Great Rift & Gorilla trail 8 Days / 7 Nights Safari

This 8-day safari offers a blend of adventure, wildlife, and culture — from trekking rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi and spotting lions in Queen Elizabeth to exploring the scenic plains of Lake Mburo and the vibrant city life of Kampala.       

Memorable Aspects:

  • Thrilling game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with opportunities of spotting the tree climbing lions.
  • Tracking through dense forest and experiencing a Magical hour of an encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
  • Bwindi’s deep jungle treks, offering tropical rainforest, excellent birdwatching, orchids and monkey sightings.
  • Scenic drives amid the rolling savannas of Lake Mburo.

Itinerary at a glance

Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in Kampala, Uganda. Kampala
Day 2 Transfer to Bwindi National Park Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 3 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park – Visit the Batwa Pygmies Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 4 Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5 Kasenyi Plains game drives. Afternoon boat cruise. Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6 Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Night Game Drive Lake Mburo
Day 7 Morning Game Drive. Transfer to Kampala with a stopover at the equator in Kayabwe. Kampala
Day 8 Transfer by road from Lake Mburo to Kampala, Entebbe International Airport Departure

 


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Included/Excluded

  • Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on safari
  • Complimentary bottled mineral water per person per day
  • Services of a professional, experienced English-Speaking safari driver/guide
  • Game drives and Park entry fees as indicated on the itinerary
  • Afternoon Boat Cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • All meet and greet services
  • Pick up and drop off at the Airport
  • Kampala City Tour
  • Safari accessories: - First aid kit, wildlife referral books, quality binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
  • 24 hours stand-by Customer Service contact number
  • Gorilla Permits (bookable & payable based on availability)
  • International flights - From/to home (we can help select your flights, but you'll have to book them on your own)
  • Items of personal nature. (e.g., Travel Insurance, Visa fees, Telephone call bills, laundry, Souvenirs etc.) Note: To enter Kenya, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required. You can apply online easily through the following government website https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=5
  • Tips & gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver guide(s) - (Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your own discretion - Guideline US$ 10 per person per day)
  • Extra Meals and beverages not included in the accommodation meal plan
  • Cost incurred by all optional activities

Tour Plan

1 Arrival Kampala

On arrival at the Entebbe airport, you will be welcomed by our staff who will drive you to the hotel. You will check in at hotel for lunch (depending on the time of arrival), dinner and a night.

  Accommodation options;

2 Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Check out of the lodge and drive to Bwindi impenetrable through the Ishasha sector. Do the game drive with chances of viewing the tree-climbing lions.

Proceed to Bwindi and check into the lodge.

Accommodation options:

3 Mountain Gorilla Trekking

An early briefing, then venture into Bwindi's dense, misty jungle with expert guides.

Spending time in the presence of mountain gorillas is a real privilege, so we're sure you'll enjoy trekking deep into the forest to find them. This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while on safari.

Track a habituated gorilla family, feeling the thrill as you find them – from playful juveniles to the watchful silverback.

Spend one hour observing their intimate family life: feeding, grooming, and resting, a truly transformative moment.

After the trek, return for rest, reflecting on the profound connection with these endangered giants.

Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.

4 Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early morning breakfast and check out of the lodge, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lunch will be en-route. Check-in at the lodge for dinner and a night.

Accommodation options:

5 Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After early morning breakfast, drive to the Kasenyi plains for game drives. Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular savanna park in Uganda and the best place to see lions making it the perfect destination for a Uganda Wildlife Safari.

After the game drive, drive back to the lodge for lunch. After Lunch, go for the afternoon boat cruise from 3pm. The boat cruise is a 3hrs activity that is conducted by experienced professional guides. Return to the lodge after the boat cruise.

6 Queen Elizabeth to Lake Mburo National Park.

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The Park covers only 370km² yet it has 5 lakes within. It’s situated between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara. Lake Mburo National Park is the only place where you can spot the impalas in Uganda, antelopes as well as the Elands. There are also many herds of buffalos and Zebras within this national park.

Check in at the lodge for lunch, dinner and a night.

Accommodation options:

7 Lake Mburo to Kampala.

Early breakfast and check out of the lodge, do the morning game drive and exit the park.

Lunch will be en-route. Stop at the equator in Kayabwe. Uganda is among the eleven nations worldwide crossed by the equator.

The best place to visit and explore the equator in Uganda is Kayabwe Mpigi district.

8 Kampala City Tour & departure

Wake up at leisure, have breakfast and check out of the hotel. Drive to Kampala for a city tour.

Visit the kabaka’s palace, Kasubi tombs, religious places, and craft market. Have lunch at a restaurant with local food. Transfer to the airport depending on the flight departure.

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