14 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big 5 & Batwa Safari

On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative and your English driver guide for your transfer to Kampala city or Entebbe to check-in at your reserved hotel, briefing about your 14 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big5 & Batwa Safari, in case you have some things you need for the tour, inform your tour guide to help you find them before the safari starts. Ensure by the time you leave the airport you have enough cash both Ugandan shillings and foreign currencies in small and big notes. Dinner and an overnight.

Safari Lodge: Airport Guest House

Meal Plan: Dinner

After indulging in a delicious breakfast, drive to Murchison Falls National Park with en-route stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a vital breeding project dedicated to the preservation of the endangered white rhinos in Uganda. You’ll have the extraordinary opportunity to observe these majestic creatures up close as they roam freely. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the sanctuary’s restaurant before continuing your journey to the national park.
Arriving at Murchison Falls National Park, visit the Murchison falls to enjoy the breathtaking views and a great sound of the Murchison Falls as it squeezes itself through the narrow gorge that is only 7-8 meters wide and then fall at 45 meters into the pool that create a strong, thunderous sound that is so lovely. Check into your lodge where you’ll be treated to a sumptuous dinner and a restful overnight stay, surrounded by the tranquility of the wilderness.

Safari Lodge: Hornbil Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

Start with a quick coffee and snack to energize, grab your packed breakfast, and hop into your safari vehicle for an early morning game drive safari. The dawn hours offer prime opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including nocturnal animals and predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas in their active state. Keep your camera ready to capture antelope species, giraffes, buffaloes, and the abundant Nubian Giraffes that call Murchison Falls National Park home.

Return to your lodge for relaxation and lunch, before embarking on a 3-hour afternoon boat cruise safari on the Nile starting at 2 pm from Paraa. Cruise upstream to witness Nile crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of aquatic bird species. Along the riverbanks, spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and waterbucks quenching their thirst in the afternoon heat.
Embark on the evening game drive. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Safari Lodge: Hornbil Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

After your breakfast, drive to Kibale Fores National Park for chimpanzee tracking experience. On your way to to Kibale National Park, you will enjoy the spectacular views of tea estates, several forests where olive baboons are parading alongside the roads and shadow of thee legendary Rwenzori Mountain that forms a mystic backdrop to the beautiful volcanic landscape with en route lunch. Transfer to the booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Safari lodge: Kibale Forest Lodge

Meal plan: Full Board

Prepare for an extraordinary chimpanzee trekking adventure as you wake up and enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading to the park’s information center for essential briefing on the rules and regulations of chimpanzee trekking. Safety measures are crucial for both your well-being and the welfare of these remarkable primates. Embark on a forest walk in search of chimpanzees and other forest primates such as L’Hoest monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, blue monkeys, and olive baboons. Upon encountering the chimpanzees, you’ll have a precious hour to observe and photograph them, guided by knowledgeable park staff who offer insights into the forest and its inhabitants.

After, embark on a community walk in Bigodi for experiences like African homesteads, Banana bonga products, chimpanzee robusta coffee experience, traditional healers/doctors, handcraft making (ladies weaving baskets and cultural dances), cultural weddings, iron smith, and milking experiences. Return to your lodge for dinner on the 14 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big5 & Batwa Safari.

Safari Lodge: Kibale Forest Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park via the casenda craters. You will have an opportunity to take photos for the beautiful scenaries of the craters at the top of the world. Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the most popular national parks in Uganda because of its diverse ecosystems such as sparkling lakes, humid forest, sprawling savanna and fertile wetlands which attracts many wildlife species such as birds and mammals to it their home.

This park is also well-known for the Kazinga channel and harboring the tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector. Before checking into your booked lodge, visit Katwe community known for its major economic activities like Fishing on lake Edward and Salt mining on Katwe Salt Lake. Your local guide will give deeper about salt mining and take you through the Traditional mining process of salt pan and salt rock mining from the lake, the salt grades. Drive to your booked lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Safari Lodge: Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

Today in the morning, enjoy your coffee and head to the park to start your morning game drive to search for wildlife on Kasenyi plains. The common sightings here are Caped Buffaloes, Elephants, Warthog, Waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Lions, Hyena, leopards and so much more including a variety bird species.

After lunch embark on afternoon boat cruise. Kazinga Channel contains the highest concentration of hippopotamuses in Africa, big number of Nile crocodiles and it is a glory place for birders to enjoy most to see hundreds and hundreds of birds on the shore of the channel. Also expect to see a number of other big and small mammals on the shores quenching their thirty and swimming such as Elephants, Buffaloes, and Antelopes.

