9 Days Safari in Uganda (Gorilla Safari)

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Tour Overview

This 9-day safari takes you through Uganda’s most exciting destinations — from chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi, to relaxing moments at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo. It’s the perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and natural beauty.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Safari Includes:

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Drinking water & juices

  • Four gorilla permits

  • Four chimpanzee permits

  • Professional tour guide/driver

  • 4×4 tourist vehicle

  • Fuel for the entire trip

  • Batwa cultural tour

Safari Includes:

  • Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

  • Boat tour at Lake Bunyonyi

  • Entrance fees for two parks

  • Guided nature walk in Lake Mburo

  • Coffee tour

  • Crater lake exploration

  • Bank charges

  • Government taxes

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Mukono to Kibale National Park

Depart from Mukono and drive to western Uganda. Along the way, enjoy breakfast and lunch stops while admiring the beautiful countryside. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge near Kibale National Park, where you will spend two nights.


Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Crater Lake Experience

After breakfast, attend a briefing about how to behave around chimpanzees and other wild animals. Begin your chimpanzee trekking experience, which takes about 3–4 hours through the tropical rainforest. Later, return to your lodge for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, head out for a coffee tour, crater lake exploration, and a community or cultural experience.


Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Check in at your hotel and enjoy lunch with a riverside view. In the evening, head out for a game drive, where you may spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and more.


Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Wake up early for a game drive in an open 4×4 safari vehicle to spot more wildlife. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species.


Day 5: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, drive south-west to Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in East Africa, known for its many historical islands. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat ride visiting different islands, bird watching, and admiring views of the Virunga Mountains at the Uganda-Rwanda border. End your day with a campfire and rest at the lodge.


Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

Drive about 40 minutes to Rushaga Sector in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing, begin your gorilla trekking adventure, where you’ll encounter different gorilla families up close. The trek may take 3–4 hours or longer, depending on their location. Afterward, visit the Batwa community to learn about their traditional forest lifestyle.


Day 7: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, drive through Kabale to Lake Mburo National Park for two nights in the wild. In the evening, go for a game drive to see animals that differ from those in Queen Elizabeth National Park due to varying vegetation and climate.


Day 8: Nature Walk & Evening Game Drive

Start your day with a guided nature walk through the park with a ranger, walking close to zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy another game drive and later visit the lake to watch hippos and other water animals during sunset.


Day 9: Return to Mukono / Airport

After breakfast, drive back to central Uganda with a stop at the Equator for lunch, photos, and a water experiment showing the difference between the northern and southern hemispheres. Continue to Mukono or the airport depending on your next destination.

€2,819 per person

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