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13-Day Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Safari

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$4367

13-Day Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Safari

13 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe, Uganda

Visiting: Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park

Tour operator:

Verdoro Safaris

Tour code:

732373

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

MODERATE

Age range:

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

From: $4585 $4367 Travel Club discount: -$218

NB: Prices correct on 18-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 13-day Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda, where breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife await. This adventure takes you through iconic destinations such as Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. Experience thrilling rhino and chimpanzee tracking, witness majestic gorillas in their natural habitat, and enjoy scenic boat rides on the Nile and Kazinga Channel. Relax by the serene Lake Bunyonyi and explore the vibrant ecosystems of Lake Mburo. With all meals and accommodations included, this safari offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, ensuring a truly immersive experience in the heart of Africa. Please note that personal travel insurance, tips, and alcoholic beverages are not included.

Highlights

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking and wildlife viewing.
Murchison Falls National Park for a game drive and boat cruise on the Nile.
Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking and a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp.
Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla tracking and a community walk.
Lake Bunyonyi for a canoe ride on one of the world's deepest lakes.
Lake Mburo National Park for a nature walk and evening game drive.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Entebbe

Accommodation Name: Latitude 0

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrival
Our guide will be waiting for you at the airport holding a board with your names, he will drive you to your hotel to rest and have a meal/snack depending on your arrival time. The driver-guide will brief you on the next day's itinerary and also inform you of the pickup time.
Latitude 0

Day 2

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Name: Chobe Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Murchison falls via rhino trekking
Have an early breakfast. Drive northwards on the Kampala - Gulu for approximately two and a half hours and get to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located in nakasongola. Set out for a hike on the sanctuary to track the White Rhinos. In addition to the Rhinos, the sanctuary harbors several other wildlife including Hippos, Bush bucks, Oribis, and lots of birds.
After close to two hours of trekking, get back on the road and get to Masindi for your lunch, thereafter proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Check-in at your accommodation to relax, have dinner and rest the night.
Drive northwards on the Kampala - Gulu for approximately two and a half hours and get to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located in nakasongola. Set out for a hike on the sanctuary to track the White Rhinos. In addition to the Rhinos, the sanctuary harbors several other wildlife including Hippos, Bush bucks, Oribis, and lots of birds.
Chobe Safari Lodge

Day 3

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Name: Chobe Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning game drive - afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls
Wake up to an early have your breakfast and set off for the game drive. Expect sighting of Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Jackson's Hart beets, Reedbuck, Uganda Kob, Oribi, Warthogs, lots of savanna birds and wonderful scenery. After close to four hours, return to your accommodation for breakfast and lunch. Later set out for the afternoon Launch Cruise along the Nile to the base of the Murchison Falls. There are lots of wildlife sighting along the Nile, including, Hippos, Crocodile, Buffaloes, Elephants, and lots of water birds. At the base of the falls, you can opt for the Launch and hike along the falls to the top of the Falls. You meet the driver at the top and transfer to back to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Chobe Safari Lodge

Day 4

Location: Kibale National Park

Accommodation Name: Kyaninga Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Kibale
Have breakfast check out of the lodge and leave for Kibale National Park. The drive along the scenic Albertine rift valley continues. You will stopover in Fort Portal town for lunch before proceeding to Kibale Forest National Park. Check into your accommodation that is situated just outside the park. Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the natural environment outside at the lodge.
Kyaninga Lodge

Day 5

Location: Kibale Forest

Accommodation Name: Kyaninga Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chimpanzee tracking - Bigodi nature walk
You will, after breakfast, head to Kibale Forest to view the primates. The activity begins at 8.00am with a briefing of the rule for trekking the chimpanzees after which you set off to search for them in the forest. The exercise takes half a day and along the way you will see other primates such as Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Phoestes, Red-Colobus and the Blue tailed and the Red-tailed monkeys swinging in the braches of this thick forest. Your guide will give you informative briefings on the lifestyles of the primates you will be coming across and on the plants as well as on the insects and butterflies in this forest to ensure that the trek is not only enjoyable but informative as well. Later head out for a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp for a sighting of primates and birds.
Kyaninga Lodge

