The 9 day Uganda Wildlife and gorilla safari, this 9 day Uganda wildlife and gorilla safari is a combination of wildlife, cultural experience, gorilla trekking, bird watching and a lot more exciting fun collided in one adventure. From the thunderous water falls of Murchison falls, misty rainforests of Kibale forest national park and Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park, vast savannahs of queen Elizabeth national park teeming with lions, elephants to the deep waters of lake Bunyonyi. Uganda is a blessed country with diverse bio diversity country worth every look.

This rewarding Ugandan ultimate safari is crafted with love to enable wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, bird watchers and gorilla lovers to be able to have a memorable and lifetime memory of a close encounter with the iconic species of the world and traversing through the nature beauty of Uganda from vast savannahs, rolling hills and diverse landscape. Trace the steps of mountain gorillas, enjoy the joyful chimpanzees, majestic big five is a must for a safari to Ziwa rhino sanctuary, Murchison falls National park and Queen Elizabeth National park combined. Enjoy adventure, serenity by booking this 9 days wildlife and primate adventure with vibrant holiday safaris.

9 days Uganda wildlife and gorilla safari

Day 1: arrival at Entebbe international airport, pickup and transfer to hotel.

This exciting 9 days Uganda wildlife and gorilla safari starts at Entebbe international airport, upon arrival, experienced and friendly drive guide will pick you up, take you through the itinerary and then proceed to your hotel in Entebbe. On the way you will be able to experience already the calm and welcoming environment of Uganda. Check in and unwind from the long journey.

Location: Entebbe

Accommodation:

Luxury: protea hotel Entebbe, Victoria hotel

Midrange: 2 friends beach hotel

Budget: via via Entebbe

Meal plan: dinner

Day 2: Entebbe to Ziwa rhino sanctuary and transfer to Murchison falls national park

After an early breakfast, your drive guide will pick you up from the hotel to a scenic drive via the luweero triangle to Ziwa rhino sanctuary for rhino tracking. During rhino tracking, you will be guided by armed guides for security purposes, they will teach you about rhinos as you enjoy the beauty and lush greenery nature of Uganda.

In the afternoon, you will have lunch in Masindi and then proceed to Murchison falls national park.

Upon arrival, check-in and proceed for another exciting activity of hiking to the top of the falls and you enjoy water splashes, soothing sounds of nature and a rainbow signature on the thunderous Murchison falls. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Location: Murchison falls national park

Accommodation

Luxury: paraa safari lodge or Nile safari lodge

Midrange: Murchison River lodge or sambiya

Budget: red chill rest camp or shoebill campsite

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Morning game drive, boat cruise and night game drive in Murchison falls national park

An early breakfast to brighten up the day, your guide will pick you up for a morning game drive. The game drive will be carried out from the buligi trail where you expect to encounter different mammals including leopards, elephants, lions, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, giraffes and different bird species including marabou stork, giant kingfisher and many more.

In the afternoon, return to the lodge for lunch and then proceed for an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. This boat cruise is a relaxing activity that will help you get relieved and relaxed as you enjoy the beautiful view of the mighty Murchison falls as it stretches through a narrow gorge forming thunderous water falls. Expect to see mammals coming to quench thirsty and different bird species including the rare shoebill stork.

Back to the lodge for rest as you prepare for an evening to night game drive that will start at 7pm after dinner. During the night game drive we will be on lookout for the missed mammals and the nocturnal including leopards, bird species like night jars and many more making the night memorable and rewarding. Return to the lodge for an overnight

Location: Murchison falls national park

Accommodation

Luxury: Paraa safari lodge or Nile safari lodge

Midrange: Murchison River lodge or sambiya

Budget: red chill rest camp or shoebill campsite

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale forest national park and visit Bigodi wetland

After an early breakfast, Day 4 of the safari takes you to Kibale forest national park in western Uganda home to over 13 primate species including the joyful chimpanzees. Traverse the picturesque country side of Uganda, upon arrival, check-in and have lunch.

In the evening, you will embark on a guided nature walk in bigodi wetland. The wetland is famous for its rich biodiversity, beautiful scenery, over 200 bird species to be spotted including great blue turaco, yellow breasted pitta, and primate species including red tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many more. You shall all visit the local community, listen to their exciting stories and get to know their way of life. Return to the lodge for dinner and a soothing night as you listen to the beautiful sounds of the birds in the forest.

