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8-Day Explore the Pearl of Africa and Wildlife

Accra, Uganda

8-Day Explore the Pearl of Africa and Wildlife

5.0 / 5 · 14 reviews Offered by Mugenyi Eco Tours 8-Day

Overview

Our 8 days safari takes you to kibale for chimps trekking, queen Elizabeth national Park for game drive, boat cruise, salt lake, and twin lake experience, Mgahiga national Park for gorilla trekking, and batwa experience, lake mburo national Park for game drive, walking safari. In this safari you will get a chance to be in the community as you interact with the local people and adventure life. Encounter the mountain gorilla in their natural habitat and the chimpanzee in the their natural habitat.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

8-Day

Route

Entebbe to Entebbe (Entebbe)

Via Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Country & park

Uganda

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip

Accommodation

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge - Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

8-Day Explore the Pearl of Africa and Wildlife
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $3,960 USD $2,666 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.

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Route

Tour route map
country Uganda
Start Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 3 Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 4-5 Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)
Day 6 Batwa Experience (Highlight)
Day 7 Lake Mburo NP
End Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 8)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Cannot be customized

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Day 1

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Day 2-3

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Travellers Rest Hotel

Day 4-5

Travellers Rest Hotel

Mid-range hotel 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Travellers Rest Hotel

Day 6

Travellers Rest Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Kisoro (Town) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Eagle's Nest Camp

Day 7

Eagle's Nest Camp

Budget tented bush camp just outside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 8

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to kibale national Park

Day 1

Transfer to kibale national Park

Pick up from Kampala stop over Mubende for coffee, tea and snacks proceed to Fort portal for lunch with community. After visit Amabere ga Nyinamwiru (Rock formations and craters) dinner and overnight at the lodge of Kibale national park and rest at the lodge for the next activity. Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national Park

Day 2

Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national Park

After our breakfast we shall go for chimps tracking in Kibale National Park (this is a park is well known for the primate capital in uganda) time taken will depend on the movements of these gentle primate After proceed to Kyambura and enjoy community cultural dances and nature walk and twin lakes. Diner and overnight at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Game drive and boat cruise

Day 3

Game drive and boat cruise

Early morning game drive, visit salt Miner’s, Lake George etc. back to the lodge for lunch as we wait to enjoy boat cruise along Kazinga channel (this is channel between Lake George and Edward) dinner and overnight at the lodge. After is resting at lodge because the next day we heat the roads. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Mgahiga national Park

Day 4

Transfer to Mgahiga national Park

After breakfast we shall drive to southern part of Queen Elizabeth national park, this area is well known for the tree climbing lions, on lucky days lions have been sported in the fig tree. Drive to Kisoro lunch enroute (Kabale) arriving Kisoro late evening. Diner and overnight at your lodge. Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Travellers Rest Hotel Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla trekking

Day 5

Gorilla trekking

After breakfast at your lodge you shall go for a briefing at the park headquarters about gorilla tracking, you are given 1 hour watching gorilla in their habitat, later we have hiking Mt sabyinyo which is (optional) it gives you a chance to stand in three countries. Back to the lodge/ camp for dinner and overnight. Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Travellers Rest Hotel Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Batwa experience walk

Day 6

Batwa experience walk

After our breakfast t our lodge we shall go for a community walk of the people of Batwa who used to sleep feel in the forest but later come in other people, we shall have cultural dance, test local food, and learn how they make their baskets, dinner and overnight at the lodge. Mid-range hotel located in Kisoro (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Batwa Experience (Highlight) Stay: Travellers Rest Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kisoro (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to lake mburo

Day 7

Transfer to lake mburo

After our breakfast we shall have a Drive to Mbarara via Kabale Lake Bunyonyi for boat and sightings, lunch enroute dinner and overnight at the lodge. This park is well known for the whispers of nature with lots of antelopes in it like, zebra impala, topi etc. Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Stay: Eagle's Nest Camp Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Entebbe

Day 8

Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast we shall drive in the office Lake Mburo as we check out Lots of hippos, Zebra etc. Proceed to Equator for Photography and arriving Kampala late evening Here marks the end of our safari thank you for choosing Mugenyi Eco-Tours. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)

Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
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
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Offered by

Mugenyi Eco Tours

5.0 operator rating 14 reviews

Mugenyi Eco-Tours LTD is an upcoming company with a community-based tourism initiative founded in 2019. with young visionary entrepreneurs, specializing in organizing sustainable travel. Our journeys are crafted to offer genuine and enriching experiences that inspire travelers while contributing to the preservation of Uganda's stunning beauty and biodiversity. Mugenyi Eco-Tours strives to build a bridge between people, nature, and sustainability to raise awareness. Travel, Experience, and Tell.

Office In

Uganda

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)

Member Of

Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board & ITB

Tour Types

Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour is unavailable for children.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge - Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Mugenyi Eco Tours, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.

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