🐘🦍🐒 8-Day Big-5, Gorilla & Chimpanzee Ultimate Trip

This 8-day safari combines the best of Uganda’s wildlife and primate tracking experiences. Designed for travellers who want to see Africa’s Big Five, mountain gorillas, and wild chimpanzees, this tour offers a well-rounded exploration of Uganda’s most iconic national parks and hidden gems.

Highlights:

• Big Five game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• River cruise on the Nile and Kazinga Channel

• Scenic drives and cultural encounters

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
Meet and greet in Kampala/Entebbe. Travel to Murchison Falls, stopping en route at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos. Overnight stay near the park.

Day 2: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Early morning game drive to see lions, giraffes, elephants, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a Nile cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Drive through scenic landscapes to Kibale National Park, famous for its chimpanzees. Dinner and overnight stay in a forest lodge.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking & Wetland Walk
Morning chimpanzee trek in the forest, followed by a community-guided walk in Bigodi Wetlands. Discover primates, birds, and local life. Overnight stay.

Day 5: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel south to Queen Elizabeth NP. Optional evening game drive to spot elephants, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, and more.

Day 6: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. In the afternoon, cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for its dense hippo and bird populations.

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector
Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing through Ishasha, famous for tree-climbing lions. Evening relaxation at your forest lodge.

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking & Return Journey
Early morning briefing, then trek to meet a mountain gorilla family, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Afterward, begin your return trip to Kampala or Entebbe. Drop-off at hotel or airport.

• Gorilla trekking permit ($700)

• Chimpanzee permit ($250)

• Rhino tracking at Ziwa

• Park fees, activities, and cruise tickets

• 7 nights’ accommodation

• Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle

• Meals, bottled water, professional guide

• International flights & visa fees

• Alcohol, tips, laundry, and personal expenses