8-Day Gorilla trekking and Big five Safari
Start with a walking safari to track rhinos, experience Africa’s most powerful waterfall, and trek gorillas and chimpanzees in the lush rainforests.
Detailed Itinerary Description
Day 1
Drive to Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
Begin your adventure with a 6-7 hour drive from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy a 2-3 hour stop for rhino tracking in this conservation area before continuing to your lodge.
Day 2
Explore Murchison Falls National Park
Start your day with a 2-3 hour early morning game drive to spot wildlife. Later, take a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls. End the day with a visit to the top of the falls for breathtaking views.
Day 3
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
Embark on a 7-8 hour morning drive to Kibale Forest National Park, famous for its rich primate diversity. In the evening, engage in a coffee farming experience and explore the local Bigodi Community.
Day 4
Chimpanzee trekking then Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
In the early morning, embark on a forest walk for chimpanzee tracking. Afterward, there will be a lunch break before transferring to Queen Elizabeth NP, which is a 2 to 3 hours journey. Upon arrival, you’ll check-in at your lodge and then embark on an evening game drive at the savannah plains.
Day 5
Experience Queen Elizabeth National Park
Experience a 3-4 hour game drive in the Kasenyi Savanna Plains to spot diverse wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a 1-2 hour boat safari along the Kazinga Channel to see water animals and birdlife.
Day 6
Drive to Bwindi Forest National Park
Begin with a final game drive in the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions. Then take a 3-hour transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park. End the day with a cultural visit to the Batwa community.
Day 7
Gorilla trekking Experience and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Embark on a 5-6 hour gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Forest, with a rare 1-hour interaction with the gorillas. Transfer 2 hours to Lake Bunyonyi, enjoy a 1-hour boat tour of its historic islands, and end with a lakeside campfire.
Day 8
Lake Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe Airport
7-8 Hour return journey to Entebbe for late evening flight departure back home.