6 Days Best of Uganda Safari - Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife

6 Days Best of Uganda Safari – Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife

The 6 days best of Uganda safari takes you through mountain gorilla trekking adventures in the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and wildlife viewing experience in Murchison Falls National Park. This gorilla and wildlife safari begins with exploring Murchison Falls National Park-the largest of all the 10 national parks in Uganda with an area of about 3840 square kilometers where you will take part in game drives and launch trip with a chance to see African bush elephants, buffaloes, lions, Rothschild giraffes, birds, hippos, Nile crocodiles and many more.

This Uganda safari also includes a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, a glimpse at the tree climbing lions at Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is set in Southwestern Uganda.

Activities to do on 6 days best of Uganda safari

• Game drive along the Northern circuit of Murchison Falls National Park
• Launch cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Chimpanzee tracking
• Photography at Uganda Equator crossing

Brief itinerary of the 6 days best of Uganda safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game drives and launch cruise
Day 3: Drive from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 6: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe

Detailed itinerary of 6 days best of Uganda safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

Meet your tour leader after an early morning breakfast ready to begin your 5 to 6 hours’ road trip from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park which is found in Northwestern Uganda. Drive via the Luweero-Masindi route and on the way, you will make a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for you to track rhinos. After, the driver guide/tour leader will take you to Masindi to have lunch and then connect to Murchison Falls National Park via the Kichumbanyobo gate. Along the way, get an incredible sight at the playful olive baboons, scenic view of Budongo Forest, Kaniyo-Pabidi. In case time allows, drive to the top of Murchison Falls to witness this natural wonder as it squeezes itself on a narrow gorge of about 7 meters prior to plunging about 43 meters. After photography, drive to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and night stay.

Travel time: 6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Where to stay in Murchison Falls National Park
Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp, Shoebill Campsite, Heritage Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge, Fort Murchison
Luxury: Baker’s Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 2: Game drives and launch cruise

Begin your second day with an early morning breakfast and after, head out for exciting game drive via the Northern Circuit of Murchison Falls National Park. A game drive along this game track, allows you to explore the park’s enormous wildlife species including African bush elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, Rothschild giraffes, birds, antelopes and general view of breathtaking landscape of Murchison Falls National Park. This game viewing experience takes you about 3 to 4 hours and after, you will return to have lunch in your lunch.

At 2:00 pm, you will set off for the afternoon launch trip which takes you to the bottom of Murchison Falls. This amazing water sport allows you to catch a glimpse at large schools of hippos, Nile crocodiles, water birds as well as other wildlife species. This is 3 to 4 hours’ experience and once you get to Baker’s rock, don’t miss the scenic view of Murchison Falls. You can choose to return on a boat or hike to top of Murchison Falls and meet the driver guide who will drive you back.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Where to stay in Murchison Falls National Park
Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp, Shoebill Campsite, Heritage Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge, Fort Murchison
Luxury: Baker’s Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 3: Drive from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park

Have breakfast early in the morning and after, drive from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park. This is about 7 hours’ drive journey and along the way, enjoy the unique landscape, rift valley escarpment. You will be served lunch in Fort Portal and later, drive to Kibale Forest National Park.

Travel time: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Where to stay in Kibale Forest National Park
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Luxury: Primate Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, gather at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing on the set guidelines to observe while on a trek to see chimpanzees. This is a 2-4-hour primate experience and not only will you see chimpanzees but you will also come across other primate species, bird species, plant species, butterflies to mention but a few.

Once you come across chimpanzees, you have an hour of magical encounter which also includes photo taking. After, you will return to the visitor center/lodge to check out ready to embark on 5-6-hour road trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda. Drive via Ishasha area which may get you an astonishing view of the tree climbing lions and later, proceed to Savanna Resort for lunch. Arrive early at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to check-in at your desired safari lodge for relaxation, dinner and a night stay.

Travel time: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Nshongi Camp
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge

Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Enjoy your hot cup of tea or coffee and after, proceed to Bwindi park headquarters with some packed lunch and energy-giving snacks for a briefing on the set safety measures of gorilla trekking. It is today that you will be assigned to a gorilla family to trek and park ranger to take you through this thrilling adventure. It may last you about 2-6 hours and on finding a gorilla family, you have one hour of magical encounter. On gorilla trek, you will also come across other species of primates, bird species and many others. After, return to relax at the lodge and in the evening, visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience, enjoy the amazing dances, music performance, traditions, lifestyle of the Batwa pygmies.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Nshongi Camp
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge

Day 6: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe

Following breakfast early in the morning, check out of the lodge and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe.
End of the 6 days best of Uganda safari

6 days best of Uganda safari includes

• Gorilla permit
• Chimpanzee permits
• All activities in the travel plan except the optional ones.
• Bottled drinking water.
• Relevant government taxes.
• 4×4 drive safari car.
• Fulltime English-speaking driver-guide.

6 days best of Uganda safari excludes

• Tips
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• International flights
• Hotel fees in Kampala/Entebbe
• Cigarettes
• Laundry services