12 Days Budget Gorilla Habituation and Uganda Wildlife Safari

After breakfast, begin your morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. Explore the savannah plains in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and other wildlife species.
After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. The cruise offers excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and wildlife gathering along the riverbanks while enjoying views of the powerful waterfalls.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and continue towards Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, passing through local villages, farmlands, and beautiful landscapes.
Kibale Forest is one of Uganda’s most important rainforest destinations and is famous for its chimpanzee population and rich biodiversity. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax while preparing for the chimpanzee trekking experience.

After breakfast, proceed to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Enter the rainforest with experienced guides and trackers as you search for chimpanzee communities. During the trek, observe these intelligent primates as they feed, communicate, and move through their natural habitat.
Later, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. Discover the wetland ecosystem, enjoy bird watching, spot other primates, and interact with local communities living around the forest.
Return to your lodge for relaxation.

After breakfast, depart Kibale Forest and continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through beautiful landscapes, crater lakes, farms, and local communities.
Upon arrival, enjoy a wildlife safari through the park’s savannah plains. Search for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and other wildlife while enjoying views of the Rwenzori Mountains and surrounding scenery.
Later, check into your lodge and relax.

Begin the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the Kasenyi plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas, with opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and other wildlife.
After lunch, enjoy the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise. This relaxing boat safari provides close views of hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species along the waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth and continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the scenic Ishasha sector.
During the journey, enjoy wildlife viewing opportunities in Ishasha, famous for its tree-climbing lions. You may also spot elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes while travelling through this unique section of the park.
Continue through the beautiful hills and communities of southwestern Uganda before arriving at your lodge near the Gorilla Habituation Experience trekking sector.

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Begin your Gorilla Habituation Experience with experienced trackers and ranger guides as you search for a semi-habituated gorilla family deep inside the ancient rainforest. Spend up to four hours observing mountain gorillas while learning about their behaviour, social structures, and conservation efforts.
After the trek, return to your lodge and enjoy a well-deserved rest after this unforgettable wildlife encounter.

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and travel to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most beautiful highland destinations. Enjoy stunning views of terraced hills, islands, and local communities along the way.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge overlooking the peaceful waters of Lake Bunyonyi. Spend the afternoon relaxing after your gorilla experience.
Optional activities include a boat ride, island exploration, bird watching, cultural visits, or simply enjoying the scenic views.

After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and continue to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside, passing through local communities, farmlands, and beautiful landscapes.
Upon arrival in Lake Mburo, enjoy an evening wildlife experience. The park is known for zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, elands, and other wildlife species.

After breakfast, explore Lake Mburo National Park with a morning game drive. Search for wildlife across the park’s savannah landscapes while enjoying excellent photography opportunities.
You may also enjoy a guided nature walk experience, offering a unique opportunity to explore the park on foot while learning about plants, wildlife tracks, and the ecosystem.
Spend your final evening relaxing at the lodge while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of Lake Mburo.

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe or Kampala. Enjoy the final views of Uganda’s countryside, villages, and scenic landscapes.
Depending on your departure schedule, you will have a stop for lunch before arriving in Entebbe or Kampala for your onward flight or hotel transfer.
Your 12 Days Budget Gorilla Habituation and Uganda Wildlife Safari ends with unforgettable memories of rhino tracking, Murchison Falls, chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo wildlife experiences.