CHIMPANZEE & GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI
Kampala city tour, Jinja water rafting, chimpanzees, mountain gorillas and wildlife safari.
10 Days Uganda adventure safari
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Safari Overview
This 10 days Uganda safari is one of the our adventurous Uganda safari packages offering a true taste of Uganda’s adventure, from Kampala city sightseeing with visit to several sites, catching up with the waves of River Nile in Jinja – The source of the Nile, encountering the playful primates – the chimpanzees in Kibale National park, watching abundant wildlife in Queen Elizabeth national park and Lake Mburo national park to coming eye to eye with the endangered Mountain gorillas in the forests of Bwindi impenetrable national park and interacting with the local Batwa people – people of the forests.
This safari of 10 days and 9 nights starts from Kampala City with pick up at Entebbe International airport and ends with a drop off at Entebbe International airport.
Day 1: Arrival, Pick up – Kampala Sightseeing
Upon arrival at Entebbe International airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative (safari-driver guide). He will give you a short briefing about the safari and drive to Kampala city for a sightseeing experience on a bodaboda, as you drive on various streets of the city you will enjoy watching the locals going on with their daily activities, visit the Nakasero and Owino Market among others if time permits (depending on your time of arrival). Head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: lunch and dinner
Day 2: Kampala tour – Transfer to Jinja.
Enjoy breakfast, meet your driver – guide and head out for a Kampala city tour. You will visit the Uganda National Museum – the oldest Museum in East Africa started in 1908, Kasubi Tombs – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a burial grounds for the kings of Buganda, Kampala Central Mosque formerly known as Gadhafi National Mosque. You will have lunch and then set off on a journey to Jinja through Mabira Forest – the largest forest in central region of Uganda, arrive in Jinja in the evening, check into your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation:  Nile village hotel & spa Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Water Rafting, tubing and Quad biking
Have breakfast and head out for a full day of adventure, you will head to the source of the Nile for white water rafting. You will join other rafters at the meeting for briefing about the safety standards and how to the activity is properly carried out. Then get your life jacket and hard helmet and start your rafting adventure on River Nile the longest river in Africa and the best site for white water rafting experience. You will have the best white water rafting experience with high rapids of grade 4 and 5. Afterwards, you will have lunch and then go for the tubing experience on the Nile enjoying the beautiful views around, you will then go for a biking experience for one hour while enjoy the splendid views of River Nile as it flows. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Nile village hotel & spa Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Fort Portal – Kibale National Park
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, checkout of your lodge and embark on a journey to Fort Portal – a small but beautiful Tourism Town. You will lunch along the way, arrive in Fort Portal in the afternoon, go for a short tour visiting the Tooro Kingdom Palace then proceed to Kibale National park. Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking – afternoon visit to the locals community – Coffee Plantations
Wake up early for breakfast and head to the park’s headquarters for briefing about the dos and don’ts while in the presence of chimpanzees, you will be grouped into 6 people then head to the starting point  with the armed ranger and enter the jungle in search for chimpanzees. Looking for chimpanzees takes approximately 3-5 hours depending on the movement of the chimpanzees, when you locate these playful creatures you will spend one hour in their presence while watching them play on tree branches, groom each other, collect fruits among others. Later you will head back to the park’s headquarters where you will receive your certificates and your driver – guide, head to your lodge for lunch. In afternoon you will go for a visit to the local community visiting coffee plantation, visit the locals and witness the making of local beer and also taste some. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park – afternoon boat ride at Kazinga Channel
Have early breakfast, checkout of the lodge and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park a wildlife capital, along the way you will enjoy magnificent views of Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in the park in time for lunch which you will enjoy after check – in, in the afternoon you will head to the Kazinga Channel. During the cruise you will watch abundance of wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, hippos and crocodiles and many birds including herons, crested cranes among others. With en-route game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi – Visit the Batwa people for Cultural visit and Learning center
Enjoy breakfast and go for an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains where you will enjoy watching several animals including lions, kobs, leopards, warthogs, buffaloes among others. With packed lunch you will proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park arriving in the afternoon, you will have a visit the Batwa learning center where you will have a deeper insight into the lifestyle of the Batwa people through interacting with them, watch various activities such as demonstration of their hunting skills, making of local coffee and local brew. Head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Mbarara City
Enjoy breakfast and go for an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains where you will enjoy watching several animals including lions, kobs, leopards, warthogs Wake up as early as 06:00 am for breakfast and head to the park’s headquarters for briefing about the do’s and don’ts about mountain gorilla trekking, a senior ranger guide will take you through the rules and regulations to follow. You will be grouped into 8 people, assign you a gorilla family to trek and head into the jungle looking for mountain gorillas, gorilla trekking takes approximately 4-6 hours depending on the movement of mountain gorillas, the gorilla family you are trekking and where it stayed the previous night. When you encounter the gorillas, you will spend one hour in the presence gorillas while watching them groom each other, take amazing pictures and videos as long as your flashlight is off. You will trek back to the park’s headquarters to pick your gorilla certificates and embark on your journey to Mbarara City where you spend the night. Accommodation: Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, buffaloes among others. With packed lunch you will proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park arriving in the afternoon, you will have a visit the Batwa learning center where you will have a deeper insight into the lifestyle of the Batwa people through interacting with them, watch various activities such as demonstration of their hunting skills, making of local coffee and local brew. Head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Game drive / bike safari in Lake Mburo national park – Transfer to Kampala
Wake up and head to the park for an early morning game drive for sightings of zebras, defassa waterbucks, leopards, hippos, hyenas, topis, reedbucks, impalas, elands among others. Return to your lodge for breakfast, then rest for a while as you wait for lunch. In the afternoon you will go for a biking safari in the savannah grasslands of the park, there are several hilly routes in the park on which this activity is carried out. Biking activity last for 1-2 hours and offers you a chance to ride among zebras, impalas among others. After the experience you will depart for Kampala arriving in the evening, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Papyrus guest house Entebbe (Midrange) Lake Victoria Serena golf resort & spa (Luxury) Meal plan: Full board basis
Day 10: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Depending on the time of your departure flight, you will have breakfast, meet your guide and be driven to Entebbe International airport for your flight back home. This marks the end of this 10 days Uganda safari.
End of the safari.
Choose our 10-Days Uganda adventure Safari, tailored to your style – budget, midrange, or luxury. We cater to your specific preferences. Experience captivating landscapes, gorilla encounters, and expert guidance. Day 1: Arrival, Pick up – Kampala Sightseeing . Day 2: Kampala tour – Transfer to Jinja. Day 3: Water Rafting, tubing and Quad biking. Day 4: Transfer to Fort Portal – Kibale National Park. Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking – afternoon visit to the locals community – Coffee Plantations. Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park – afternoon boat ride at Kazinga Channel. Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi – Visit the Batwa people for Cultural visit and Learning center. Day 8: Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Mbarara City. Day 9: Game drive / bike safari in Lake Mburo national park – Transfer to Kampala. Day 10: Transfer to Kibale National Park. Join us for an unforgettable adventure while respecting park regulations and the gorillas’ habitat. Book today!
Join our expert tour guides as they unveil the wonders of Africa’s wildlife and guide you to encounter some of the continent’s rarest animals. A warm invitation awaits you in the captivating landscapes of Uganda!
Included in Cost
- Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Meals
- Expert Guides
- Park Entrance Fees
- Permit Booking
Not Included in Cost
- International Flights
- Visa and Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratitues
- Personal expenses
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