8 Days Flying Tour in Uganda: Gorillas Trek & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

8 Days Flying Tour in Uganda: This 8 Days Flying Safari Tour takes you  for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park, Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, and Wildlife Viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as Lake Mburo National Park.

Trip Overview of the 8 Days Flying Tour in Uganda

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe then Fly to Kisoro Airstrip

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 6: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo National Park

Day 8: Departure to Entebbe International Airport

Detailed Itinerary of the 8 Days Flying Tour in Uganda

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe then Fly to Kisoro Airstrip

On arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, you board a domestic flight to Kisoro Airstrip where you leave from to Bwindi Forest National Park. On arrival, check-in your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge, Haven Lodge Buhoma, Buhoma Community Bandas.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Wake up early have breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for briefing on the Dos and Don’ts around the Mountain Gorillas then later in groups of 8 with a skilled park ranger, penetrate the forest to track the Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest habitat for 3-5 hours and when you meet them, only an hour is allowed in their presence taking photos for memories. After trekking the Gorillas, get back to the headquarters for your Gorilla Trekking Certificate then transfer to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Buhoma Lodge, Haven Lodge Buhoma, Buhoma Community Bandas.

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park a journey that takes you 5-6 hours. On reaching Kibale Forest National Park, proceed to check-in your lodge then later you may opt to go on a guided nature walk through the forest. After proceed back to your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Primates Lodge Kibale, Chimpanzee View Guest House, Ndali Lodge.

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for briefing on the Dos and Don’ts around the Mountain Gorillas then later in groups of 8 with a skilled park ranger guide, transfer into the forest to track the Chimpanzees for a period of 2-4 hours and when you meet them, takes numerous photos to keep for memories.  After tracking the Chimpanzees, transfer back to your lodge for relaxation, then Dinner and Overnight. Primates Lodge Kibale, Chimpanzee View Guest House, Ndali Lodge.

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up have breakfast then transfer with your luggage to Queen Elizabeth National Park  a journey that rewards you beautiful views of the green forest vegetation, bird species and the Rwenzori Mountains in a distance. On reaching the Park, take on an optional Game Drive then later proceed to check-in your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mweya Safari Lodge, Tembo Safari Lodge, Bush Lodge.

Day 6: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to experience a Game Drive along the various tracks in the Park and the wildlife animals you watch here include; Uganda Kobs, Small antelope, Elephants, Lions, Buffalos, Hippos, wart hogs etc. After your drive break off for lunch then later  transfer to the Kazinga Channel to experience an afternoon Boat Cruise which offers you views of schools of Hippo, Crocodiles beneath the waters as well as various water birds. After your adventure, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park into your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock Lodge.

Day 7: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo National Park

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to enjoy a Game Drive along the various tracks in the Park watching wildlife animals like the Zebras, Uganda Kobs, Small antelope, Giraffes, wart hogs etc. After your drive, proceed to Lake Mburo to enjoy a Boat cruise that offers you views of Hippos and Crocodiles. After your Cruise, return to your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock Lodge.

Day 8: Departure to Entebbe International Airport

Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage, transfer to Mbarara Airport where you board a domestic flight to Entebbe International Airport where you board your flight back home.

Route Map of the 8 Days Flying Tour in Uganda