After enjoying your adventurous boat safari, have a short break to relax and depart for your evening game drive that will be focusing at searching for the big predators of the park such as Lions, Leopards, Spotted hyenas and others. Diner and an overnight at your lodge on the14 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Big5 & Batwa Safari.

Safari Lodge: Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch |Dinner

After having breakfast at the lodge, your guide will drive you to the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha sector for the search of the famous tree climbing lions found only in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda with 4 prides, Lake Manyara in Tanzania with 2 prides and the Kruger National Parkin South Africa.
You will have an opportunity to spot more bird species since Queen Elizabeth has the highest number of bird species 612 species. Also view more animals like the Topis, Defassa water bucks, Elephants, Buffaloes, Uganda kobs. After have lunch and relax waiting to be served dinner and overnight stay.

Safari Lodge: Ishasha Pride Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch |Dinner

On this day, have breakfast and embark on the morning game drive to look for the tree climbing lions of Ishasha sector. You will spot other wildlife like Topis, Kobs, Waterbucks, Elephants, buffaloes. After the morning game drive, continue with your drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park – home to the remaining half mountain gorillas in the world. Enjoy your en-route lunch along the way. Enjoy the beautiful scenic views for the landscapes like the hills, terraces, valleys and gardens. Arrive in the evening to your lodge to prepare for the Gorilla Tracking on the 14 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big5 & Batwa Safari.

Safari Lodge: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch |Dinner

Indulge in a fantastic breakfast to kick off your day, then head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts of the mountain gorilla habituation experience. Once briefed, embark on a guided forest walk led by your UWA ranger guide and researchers to search for the majestic mountain gorillas. Along the way, keep an eye out for various bird species, mammals, and other primates, with your guide providing fascinating insights into the forest ecosystem. Upon encountering the mountain gorillas, you’ll have the extraordinary opportunity to spend 1 hour observing, following their movements, and capturing photographs. After this unforgettable encounter, transfer to Kisoro town to your lodge for relaxation to prepare for Batwa(pygmies) experience on the 14 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big5 & Batwa Safari.

Safari Lodge: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch |Dinner

After enjoying a hearty breakfast in the early morning light, your safari guide will whisk you away to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for Batwa (pygmy) experience. These remarkable people are the original inhabitants of the Bwindi forest, and you’ll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in their ancient culture.
Witness firsthand how their livelihood revolves around fruit gathering and hunting, gaining insight into their traditional way of life. Engage with the Batwa people, learning about their customs, traditions, and rich cultural heritage.
After this encounter with the Batwa, drive to Lake Bunyonyi while enjoying the scenic views of the terraced hills and valleys. Up on arrival check in your booked lodge.

Safari Lodge: Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch | Dinner

Today, enjoy a leisurely morning by waking up at your preferred time and indulging in a delicious breakfast before embarking on a captivating boat canoeing safari on Lake Bunyonyi. Spend approximately 2 hours exploring the lake’s 29 enchanting islands with a knowledgeable local guide, who will regale you with intriguing stories about each island, including the infamous Punishment Island. This historical site was used by the Bakiga community to discipline girls who became pregnant before marriage, shedding light on cultural practices and societal norms.
After the boat ride, drive to Lake Mburo for an evening game drive. Lake Mburo national park is one of the small savanna parks with diverse wildlife like Zebras, Nubian Giraffes, Impalas, waterbucks, elands. Drive to your booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay on the 14 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big5 & Batwa Safari.

Safari Lodge: HyenaHill Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch |Dinner

Rise and shine early to savor a delicious breakfast before embarking on an exciting adventure. Dive into the unique experience of nature walk within Lake Mburo National Park, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to spot wildlife while walking. Capture unforgettable moments with your camera as you traverse the picturesque landscape. After two hours of thrilling nature walk, transfer to Mabamba swamp for shoebill tracking. The only place and site (so far rated as the best in Africa and/or the whole world) where the elusive Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) can be spotted at any one time of the day. Other bird species to watch out for include Rey-headed Gull, White Winged Terns, Madagascar Bee-eater, Yellow Billed Egret, Long toed Plover or dinner and overnight stay on 14 Day Uganda Primate.

Safari Lodge: Airport Guest House

Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch |Dinner

Wake up and have breakfast. By 8:30 am embark on your Kampala city tour where by you will visit the Kasubi tombs the burial grounds for Buganda Kings, Kabaka’s palace, Gaddaffi National mosque and climb the tower to have the best view for Kampala city, Nakasero Market. Enjoy the view of how Ugandans live in the city amidst the busy business center.
Enjoy your Lunch and prepare for your transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home, reflecting on the unforgettable moments of your Ugandan adventure before catching your flight back home on the 14 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Big5 & Batwa Safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch