7-Day Budget Uganda Safari & Gorilla Trekking Tour
January 25, 2024
Uganda Safaris and Tours
January 25, 2024
Embark on a Remarkable 9-Day Uganda Budget Safari, Gorillas and Chimpanzees – Permits Guaranteed
Embark on an unforgettable 9-Day Uganda Budget Safari, Gorillas and Chimpanzees, a country often referred to as the Pearl of Africa. Planning a budget-friendly safari to Uganda can be challenging without the right guidance. However, our expertise ensures a comfortable and affordable safari experience. Uganda boasts some of Africa’s top safari attractions, including endangered mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, the Mountains of the Moon, and thrilling white water rafting. Join our 9 Days Budget Uganda Safari for an elite safari holiday with carefully selected accommodations.
Safari Highlights:
- Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
- Waterfall boat cruise on the Nile
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Gorilla trekking experience
- Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
- Visiting the Equator
Detailed Safari Itinerary:
Day 1 – Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
After a delightful breakfast at your lodge, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via the top of the falls. Upon arrival at the lodge, check-in, and if time allows, enjoy a short game drive in the park.
Lodge Option: Red Chili Rest Camp
Day 2 – Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive to spot wildlife like elephants, giraffes, buffalos, Uganda Kob, lions, leopards, hyenas, and diverse birdlife. Later, drive to the pier for an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile, encountering hippos and crocodiles en route to the famous Murchison Falls.
Lodge Option: Red Chili Rest Camp
Day 3 – Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
After a leisurely breakfast, drive through the escarpment for breathtaking views of Lake Albert. Upon arrival in Kibale Forest National Park, visit tea farms and transfer to the lodge for relaxation.
Lodge Option: Kluges Guest Farm
Day 4 – Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After morning breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Kanyanchu Park Headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing. Trek on foot to locate chimpanzees, spending 1 hour with them. Later, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive.
Lodge Option: UWA Bandas in Mweya
Day 5 – Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Embark on an early game drive in the Kasenyi plains, searching for nocturnal wildlife and morning-active predators. Return to the lodge for lunch and transfer to Mweya for a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, encountering hippos and crocodiles.
Lodge Option: UWA Bandas in Mweya
Day 6 – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the escarpment, Kalinzu, and Ankole tea farms. Enjoy fascinating views before checking into your booked lodge for overnight and relaxation.
Lodge Option: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 7 – Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
As the sun rises, enjoy breakfast with packed lunch and enough water. Transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing by rangers. Trek into the rainforest, spending an hour with the mountain gorillas. Return to the lodge for relaxation.
Lodge Option: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 8 – Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest lake with breathtaking island views. Check into the lodge for relaxation and enjoy an evening boat cruise on the lake.
Lodge Option: Byona Amagara Island
Day 9 – Drive to Entebbe
After morning breakfast, bid farewell to the lodge and drive back to Entebbe via the equator. Upon arrival, transfer to your booked lodge or the airport for your departure flight.
Lodge Option: Not Applicable
Includes:
- All park entrance fees
- Chimpanzee permits
- Gorilla permits
- Lake Bunyonyi, Murchison Falls, and Queen Elizabeth boat cruises
- Vehicle, guide, and fuel
- Accommodation
- Free airport transfers
Excludes:
- International flights
- Uganda tourist visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses like alcoholic drinks
- Pre & post-safari accommodation
