8 Days Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife in Uganda Mid-Range

These 8 Days Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife in Uganda Mid-Range Safari starts and ends in Entebbe. It offers the ultimate chance to do the chimpanzee and gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Forest, where you get up close to the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. Leave the African jungle with lasting memories and continue your journey. Get to know the locals during a community walk and come across breathtaking scenic sights in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Are you ready to explore the Pearl of Africa?

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Detailed 8 Day Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife in Uganda Mid-Range Safari

Day 1: Entebbe International Airport

You’ll have a meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport by our 8 Days Gorillas & Wildlife in Uganda Safari representative, who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel, not far from the airport.

Depending on your time of arrival, you are advised to have your money changed before setting off for the countryside, which we will assist you with. You may choose to have optional activities around Entebbe, such as, a visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre at an extra fee of $15 per person, visit the botanical gardens of Entebbe or you may choose to relax at your hotel. When you arrive late at night, you can still get something to eat at the guesthouse, this is not included.

  • Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Airport/Airstrip)
  • Accommodation:  Papyrus Guest House – Mid-range guest house located in or near Entebbe
  • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included), Drinks not included

Day 2: Kibale Forest National Park

You’ll have an early morning pick up from your hotel and drive west to Fort Portal through the verdant countryside passing through traditional communities and farms. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon and knows a cooler climate, which make this ideal for farming. The drive takes approximately 5 hours. You will arrive at the lodge in time for a late lunch.

You will have the afternoon free to relax or you can explore the local tea plantations or do a community walk in the afternoon (extra supplement will be charged).

  • Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest lodge – Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Drinks not included.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park


After breakfast at the lodge, Our 8 Days Gorillas & Wildlife in Uganda Safari guide will drive to the starting point of your chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park. This park is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous are 13 species is the chimpanzee, man’s closest relative.

Kibale has over 1450 chimpanzees and therewith represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primates. Kibale is also home to the rare L Host’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, olive baboon just to mention but a few.

After lunch, Bigodi Swamp walk. Bigodi was established by a local development organization to protect the 4sq km Magombe Swamp that is home to around 200 species of birds (highlights include papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler and great blue turaco). It’s a great way to explore the unique nature of the area.

  • Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, Mid-range Lodge located just outside Kibale NP
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Drinks not included

Day 4: Boat Cruise Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range. As you go through the park on the 8 Days Gorillas & Wildlife in Uganda Safari, you will have a game drive on the way there. You might spot animals like the elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, the Uganda kobs, antelopes, warthogs as well as many birds.

You will have a hot lunch in the afternoon, after which you’ll enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a 42km channel joining Lake Edward and Lake George. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos. It offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.

The prolific birdlife is colourful and stupendous, with well over 550 resident species. You will also have the chance to spot many Nile crocodiles, hippos and if you are lucky, there might also be an elephant waiting for you.

  • Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda) – Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Drinks not included.

Day 5: Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Have an early morning game drive where you’ll have an opportunity to view the massive Rwenzori as the backdrop.

You will have excellent opportunities to spot lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephant, waterbuck, Uganda kob, topi and bushbuck. Be sure to have your camera ready for these amazing sightings!

After lunch, enjoy an afternoon scenic drive along the crater. Marvel through the thickets as you view the beautiful topography dominated by birds and wildlife or you may choose to relax at the lodge.

  • Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda) – Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Drinks not included

Day 6: Early Morning Tree-Climbing Lions – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, pack your bags and depart for Bwindi with a stopover for the famous tree-climbing lions and other mammals in the Ishasha Plains, the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is known for its great wildlife opportunities and the chances of seeing animals are relatively high.

You will have lunch in Ishasha and later take a drive through the Kigezi Highlights, which is also known as the Switzerland of Africa, with its terraced hillside and winding roads. You will arrive at the lodge in Bwindi late in the afternoon, where you will have time to relax.

  • Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp, Midrange lodge located just outside Bwindi NP
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Drinks not included.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, depart to the starting point for a briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure. Afterwards, which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing.

The beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle apes. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones.

Do not forget to carry your rain gear, packed lunch, plenty of water, gloves, hat, and a waterproof bag for protection of your camera in case of rain.

  • Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp, Midrange lodge located just outside Bwindi NP
  • Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Drinks not included

Day 8: Departure and Return to Entebbe

After early morning breakfast, drive back to Entebbe to catch your late-night flight to your onward destination. You will have a lunch stop on the way at the equator where you will have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time. After lunch, another option, if time allows, you may decide to enjoy a sunset cruise on waters of Lake Victoria an extra fee of $35 per person. If you wish, wine and cheese platter can be arranged (additional fee).

  • Main Destination: Entebbe (City)
  • Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
  • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included), Drinks not included.

End of 8 Days Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife in Uganda Mid-Range Safari

Important to Know

  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This 8 Days Gorillas & Wildlife in Uganda Safari is not available to groups larger than 20 people.
  • This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
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8 Day Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife in Uganda Mid-Range Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Package Include:

  • Park fees (For non-residents).
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident).
  • Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labelled as optional).
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade).
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labelled as optional).
  • All Taxes/VAT.
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).

Package Exclude:

  • International flights (From/to home).
  • Tips
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).