BEST UGANDA GORILLA TOUR – 7 DAYS
Detailed Itinerary : 7 Days Best Uganda Gorilla Tour
Immerse in the best Uganda gorilla tour as you explore Uganda’s wetlands, savannah national parks and lush forests. Experience the best offers with this amazing 7 Days Savanna Wildlife, Chimpanzee & Gorilla Tour with amazing game drives in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Mburo NP, Chimpanzees in Kibale forest NP also known as the primate city and Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Additionally, you will go for viewing of the amazing Great Shoebill Stork and a rewarding boat trip on the famous Kazinga Channel.
Itinerary Overview: 7 Days Best Uganda Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Arrival, Transfer To Hotel In Entebbe
When you reach Entebbe, you will be welcomed and met by your guide who will transfer you to a hotel in Entebbe. In the evening we can go for a walk in Botanical gardens for some nature viewing as we await for our 7 days best Uganda gorilla tour.
Overnight:
Tilapia Lodge (Budget)
Karibu Guesthouse (Midrange)
Entebbe Forest Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Morning Shoebill Excursion, Transfer To Kibale NP
After an early breakfast, we shall drive to the landing site for a boat to Mabamba Wetlands for shoebill stork excursion ticking off one of the highlights of our 7 Days best Uganda gorilla tour. Once we reach Mabamba, you will go with a specialized guide in a boat on the channels of the swamp as you look for the Great Shoebill Stork. You will have a chance to see other birds in the swamp that reside there. After the shoebill experience, we shall embark on our journey to Kibale Forest National Park.
Overnight:
Lake Nkuruba Lodge (Budget)
Isunga Lodge (Midrange)
Chimpundu Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking, Transfer To Queen Elizabeth NP, Afternoon Boat Cruise On Kazinga Channel
Wake up to a delicious breakfast and after drive to the park headquarters for chimpanzee trekking where you will be briefed about the rules and regulations of chimpanzee trekking. You will be allocated a group and a ranger guide and then head in to the jungle to trek the chimpanzees. Kibale Forest National Park is home to 13 different primates so expect to see different animals, birds and plant species in the forest. After the trek your guide will pick you, have lunch and we start our journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
We shall go for an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel which links Lake George to Lake Edward. On the boat trip, you can see hippos, Nile crocodiles, Warthog buffalo, birds and more. After the boat-cruise your guide takes you to the lodge for dinner and an overnight.
Overnight:
The Bush Lodge (Budget)
Elephant Hab Lodge (Midrange)
Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Day 4: Game Drive In Ishasha, Transfer To Bwind Forest NP
After our breakfast, we start our drive towards Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth NP. Along the journey, we have a chance to encounter some animals, when we reach Ishasha we shall go for a game drive in search for tree climbing lions which are famous in this sector. During the game drive you stand a chance to see elephants, topis, buffalos and more. After the game drive we shall have a lunch break before we proceed to Bwindi National Park, which is home to the magnificent gorillas.
Overnight:
Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)
Mahogany Springs Lodge (Midrange)
Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience, Transfer To Laken Bunyonyi Resort
Wake up to an early breakfast and after drive to the park headquarters for briefing about dos and don’ts while gorilla trekking which is a highlight our 7 days best Uganda gorilla tour. We shall be allocated a group and ranger guide then start our journey into the forest. In the forest you will spot a number of birds, butterflies and plant species plus forest hog, forest Elephants, Statungas, Dikers.
When you finally meet the gorilla family, you will be allowed one hour to spend with them as you take photos and videos while learning more about them. After the gorilla trek we shall have a lunch break and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for scenic views and a relaxed evening.
Overnight:
Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Budget)
Bird Nest Resort (Midrange)
Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi (Luxury)
Day 6: Transfer To Lake Mburo, Afternoon Game Drive
After a hot cup of tea or coffee, we shall leave the scenic Lake Bunyonyi behind and start our journey towards Lake Mburo National Park. We shall reach the lodge in time for lunch, check in and prepare to go for an afternoon game drive for a chance to view Zebras, Topis, Warthogs, cape buffaloes and Impalas.
Overnight:
Eagles Nest (Budget)
Rwakobo Rock (Midrange)
Mihingo Lodge (Luxury)
Day 7: Morning Safari Walk, Transfer To Entebbe
On this day, we shall enjoy a unique safari walk getting you close encounters with wildlife. We shall visit the hyenas den, with a possibility to see Leopards, zebras, waterbucks, birds and buffaloes in there morning routine jungle life. After the safari walk, we shall have breakfast at the lodge ahead of our journey to Entebbe as we have reached the end of the 7 Days Best Uganda Gorilla Tour. Along the journey, we shall stop by the Equator for some photo moment and souvenir shopping, we shall then continue with our drive to Entebbe in a hotel or to the airport for flights back home.
