7 Days Gorilla, Chimp and Wildlife Safari
7 Days Gorilla, Chimp and Wildlife Safari
7 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe, Uganda
Visiting: Kibale National park, Queen Elizabeth national Park Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Entebbe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GS07
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
15-90
Special diets catered:
Yes
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Safari Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
This 7 Day Gorillas and Savannah Safari will take you to Kibale National park the primate capital of the world where you will track the chimpanzees and many other primates, you will also have a chance to tour Queen Elizabeth National park and enjoy many game drives and a boat cruise on Kazinga channel, visit Bwindi impenetrable National park famously known for mountain gorilla trekking. This safari will provide you with a combination of tours that will leave you with unforgettable memories of Uganda the Pearl of Africa.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Transfer to Kibale Forest and Bigodi Nature Walk
Location: Kibale National park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, you will begin your Gorillas and Savannah Safari as you are transferred west through tea plantations and rolling hills to reach fort Portal town where you will have an en-route lunch before proceeding to Kibale National Park. After checking into the hotel, you will embark on a guided nature walk through the dense papyrus at Magombe Swamp which is part of Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary situated on the edge of Kibale Forest National Park. On your nature walk, you have the chance to spot up to 138 bird species including the Great Blue Turaco, a variety of butterflies and perhaps the real draw card of this swamp; its seven species of monkeys including red colobus, grey-cheeked Mangabey, L’Hoest, vervet, black and white colobus, blue monkey and baboons.
Day 2 : Chimpanzee Trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Location: Queen Elizabeth national Park Uganda
Accommodation: Lodge, Resort, LodgeLodge
Accommodation Name: Kyangabi Crater Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters where you will be briefed before embarking on your trek of the exciting chimps in Kibale Forest. Once you’ve found your group of chimpanzees, you will spend one hour with them, observing their humorous hand gestures and facial expressions, their ear-piercing squeals and their death-defying leaps through the trees. After trekking, you will leave the rainforest and drive south following the Rwenzori Mountain chain to reach the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park with an en route stop at the equator line for lunch. On arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will take an evening game drive through the explosion crater-lake fields expecting to spot a variety of species such as elephants, Uganda kob, bushbuck and troops of baboons.
Day 3 : Morning Game Drive and Boat safari on the Kazinga channel
Location: Queen Elizabeth national Park Uganda
Accommodation: Resort, Resort
Accommodation Name: Kyangabi Crater Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After lunch, you will explore Kazinga Channel on a water safari as the river flows through the heart of the park and connects Lake Edward and Lake George. On your boat cruise, expect to spot elephants, buffalo, warthogs and waterbucks as they cool off along the river banks in the heat of the day. After lunch, you will explore Kazinga Channel on a water safari as the river flows through the heart of the park and connects Lake Edward and Lake George. On your boat cruise, expect to spot elephants, buffalo, warthogs and waterbucks as they cool off along the river banks in the heat of the day.
Day 4 : Transfer to Bwindi Forest via Ishasha
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Name: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will exit Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha Plains in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for another epic game drive. Ishasha is famous for its iconic tree-climbing lions that climb trees to catch the cool breezes. After your game drive, you will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 5 : Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
With an early breakfast and a packed lunch, you will be transferred to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters where you’ll be briefed on the gorilla tracking which begins at 8:00 am. You will then be guided into the jungle to track the shy primates. The trek length varies depending on where the gorillas spent the night, ranging from 30 minutes to 7 hours, once you find the gorilla family, you will spend one hour with them, observing them feed, socialize and display their prowess.
Day 6 : Transfer back to Entebbe
Location: Entebbe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Admas Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will set off from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park back to Entebbe. It will be a long drive, and you a stopover at the equator in Kayabwe. After proceed to Entebbe, reach the hotel and relax.
Day 7 : Visit Mabamba Swamp and departure
Location: Entebbe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
You will head to Mabamba Swamp, you will set out on the Lake in a local canoe guided by an expert birder. You will explore the swamp in search of the infamous Shoebill Stork, the Grey Crowned Crane, Uganda’s National Bird, Saddle-billed Stork, African Fish Eagle and Malachite Kingfisher. Later your guide transfer you to Entebbe International Airport in time for you to check in and catch your outbound flight back home.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Meals – Half Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
Mode of Transport
SAFARI VEHICLES 4X4 POP UP ROOF
Accommodation
Mid range 3* and 4*
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, above 15 years
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, at a cost
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What is the tipping policy?
None
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
No
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Easy
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Mid- range
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
None
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We also take solo travellers.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of ganyana safaris charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Carry your certificate of vaccination
We do support with covid tests if required by clients home country before departure after the safari.
