8-Day Safari: Boat Ride, Chimps, Gorillas & Wildlife Walk

Welcome to Uganda! Your guide will meet you at Entebbe International Airport and you to your accommodation. Entebbe is a cool and green garden on the shores of Lake Victoria, the second biggest freshwater body in the world. Take some time to relax, or even a game of golf as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Today transfer to Kibale National Park in western Uganda. The park is known for its diversity and abundance of primate species. Some call it the primate capital of Africa, the primatologist’s dream. After checking in, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run conservation area near Kibale National Park. It covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers and consists of a mosaic of wetlands, grasslands, and forests.

The sanctuary is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including a variety of bird species, primates, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Birdwatching enthusiasts particularly enjoy Bigodi for its numerous bird species, including the Great Blue Turaco, and the Papyrus Gonolek.

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is managed by the local community as a conservation and eco-tourism project. The revenue generated from tourism activities, such as guided nature walks and birdwatching tours, directly benefits the community and supports conservation efforts in the area.

Enjoy breakfast before you before going out to track chimpanzees in this tropical forest. Kibale National Park is located in western Uganda, near the town of Fort Portal. It is one of the best places in Africa to track and observe chimpanzees in the wild due to its large population of habituated chimpanzees. While tracking chimpanzees, visitors may also encounter other wildlife species inhabiting Kibale National Park, including other primates such as red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys, as well as various bird species and forest mammals.

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park offers a unique and memorable wildlife experience, allowing visitors to connect with these remarkable animals in their natural environment while supporting conservation efforts in Uganda..

In the afternoon, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your accommodation. If time allows you can go out to explore the crater and salt lakes of the park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most famous and diverse protected areas, located in the western part of the country. The park covers an area of about 1,978 square kilometers (764 square miles), making it Uganda’s second-largest national park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, encompassing a variety of ecosystems such as savannah, wetlands, forests, and lakes. It’s home to an impressive array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and over 600 bird species.

Another of the park’s key attractions is the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, offering excellent opportunities for boat safaris and wildlife viewing.

Morning game drive seeking out four of Africa’s big 5 – lions, elephants, buffalo, and leopards. In the afternoon go for a water safari on the Kazinga channel.

After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This section is home to the tree-climbing lions. While lions do often climb trees around Africa, the lions of Ishasha prefer to spend most of their day in the trees. Once at your accommodation, settle in and prepare for the next day’s great trek. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southwestern Uganda. It is renowned for its dense and pristine tropical rainforest, which is home to one of the most endangered species on Earth—the mountain gorillas.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park stands as a testament to the importance of conservation efforts in preserving endangered species and their habitats. It offers a unique and immersive experience for visitors seeking encounters with mountain gorillas in their natural environment. In trekking here, you contribute to the conservation of the mountain gorillas.

Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi. There are only about 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the world. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a captivating and transformative experience that allows visitors to come face-to-face with one of the most majestic and endangered creatures on Earth—the mountain gorilla.

Our safari offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend time with a gorilla family. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is a life-changing experience that not only allows for an intimate connection with these remarkable primates but also contributes to the conservation of the species and the well-being of the local communities. It is an adventure that blends the thrill of exploration with the responsibility of protecting our planet’s endangered species.

The road transfer to Lake Mburo National Park on a birding safari offers a scenic journey through Uganda’s diverse landscapes. As you leave Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you’ll pass through rolling hills, farmland, and rural communities. En route, there are opportunities to spot various bird species, especially in forested and wetland areas.

Even though Lake Mburo National Park is just 260 square kilometres in size, the different landscapes are alive with intrigue and colour on even a short trip. As you look for the diverse array of animals that these habitats sustain, you will travel through gallery forests, open savannah, acacia woodland, rocky kopjes, seasonal and permanent wetlands, and open water.

Upon arrival at Lake Mburo National Park, you can choose to enjoy a relaxing moment in this quiet wilderness or immerse yourself in the life of the cattle-keeping community here. Get to know their ways of life and culture.

The road transfer to Lake Mburo National Park on a birding safari offers a scenic journey through Uganda’s diverse landscapes. As you leave Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you’ll pass through rolling hills, farmland, and rural communities. En route, there are opportunities to spot various bird species, especially in forested and wetland areas.

Even though Lake Mburo National Park is just 260 square kilometres in size, the different landscapes are alive with intrigue and colour on even a short trip. As you look for the diverse array of animals that these habitats sustain, you will travel through gallery forests, open savannah, acacia woodland, rocky kopjes, seasonal and permanent wetlands, and open water.

Upon arrival at Lake Mburo National Park, you can choose to enjoy a relaxing moment in this quiet wilderness or immerse yourself in the life of the cattle-keeping community here. Get to know their ways of life and culture.