This 7-day Gorilla trek & Victoria Falls trip combines Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a Visit to the Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side, and ends with a trip to Hwange National Park for game viewing – creating a wholesome African safari experience.
Day 1: Fly to Kisoro & Transfer to Rushaga in Bwindi
You will be picked up from your hotel in Entebbe and transferred to the airport at 6:00 am for your 7:45 am scheduled domestic flight to Kisoro airstrip with Aerolink. Your driver/guide will be waiting in Kisoro and will then transfer you to the lodge, where you will arrive in good time for check-in, lunch, and unwind for the evening.
Overnight: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge or Four Gorillas Lodge
Meals: Half-Board
Day 2: Uganda Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Enjoy your breakfast and carry your lunch pack as you drive to the park headquarters for a briefing at 7 am. Your guide will give you highlights and specific details about the way of life of the gorillas you will be tracking.
After the briefing and allocation of the particular gorilla families to be visited, you will get back to the vehicle and drive a short distance to the starting point, from where you will disembark and begin the trek into the forest with the ranger guide ahead of you to cut out a path.
The trek can last 3 to 6 hours until you reach the gorillas, and you will then be allowed up to a maximum of 1 hour to observe them in silence and take photos.
The hour usually passes so quickly, and you embark on the trek out of the forest, receive your certificate, and drive back to the lodge. If you still feel strong or want more, you can visit the communities around the park, among other optional activities.
Overnight: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge or Four Gorillas Lodge
Meals: Full Board
Day 3: Fly to Entebbe & Connect to Zimbabwe
Have an early morning breakfast and transfer to Kisoro airstrip for the 8:45 am flight to Entebbe, arriving at 11:45 am.
You will then embark on the afternoon flight to Victoria Falls Airport, arriving the next day.
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Day 4: Pickup, Sunset Cruise & Boma Dinner
Following your arrival at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), you will be driven to Elephant Hills Resort. Here, you will check in, have some time to relax, and freshen up before you join a Zambezi River sunset cruise and enjoy a chilling boat ride with complimentary drinks and snacks.
Watch the sunset over the river and spot wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds along the way.
For dinner, you will head on to The Boma Dinner & Drum Show, a unique dining experience that combines a 4-course traditional meal with an interactive African drumming show.
Have a taste of the local dishes and game meat, try eating a dried mopane worm, and join in the fun of dancing and drumming.
Overnight: Elephant Hills Resort
Day 5: Guided Tour of the Falls, Helicopter Flight, Transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge, Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, you will embark on a guided tour of Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world. Walk through the rainforest and stop at several viewpoints to see the falls from different angles.
You will have the chance to learn about the history and culture of the area from your knowledgeable guide.
Next, you will hop on a helicopter flight over the falls and see the falls from above. This is the best way to appreciate the true splendor of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River.
At around 11:00 am, you will be transferred to Hwange Safari Lodge at the Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve. After check-in, you will have some time to rest and recoup.
In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive in Hwange National Park, home to over 100 mammal species and 400 bird species. Explore the diverse habitats of the park, from open plains to woodlands, and look out for animals such as elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and more.
Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive – Hwange National Park
After breakfast, you will spend a full day exploring Hwange National Park on a game drive with an experienced guide. Discover the hidden gems of the park, such as waterholes, salt pans, and springs, where you can observe wildlife in their natural environment.
You may also encounter some of the endangered species that live in the park, such as wild dogs and sable antelopes. Dinner and overnight at Hwange Safari Lodge as above.
Day 7: Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport
Enjoy breakfast and transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of the tour.
Included in the price:
- Gorilla Tracking Permit
- Domestic flights in Uganda
- Connecting flight to Zimbabwe
- Ground transport in a private 4WD safari vehicle
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Fuel for the vehicle
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Bottled mineral water in the car
Exclusions:
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities.
- Telephone calls and any other items of a personal nature
Want to stay longer at Victoria Falls or add a night in Chobe? This itinerary is 100% customizable.
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