7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
The 7-day Rwanda Uganda safari rewards you with lifetime primates and wildlife experiences. Go double gorilla trekking in Uganda, chimpanzee trekking, golden monkey trekking, game viewing, and bird watching, all of which reward you with lifetime experiences.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up – transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla Park – Golden monkey trekking
Very early today at 4:00 am, the driver guide from Engagi Safaris will pick you up from either your hotel in Kigali or the airport for a transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules of golden monkey trekking. At 8:00 am, start the hike up in the jungle searching for the playful creatures. Enjoy a lively encounter with golden monkeys, learn about their social behaviors, and have fun. The allowed time with golden monkeys is strictly an hour, You will then drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Travelers rest Hotel
Day 2: 1st Mountain gorilla trekking
Rise very early, have breakfast, and with a packed lunch, drive back to Ntebeko park headquarters for a pre-gorilla trekking briefing. A trek to see the Nyakagyezi gorilla family starts at 8:00 am, lasting for between 2 to 6 hours. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of trekking through the forest to spend an hour observing and enjoying the company of the endangered primates. Later in the day, transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park for dinner and overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Bakiga Lodge
Day 3: 2nd Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest & transfer to Bunyonyi
Following a heavy breakfast, get your packed lunch and transfer to the respective park headquarters for the 2nd gorilla trekking. Start by registering with the park wardens, who will brief you on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. You will be allocated one gorilla family to visit and also allocated two armed park rangers to escort you. The trek through the jungle forest starts at 8:00 am and can last for between 30 minutes to over 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. You will be allowed to spend an hour in the company of the gorillas, giving you a chance to learn their social behaviors and human characteristics. You will later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock resort
Day 4: Bird watching &transfer to Queen Elizabeth –Boat cruising
Following breakfast, go for bird watching in the swampy areas around Lake Bunyonyi. Expect to see many little birds, after which the lake was named. Some of the birds to see on Lake Bunyonyi include Malachite Kingfisher, Hadada Ibis, Swamp Fly Catcher, and Pied Wagtail, among others. You will later check out of the lodge and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Embark on the launch cruise at Kazinga channel where you will see various birds such as African fish eagle, African kingfisher, White Egrets, Pied Kingfisher, and hammerkop, among others.   You will then drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Eshama Game Lodge
Day 5: Game viewing/bird watching & transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Go for an early morning game viewing experience in the kasenyi plains where you will see a variety of wild animals such as Elephants, Lions, leopards, Buffalos, waterbucks and Uganda kobs among others. Â You will also see some birds during your game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and early lunch. Thereafter, check out and embark on a drive to Kibale Forest National Park for dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Lodge
Day 6: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi wetland walk
Wake up very early, have breakfast and with a packed lunch, drive to Kanyachu Visitor Information Centre for registration and briefing. You will be allocated a chimpanzee community to visit, and trekking begins at 8:00 am, lasting for between 2-6 hours. The allowed time with chimpanzees is strictly an hour. In the afternoon, go for a nature walk in Bigodi wetland, which also shelters many primates and birds. Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Lodge
Day7: Departure
Have breakfast, check out, and drive to Kigali for a connecting flight
The 7 Days safari costs $3350pp budget and $4450pp on midrange accommodation
The cost includes
Accommodation & meals
Full-time English-speaking guide
Gorilla permits
Chimpanzee permits
Boat cruise
Park entrance fees
Ground transport
Bottled drinking water
Golden monkey permit
All activities included in the itinerary
Tour exclusions
Alcoholic beverages
Visa fees
Extra activities not included in the itinerary
Tips
Porter’s fee
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