9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari and Gorilla Trekking Tour – Explore Africa’s Best Wildlife Adventures
Overview: Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 9 day Uganda wildlife safari and gorilla trekking tour that takes you through Uganda’s most iconic national parks and pristine forests. Visit Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park for thrilling game drives, experience unforgettable chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, and encounter the majestic mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This Africa safari tour is ideal for travelers seeking a combination of wildlife, culture, and natural beauty.
Detailed Itinerary for 9 Days Uganda Safari and Gorilla Trekking Tour
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Welcome to Uganda
Your Uganda safari adventure begins with a warm welcome at Entebbe International Airport by our professional driver-guide. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe, Hotel No.5 Entebbe, Entebbe Forest Lodge
- Midrange: The Boma Hotel Entebbe
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Start the day with breakfast and travel to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience. Later, visit the top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile River squeeze through a narrow gorge.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Twiga Safari Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Safari on the Nile River
Enjoy a sunrise game drive in Murchison Falls National Park for a chance to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, buffaloes, and more. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of the powerful falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park – Home of Chimpanzees
After breakfast, travel to the primate capital of the world – Kibale National Park, famous for its chimpanzee trekking experiences. The scenic drive offers beautiful views of the Albertine Rift Valley and rural Ugandan countryside.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Ndali Lodge, Chimpundu Lodge
- Midrange: Turaco Treetops, Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Visit
Venture into Kibale Forest for an exciting morning of chimpanzee tracking with experienced guides. In the afternoon, take a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a haven for monkeys, birds, and cultural experiences that benefit the local community.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its biodiversity. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its concentration of hippos, elephants, and birdlife. Later, go on an evening game drive.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp
- Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, go on a morning wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for predators and plains game. Afterward, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the top destination for mountain gorilla trekking in Africa.
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Sanctuary Forest Gorilla Lodge
- Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Batwa Cultural Experience
The highlight of your safari: set off early for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in the dense jungles of Bwindi. Later in the day, engage with the Batwa community, learning about their forest traditions and unique way of life.
Accommodation: Same as Day 7
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Return to Entebbe or Kampala – End of Safari
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive back to Entebbe or Kampala. Stopovers and lunch en route. Drop-off at the airport or your preferred location marks the end of your incredible Uganda wildlife and gorilla safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
9 Days Uganda safari and gorilla trekking Africa tour Includes
- Airport transfers,
- Accommodation in shared Double/Twin room at either of the mentioned lodges
- All ground transportations in 4WD safari Land cruiser
- Park Entrance fees into Murchison falls national park and Queen Elizabeth national parks,
- Boat cruise,
- Game drive safari as per safari plan,
- Rhino trekking,
- Hike to top of the falls,
- Kazinga channel boat cruise,
- Chimpanzee trekking, (Booked and paid for in Advance)
- Swamp walk in Bigodi
- Gorilla trekking permit for each. (Booked and paid for in Advance)
9 Days Uganda wildlife Safari and Gorilla trekking Africa tour Excludes
- Visa fees to Uganda,
- Optional activities,
- All expenses of personal nature,
- All personal insurances.
- Staff tips per day
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