Tour Features

The 8 Day Gorillas-Chimps and Big Five experience safari is tailored to give you a feel of three of Uganda’s Wild Parks, with this you are assured of viewing a number of animals which include the Zebras of Lake Mburo, The chance too see the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi, Chimpanzees, Zebras and Antelope herds in Lake Mburo, the tree climbing Lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha Sector and a day in between to relax by the Lake Bunyonyi treat.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Roof minivan.

Route & Activities

Uganda

Uganda flag
Start Point
Entebbe
End Point
Entebbe

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlifeBird WatchingCultural VisitsTrekkingFamily SafariTailormadeGorilla TrekkingGuided SafariWalking Safaris

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Kaazi Beach Resort
All Meals Included
2
Turaco Tree Tops
All Meals Included
3
Turaco Tree Tops
All Meals Included
4-5
Buffalo Safari Lodge
All Meals Included
6
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
All Meals Included
7
Arcadia Lodge
All Meals Included
8
No Accommodation (Unless on request)
All Meals Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Arrival at Entebbe Airport - Transfer to your hotel in Kampa
    On your arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be met by a Arcadia safaris staff that will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation. In the evening you will be transferred to Ndere cultural centre In Kampala central, which is a home of performing arts and a representation of Ugandan cultures through music, dance and drama. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

    Accommodation: Kaazi Beach Resort

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 2 - Transfer to Kibale for Chimpanzee.
    After breakfast at your accommodation you will depart to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda. Kibale NP is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey cheeked Mangabey and red tailed monkeys. On your chimpanzee trails, these are regularly seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight rest.

    Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 3 - Chimpanzee Tracking and the Bigodi Swamp Walk
    Have breakfast and head to the trekking point where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger guide will take you for chimp tracking and you will be marveled by the sights of primates here. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. Later go out for the Bigodi swamp walk. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a fascinating area, located in Magombe swamp. This area is recognized for its extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates’ species like the baboons, black & white colobus monkeys, vervet monkey and the L’Hoest monkey. The Bigodi swamp is also a paradise for bird watchers. Among the major bird species within the sanctuary is the grand Blue Turaco.

    Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 4 - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP and take the Boat Trip on the
    After breakfast you will Exit Kibale NP and continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen is Uganda’s second largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. The park’s diverse ecosystem which include sprawling savannah makes it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. On reaching Queen it will be early enough to rest, have lunch and later go for a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George to Lake Edward. You will surely be fascinated by the concentrations of giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. Return to the accommodation for dinner and later overnight rest.

    Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 5 - Queen’s Morning Game Drive and the afternoon Explosion Crate
    Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the park, along the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Lions, Elephants, Leopards (though hard to spot), Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, Uganda Kob among others. After the game drive, our driver-guide shall drive you back to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. In the afternoon you will go for the explosion crater drive. The drive is basically sightseeing with very spectacular view of the breathtaking scenery in and around Queen. There is also plenty of wildlife to see along the drive although commonest are sights of Cape Buffaloes plus Elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the overnight stay.

    Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 6 - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP through Ishasha Tree Clim
    Be up and have your breakfast served. Go for tree-climbing lions’ sighting in Ishasha sector still in Queen Elizabeth national park and thereafter transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check-in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.

    Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 7 - Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
    After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Return to your lodge for some rest time and lunch. Thereafter, embark on a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation, relax, enjoy your dinner and overnight stay.

    Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 8 - Transfer back to Entebbe for your Flight.
    Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with spectacular view of the Bwindi hills Bunyonyi just right in front of you and thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect enroute stopovers in Mbarara town for lunch and the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buying some art pieces of interest. Proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport. This shall be the end of our 8 Day Gorillas – Chimps and Big Five Experience. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing Arcadia Safaris.

    Accommodation: No Accommodation (Unless on request)

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Sep 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2033

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,800
2 people (1 room)
$2,800
3 people (2 rooms)
$2,770
4 people (2 rooms)
$2,270
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Offered By

ARCADIA SAFARIS

5.0/5 (1 Reviews)
Offices In
Uganda
Size
110
Member Of
Association of Uganda Tour Operators
Tour Types
Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Wildlife Game Viewing, Birding, Hiking, Fishing, Cultural & Boat Cruise Safaris
Destinations
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Reviews

Michael

United Kingdom flag United Kingdom October 3, 2025
5.0/5
18-DAY EXPLORING UGANDA WAS A TRIP TO REMEMBER!!

I and Lizzie (my wife) did the 18 Day Explore Uganda Safari in July 2023 and we enjoyed every second of it. We visited Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Fore...

I and Lizzie (my wife) did the 18 Day Explore Uganda Safari in July 2023 and we enjoyed every second of it. We visited Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Forest NP, Bwindi NP, Queen Elizabeth National Park, did the Trekking of Gorillas at Bwindi and Chimpanzee at Kibale National Park. We visited the amazing Sipi Falls and Lake Bunyonyi too The communication with Joseph beforehand was wonderful and he always answered us promptly. The 4x4 comfortable safari vans and serene accommodation facilities were all exceptional. Rushaga Gorilla Camp and Buffalo Safari Lodge were amazing accommodation facilities and we thank Joseph for choosing quality facilities Our guide Baker made it a memorable Experience to last and we can highly recommend him to show you beautiful Uganda. He took great care of us and let us have a lot of time with the animals we encountered. We felt safe and very welcome during our entire stay and are already looking forward to coming back. Thank you Arcadia Safaris for this memorable holiday. I strongly recommend Arcadia Safaris for anyone with Safari plans in Uganda and Africa at large. See you Arcadia soon