Location: Kibale forest national park

Journey time: 6-7 hours

Accommodation

Luxury: chimpundu lodge

Midrange: turaco treetops

Budget: chimpanzee forest lodge

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, day 5 of the 8 day ultimate wildlife and primate safari in Uganda starts with preparing for chimpanzee trekking. You will head to visitor center for briefing to get to know the dos and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking and then proceed to the misty jungle of Kibale in search for the chimpanzee. It will take around 30 minutes to 6 hours to find the allocated chimpanzee troop and you have an hour to enjoy them play, feed, nest in their natural habitat. An encounter with these majestic primates is a lifetime memory.

After lunch, rest a little and proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park. Queen Elizabeth National park is the largest Uganda’s savannah park rugged on the foothills of Rwenzori Mountains and famous for its rare tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.

Arrival, check-in and proceed for a rewarding evening boat cruise on Kazinga channel. Enjoy the fresh waters of Uganda with beautiful views of sunset perfect for photography and different mammals on the water banks including hippos up-close. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Twin Lake Safari Lodge

Budget: Enshama Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Game drive and proceed to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park

An early breakfast and head to an exhilarating morning game drive through the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth national park in the kasenyi sector the prime game viewing area. Be on a look out for predators including lions, leopards you may luckily find them on move. Other mammals likely to be spotted include buffalo, warthogs, and herds of Uganda kob, bird species including crested cranes, bee-eaters and lapwings.

Return to the lodge for lunch and embark on the journey to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park via Ishasha sector if luck you may spot tree climbing lions and other missed mammals. Continue to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park a haven to nearly half of the remaining worlds mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check-in diner and retire for a night.

Location: Bwindi impenetrable forest national park

Accommodation

Luxury: mahogany springs lodge

Midrange: bakiga lodge

Budget: ride 4 a woman

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: gorilla trekking and batwa community encounter then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Breakfast at around 6am and prepare for the ultimate gorilla trekking experience. Proceed to the visitor’s center for briefing about gorilla trekking dos and don’ts. Dressed appropriately with a bottle of water, camera set with no flash, embark on the search for the majestic mountain gorillas in the jungle of Bwindi forest. The search takes around 30 minutes to 6 hours to find the allocated gorilla family. On finding them, you have a full hour watching them play, nest feed and enjoying their daily life in their nature habitat making the safari enjoyable, magical and worth every effort.

After the trek, receive your certificate as a memory for your gorilla trekking safari, have lunch.

In the afternoon proceed to batwa communities, while here you will get to meet the pygmies of Bwindi impenetrable forest, get to know their ways of life, listen to interesting stories from them, enjoy their drama and traditional dances. Proceed with the journey to Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive, check-in, dinner and retire for a night.

Location: lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation

Luxury: Birdnest Bunyonyi resort

Midrange: Bunyonyi rock resort

Budget: Kaije bunyonyi resort

Day 8; Boat cruise at Lake Bunyonyi and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Have a leisurely breakfast, day 8 of the 9 days Uganda wildlife and primate safari takes you to a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi the deepest lake in Uganda with over 29 islands, the lakes water is safe for swimming but very deep. Enjoy the warm breeze with beautiful views of kigezi rolling hills.

In the afternoon, have lunch in Kabale and proceed to Lake Mburo national park also known as whispers of the world. Check in, have a leisurely evening, dinner and retire for a night.

Location: Lake Mburo National park

Accommodation

Luxury: kigambira safari lodge or Mihingo lodges

Midrange: arcadia lodges or emburara farm lodge

Budget: Rwakobo rock

Day 9: walking safari and transfer back to Kampala

Breakfast at your time and then proceed for a walking safari in the plain savannahs of Lake Mburo. Lake Mburo is a small park but blessed with over 68 mammal species including water bucks, buffaloes, giraffes, zebra, water bucks, over 350 bird species including pied kingfisher, yellow breasted apalis, African wattled lapwing, ground hornbill and many more that are likely to be spotted on the walking guided safari wrapping your safari in a perfect ending full of memories.

Have lunch in the afternoon and proceed to Kampala with a stopover at equator for water experience, buying souvenirs and refreshment. Depending on your flight time, you will be dropped either at Entebbe international airport or at your hotel around Kampala or Entebbe.

Meal plan: breakfast and lunch

Tour includes

• English speaking driver guide
• Accommodation on full board
• Bottled drinking water
• All mentioned activities
• Park entry fees
• Transportation to and from Kampala or Entebbe

Tour excludes

• Laundry
• Alcoholic beverages
• Insurance
• Accommodation on final day