7 Day Big 5, Chimpanzee & Gorilla Tracking Tour

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our friendly company representative or guide will warmly greet you and escort you to your prearranged lodge for a well-deserved moment of relaxation and refreshment.

Later, you’ll join your guide for a comprehensive briefing about the exciting safari ahead, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the adventure. Afterwards, unwind and indulge in a delicious dinner before retiring for a restful overnight stay.

Accommodation: Fairway Hotel Kampala

Meal plan: Half Board

As dawn breaks, you join your safari guide for an exciting adventure in Murchison Falls National Park. Your first stop is Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track southern white rhinos, once decimated by poaching but now rebounding thanks to conservation efforts. After rhino tracking, enjoy a delicious lunch, savoring Ugandan cuisine in serene surroundings. Continue to Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging 45 meters into the pool below, creating a breathtaking sight.

In the evening, head to the northern bank for a game drive, spotting animals like kobs, waterbucks, elephants, Nubian giraffes, and carnivores like lions, leopards, and hyenas against the backdrop of the setting sun. As night falls, settle into your lodge nestled in the heart of the park or nearby. Surrounded by wilderness, you feel gratitude for the natural splendor and anticipation for the next chapter of your journey.

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ikorom Safari Lodge

Begin your day with an early 6 am wake-up call, fueling up with a quick coffee and snack for an adventurous wildlife expedition. Set out on a morning game drive safari in Murchison Falls National Park, where the dawn unveils a rich array of wildlife. Lions, leopards, hyenas, and numerous antelope species, bird species, buffaloes, and Nubian giraffes populate the park, with your expert guide providing fascinating insights into their behavior.

After the drive, return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch, then embark on a 3-hour afternoon boat cruise on the Nile. Glide upstream to the base of the falls, encountering Nile crocodiles, hippos, and diverse birdlife. Land mammals gather along the riverbanks, offering captivating views. Conclude the day with a return to the lodge for a peaceful overnight stay, cherishing the memories of an unforgettable safari adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ikorom Safari Lodge

Wake up and prepare yourself for the day. Check out of your lodge and start your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park with en route stops for lunch. You will arrive in the evening passing by Equator point at Kikorongo.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

Wake early in the morning and check out of your lodge. Enjoy your breakfast and drive to Kalinzu Forest. You will be briefed about the rules and regulations of Chimpanzee tracking. Your ranger guide will guide you on a walk into the forest to search for the Chimpanzees. Usually it takes 1-4 hours walk to look for the chimpanzees. When you locate them, spend 1 hour with the Chimpanzees learning about their communication, social life. You will about various birds species on your walk and other primates like black and white colobus monkeys, baboons. Return to the starting point and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

Prepare for an extraordinary mountain gorilla trekking experience by waking up early and donning the recommended attire: long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, waterproof hiking shoes, a waterproof jacket, a round hat, and heavy-duty gloves to combat the unpredictable forest weather. Attend a briefing at the park information center. With a group of eight and armed rangers, embark on a trek to track a specific gorilla family, lasting 45 minutes to 6 hours depending on location.

Upon meeting the gorilla family, enjoy a mesmerizing hour observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Respect their space, avoid direct eye contact with the dominant silverback, and maintain a calm demeanor if confronted. After this intimate encounter, receive your trekking certificate as a token of appreciation for contributing to gorilla conservation. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation, canoeing, and bird watching, concluding with dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland

Meal plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

After enjoying breakfast, embark on a morning boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi, exploring its fascinating islands and uncovering their intriguing stories. Visit landmarks such as Akampene, known as Punishment Island, where unmarried pregnant girls were historically taken by the Kiga people for punishment, often resulting in tragic outcomes.

Experience the tour aboard your private motorized canoe with a knowledgeable guide, enhancing your journey with captivating insights. Lake Bunyonyi, acclaimed as the second deepest lake in Africa and the deepest in Uganda, offers a serene retreat following the exhilarating gorilla trekking safari.

Following your memorable boat ride, commence your return journey to Entebbe International Airport, enriched by the five-day gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda. Alternatively, opt to extend your stay with an extra night in Kampala or Entebbe, allowing for further exploration and relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch