8 days Uganda wildlife safaris.
Enjoy our 8 days in Uganda by visiting different national parks such as Bwindi to do gorilla trekking, Kibale to trek the chimpanzees, queen Elizabeth to do enjoy the wildlife and boat cruise on the Kazinga channel and lastly lake Mburo to also enjoy the wildlife where you will see animals such as the zebras, impalas, empalas, warthogs and so many different bird species.
Highlights.
Day 1: Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park-Wildlife viewing
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park for a gorilla safari
Day 3: Mountain Gorilla trekking & Community walk- Bwindi Impenetrable
Day 4: Travel to Queen Elizabeth via the Ishasha sector
Day 5: Game drive & a boat cruise- Kazinga Channel
Day 6: Morning game drive, visit to the baboon cliff & Departure to Kibale
Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi wetland walk
Day 8: Return to Kampala.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.
Upon your arrival, our guide from Elgon navigators will pick you up and transfer you to Lake Mburo National Park in the west of the country, with a stopover at the Equator to take breakfast, photos and to see the Mpambire drum-making area. Continue with your journey and arrive in the afternoon at the park. Check in, have lunch and prepare for an evening game drive where you will see animals like the zebras, different antelopes and so many others. Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation.
Mihingo lodge.
Rwakobo lodge.
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Enjoy your breakfast and then pack up your luggage to embark on your journey to Bwindi impenetrable national forest. You will have a stopover along your way as you travel to enjoy the views enroute and have lunch. Continue with your journey and arrive in the late evening. Check in, have dinner and an overnight sleep.
Accommodation.
Buhoma lodge.
Silver back lodge.
Day 3: Gorilla trekking & Batwa.
Enjoy your breakfast and then drive to the park headquarters where you will find your trekkers, join them to receive a briefing on the rules and the regulations of trekking the gorillas. You will be divided into groups of 8 who will enter into the jungle and start the trekking. Once you come across these primates, you are given ample time of over one hour to stay with these gorillas as you are having fun and taking photos. Drive back to the lodge for lunch and then prepare for an evening Batwa nature walk Where you will get to interact with these people, get to know their ways of leaving. Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation.
Buhoma lodge.
Silver back lodge.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via the Ishasha sector.
Enjoy your breakfast and pack up your luggage to transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha region, which is home to tree climbing lions. The Park is home to many different wildlife species, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and waterbucks. Arrive in the afternoon, eat lunch at the lodge, then go on a late-afternoon game drive to observe the different animal species and bird species. Drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation.
Mweya safari lodge.
Kyambura gorge.
Day 5: Game drive & a boat cruise- Kazinga Channel.
Enjoy your morning breakfast and get into your safari car to get ready for your morning game drive. During this game drive, you will get to see a number of animals such as lions, lone buffalo, kobs, elephants and so many others. Drive to the lodge for your delicious lunch as you get prepared for your boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. While on the boat, you will see quite a big number of animals such as the crocodiles, elephants, hippos, and many more. Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation.
Mweya safari lodge.
Bush lodge.
Day 6: Morning game drive, visit to the baboon cliff & Departure to Kibale.
Enjoy your morning breakfast and get into your safari car with your packed luggage and lunch. Drive to the park to enjoy your morning wildlife drive where you will see the animals you did not see previously including the lions, leopards and so many others. Enjoy your picnic lunch and embark on your journey to transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. Arrive in the evening, have dinner, and stay the night.
Accommodation.
Ndali lodge.
Chimpanzee forest guest.
Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi wetland walk.
After enjoying your breakfast, drive to the park headquarters where you find your fellow trekkers, join them for a briefing on the rules and the regulations of trekking the chimpanzees. Enter into the jungle and start the trekking. Once you come across these primates, you are given ample time of over one hour to stay with these Chimpanzees as you are having fun and taking photos. Drive back to the lodge for lunch and then prepare for an evening Bigodi nature walk where you will gate to enjoy the jungle by spotting very many animal species, bird species and so on, you will also get to interact with these people and get to know their ways of leaving. Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation.
Ndali lodge.
Chimpanzee forest guest.
Day 8: Return to Kampala.
Enjoy your breakfast very early in the morning, pack up your luggage and embark on your journey back home.
The package includes.
- Fees for the park entrances.
- Cultural tours.
- English speaking guide.
- Gorilla permits.
- Chimpanzee permits.
- Drinking water.
The package excludes.
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Tips.
- Entry visas.
- Laundry services.
- Tips to be given to the local people.
- International flights fees.