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The 12-day gorilla and big Five safari tour in Uganda is a comprehensive travel package that offers visitors the chance to explore some of the most beautiful and diverse natural landscapes in Africa. The tour includes several stops at Uganda’s top destinations, including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The highlight of the tour is the chance to see the endangered mountain gorillas up close in their natural habitat. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see the famous “Big Five” African animals – lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalo – on game drives in national parks. Enquire Now
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to the Hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by mond safaris guide who will transfer you to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Accommodation options
Mestil hotel-Luxury
Casa solada hotel- Midrange
Sir Jose hotel- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, you will set off for Murchison Falls National Park. You will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino trekking experience. Afterward, proceed to the park for an evening game drive to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, and other wildlife and will go to the top of falls and enjoy the specular view of the falls.
Para safari lodge-Luxury
Tilenga safari lodge- Midrange
Red chili rest camp- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 3: Game drives and boat safari on Nile
Spend the day exploring Murchison Falls National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Nile River to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife and later back to the lodge for overnight.
Accommodation options:
Para safari lodge-Luxury
Tilenga safari lodge- Midrange
Red chili rest camp- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 4: Transfer from Murchison falls to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking. Arriving in the afternoon, check in and then later take a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary and return to the lodge later.
Accommodation options:
Kibale primate lodge-Luxury
Turaco treetops- Midrange
Chimpanzee guest house- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start the day with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Afterward, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping for a scenic Crater Lake drive en route.
Accommodation options:
Mweeya safari lodge-Luxury
Buffalo safari lodge- Midrange
Kazinga wilderness camp- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 6: Lion experiential and Afternoon boat cruise
Explore the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park on a morning game drive in search of the Big Five. Take part in a lion experiential to learn about the park’s lion conservation efforts and tracking technique and continue with game drives then in the afternoon, take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and an array of water birds.
Accommodation options:
Mweeya safari lodge-Luxury
Buffalo safari lodge- Midrange
Kazinga wilderness camp- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 7: Morning game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, have morning game drive and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The scenic drive takes you through the rolling hills of southwestern Uganda.
Accommodation options:
Mahogany springs-Luxury
Buhoma lodge- Midrange
Buhoma community camp- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 9: Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi National Park
Start the day with an early morning briefing by the park rangers before embarking on a gorilla trekking adventure in the forest. Spend up to one hour with the gorillas before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation options:
Mahogany springs-Luxury
Buhoma lodge- Midrange
Buhoma community camp- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon game drive. This is the only park in Uganda where you can see zebras and impalas. If the time is enough, you will have an evening game drive and later check in to you
Accommodation options:
Kigambira safari lodge-Luxury
Rwakobo rock- Midrange
Mburo Eagles Nest Camp- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 11: Morning nature walk and departure
Lake Mburo is a national park in Uganda that is known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. One popular activity for visitors is to take a morning nature walk to explore the park and observe the wildlife. During a morning nature walk, you will typically be led by a knowledgeable guide who will point out interesting plants and animals along the way. Some of the wildlife that can be seen on a nature walk in Lake Mburo includes zebras, impalas, and a variety of bird species.
After the nature walk, you will prepare for departure from Lake Mburo to Kampala with a stopover at the equator. The equator offers a unique opportunity to stand on both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. you will take part in fun experiments to demonstrate the Coriolis effect and learn more about the significance of the equator.
Accommodation options
Mestil hotel-Luxury
Casa solada hotel- Midrange
Sir Jose hotel- Budget
Meals plan: All meals
Day 12: Transfer to the airport
Toda is the last day of you safari in Uganda, you will be picked from the hotel and transfer you to the airport depending on your flight time and this marks the end of 12 day gorilla & big five safari Tour in Uganda.
End of your Trip and thank for choosing mond safaris Uganda.
12 day gorilla & big five safari Tour in Uganda Tour Includes
• Game drives in the parks,
• Uganda equator
• All taxes.
• Airport pick-up and drop off,
• Transportation in a 4×4 land cruiser
• Fuel expenses
• Services of an English-speaking tourist driver guide
• Gorilla permit
• Fees for Lion tracking Experiential
• A chimpanzee permit for Kibale
• Rhino trekking permit
• Guided nature walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
• All entry fees to the national parks’ activities
• Accommodations and meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle while in transit
• Shared boat trips
• Guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park.
12 day gorilla & big five safari Tour in Uganda Tour Excludes
• Covid 19 pcr tests
• International flight fare,
• Uganda entry visa fees,
• International travel insurance (we highly recommend it)
• Activities not part of the described program.
• Items of personal nature like tips, beverages, alcoholic drinks, cigarette etc.