7 Days Gorilla and Murchison Falls Adventurer
Overview
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe
Upon your arrival at Entebbe Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you. After a brief interaction and introduction, you’ll be transferred to your preferred hotel in Entebbe for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Boma Guest House or Similar BB
Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park
Following breakfast at your hotel, you will depart to Murchison Falls National Park, with brief stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a glimpse of Uganda’s final White Rhinos. Within Murchison Falls National Park, bisected by the Nile, encounter a variety of landscapes, from lush rainforests to expansive savannahs. Explore the renowned Buligi Circuit, renowned for exceptional game viewing opportunities. Delight in a shared boat excursion upstream, culminating at the base of the falls, offering abundant sightings of wildlife and birds, including the elusive shoebill stork. Upon reaching the falls, ascend to the car park to reunite with your guide and vehicle.
Accommodation: Baker’s Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Today, you start the day with a thrilling game drive within Uganda’s expansive national park, intersected by the majestic Nile River. Traverse through a diverse terrain, ranging from lush rainforests in the southwest to rolling savannahs in the northwest. Explorer the Buligi Circuit nestled between the Victoria and Albert Nile rivers, renowned for its abundant wildlife sightings, including the majestic lions and the elusive shoebill stork.
Accommodation: Baker’s Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 4: Murchison falls - Kibale forest
After breakfast, depart to Kibale Forest National Park, enjoying spectacular views of the Rift Valley, the vast Lake Albert, the Rwenzori Mountains, and the picturesque Lakes George and Edward, all part of the stunning western Albertine Rift Valley landscape. Kibale Forest National Park is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including 13 primate species, notably our closest relatives, the chimpanzees.
Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops or Similar BLD
Day 5: Kibale Forest - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before setting out for a half-day chimpanzee tracking experience. Transfer to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu for a 30-40 minute briefing about chimpanzees and their forest lifestyle. Then, embark on your trek to find these fascinating primates. Upon encountering the chimps, you’ll have one hour to observe, take videos, and capture photos. During the trek, you may also spot other primates such as L’Hoest’s monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue vervet monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Additionally, keep an eye out for forest elephants, buffaloes, and various bird species. After the tracking experience, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, driving through the Ishasha sector in the south of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive at Bwindi and check into your lodge for the evening.
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Tracking at Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking Adventure
The long-awaited day for your lifetime experience of meeting mountain Gorillas is here. After breakfast you will be transferred to the Park headquarters for briefing. Gorilla trekking takes place in four sectors within Bwindi Forest. After briefing, depart on your day’s trek, lasting 2-5 hours. Once Gorillas are spotted, you’ll have one hour for videos, photos, and questions. The forest is also home to various wildlife and bird species. After the trek, return to your lodge, and the rest of the day is at your leisure. Packed lunch and hiring porters are recommended.
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 7: Fly to Entebbe
After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Entebbe. For those who wish to extend their stay, we can tailor additional days based on your interests. Upon arrival in Entebbe, connect with your onward flight.
- Included
- Accommodation and Meals as per itinerary
- Park Entrance Fees
- Internal local flights
- Boat ride at Murchison Falls
- Sightseeing with a private guide as per the itinerary
- Transfers as detailed
- Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visa