Days: 9
Nights: 8

Uganda Explorer Safari

What to expect

Journey Overview

Uganda offers the keen and curious traveller an opportunity to experience a more adventurous safari. Travelling with Wildlife Safari you will discover Uganda in style, walk dense trails in search of chimpanzee in Kibale National Park, spot plains game while keeping watch for the elusive tree climbing lion in Queen Elizabeth National Park. And for an experience of a lifetime trek the mist shrouded Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a thrilling encounter with the mountain gorilla.

  • 08 Nights accommodation
  • 01 Gorilla Permit per person
  • 01 Chimpanzee Permit per person
  • Breakfast daily at Hotel No. 5
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily on safari
  • All ground transport by 4WD vehicles in Uganda
  • Domestic flights as indicated
  • Services of the finest guides during all sightseeing excursions & game viewing activities
  • All required entrance fees & wildlife sanctuary fees
  • All government taxes & associated charges
  • All airport private transfers with our landside “meet & greet” service on arrival and departure
Uganda Explorer Safari departs on any day*. *Subject to availability of Gorilla Permit. The non-refundable Gorilla Permit Fee must be paid in full on confirmation of availability. Permits are always in high demand and we recommend requesting your preferred permit date with our Africa Experts at time of enquiry. Gorilla tracking is strenuous and treks can take from 30 minutes up to 8 hours, at high altitudes in humid conditions. The thrill of the 60 precious minutes you get to spend observing these gentle giants is worth the trek. Mountain gorillas are not habituated and sightings are not guaranteed however success is extremely high.

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Your Journey Begins

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01
Entebbe

Arrive in Entebbe clear immigration and custom formalities where you will be warmly met and assisted for your private transfer to your boutique hotel in the leafy suburb of Entebbe.

Overnight – Hotel No. 5

Day 02
Kibale National Park

Private transfer to Entebbe Airport for your light aircraft domestic flight to Kasese Airstrip. You will be met on landing and travel to your intimate lodge on the edge of Kibale National Park. Late afternoon enjoy a guided walk through the Bigodi wetlands.

Overnight – Primate Lodge

Day 03
Kibale National Park

Up early for a guided trekking adventure into the evergreen forest in search of chimpanzee and other primates.

Overnight – Primate Lodge

Day 04
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Take off for Queen Elizabeth National Park set against the backdrop of the picturesque Rwenzori Mountains. In the afternoon enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel that joins Lake Edward with Lake George for excellent sightings of an incredible variety of birds and wildlife including large pods of hippo.

Overnight – Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Day 05
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Spend the morning on a game viewing drive exploring the Ishasha sector in search of the elusive tree climbing lion. In the early afternoon set off on a game viewing drive with your experienced guide.

Overnight – Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Day 06
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After a leisurely breakfast depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, on the edge of the Rift Valley, making a stop on the way to visit the Ishasha community project.

Overnight – Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Day 07
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Up very early to meet your guide for your briefing and set off with your park guide and the (optional) assistance of a local porter on your trek into the equatorial rainforest in search of your designated mountain gorilla family. Trek the slopes for possibly up to several hours as your guide locates the gorilla family. Spend precious time observing the gorillas and once your allotted time is over trek to the starting point and return to your lodge.

Overnight – Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Day 08
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Spend the day at your lodge to relax or participate in the optional activities available.

Overnight – Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Day 09
Depart Uganda

Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your domestic flight to Entebbe to connect with your onward travel arrangements.

Why Wildlife Safari?

Wildlife Safari offers custom designed safaris to Uganda for a once in a lifetime gorilla trek with seamless transfers, light aircraft flights to avoid long road journeys, superior accommodation and expert guides for an extraordinary safari. Our intimate knowledge and expertise set us apart so speak to one of our Africa Experts to design a safari of a lifetime.

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