls – Morning Game drive and afternoon Nile cruise

After an early morning breakfast you will enjoy a half-day game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Wildlife in this park includes the elephant, Rothschild giraffe, Jackson harte beast, lions, oribis, waterbucks and a variety of savannah and woodland birds. After lunch we will go on a Nile cruise for game viewing at close range. Watch how hippos take a bath, elephants come to drink and crocodiles lying lazy at the shores. We then disembark from the boat to visit the magnificent falls where you will enjoy and marvel at the mighty Nile. The famous waterfall is being forced into a seven-meter crevice, to thunder 45 meters below in a series of cascades. This spectacular scenery can be viewed from different points up at the baker’s summit. Return to the lodge later for dinner and overnight stay.

StayParaa Safari Lodge · Fort Murchison Lodge

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Game DriveGame Viewing

Day3

Murchison Falls – Transfer to Fort Portal, Approx. 5-6 hours

After breakfast, we depart Murchison Falls and head towards Fort Portal. The drive will provide stunning views as you pass small African villages and banana plantations. The lovely town of Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the renowned Mountains of the Moon and is famous for the many tea plantations.

JourneyMurchison Falls – Transfer to Fort Portal, Approx. 5-6 hours

StayCrater Safari Lodge · Kyanginga Lodge · Chimp Forest Camp

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Gorilla trekphotographynature walkgame drivessightseeingballoon ridecultural visitbirding

Day4

Kibale – Chimp Tracking & Bigodi Swamp walk

Today have early breakfast and transfer to park’s gates for briefing about chimp tracking. Thereafter, head out to the forest to look for the wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey and many others. Kibale Forest is reputable for having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. After a hearty lunch we transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for another different nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the local community and is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates.

StayCrater Safari Lodge · Kyanginga Lodge · Chimp Forest Camp

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Chimp TrackingNature Walk

Day5

Kibale Forest – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Approx. 3 hours

After breakfast depart for Queen Elizabeth National park to arrive in time for lunch. Enjoy amazing views of small lakes, plantations, meandering road and the majestic view of Rwenzori Mountain. Have first game drive on this day or spend time relaxing.

JourneyKibale Forest – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Approx. 3 hours

StayThe Bush Lodge · Kyambura Gorge Lodge

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Game Drive

Day6

Queen – Morning game drive + Afternoon boat cruise

Have morning game drive after breakfast then later return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel between Lake Edward and Lake George. Thanks to the abundant birdlife that is sighted, and the elephants, buffaloes and hundreds of hippos that are cooling off at the shores, this cruise will definitely be one of the highlights of your safari.

StayThe Bush Lodge · Kyambura Gorge Lodge

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Game Drive

Day7

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game drive – transfer to Ishasha

Have breakfast then have a short game drive as you head to the Southern part of the park called Ishasha arriving in time for lunch. Later have another final game drive.

JourneyQueen Elizabeth National Park – Game drive – transfer to Ishasha

StayIshasha Wilderness Camp

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Game Drive

Day8

Ishasha – Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, we embark on a game drive in search of tree climbing lions as well as seeing other animals like the topi, elephants, kobs etc. After lunch head to Bwindi arriving in the evening.

JourneyIshasha – Transfer to Bwindi

StayMahogany Springs · Buhoma Lodge · Bwindi Lodge · Sancuary Gorilla Camp

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Game Drive

Day9

Bwindi, Gorilla tracking

Another highlight of your safari: a meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi! Especially hikers will love the tracking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike, it may take 3 to 8 hours. Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorilla. But it will be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience! You will carry packed lunch on this day. The ranger guide always briefs you on how to behave with these giant apes. After trekking, return to the lodge for relaxation.

StayMahogany Springs · Buhoma Lodge · Bwindi Lodge · Sancuary Gorilla Camp

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Gorilla trekphotographynature walkgame drivessightseeingballoon ridecultural visitbirding

Good to knowFor conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour.

Day10

Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Approx. 3 hours

Have early breakfast then depart for Lake Bunyonyi. This drive is a scenic one; the forest, monkeys on the road, meandering roads, small villages, plantations and lakes, it is very hard for one to get bored. Arrive in Lake Bunyonyi in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon with a boat ride or relax by the lodge.

JourneyBwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Approx. 3 hours

StayMihingo Lodge · Mburo Safari Lodge

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Boat Ride

Day11

Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Lake Mburu, Approx. 2-3 hours

Have breakfast then drive to a high point where you will be able to see all the islands of Lake Bunyonyi. Thereafter, depart for Lake Mburo to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon is spent with last game drive of the tour.

JourneyLake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Lake Mburu, Approx. 2-3 hours

StayMihingo Lodge · Mburo Safari Lodge

MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included experiences

Game Drive

Day12

Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Entebbe, Approx. 4 hours

After early morning breakfast, depart for Entebbe and be dropped off at the airport.

JourneyLake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Entebbe, Approx. 4 hours

MealsBreakfast & Lunch

Included experiences

Gorilla trekphotographynature walkgame drivessightseeingballoon ridecultural visitbirding

Want to extend this journey?Additional days and nearby experiences can be added when you request your personalised plan.

What is covered

Included

All government taxes/VAT
Park entry fees
11-night accommodation and meals as mentioned in the tour description
Drinking water
Game drives in a 4*4 Land Cruiser all with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
Services of professional English-speaking tour guide
1 Gorilla Permit per person
1 Chimp tracking permit per person
All airport transfers in all areas
Selected alcoholic drinks in some lodges