12 days gorillas, big fives and cultural experience safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi National Park, and Lake Bunyonyi. It should be noted that Uganda’s national parks reward you with opportunities to see a lot of wildlife as well as explore diverse cultures within and outside of these protected areas. Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, a primate capital of the world, rewards you with opportunities to see other primates like vervet monkeys, olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. The gorilla trekking experience is the major highlight of this safari, as well as the Big Five. Crown this trip with a community or cultural encounter in the Pearl of Africa.
Activities in 12 days gorillas, big fives and cultural experience
- Rhino tracking
- Top of the falls
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Bigodi community
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Gorilla Trekking
- Batwa Visit
- Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
Safari Outline for 12 days gorillas, big fives and cultural experience
- DAY 1: Arrival and transfer to the hotel
- DAY 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino
- DAY 3: Game drive and boat cruise
- DAY 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
- Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community
- Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 7: Game drive and boat cruise
- DAY 8: Transfer to Bwindi National Park, Batwa Visit
- DAY 9: Gorilla tracking experience
- DAY 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- DAY 11: Transfer to Entebbe
- DAY 12: Visit botanical gardens, shopping, and later transfer to the airport for departure.
TRIP OUTLINE for 12 days gorillas, big fives and cultural experience
DAY 1: Arrival and transfer to the hotel
On the first day of your itinerary, you will arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed. Our team will assist you with immigration formalities, and then you’ll be transferred to your booked facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
DAY 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After a refreshing breakfast, you’ll receive a detailed briefing for the day ahead. Later transfer to Murchison Falls with an en route stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. This is one of the most thrilling experiences, as you get to track rhinos on foot. Later, en route, stop at Masindi town for lunch before proceeding to the park via Kichumbanyombo gate. Go for a visit to the top of the falls, and later check in at the booked lodge in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at Murchison Falls NP
Day three starts with an early breakfast and a briefing for the day’s activities. You’ll embark on an exciting game drive through Murchison Falls National Park, exploring its diverse landscapes and encountering a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. After the game drive, you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll experience a thrilling boat cruise along the Nile River, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness the majestic Murchison Falls up close. Finally, you’ll return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After serving breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, also known as the primate capital of the world. The journey itself will provide you with beautiful views of lush greenery and abundant wildlife. En route, stop at Fort Portal for lunch before embarking on the journey to the national park as you pass through the lush green vegetation with tea plantations near Isunga Park headquarters, creating a beautiful scenery of the landscape. Arrive at the lodge in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community
This day begins with an early breakfast to fuel your exciting day ahead. You’ll embark on an unforgettable chimpanzee habituation adventure in Kibale Forest. Before entering the forest, you are required to go for a briefing first at the Kanyanchu tourism information center, where later you will be allocated in groups of six persons, and with the help of an experienced ranger guide from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), you’ll trek through the dense forest trails, encountering these intelligent primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, go for the Bigodi community visit, where you will get opportunities to interact with the local people and know more about how they carry out their day-to-day activities. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be provided at the booked lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a scenic journey that showcases the beauty of Uganda’s landscapes. Have lunch en route and later arrive at the booked facility and check in. In the afternoon, go for a game drive in the park, as you get to see a lot of animals. It should be noted that Queen Elizabeth is one of the top tourist destinations in Uganda. In the evening, return to the booked facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 7: Game drive & boat cruise
Early in the morning, you’ll start with a fulfilling breakfast and briefing. You’ll then embark on an exhilarating game drive through the park for the big ones; you are able to see other animals like elephants, leopards, Uganda kob, and buffalos, among others.
Later go for lunch, and in the afternoon go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes Edward and George. Expect to see a lot of animals that come out of the hot bushes to quench their thirst on the Kazinga Channel waters. Birds like the pelicans can be seen at the Pelican Point. Return to the booked facility for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 8: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
After breakfast, you’ll embark on a game drive in the park and later transfer to Bwindi National Park. Arrive at the booked facility and check in time for afternoon relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 9: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Visit
This is the highlight of your itinerary—the gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After breakfast and a briefing, you’ll embark on a thrilling trek through the dense forest, guided by experienced trackers. Lunch will be packed, giving you time to rest and reflect on this extraordinary experience. Tourists should take note that during the gorilla trekking experience they are allowed one full hour with the mountain gorillas. Coming face to face with these creatures is one of the most rewarding experiences you should not miss in a lifetime on your trip to the Pearl of Africa. Later, go for a visit to the Batwa community, as you get to learn more about their survival in the forest over the years. Return to the booked accommodation facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After being served breakfast, check out of the facility and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive and check in, and after lunch go for a boat cruise on the lake as you get to explore the 29 islands. Return to the booked facility in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 11: Transfer to Entebbe
After an early served breakfast, check out of the booked facility and transfer to Entebbe. En route, stop at the equator in Kayabwe for lunch and get to participate in the water experiment, and later embark on the journey to Entebbe, arriving in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. Accommodation at the preferred lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 12: Visit botanical gardens, shopping, and later transfer to the airport for departure.
After an early-served breakfast, go for a visit to the botanical gardens and later visit craft shops around Entebbe as you pick souvenirs for your loved ones back home. Crown your visit to Uganda by visiting the Victoria Mall in Entebbe for a cup of coffee. Later, our company guide will transfer you to the airport in time for your international flight back home. End of your 12 days safari
Inclusive in 12 days gorillas, big fives and cultural experience
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee permits
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary apart from optional s
- Park entrances
- Bottled drinking water
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- 4-Wheel Drive/Safari Van
Exclusives in 12 days gorillas, big fives and cultural experience
- Visas
- Passports
- Airline Ticket
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Insurances
- Loss of luggage on the plane
- Delays and Cancellations