7-Day Murchision Chimps and Gorilla Trekking

<p>After an early morning pick-up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel, you will begin your journey դեպի Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most spectacular savannah park. The drive takes you through vibrant towns and scenic countryside, offering a glimpse into everyday Ugandan life.</p><p>Along the way, you will make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting on-foot rhino tracking experience. Accompanied by a ranger guide, you will track white rhinos in their natural habitat, making this the only place in Uganda where you can see these magnificent animals in the wild.</p><p>After the activity, you will continue to Masindi for lunch before proceeding to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, you will head towards your lodge, enjoying views of the park’s vast landscapes along the way. In the evening, you will check in, relax, and soak in the peaceful wilderness atmosphere as you prepare for the adventures ahead.</p>

<p>After breakfast, you'll head out for an early-morning game drive through the undulating plains of the biggest national park in Uganda. You will be able to see buffalo, elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, and lions here. This region is home to several species of birds, including the black-chested snake eagle and secretary bird. For lunch, head back to your lodging. Following lunch, you will take a boat excursion to the base of Murchison Falls, where you may see further wildlife, such as crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of water birds. If you'd like, you'll continue hiking to the top of the falls. Even though the hike is challenging, the excitement of reaching the summit is unmatched. Only miss it if you have to. You'll go back to your lodging and enjoy a restful evening. </p>

<p>You'll take a game drive in the morning to see any wildlife you might have missed the day before. You will next travel to Kibale Forest National Park, which is well-known for its chimpanzee population.<br>After checking in and freshening up, you will have a stroll through the Bigodi Swamp, which is beautiful and rich in species. More than 200 bird species, including hornbills, turacos, parrots, cranes, kingfishers, and numerous more swamp endemics, can be found in this amazing location. Eight different species of primates, including the Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, Olive Baboon, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Red Tailed Monkey, L'hoest Monkey, Vervet Monkey, and Blue Monkey, can be found at the sanctuary.</p>

<p>You will embark on a chimpanzee tracking expedition in Kibale Forest in the morning. You will hike through the jungle with knowledgeable guides in search of habituated chimpanzee groups. You will have an unforgettable hour watching and learning about these amazing primates once you locate them. You will then make your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park.</p>

<p>In Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is renowned for its varied fauna, which includes buffalo, lions, leopards, elephants, and other antelope species, begin your day with a morning game drive. The endangered mountain gorillas can be found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which you will drive to after that.</p>

<p>You will start your once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on this day. You will follow and observe one of the habituated gorilla families in the jungle in small groups after receiving a briefing from the park rangers. Depending on where the gorilla troop is, the trip can vary in length and difficulty, but once you locate them, you will spend an amazing hour with them, watching their behavior and taking pictures to save the memories. Seeing these amazing animals in their local environment is a genuinely enchanting and humbling experience.</p>

<p>You will start your journey back to Entebbe Airport for your departure after breakfast. With lunch breaks and stops for beautiful scenery along the way, the drive takes about eight to nine hours. Your seven-day Uganda safari will come to an end when your guide makes sure you get to the airport in time for your planned departure.<br><br>Note: Please be aware that certain accommodations may change depending on your selected trip dates and are subject to availability. For the most recent information and help organizing your 7 Days Uganda Chimps &amp; Gorilla Trekking Safari, it is advised to reserve lodging in advance and speak with a trustworthy tour operator or travel agency.</p>