8-Day Budget Friendly Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Safari

8-Day Budget Friendly Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Safari

Overview

This is an activity filled value for money travel package with a major focus on wildlife. There is a lot to see within a short time. With gorilla and chimpanzee tracking as the highlights, other activities include, game drives, boat trips, Tree climbing lions search, optional Community/Batwa experience or a Forest walk(Waterfall Trail) and much more!

Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per vehicle.
Minimum age
16 years old
Activities & Transport
Activities:
Game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Transport:
Pop-up roof minivan
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day Accommodation Meals
1 Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent) All meals included
2-3 Engiri Game Lodge All meals included
4-5 Ride 4 a Woman All meals included
6 Itambira Island All meals included
7 Eagle's Nest All meals included
8 No accomodation Breakfast included
Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3
Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Itineraries
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    Day 1

    Aiport/Hotel pickup and transfer (before 2pm ) to Kibale
    Today, you will drive west to the jungle of Kibale national park that in preparation for a walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. You will have lunch along the way. You can choose to relax at the lodge, visit Amabeere g'Nyinamwiru caves or even take a guided Community walk after the long drive.
      Destination
    Kibale National Park (Chimps)

     
      Accommodation
    Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
    Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 2

    Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP for a game drive
    Today begins with Bigodi Swamp walk offers some of the finest birding and monkey viewing in Uganda. This 4.5km circuit offers an opportunity to see forest and swamp special and a good number of monkeys. After here, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National park for a possible evening game drive in search of wildlife. Lunch en-route.
      Destination
    Queen Elizabeth National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Engiri Game Lodge
    Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 3

    Chimp tracking in Kalinzu & Boat trip, game drive
    After breakfast, drive to Kalinzu forest managed by National Forest Authority where you will do chimpanzee tracking. After Chimpanzee tracking, you will have an UWA boat cruise and a game drive thereafter. You have a chance to see elephants, lions, leopard and many more!
      Destination
    Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

     
      Accommodation
    Engiri Game Lodge
    Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 4

    Game drive (Ishasha tree climbing lions search) and Transfer to Bwindi NP
    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi NP. On your way, you will take a drive though Ishasha the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth famous for its tree climbing lions. After the drive you will immediately proceed to Bwindi and you will have lunch along the way.
      Destination
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

     
      Accommodation
    Ride 4 a Woman
    Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 5

    Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    After an early breakfast, you will drive to the briefing point in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get to be enlightened about your adventure with the Mountain Gorillas. You are advised to carry enough drinking water and a lunch box. At a cost of 15 US dollars, you can get a potter to carry your bag and give you a hand in slippery or steep parts of the forest. After the briefing, you are distributed into groups of eight and led by a park ranger into the forest where you will spend one hour with the gentle giants. A rain gear is important considering that Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. After gorilla tracking, relax at the lodge.
      Destination
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

     
      Accommodation
    Ride 4 a Woman
    Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 6

    Optional Community Visit/Forest Walk (Waterfall trail) and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
    A Forest walk will be organized at an extra cost. After breakfast, you will you will have two options to choose from; a community/Batwa experience or a Forest walk into the beautiful forest to enjoy tranquility and a broader biodiversity on this 3 hour Waterfall trail. There is an opportunity to see forest birds and primates. After the activity of your choice, you will be transferred to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Whichever activity you choose, there will be NO extra payments on ground.
      Destination
    Lake Bunyonyi

     
      Accommodation
    Itambira Island
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Lake Bunyonyi
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 7

    Transfer to L Mburo NP for a game drive
    Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, Have a game drive on your way in. this is the smallest savannah park but heavily populated. Its gives good break from a gorilla safari or even a fresh start for a safari depending on the route plan of your Safari. As you drive through easy to see are Zebras, Impalas, Waterbucks and the list goes on. Please note that on a good day you can see a leopard.
      Destination
    Lake Mburo National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Eagle's Nest
    Budget tented bush camp bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 8

    Walking Safari in the park & return to Entebbe
    Today begins with coffee and a walking safari into the wild L. Mburo in search of wildlife. After the adventure, return to the Lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you will embark on your return journey. Lunch stop at the Equator and proceed to Entebbe to embark or your return journey.
      Destination
    Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

     
      Accommodation
    Not Specified
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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