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9-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari
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Uganda Gorilla Experience: 9-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari
Come face to face with Africa’s great apes on this Uganda gorilla safari. Over nine days, you’ll track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, cruise the Kazinga Channel among hippos in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and journey into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than half the world’s mountain gorillas. Your adventure ends with game viewing at Lake Mburo before returning to Entebbe.
With a private 4×4 Land Cruiser, a professional English-speaking driver-guide and handpicked lodges along the way, this Uganda primate safari combines unforgettable wildlife encounters with some of East Africa’s most beautiful scenery.
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Start / End
Entebbe
Vehicle
Own 4×4 Land Cruiser
Parks
Kibale · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi · Lake Mburo
Safari Highlights
🦍 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than half the world’s mountain gorillas
🐒 Two chimpanzee treks in Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species
🌿 Swamp walk in the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary
🛶 Private boat trip on the Kazinga Channel among hippos
🦁 Game drives in Queen Elizabeth NP, including the Ishasha region
🦓 Game drive at Lake Mburo National Park
Your 9-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
🛏 Overnight: Karibu Guesthouse (Bed & Breakfast)
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 2: Entebbe – Kibale National Park
🛏 Overnight: Primate Lodge (Full Board)
Today is a full day’s drive of approximately seven hours to the Kibale Forest area. After leaving the Lake Victoria Basin, pass through beautiful agricultural countryside where every type of fruit and vegetable imaginable is grown.
On reaching Kyenjojo, in the lower foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains (the Mountains of the Moon), drive through beautiful tea plantations and into Kibale tropical rainforest.
Day 3: Bigodi Swamp Walk & Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking
🛏 Overnight: Primate Lodge (Full Board)
This morning, enjoy a swamp walk in the Bigodi community. Bigodi village lies in the highlands of western Uganda, in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains, the famous “Mountains of the Moon”. The walk takes place in the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, located in the Magombe wetland.
In the afternoon, explore Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species. A guided forest trek can be taken in search of one of the most popular primate species in the world, the chimpanzee.
While trekking in the depths of the lush green forest, you’ll be surrounded by birdsong and can expect to see at least five or six other types of primate.
Day 4: Second Chimp Trek – Queen Elizabeth National Park
🛏 Overnight: Kyambura Game Lodge (Full Board)
This morning, set out on a second chimp trek. In the afternoon, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal and south along the eastern length of the Rwenzori Mountains, with the hope of viewing the glaciated peaks.
Gently descend into the Great African Rift Valley and Queen Elizabeth National Park, set on a peninsula overlooking Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel, with beautiful views of the park and the Rwenzori Mountains in the background.
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari & Kazinga Channel Boat Trip
🛏 Overnight: Kyambura Game Lodge (Full Board)
Enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including a private boat trip of about two hours on the Kazinga Channel to view one of the largest concentrations of hippo in the world, other game and excellent birding. Queen Elizabeth is one of the best birding parks in Africa.
Days 6–7: Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
🛏 Overnight: Mantana Engagi Lodge (Full Board)
Take a morning game drive through the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth National Park, then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a World Heritage Site, passing through the scenic area known as “the Switzerland of East Africa”.
Bwindi is renowned for its mountain gorillas: slightly more than half the world’s mountain gorilla population lives here, an estimated 280–320 individuals in 15 groups. Looking deep into the expressive brown eyes of these gentle giants is an extremely special privilege and an unparalleled encounter.
Day 8: Bwindi – Lake Mburo National Park
🛏 Overnight: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge (Full Board)
After check-out, drive to Lake Mburo National Park to enjoy the views and a game drive.
Day 9: Lake Mburo – Entebbe – Departure
After breakfast, drive to Entebbe for your onward journey.
End of safari.
✅ What’s Included
✓ All transfers as per itinerary
✓ Game drives in own 4×4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
✓ All national park entrance fees
✓ Accommodation and meals as per itinerary (1 night Bed & Breakfast, 6 nights Full Board)
❌ What’s Not Included
✗ Visa fee
✗ Meals not mentioned above
✗ Optional activities
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Expenses of a personal nature
ℹ️ Booking Notes
• A 20% non-refundable deposit is payable immediately after the reservation is confirmed by an invoice.
• On receipt of your deposit, we will reserve the accommodation and services of your selected trip.
• Final payment is due no later than 30 days before departure.
Cancellation fees
• 61 days or more before the trip: 20% of total trip price
• 60–22 days before the trip: 50% of total trip price
• 21 days or less, and no-shows: 100% of total trip price
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