Day 6

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Name: Jacana Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park - evening game drive
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and head for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will stopover in Fort Portal town for lunch. Get to the park and drive to the lodge while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of beautiful craters lakes dotted across the lush landscape. You will get to your accommodation in the late afternoon, and spend the rest of the evening enjoying the beautiful nature across the park.
Jacana Safari Lodge

Day 7

Location: Kazinga Channel

Accommodation Name: Jacana Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning game drive - afternoon boat ride on Kazinga channel
Wake up to an early cup of tea/coffee at 6.00 am and set out for an early game drive. Games to see include Lions, Buffaloes, Elephants, Hyenas, Kobs, Topis. The scenery is amazing with crater lakes and grassy hills. After close to three hours, return to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, set out for the Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel that joins Lakes Edward and George. The channel attracts a plethora of wildlife including Hippos, Buffaloes, Elephants, Monitor Lizards and lots of water birds and wonderful scenery. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Jacana Safari Lodge

Day 8

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation Name: Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest
Wake up to an early breakfast, check out of the accommodation and travel to the southern area of the park called Ishasha. This area is popular for the tree-climbing lions, and if lucky you may see them. Other big games in this area include Elephants, Topis, and Buffaloes among others. Lunch in Ishasha, thereafter travels southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check-in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge

Day 9

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation Name: Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gorilla tracking - community walk
Wake up to an early breakfast at 6.30 am, pick packed lunch and transfer to the park offices for a briefing by the ranges and assign a gorilla group you shall track. At 8 am transfer to the start of the trek and head into the forest to find the Mountain Gorillas. You are allowed no more than an hour with them, return to meet your driver. Return to the lodge for a snack, refresh and then later visit the local Batwa community to see the indigenous ways of living. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge

Day 10

Location: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Name: Lake Bunyonyi Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to lake Bunyonyi - canoe ride
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxation experience, get to your accommodation in time for lunch. After lunch relax a bit then later go for a canoe ride on one of the deepest lakes in the world. You can choose to ride the canoe yourself or use a guide to ride you. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lake Bunyonyi Lodge

Day 11

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation Name: Mihingo Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to lake Mburo national park - Evening game drive
Have breakfast and check out and transfer to Lake Mburo National game park. Get to Lake Mburo in time for lunch, check in to your accommodation and then have lunch. After lunch relaxes and then later go for an evening game drive in the park and get to see a really beautiful sunset in the plains. Return to the lodge for dinner and over.
Mihingo Lodge

Day 12

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation Name: Mihingo Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning nature walk - afternoon boat ride
Wake up for an early morning nature walk into the park for a chance to catch some nocturnal wildlife at a close encounter. You are lead by an armed ranger, after the walk, return to the lodge, relax, refresh, and have lunch. Later on, after lunch set out for a relaxing evening boat ride on the Lake Mburo which gives you a chance to view some wildlife including hippos and several birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Mihingo Lodge

Day 13

Location: Entebbe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Travel back to Entebbe
Wake up and have breakfast, check out of the lodge and travel back to Entebbe, drop you off at your desired destination. Lunch is en-route. You also get to make a stopover at the Equator point for some picture moments.

What's Included

Meals

The tour includes lunch, breakfast, and dinner.
Accommodation

All accommodation during the tour is included.

What's Not Included

Personal Travel Insurance

Personal travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
Tips

Tips are not included and are at the discretion of the traveler.
Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour package.

Know Before You Go

Animals Or Pets Allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Passport Required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Airport Arrival waiting lobby

Mode of Transport

Travel through Uganda's stunning landscapes with guided transfers between national parks and attractions, including scenic drives and comfortable transportation to ensure a seamless and enjoyable journey.

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations including Chobe Safari Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Jacana Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi Lodge, and Mihingo Lodge, each offering unique settings and amenities to enhance your safari adventure.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the safari?

During the safari, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide range of birds. You will also have the opportunity to see unique species such as the tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
What activities are included in the gorilla trekking experience?

The gorilla trekking experience includes a briefing at the park offices, a trek into the forest to find the mountain gorillas, and spending up to an hour observing them. After the trek, there is an opportunity to visit the local Batwa community to learn about their traditional ways of living.
Are there any specific health or fitness requirements for this tour?

