9 Days Uganda gorilla trekking and beach holidays

This  9 days Uganda gorilla trekking and beach holiday with  select adventure safaris  sees you in Kibale forest national park also known as the primates capital of Africa  for chimpanzee trekking , later crossing to queen Elizabeth national park for breath taking scenes as well as  wildlife experiences  seeing large herds of elephants , Uganda Kobs among others , later you will head to Bwindi forest national park popular  for its mountain gorilla trekking experiences and having  three quarters of mountain gorilla trekking population in the world  and finally a beach experience at sese island bring the 9 days Uganda gorilla trekking and beach holiday to a close.

Highlights of the Beach Safari and Uganda Gorillas
Trekking chimpanzees in Kibale national park
wildlife encounters in queen Elizabeth national park

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest national park
Boat excursions (optional) and additional leisure pursuits

Day 1: Pick up from Kampala and transfer to Kibale  forest national park.

You will be picked up from the airport or your lodging in Entebbe/Kampala and taken to the world’s primates  capital, Kibale Forest National Park. You will travel through Mubende and stop for lunch in Fort Portal town. You will check into your lodge for rest, dinner, and overnight after lunch.

Budget (Kibale Forest Camp), mid-range (Turaco Tree Tops Lodge), and luxury (Chimpundu Lodge) lodging options are available.

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and afternoon visit to Bigodi swamp.
After breakfast at 7:00 a.m., depart the resort and make your way to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center. The guidelines for tracking chimps will be covered in a 30-minute briefing upon arrival. You will spend an hour walking in the Kibale Forest with a guide, seeing and taking pictures of chimpanzees up close. Other primates, such black and white and red colobus monkeys, might be visible.
Later on the afternoon you will head for a captivating nature walk in Bigodi Wetland, which consists of a lengthy board walk where visitors may look for plants, birds, and primates.

Budget (Kibale Forest Camp), mid-range (Turaco Tree Tops Lodge), and luxury (Chimpundu Lodge)  options are available.

Day 3: Transfer to queen Elizabeth national park and do afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel.
Following breakfast, you will make your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will be in time for lunch and a Kazinga Channel boat ride. The boat offers an excellent platform for observing and photographing the park’s 600+ species of birds, as well as hippos and Nile crocodiles. You head straight to your lodge for dinner and the night after leaving the boat.
Options for lodging include budget-friendly Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge, mid-range Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, and luxury Myeya Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Morning game drive in queen elizabeth national park and transfer to Bwindi forest national park.
You can see animals including elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, topi, and warthogs while on a game drive. After returning from the game drive and eating breakfast, travel via Ishaka Mbarara Road to Bwindi. To prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla tracking, get to Bwindi early and rest.
Options for lodging include budget-friendly Gorilla Valley Lodge, mid-range Four Gorillas Lodge, and luxury Buhoma Lodge.

Day 5:  Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and village walk around the community.
After eating breakfast and waking up early, you will proceed to the Gorilla Center. Get a briefing on gorilla rules from the guides. For an hour, visitors will be led by knowledgeable rangers through the forest to experience a gorilla encounter. For lunch, head back to the lodge. You can return for dinner at 6:00 p.m. after taking a guided walk through the neighborhood later in the evening.

Options for lodging include budget-friendly Gorilla Valley Lodge, mid-range Four Gorillas Lodge, and luxury Buhoma Lodge.

Day 6: travel to Kalangala’s Lake Victoria-Ssese Islands
Following a busy day of gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing, you will transfer to the Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria for some downtime and adventure. After nearly 7 hours of travel, you will arrive at the Islands late at night and check into the Brovad Sands Lodge for dinner and the night.
Brovad Sands Lodge is one option for lodging.

Days 7-8: Beach at Ssese Islands
The following two days are yours to relax on the islands. You might choose to unwind on the beach or go swimming in the pool. Other possible activities include boat cruises, nature walks, quad biking, water biking, fishing with locals, and island bicycle riding. Enjoy your leisurely overnights and dinners.
Brovad Sands Lodge is one option for lodging.

Day 9: Transfer to Entebbe and Leave the Island
After breakfast, you will bid farewell to the stunning islands and take the MV-Kalangala to Entebbe Town by water, arriving in time for your departure flight at 11:00 AM. As you get ready to say goodbye to Uganda, the pearl of Africa, your driver or guide will take you from the docking area to Entebbe town, where you can have a brief tour or stop by the beach for a snack. As an alternative, while you wait for your departure flight, your driver may take you to the airport.
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