9-Day Epic Wildlife Sighting Trip to Uganda Including Gorilla Trekking

This enticing trip combines the best of Uganda’s wildlife and natural beauty, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience gorillas, the Strongest waterfalls in the world, and chimp trekking while immersing yourself in the country’s diverse landscapes and rich culture.

Your Trip Itinerary

We hope your flight is scheduled for an early landing at Entebbe Airport. Upon arrival, you will be received and welcomed to the Pearl of Africa by the assigned Professional English-speaking Beimo tour Guide. Then you will hit the road to transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Ugandan countryside and local villages with Lush green countryside, and beautiful landscapes that characterize this part of Uganda. Optional:(at an extra cost) Just in case you have reached early and are interested, you may choose to go for a breathtaking night game drive. Else, you will arrive in the evening and you will do little but check in accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation  Mburo Eagles Nest  Budget Level

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner.

Be up as early as possible for breakfast, and go for an early morning game drive in Lake Mburo NP. While on the game drive expect to see wildlife such as zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, buffalos Topi among others and different bird species. Optional (at an extra cost) if you like take a boat Safari on Lake Mburo, where you might see hippos, crocodiles, and a wealth of birds. Depart Lake Mburo national park and drive to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. The major highlight of Bunyonyi is the fascinating nature and you will be able to do various activities. But you will just check in to the accommodation and relax to wait for the morning activity.

Accommodation Itambira Seed of Hope Budget Level

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Enjoy a memorable morning boat cruise along the scenic waters, soaking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Delight in the tranquility as you glide past lush vegetation and spot diverse wildlife on the riverbanks. After the cruise, embark on a picturesque journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a haven for mountain gorillas and a biodiversity hotspot. The transfer will take you through captivating landscapes, offering glimpses of rural life and captivating natural wonders. As you approach Bwindi, the anticipation of encountering these gentle giants in their natural habitat will build. Prepare for an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure, where you can observe and connect with these incredible creatures, making your trip truly extraordinary. After return to accommodation and have rest.

Accommodation Broadbill Forest Camp Budget Level

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After an early breakfast and proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by an experienced ranger guide on the dos and don’ts during gorilla trekking. Begin your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi by entering the Gorilla sanctuary through the dense rainforest, following the guide’s lead. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. After Encountering a family of mountain gorillas, spend an awe-inspiring hour with them. The shrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is awesome and an exciting experience to be long-savored. Please note that the trekking duration and the terrain can vary, depending on the gorilla family’s location. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest, thereafter transfer to Queen Elizabeth and check in your accommodation for rest.

Accommodation Irungu Safari Lodge Budget Level

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After an early breakfast head for a morning game drive along the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for wildlife such as; cape buffalos, waterbucks, elephants, lions, leopards (though hard to spot), and bushbucks, among others which will leave you amazed. Return to your accommodation for lunch and some rest time.

Later in the afternoon, take 2 hours on a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel which connects Lake George and Lake Albert, expect to catch sight of wildlife like hippos in a big concentration, elephants, crocodiles, and various water birds such as the African fish eagle, the African skimmer, and the yellow-billed stork among others and this experience will fascinate you.  Return to the lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation Irungu Safari Lodge Budget Level

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Have breakfast and proceed for a game drive and also visit the baboon cliffs where you will be introduced to stunning landscapes painting your unforgettable moments which is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Return to accommodation for lunch and some rest time, later depart for Kibale National Park popularly known for its Primates like Chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and red-tailed monkeys. You will arrive in the evening and do little but check into your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Budget Level

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Have breakfast and head to the trekking point where you where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter proceed on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure with an experienced ranger guide. Once you locate Chimps you will be allowed a full hour in their presence Observing these intelligent creatures in their natural habitat and learning about their behaviors an experience that will leave you marveling. Return to your accommodation for lunch and some rest time.

Thereafter go for Bigodi swamp walk. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a fascinating area located in magombe swamp. This area is recognized for its extensive array of biodiversity among which several primate’s species like the white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, baboons, and the L’Hoest monkeys. The Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers and among the major bird species found in the Sanctuary is the Grand Blue Turaco and other fascinating flora and fauna.

Accommodation Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Budget Level

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Have breakfast and then hit the road right away to transfer to Murchison falls NP. This journey from Kibale to Entebbe is an incredible scenic drive passing through passing through villages lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda with stunning views. The major highlights of Murchison Falls NP are the roaring rapids of Murchison Falls, the strongest waterfalls in the whole world and the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park where you will have a chance of viewing elephants, cape buffalos, giraffe, hartebeest, lions and leopards (though hard to spot). Then the concentration of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a variety of bird species will surely fascinate you. Upon reaching you will do little but check into your accommodation for a relaxation dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Hornbill Bush Lodge Budget Level

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Be up early for breakfast and depart for a very early morning sunrise game drive, exploring the park’s savannah in search of lions, giraffes, elephants, buffalos’ leopards (though hard to spot) and other wildlife. The park’s diverse landscape provides an excellent opportunity to see a wide variety of animals. then continue the drive to Entebbe Airport for your departure flight, taking with your unforgettable memories of your wildlife adventure in Uganda and a longing to return to this enchanting wilderness in the future. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit, and thanks for choosing Beimo Tours and travel.

Accommodation Excluded (Only provided on Demand).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is a general suggestion, and you can customize it based on your
preferences, budget, and time constraints, Also Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are limited and
require advance booking, so it’s important to secure them well in advance to ensure availability for
your preferred travel dates.

Inclusive

All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.

All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.

Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.

Bottled water while on a safari.

Gorilla Trekking Permits USD 700 per person.

All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.

All activities as stipulated in the itinerary.

Exclusive

All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.

All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.

Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.

Bottled water while on a safari.

Gorilla Trekking Permits USD 700 per person.

All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.

All activities as stipulated in the itinerary.