Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari
Experience an unforgettable Uganda safari combining chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, classic wildlife encounters in Queen Elizabeth National Park and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Tree-climbing lions experience in Ishasha
- Batwa cultural experience near Bwindi
Your 7 Days itinerary
Welcome to Uganda & Transfer to Kibale Forest
Your Raha Voyage Safaris driver-guide welcomes you in Entebbe or Kampala, gives you a safari briefing and begins the scenic journey to Kibale Forest National Park. Travel through Uganda’s countryside, stopping for lunch on the way before arriving near the rainforest for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge · Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House · Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Chimpanzee Trekking & Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, report to Kanyanchu for the chimpanzee trekking briefing. Enter Kibale Forest with an experienced guide and search for chimpanzees and other primates. After the trek, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening at your safari lodge.
Accommodation: Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge · Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge · Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start with an early game drive across the Kasenyi Plains in search of lions, elephants, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks and other wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge · Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge · Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Transfer to Ishasha Sector
Travel south through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward Ishasha. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way and watch for elephants, buffaloes, topis, Uganda kobs, leopards and other savannah species before checking into your lodge.
Accommodation: Luxury: Ishasha Wilderness Camp · Midrange: Ishasha Jungle Lodge · Budget: Enjojo Lodge
Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi
Explore Ishasha in search of its famous tree-climbing lions, then continue through the beautiful south-western landscape to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your selected lodge in the Buhoma or Ruhija area for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Luxury: Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge / Buhoma Lodge · Midrange: Bakiga Lodge / Bwindi Haven · Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp / Crested Crane Hotel
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience
After breakfast, meet Uganda Wildlife Authority guides for a gorilla trekking briefing and enter Bwindi’s rainforest. The trek may take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location. After your mountain gorilla encounter, return for lunch and later enjoy a Batwa cultural experience.
Accommodation: Luxury: Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge / Buhoma Lodge · Midrange: Bakiga Lodge / Bwindi Haven · Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp / Crested Crane Hotel
Return to Kampala / Entebbe
After breakfast, begin the return journey through Kabale and Mbarara. Stop for lunch and visit the Equator before continuing to Kampala or Entebbe, marking the end of your seven-day Uganda primate and wildlife safari.
Accommodation: End of safari — airport or Kampala/Entebbe drop-off arranged according to your travel plan.
Included
- Fully escorted game drives and forest treks
- Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits
- Six nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Park entry and sightseeing fees in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water
- Ground transport in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
- Activities and experiences listed in the itinerary
Excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Extra accommodation before or after the safari unless requested
- Drinks and meals not listed in the package
- Government-imposed increases in taxes or park tariffs