The outstanding natural beauty and diversity of landscape in Uganda has long served as focal point of inspiration for travelers, and features prominently on this Uganda tour.
Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park for an epic wildlife experience en-route for Rhino Trekking.
Towering mountains give way to fertile meadows and broad savannah, while the dry uplands contrast with the swamplands of the lakeshores.
Chimpanzee Tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park, you will have the opportunity to follow an experienced guide into the forest to observe these fascinating creatures at a close range.
We keep a lookout for Red Colobus monkeys and visit Uganda’s most popular game reserve, Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we have the opportunity to take a boat ride amid Africa’s largest hippo population.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, is a designated World Heritage Park and is home to just over half the world’s mountain gorilla population.
This 9-days Uganda Safari Adventure is basically an interesting trip that includes gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing and other interesting activities. Additionally, the main destinations in this safari are for instance Murchison fall national park, Kibale forest national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park and lake Mburo national park.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park/En-route to Ziwa Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking
After an early breakfast in the morning at your hotel of residence, you will straightaway be picked up by a Tubale Safaris Guide/Driver to start off your journey to the world’s strongest water fall in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park.
You will have a stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary in order to track some of the surviving white Rhino population. After this rewarding experience, you will then have lunch and embark on your journey to the largest national park in the pearl of Africa.
On arrival at the park, you will specifically drive to the top of the falls. This is a least strenuous activity however rewarding as you embrace the adventurous spirit in you. Finally, you will head to your lodge and check in.
Approximate Distance: 5-7hrs
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner//Drinking Water Throughout.
Day 2: Morning Delta Boat Safari and Evening Game Viewing
Firstly, have an early morning breakfast/Packed breakfast ready and set off at 7:00am for the Morning Delta Boat Safari taking (4-5 hours).
The Victoria Nile delta, a 20km voyage downstream, is home to rare wetland birds including shoebill and papyrus endemic species. You will then come back for lunch, and later have a late afternoon/Evening Game Viewing.
During the Game Drive, you will also have a chance to see some of the interesting wildlife species that call the Park home including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, elands, giraffes and warthogs among others. This rewarding experience of seeing the animals in the wild can go as far as 3-hours which after you will then return to the lodge for lunch and freshening up.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Twiga Safari Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner//Drinking Water Throughout.
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After your breakfast, you will check out of the Safari Lodge in order to embark on your drive to KFNP. Your journey will certainly involve trans-versing through the magnificent Albertine Escarpments and enjoying the views of the cool countryside. Eventually have lunch in
Hoima and arrival in Kibale Forest National Park in the evening.
Approximate Distance: 5-7hrs
Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation: Mid-Range: Kibale Forest Camp/Bweza Kibale Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner//Drinking Water Throughout.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk/Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After your breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu Visitor Center at 7:00 am for a pre-tracking briefing before entering the jungles of Kibale Forest to search for mankind’s closest relatives. After 2-5 hours of tracking, you will hear them hooting or see them feeding, playing and grooming, and that’s when your cameras start rolling. Besides the chimpanzees, expect to see several primate species including the red-tailed monkeys, Lhotse’s monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and olive baboons among others as well as birds, butterflies and tree species of interest.
After tracking, you have the opportunity for a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi swamps. This activity will take you to the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary which features 8 primate species, over 200 bird species and many reptiles. During the walk – which takes 2 to 3 hours – you have a chance to many animals but the highlight is catching a glimpse of a famous bird; the Great Blue Turaco.
You will then return to the Lodge for lunch and shortly check-out before starting your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. Meanwhile you will be able to view the glamorous ranges of the mountains of the moon. Furthermore, pass through Kasese town and enjoy the smiles from the local residents of the town. On arrival at the park, you will check in as soon as you reach the lodge, Dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge/Twine Lakes Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner//Drinking Water Throughout.
Day 5: Queen’s Morning Game drive and Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Safari.
After an early breakfast, you will go for a long morning game drive at 6.30 A.m. in time to catch up with the early risers and see the sunrise as well whereby you will search for all the wildlife in the park; Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Waterbuck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, Warthog, etc.
After lunch, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon and you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine), as well as a variety of other animals that come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see: Buffalo, crocodiles, bathing elephants, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.
After the boat safari, you do a short evening game drive as you drive/in the direction back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge/Twine Lakes Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner//Drinking Water Throughout.
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have breakfast at leisure then check out of the Lodge before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda’s mountain gorillas’ capital) through the spectacular savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will pass through Ishasha sector to see the tree climbing lions as well as the buffaloes, elephants and Uganda Kobs. Then have lunch on the way and arrive at the park in the evening and check in.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Mid-Range: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner//Drinking Water Throughout.
Day 7: Gorilla trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience.
Firstly, due to the physical demands of gorilla trekking, you will need a hefty breakfast before proceeding to the Park Headquarters for a pre-tracking briefing at 7:00 am. Secondly, continue to the jungles at 8:00 am to track the adorable mountain gorillas in their natural habitat characterized by thick forest covered by mist. Trekking lasts 2-6 hours and once sighted, you
will be required to spend only one hour with the allocated gorilla family while studying their behavior and taking photos then proceed to the Lodge to relax. If time allows or in case you are still energetic, you will surely continue for a cultural walk to Batwa villages to be immersed in their ancient lifestyles and be entertained in their traditional dances.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Mid-Range: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/ Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner//Drinking Water Throughout.
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo and Evening Game Viewing
Have breakfast and from Mbarara, set off to Lake Mburo. Arrive in the park in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding out for the late afternoon (evening) game viewing. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras in big numbers, topis, impalas, warthogs, Uganda Kob, and Cape buffalos among others.
Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.
Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner//Drinking Water Throughout.
Day 9: Mburo Morning Nature Walk and departure to Entebbe Airport
What sets Lake Mburo Park apart from others is that Nature walks can be taken anywhere within the park with an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority Guide at your side. On an early morning guided walk you often encounter hyenas that are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl – at the same time you can often see hippos returning from grazing during the night and returning to Lake Mburo to keep cool during the day and protect their sensitive skin from the sun.
On a nature walk, you will often see Zebras, Giraffes, Eland, Topi, other antelopes, and buffalos. birds, butterflies. Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond, from this vantage point you have a great view of 9 of the regional lakes found in the area.
After the Nature Walk, you will return to the lodge, freshen up and checkout then Depart for Entebbe Airport for your Out-Bound Flight. In case of a flight this evening at 17:30pm.
Location: Entebbe Airport
Accommodation Option: (End of tour)
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch//Drinking Water and fruits throughout
End of this Tour!
Tour Rates Includes;
- Park entry fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident).
- Chimpanzee permits (One per person, non-resident).
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labelled as optional).
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).
- Drinking water (On all days)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade).
- 4×4 Jeep with open pop-up roof top
Tour Rates Excludes;
- International flights (From/to home).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, )
- The government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park
