6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari
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6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari
6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari is designed for travellers who want a complete Uganda safari experience within a short and comfortable itinerary. This safari combines chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and gorilla trekking in Uganda.
The safari starts from Entebbe or Kampala and takes you to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and boat safari, then continues to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience. It is a good choice for couples, solo travellers, families with eligible children, and small groups who want a private midrange safari with comfortable lodges and a professional driver guide.
This 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari gives you more time than a 5-day safari, making the route smoother and more relaxed. You will travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle, stay in selected midrange lodges, and enjoy a well-planned route that combines primates, wildlife, scenery, and comfort. The safari can end in Entebbe, Kampala, or Kigali depending on your flight plans and preferred route.
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe or Kampala and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 3: Morning game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector
- Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 6: Return to Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali for departure
6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari Itinerary
Your 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari starts with pick up from Entebbe or Kampala by your private driver guide. You will begin the scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park, one of the best places for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. The journey takes you through beautiful countryside, tea plantations, local towns and rolling landscapes.
On arrival, check in at Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge and relax as you prepare for the chimpanzee trekking experience the next day.
After breakfast at Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge, you will go for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. This experience gives you a chance to walk through the forest with expert guides as you search for chimpanzees and other primates.
After the trek, you will continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular wildlife safari destinations. On arrival, check in at Enganzi Game Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at Enganzi Game Lodge, start your day with a morning game drive in Uganda inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and other wildlife as you explore the savannah plains.
In the afternoon, enjoy the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, one of the best boat safari experiences in Uganda. The cruise offers excellent chances to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and many bird species along the water. Later, return to Enganzi Game Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive through the Ishasha sector as you continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ishasha is known for its open savannah scenery and the chance of seeing tree-climbing lions, depending on luck and timing.
You will continue to Bwindi, home of mountain gorillas and one of the most important highlights of this 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari. On arrival, check in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge and relax before the gorilla trekking day.
After an early breakfast at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before starting your gorilla trekking in Uganda experience. You will trek through Bwindi Forest with experienced guides until you meet a mountain gorilla family.
After finding the gorillas, you will spend time observing them in their natural habitat. This is the main highlight of the 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari. After the trek, return to Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, start your return journey depending on your preferred ending point. You can drive back to Entebbe or Kampala, or end the safari in Kigali for a shorter transfer from Bwindi.
This marks the end of your 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari with chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Kazinga Channel boat cruise and Bwindi gorilla trekking.
Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Park entrance fees for Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Midrange accommodation
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuitie
Frequently Asked Questions About 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari
The 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari is a private Uganda safari designed for travellers who want chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing, boat safari experiences and gorilla trekking in one comfortable midrange itinerary. It combines Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
This safari includes Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking.
Yes, the 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari includes gorilla trekking in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The gorilla permit is normally included in the quotation unless stated otherwise.
Yes, this safari includes chimpanzee trekking in Uganda in Kibale Forest National Park. This makes the itinerary ideal for travellers who want both chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in one Uganda safari.
Yes, Queen Elizabeth National Park is included for a morning game drive and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise. This gives you a chance to see elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, birds and other wildlife.
The 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari uses comfortable midrange lodges such as Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge near Kibale, Enganzi Game Lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park and Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge near Bwindi, depending on availability.
The safari can start from Entebbe or Kampala and can end in Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali. Ending in Kigali is possible after gorilla trekking in Bwindi and can help reduce the final day’s driving time.
Yes, the 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari is planned as a private safari with your own 4×4 safari vehicle and professional driver guide. This gives you comfort, privacy and flexibility throughout the trip.
The price normally includes gorilla trekking permit, chimpanzee trekking permit, park entrance fees, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, game drives, private 4×4 safari vehicle, professional driver guide, midrange accommodation, meals as listed, bottled drinking water and pickup or drop-off.
To book the 6 Days Midrange Uganda Safari, share your travel dates, number of travellers, preferred starting point, ending point and budget. We shall check lodge availability, permit availability and prepare a custom quote through the request a quote .
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