8-Day Uganda Safari Experience – Gorilla Trekking and African Big 5 Tour

This 8-Day Uganda Safari Experience will give you an unforgettable experience in the magical pearl of Africa. Expect to 8-Day Uganda Safari Experience some Big Five sightings, a visit to the top of the Murchison Falls, big game viewing, and boat trips in the savannah parks and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. You will be amazed by the large population of primates here. Conclude this entire experience with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Welcome to the pearl of Africa!

8-Day Uganda Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Entebbe – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
• Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip
• Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
• Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
• Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
• Day 8: Transfer to Entebbe

Detailed 8-Day Uganda Safari Experience to Gorilla Trekking and African Big 5 Tour

Day 1: Entebbe – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

The 8-Day Uganda Safari will begin with a transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive will take you through Nakasongola in the Luwero Triangle, a long stretch to Masindi town. This safari includes the roaring falls of Murchison, a boat trip to the bottom of the falls, through the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park.

Expect a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a short walk with a ranger escort to see the white rhinos for about an hour. Have lunch at Kabalega Dinners, and thereafter, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Check in at your accommodation and relax ahead of tomorrow’s activities.

• Journey: 5 Hours
• Destination: Murchison Falls National Park – Uganda’s Largest National Park.
• Activities: Enjoy White Rhino Tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Evening game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.
• Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park.
• Meals: Lunch En-Route, Dinner, and Drinking Water

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip

The 8-Day Uganda Safari day begins with an early morning breakfast. You will then head out on a morning game drive toward the Albert and Victoria Nile to experience a great deal of wildlife and bird species. Search for big cats, herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and various bird species like the shoebill and saddle-billed stork, goliath heron, egret, and Abyssinian ground hornbill.

Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, go on a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls. Game viewing is excellent; hippos in the hundreds, some of the largest crocodiles in Africa, small herds of buffalo, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. Elephants are frequently seen playing in the water, often within a few meters.

From the main viewpoint, go on a hike of about 30 min on a footpath, leading to a viewpoint of not only the Murchison Falls, but also some waterfalls a few 100 meters north. The view at the top of the falls is spectacular and good for close-up photography. Drive back to the lodge.

• Destination: Murchison Falls National Park – Uganda’s Largest National Park.
• Activities: Enjoy Scenic Game Drives, Boat Cruise, and Murchison Falls Hike in Murchison Falls National Park.
• Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, the 8-Day Uganda Safari will continue with a transfer to Kibale National Park. This park is highly alluring to nature lovers for its excellent chimpanzee trekking and bird watching. It boasts the highest numbers of primates such as the velvet, red-tailed, L’Hoest’s and blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red Colobus, olive baboon and the chimpanzee. Upon arrival, you will check into your room and have a relaxed evening.

• Journey: 7 Hours
• Destination: Kibale Forest National Park – Primates Capital of the World.
• Activities: Enjoy Scenic Morning Game Drive in Murchison Falls National Park and Drive off to Kibale Forest National Park.
• Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Kibale National Park.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch En-Route, Dinner, and Drinking Water

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, proceed to the park office for a briefing. The highlight of Kibale Forest will be the chimpanzee trekking excursion. While in the forest, expect to see at least 2-3 other types of primates, especially the grey-cheeked mangabey and red-tailed monkey. You will hear plenty of birdsong.

The 8-Day Uganda Safari guide is knowledgeable and will identify various medicinal plants, bird calls and animal spoors. Once you allocate the chimpanzees, you will be allowed an hour with them. You’ll return to the lodge for lunch, thereafter, you will head out to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

• Journey Time: 2 Hours
• Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda’s Oldest National Park.
• Activities: Enjoy Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park and Drive off to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water

Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

After a healthy breakfast, go on an early morning game drive through the park. Look out for members of the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes and leopards, as well as other mammals such as giant forest hogs and antelopes. You will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go for a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel.

It’s a great 8-Day Uganda Safari with elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, large hippo pods and giant forest hogs that can be observed from time to time. Keep an eye open for crocodiles, as well as the enormous monitor lizard which is common in the riverine scrub. Waterbirds are plentiful, such as yellow-billed storks, pelicans, fish eagles and crowned eagles. You will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

• Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda’s Oldest National Park.
• Activities: Enjoy Scenic Game Drives, Boat Cruise, and Wildlife Experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector which is well-known for its tree-climbing lion population. The Ishasha sector also harbours decent concentrations of hippos, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes. You will have lunch in Ishasha and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. You will arrive in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

• Journey Time: 3 Hours
• Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Activities: Enjoy Scenic Drive in Ishasha Sector to Track Tree-Climbing Lions and Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
• Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp – Mid-Range Lodge in Bwindi Forest National Park.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the park offices for a briefing. Gorilla trekking is the highlight of your 8-Day Uganda Safari. We’ll trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes. You will love trekking in the ecosystem of the park. Depending on the nature of the activity, take your lunch box along, as well as all the necessary gear which will be advised by the company.

The trekking will take 3-5 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you will drive through the terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi. Check in at your lodge for a relaxed evening with a stunning view of the lake. You can have an optional canoe ride on the lake to discover its scattered islands.

• Journey Time: 3 Hours
• Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
• Activities: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Afternoon Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
• Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort – Mid-Range Lodge in Lake Bunyonyi.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Drinking Water

Day 8: Transfer to Entebbe to End 8-Day Uganda Safari

Have a delicious breakfast before you start on 8-Day Uganda Safari journey to Kampala / Entebbe. Expect stopovers for lunch along the way and beautiful pictures at the Equator line. Proceed with the journey to Entebbe. You will arrive in the late afternoon or evening and be dropped off at the hotel or airport. Enriched with the memory of the rare apes and savannah wildlife, you will say goodbye to the pearl of Africa.

• Journey Time: 9 Hours
• Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
• Accommodation: No accommodation (End of 8-Day Uganda Safari)
• Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included), Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of 8-Day Uganda Safari

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

You’ll be dropped off at the airport.

8-Day Uganda Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
• Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Safari Quotation

• 1 Persons: $4,991
• 2 Persons: $3,721
• 3 Persons: $3,471
• 4 Persons: $3,347
• 5 Persons: $2,894
• 6 Persons: $2,884

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