The tour is not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart conditions. It involves activities such as trekking and nature walks, which may require a moderate level of fitness.
What is the accommodation like during the tour?

The tour includes accommodation at various lodges such as Chobe Safari Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Jacana Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi Lodge, and Mihingo Lodge. These lodges are situated in or near the national parks and offer comfortable stays with meals included.
Is there any special equipment or clothing recommended for the tour?

While the tour does not specify special equipment, it is advisable to bring comfortable trekking shoes, lightweight clothing for warm weather, a rain jacket, and insect repellent. Binoculars and a camera would also be useful for wildlife viewing and photography.

What meals are included in the tour package?

The tour package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the duration of the safari.
Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?

The tour package does not cover personal travel insurance, tips, and alcoholic beverages. These would be additional costs for the traveler.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.
Are travellers safe while on this tour?

Uganda is a peaceful country and not at war with anyone.Our traveller's safety is a priority, and they are very safe while on their tours.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.
How long has the tour company been trading?

A year
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

All our accommodations
Am I safe in Uganda ?

Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

NO
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

YES
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Your payment receipt

Reviews of this operator

Sinenhlanhla Mngadi (Google Reviewer)

Prompt responses whenever you need...

02-Apr-2023

Prompt responses whenever you need clarity. 👌 Customer service.

w r (Google Reviewer)

Quick at customer query response.I...

23-Aug-2023

Quick at customer query response.I must say I was impressed by the feedback from the team. keep it up !!!

Jeff

13 - Day Uganda Safari

27-Jan-2023

Very helpful and knowledgeable of the local attractions within the region and the surrounding areas. First time engagement with this tour operator but never disappointed. Family was all smiles and impressed with the kindness and negotiable prices especially for families. I will definitely recommend them reliable when I used them.

Edwine Lenon (Google Reviewer)

The customer care was really...

18-Jan-2023

The customer care was really awesome and we had a great time. Cheers 😊

Hardy B

Nice people, wonderful Uganda round trip,

04-Apr-2023

From the first contact, the company tryed to fullfill our wishes 100%. Roger, the driver was allways carefull and explained us lots of things about politics, economics and social life in this beautifull country. Over all, he knows everything about flora aud fauna. He spotted all the animals , so we could really see the "big five" during our journey. Jessie, the cute tour operator from verdoro safaris accompanied us for the most of the trip and organised all our wishes immediately and perfect. Thanks to the two of them we spend interesting, marvellous days in Uganda. We can really recommend the tour organiser verdoro safaris.

Phillip

IMPRESSED

22 Apr, 2021

I was into surprise by the way the team handled my issue while on a tour with my family.Despite the fact that I was a foreigner, they treated my family and I like any other person without extra charges.I will definitely use your services next time.bravo VERDORO SAFARIS !!!!!

Promising a return

Robert Reynold

Patient during the planning stage and excellent guide during the safari.

16-Oct-2023

During the planning stages Verdoro Safaris was very helpful with setting up the routes and activities during the safari. The guide we had was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife as well as general questions we had. When the weather was less than great there were alternatives provided from which we could choose. The accommodations they had us in were great and very close to the parks and activities. The vehicle was well maintained and comfortable. We were able to see almost everything that we wanted to see and the only misses were due to weather or just nature not cooperating. Would highly recommend.

Bertrand

Excellent service with easy access to tours and amazing packages.Kudos to the team

02-Nov-2021

The team was very friendly and I was happy with all aspects:Easy to book online,Timely reminders & Prompt response to email questions. They kept me well informed about the trip. Thank you very much. Highly recommend.I will definitely book my future trips with Verdoro Safaris again.

Chandiru Mariam (Google Reviewer)

I just want to experience...

17-Jan-2023

I just want to experience it on my vacation ☺️ and I can't wait ☺️

nshimirimana Patience

Awesome but kind of almost tricked by the public transport

29 Apr, 2021

Voyager c'est grandir. C'est la grande aventure. Celle qui laisse des traces dans l'âme. Mais,Il faudra ameliorer la poinctualité de services au niveau du transport

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