Safari and Travel Package
The Verdant Veil Trek: Encounters with Uganda’s Primates
Price
From USD 2,933
Duration
12 Days
Departure
All Year
Group Size
2 + Guests
The 12 days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee, and wildlife safari is a 11 nights / 12 days safari that features some of Uganda’s premier wildlife destinations.
The safari covers Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park as well as the Uganda Equator Crossing Kayabwe.
The top highlights on this safari are of course Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The Uganda gorilla trek takes us through the dense jungle to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in the wild. Bwindi Forest is also known for its rich biodiversity and excellent bird watching.
Besides gorilla trekking, the safari features wild game viewing including the Big Five; lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and leopard. The chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest is also incorporated.
👉 Transportation in a 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof suitable for photography and touring, including fuel.
👉 Full Board Accommodation during the safari and bed & breakfast in Entebbe.
👉 Professional English-speaking driver guide (other foreign language guides available on request).
👉 Park entrance fees and activity fees as listed in the itinerary.
👉 Airport transfers and 2 bottles (500ml) of drinking water per person per day.
Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park – Nile River – Lake Albert – Fort Portal – Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru Caves – Fort Portal Crater Field – Kibale National Park – Bigodi Wetland – Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ruboni Community – Kazinga Channel – Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP) – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park – Igongo Cultural Center – Kampala – Uganda Equator (Kayabwe)
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, greeted by the gentle breeze from Lake Victoria and the equatorial sunshine. After clearing immigration, meet your Africa Wetu representative and enjoy a brief orientation before transferring to your hotel. The following day, journey to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided tracking experience with the Southern White Rhino. Continue through lush landscapes to the legendary Murchison Falls. On day three, set out on a morning game drive, seeking lions, elephants, Rothschild giraffes and rare bird species, then board a private Nile cruise to the base of the falls.
Start with a hike to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile plunges dramatically into the gorge. Transfer along the Albertine Rift to Lake Albert, visiting traditional fishing communities and taking in the striking scenery. Onward to Fort Portal and Kibale National Park, with a lunch stop in town. Explore Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru Caves and hike the Fort Portal Crater Field. The next day, embark on chimpanzee trekking through Kibale’s rainforest, guided by experts, then take a reflective walk through Bigodi Wetlands, observing rare birds and swamp-dwelling sitatunga antelope.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, pausing at Ruboni Community to experience the Bakonzo people’s cultural traditions. Explore Kasenyi plains on an evening game drive, observing elephants, lions and buffaloes in the golden light. The following day, enjoy a morning game drive and a 2-hour cruise along the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. Journey south to Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions, then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. En route, visit a Batwa community and experience local coffee roasting. Arrival in Bwindi offers a chance to relax before preparing for the highlight: gorilla trekking.
Wake early for an unforgettable trek in Bwindi to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Observe their behaviour, photograph the moment, and return for a celebratory certificate and picnic lunch. Drive to Lake Bunyonyi through the scenic Kigezi Highlands and enjoy a boat cruise among terraced islands. Continue to Lake Mburo National Park, stopping at Igongo Cultural Centre for a traditional lunch. Conclude with a guided walking safari, spotting antelope, zebras, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Transfer to Kampala via the Equator at Kayabwe, where you can pause for photographs, reflecting on an exceptional journey through Uganda’s most iconic landscapes.
