6-DAY GORILLA-BWINDI, CHIMPANZEE-KIBALE
from
$1800
MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL
PARK SAFARI
OVERVIEW
This 6-day Uganda safari takes you to the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to over half of the world’s remaining 720 Mountain Gorillas. Gorilla tracking here is an enchanting experience that you won’t want to miss.
Your adventure continues with a visit to Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for its stunning crater lakes and swamps that house hippos, buffalos, and occasional elephants. The forested areas are the natural habitat of our beloved chimpanzees, and you might even spot lions and leopards napping in the midday sun.
Finally, you’ll wind up your Uganda safari at Murchison Falls National Park, a spectacular destination showcasing breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes, making for an unforgettable conclusion to your journey.
INCLUSIONS
5 nights accommodation
National Park fees
Bottled water
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
EXCLUSIONS
Air ticket
Ugandan Visa
Excess Luggage
DVD (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Tips
DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL
7:00am from Hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.
Arrival: At the Starting point
WHAT TO EXPECT
Day 1: Travel to Bwindi You will after breakfast set off for an 8-9 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in the south western part of the country. You will have a stopover at the Equator with lunch en-route before continuing with your journey to Bwindi arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be at Cephas Inn/Broadbill Forest Camp
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi You will have an early morning breakfast and move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:45 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited. Dinner and overnight will be at Cephas Inn/Broadbill Forest Camp
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale. After breakfast you will depart for Kibale Forest National Park which will take around 7 hours of drive. The park is popular for its primate’s population like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, red cheeked monkeys and red tailed monkeys. Your lunch will be en route and then you proceed to Kibale National Park. Upon arrival, check in your accommodation, have enough rest, with an optional community walk around kibale dinner and overnight at Rweteera Safari Park
Day 4: Chimp track and transfer to Murchison Falls. After breakfast you head to the briefing point, An experienced ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. transfer to Murchison Falls which will take around 7 hours of drive. Dinner and overnight will be Red Chili Rest Camp
Day 5: Murchison Falls National Park After breakfast set off for the game drive by 7:00 am. By this time you are able to catch the early risers as well as the nocturnals and hunters before they return to their hideouts. In case your lodge is on the south side you shall drive to the ferry crossing to get to the other side and start the game drive. Explore the major game trials for great wildlife sightings including lots of game such as elephants, giraffes, antelopes, lions and the leopards. After more than four hours of wildlife adventure return to the accommodation for lunch. Later set out for the boat ride on Victoria Nile at 2:30 pm. The 3 hour boat ride is great for beautiful wildlife sightings and awesome picture moments dinner and overnight at Red Chili.
Day 6: After breakfast prepare for pick-up at 7:00 am, You will be driven to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary then proceed to Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 24 hours at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Travel with Havy Tours