Gorilla Safari (7 DAY PRIMATE ADVENTURE)

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Your Gorilla Safari Itinerary

Experience Uganda's incredible primates and wildlife on this 7-day adventure featuring mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and the famous tree-climbing lions

Entebbe Airport
DAY 1

Arrival in Entebbe

Welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you'll be met by our representative and transferred to your comfortable guesthouse to rest after your journey.

Accommodation: Airport Guest House (Bed & Breakfast)
Scenic drive to Bwindi
DAY 2

Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Early morning departure for the scenic drive to Bwindi, stopping at the Equator for photos and demonstrations. Pass through Mbarara town, home of the famous Ankole long-horned cattle, for lunch before continuing through Uganda's stunning countryside to your forest lodge.

Highlight: Equator crossing experience and demonstration
Accommodation: Ichumbi Lodge (Full Board)
Gorilla Trekking
DAY 3

Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

The highlight of your safari! After breakfast, receive a briefing from park rangers before setting out into the forest to track mountain gorillas. Spend an unforgettable hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat.

In the evening, visit the Batwa pygmy community to learn about their traditional forest lifestyle and cultural heritage.

Once-in-a-lifetime: 1 hour with mountain gorillas in the wild
Accommodation: Ichumbi Lodge (Full Board)
Queen Elizabeth National Park
DAY 4

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Spot large herds of Uganda kob and other wildlife en route to your lodge.

Accommodation: Ihamba Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Kazinga Channel
DAY 5

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Morning game drive along Kasenyi track to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife including kingfishers and pelicans.

Wildlife Highlight: Boat cruise with close-up views of hippos and birds
Accommodation: Ihamba Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Kibale Forest
DAY 6

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Morning game drive as you exit Queen Elizabeth National Park, then drive to Fort Portal with lunch at the lodge. Enjoy an evening nature walk in Bigodi Swamp to spot various monkey species and birds.

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Full Board)
Chimpanzee Tracking
DAY 7

Chimpanzee Tracking & Departure

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest after a briefing from park rangers. Spend an hour observing these fascinating primates before beginning your return journey to Entebbe, stopping in Kampala for souvenir shopping at Buganda Road Craft Market.

Final Experience: Authentic Ugandan crafts shopping