6 Days Uganda Safari

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Embark on an unforgettable 6-day Uganda Safari that promises to be a dream adventure, combining the best of wildlife encounters, chimpanzee tracking, and the pinnacle experience of gorilla trekking. This safari takes you to the top tourist destinations in Western and Southwestern Uganda, offering a remarkable journey through diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity.

The main highlight of your Uganda Safari is gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a pristine wilderness covering 331 square kilometers, home to 459 mountain gorillas, 220 butterfly species, and over 360 bird species.

Chimpanzee tracking, another remarkable experience, will be enjoyed in Kibale Forest National Park, a sprawling 795-square-kilometer protected area in Western Uganda. This forest is home to 13 species of primates, including bush babies, baboons, colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and over 1,500 chimpanzees.

Your adventure also includes a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll enjoy guided game viewing, witness tree-climbing lions, observe diverse bird species, and encounter various mammals.

Tour Schedule Details

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at your selected hotel or lodge. Once ready, meet your Uganda safari guide and depart from Kampala or Entebbe early in the morning for Kibale Forest National Park, located in Western Uganda. The journey, which takes approximately 5-6 hours, will follow the Mityana-Mubende-Fort Portal route.

Upon reaching Fort Portal, take a break to enjoy lunch and refreshments. Continue your journey to Kibale, admiring the mesmerizing views of crater lakes and tea plantations along the way. Arrive at your chosen lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

– Basic: Kibale Forest Camp

– Mid-range: Primate Lodge/Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

– Luxury: Ndali Lodge/Papaya Lake Lodge/Primate Lodge

Rise early for a delicious breakfast and proceed to the Kanyanchu Tourist Centre in Kibale Forest. From 7:00 am to 8:00 am, you’ll receive a briefing on the guidelines for chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, embark on your chimpanzee tracking adventure, where you’ll not only encounter chimpanzees but also L’Hoest monkeys, baboons, colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and various bird species.

Following your chimpanzee experience, enjoy lunch and depart from Kibale for a 3-hour journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Accommodation Options:

– Basic/Budget: In tents at Bush Lodge/Mweya Hostels

– Mid-range/Moderate: Ihema Safari Lodge/Bush Lodge

– Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge/Katara Lodge

Wake up early and have breakfast before meeting your guide for a 2-3 hour guided game drive in Kasenyi Plains. This game drive offers excellent opportunities to spot buffaloes, warthogs, lions, leopards, elephants, antelopes, and a multitude of bird species. Return to your lodge for lunch and a relaxing afternoon.

In the afternoon, embark on a boat or launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel at 2:00 pm. This cruise provides fantastic wildlife viewing, including hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and various aquatic birds. After the cruise, return to your lodge for freshening up, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

– Basic/Budget: In tents at Bush Lodge/Mweya Hostels

– Mid-range/Moderate: Ihema Safari Lodge/Bush Lodge

– Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge/Katara Lodge

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park before embarking on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The drive will take you via Ishasha, where you may have a chance to glimpse the famous tree-climbing lions and other wildlife. As you travel, admire the captivating landscape views and savor lunch at Savanna Resort.

Arrive at your lodge in Bwindi Forest, where you’ll have dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

– Basic: Buhoma Community Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Nshongi Camp

– Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Bakiga Lodge or Gorilla Mist Camp

– Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Silverback Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Forest Camp

Begin your day with an early breakfast at your gorilla lodge in Bwindi Forest. After breakfast, attend a briefing at the park offices. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi can be unpredictable, so it’s advisable to bring packed lunch and mineral water. Depart from the Bwindi offices at 8:00 am to start your gorilla trek, guided by a park ranger. The trek can take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours or more, depending on various factors.

Once you locate the mountain gorillas, you’ll have a full hour to observe their behaviors, take photographs, and cherish this incredible wildlife encounter. Return to your lodge to freshen up.

In the evening, you have the opportunity to take a cultural walk to the Batwa Pygmies community.

Accommodation Options:

– Basic: Buhoma Community Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Nshongi Camp

– Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Bakiga Lodge or Gorilla Mist Camp

– Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Silverback Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Forest Camp

Enjoy a hearty breakfast early in the morning and depart from Bwindi Forest for the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. This drive will take approximately 8-10 hours, and you can expect to make stopovers along the way, including Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch and a memorable photo shoot at the Equator.