8 Days Murchison Chimpanzees Queen Elizabeth and Gorilla Safari

8 Days Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Gorilla Safari – Uganda Wildlife Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day Uganda safari to four iconic national parks – Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This thrilling wildlife journey includes gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Big Five encounters, and a visit to the world’s most powerful waterfall. Discover the best of Uganda’s wildlife, primates, and scenic landscapes on this immersive safari adventure.

Safari Highlights:

• Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

• Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth

• Boat cruises on the Nile River and Kazinga Channel

• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park

• Nature walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

• Scenic views of Murchison Falls

• Spot the tree-climbing lions in Ishasha

• Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Start your safari with a pickup from Kampala or Entebbe by our professional safari guide. Drive northwards to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a thrilling rhino tracking experience. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, entering via Kichumbanyobo Gate near Masindi town. Check-in at your lodge and relax for the evening.

• Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or equivalent

Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Nile River

After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive in the Nile Delta region. Expect to spot elephants, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and more. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, witnessing hippos, crocodiles, and diverse wildlife along the riverbanks. Conclude the day with a hike to the top of the falls, then return to your lodge.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or equivalent

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Have an early breakfast and depart for Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world. Enjoy scenic views of Uganda’s countryside as you drive through villages and tea plantations. Arrive in the evening and settle into your lodge.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Isunga Lodge or equivalent

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After breakfast, report to the park offices for a chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest. Track our closest relatives for 2–5 hours and spend 1 hour observing them in their natural habitat. After lunch and refreshment, enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Swamp, a birdwatcher’s paradise. Later, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge or equivalent

Day 5: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Start your day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for lion sightings, large herds of buffalo, elephants, and antelopes. After lunch, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George, and see a dense concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge or equivalent

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha – Tree Climbing Lions

After breakfast, drive south through the Ishasha sector, famous for the rare tree-climbing lions. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge in the evening and relax as you prepare for the next day’s gorilla adventure.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge or equivalent

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Wake up early and head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Venture into the thick forest with your ranger guides to track a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend one magical hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge and unwind after this bucket-list experience.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge or equivalent

Day 8: Return to Kampala or Entebbe – End of Safari

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, with a stopover in Mbarara for lunch and another at the Equator for a photo opportunity. Arrive in the late afternoon and drop off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Inclusions:

• Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permits

• All park entry fees

• Game drives & boat safaris

• 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide

• Full-board accommodation

• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle

Exclusions:

• International flights

• Visa fees

• Tips & gratuities

• Personal travel insurance

• Optional activities not included in itinerary

Contact us today to book this all-inclusive 8 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari and experience the ultimate African adventure in the Pearl of Africa.