10 Day Luxury Big 5, Chimps & Gorillas
A 10 Day Luxury Big 5, Chimps & Gorillas safari in Uganda, combining the Big 5 experience, chimpanzee tracking, and gorilla trekking, can be an unforgettable adventure with a touch of comfort and exclusivity.
Hight Lights
- Witness The Best Part Of Safari.
- Be a Part of Heritage Route.
- Make Memories For Life Time.
Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe to Murchison Falls NP
Accommodation: Chobe Lodge
After breakfast at your hotel (or direct pick-up from airport), we will head north to Ziwa rhino sanctuary arriving in time for lunch. After lunch you will go on your rhino trek, seeing these wonderful animals on foot. The trek usually takes one to two ours and at all times you will be accompanied by an armed ranger for both your and the animals safety. After your visit you will continue north to the beautiful Chobe lodge with its spectacular Nile views.
Day 2: Murchison Falls NP
Such a beautiful lodge at such a beautiful location deserves a little time to appreciate it so you will have that opportunity this morning and over lunch. In the afternoon we’ll enjoy a peaceful game drive as we transfer to our new lodge downstream.
Accommodation: Baker’s Lodge, Murchison Falls NP
Day 3: Murchison Falls
An early start as we cross north again to the main delta game circuit. This morning we’ll be on the look out for giraffe, elephant, various antelope as well as lions, leopards and hyena. You’ll return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon take your private launch to the foot of Murchison Falls before drifting back into the sunset, with drinks and snacks served on board.
Accommodation: Baker’s Lodge, Murchison Falls NP
Day 4: Murchison Falls to Kibale NP
This morning you’ll be treated to a bush breakfast in the park before returning to your lodge and then making the short trip to the airfield for your flight south. You will be Picked up in Kasese by Njia African Adventure Driver/guide who will then transfer you for one hour to your lodge set among the crater lakes of south west Uganda
Accommodation: Crater’s Lodge
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking
After breakfast you’ll take the short journey to Kibale NP where you will go on your Chimpanzee trek (minimum age 12 yrs). The trek usually takes around 2 to 4 hours but can be longer as we try to get close to mans closest cousins. If you find them you will spend an hour in their enthralling company. You will return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, if you still have the energy you walk (or drive) to the “top of the world” viewpoint with its views of crater lakes and the lovely Rwenzori Mountains in the distance. Otherwise you can just relax around the pool at beautiful lodge, taking in the scenery from there.
Accommodation: Crater’s Lodge
Day 6:Bigodi Swamp walk and Queen Elizabeth NP
An early start to make the most of the swamp walk which offers spectacular forest canopy views and a huge variety of bird and primate life. After the walk you’ll head down to the plains of Queen Elizabeth NP, reaching your lodge in time for lunch. After lunch you will venture out on your luxury boat trip on the Kazinga Channel where you’ll find hippos, crocodiles, elephant buffalo and more on the shores, as well as learning a little of the life of local people who share this area with the animals.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 7: QENP to Ishasha Sector Queen Elizabeth NP
After an early breakfast you’ll depart for the Kasenyi Savannah, Queen Elizabeth National Park, for an early morning game drive. The savannah offers a great safari experience, with the opportunity to see lions, Uganda Kob, hyena, elephant, warthog, and waterbuck and possibly even the elusive leopard all with the stunning Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop. You will then take your packed lunch on the Crater Explosion drive enjoying beautiful views of the enormous craters, the Rift Valley Escarpment and Lakes Edward and George and the Kazinga Channel below. After lunch you will head further west through the conservation area to the Ishasha sector of the park.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 8: Ishasha to Buhoma
After an early start we’ll go for a game drive in the Ishasha sector of the park. While enjoying the wilderness, we’ll be on the lookout for the famed tree climbing lions and healthy population of hyena as well as elephant, topi, hippos and many antelopes. After lunch at the lodge we’ll take the winding road travelling through the lakes, forests and mountains of western Uganda. We reach our destination under the canopy Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking (min age 15yrs)
Today’s the day! Your guide will already have booked you in so after a briefing from your ranger you head on foot to find your gorilla group. Your Gorilla trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes that can be slippers, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo vegetation before you reach the Gorilla family. The time taken can be as few as 30 minutes to as many as 7 hours but coming face to face with the Gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. Each group is allowed a maximum of 1 hour with the gentle giants observing and learning about their behaviors while taking best shots of photos
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
NB:
If you are sick you will not be able to visit. Gorillas are so closely related to us that they can catch all of our diseases but may not be so well equipped in recovering from them. Their safety is paramount.
A reasonable level of fitness is required for this trek.
Good walking shoes, waterproof jacket and long trousers are essential.
You are welcome to take photographs but you must use a camera where you can turn off the flash. Flash photography can freak out gorillas and you don’t want to be on foot near a freaked out 400lb gorilla.
After the trek you can enjoy a complimentary massage or just cosy up by the open fire.
Day 10: Bwindi to Entebbe
After breakfast you’ll head off the mountains to Kihihi airstrip and your flight to Entebbe, arriving around lunchtime.
Safari Package Includes;
- 4×4 vehicle specially adapted for game viewing
- English speaking guides
- All accommodation costs on a twin share basis
- All meals, except breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 10
- All park fees and game drive fees as indicated
- Gorilla tracking fees
- Chimp tracking fees
- Internal flights
- Activities as listed
Recommended Daily Spending Allowance
USD $15 – 30 per day
The above is a guideline only.
Safari Package Excludes
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- All beverages except tea, coffee or juice taken at breakfast where breakfast is included
- Tips and gratuities
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature like telephone calls
- Any activity, meal or accommodation NOT mentioned in the itinerary
- Porters and other luggage service
What to bring
- Uganda is generally hot and sunny during the day so sunscreen and a hat are a good idea, but it does get chilly at night so a light jacket/jumper is also advisable.
- Waterproof jacket
- Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt
- Sturdy closed toed shoes.