11 Days Uganda Gorilla Wildlife Tour and Cultural Encounter

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Yaneta Safaris guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. If you arrive early, take a short town tour, interact with the locals, and shop for souvenirs. Later, return to the lodge for lunch and relax for the rest of the evening. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

After an early breakfast, the guide will pick you up at 7:00 am for a briefing before starting the 6-hour journey to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Afterward, proceed to Masindi for lunch, then continue to the park. Upon arrival, check in, relax, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Start the day early with breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive. Expect to see lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, and various birds.  Return to the lodge to freshen up and have lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile, spotting crocodiles, hippos, and elephants along the riverbanks. The boat ride leads to the base of Murchison Falls, where you can hike to the top for breathtaking views. The driver will pick you up for the return to the lodge.

After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park. The scenic drive passes through villages, lush countryside, and tea plantations. Kibale is famous for primates like chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. Upon arrival, check in, have dinner, and rest.

After breakfast, head to the ranger station for a briefing before trekking into Kibale Forest to track chimpanzees. Spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

After an early breakfast, set off for a game drive in Kasenyi Plains, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, and more. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha, known for its tree-climbing lions. There’s about a 70% chance of spotting them, though they can sometimes be hidden in the grasslands. If sighted, it’s a spectacular view! Continue to Bwindi, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in, relax, and prepare for the next day’s trek.

After an early breakfast and briefing, begin your gorilla trekking adventure. The rainforest is dense, but trails lead you to the gorilla families. Once located, spend an hour observing them. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit a Batwa community for a cultural experience. Enjoy traditional performances and learn about their way of life. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

After a relaxed breakfast, depart for Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest lake. The scenic lake is dotted with 29 islands. Take a canoe trek to explore historical sites like the Punishment Island, where unmarried pregnant girls were abandoned. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation with stunning lake views.

After breakfast, drive past the terraced hills of Kigezi to Mbarara, then on to Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive in the afternoon, check in, and relax before heading out for an evening game drive. Expect to see zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and topis. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.