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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe Airport and transfer to Kampala (approx 1hrs drive)
Arrival at Entebbe Airport and transfer to Kampala (approx 1hrs drive)
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, the Company Rep will be waiting to receive you and there-on transfer you to Kampala.
You will have a pre-safari briefing on this day to answer all your queries, get all clarifications about the safari.
Dependent on your time of arrival, you will enjoy an afternoon tour of Kampala with a visit to the 4Africa Offices one of the local community initiatives that helps improve the lives of women and children through Craft. There are plenty of beautiful souvenirs you can purchase from purses, necklaces, animated stuffed Knit dolls & so much more
Arrivals on Wed, Fri & Sunday the evenings will be spent at Ndere Cultural Centre taking you around Ugandan Culture through Music & Dance. African Buffet dinner will be served before proceeding for overnight at Humura Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Humura Resorts
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer from Kampala to Bidodi Wetland Sanctuary (Approx 5hrs drive)
Transfer from Kampala to Bidodi Wetland Sanctuary (Approx 5hrs drive)
Early morning breakfast after which checkout and transfer to Kibale National Park.
Arrival in time for lunch at Turaco Treetops.
Later afternoon transfer for the 3hr nature walk in the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. The “Home of the Great Blue Turaco” is a real bird watcher’s paradise. This wonderful place shelters over 200 species of birds including Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, Cranes, Kingfishers and many more swamp endemics.
Furthermore, the sanctuary is the home of 8 species of primates, including the Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, Red Tailed Monkey, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, L’hoest Monkey, Vervet Monkey and the Blue Monkey.
Return to the lodge in the evening to settle in for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale NP
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale NP
After breakfast, it’s an early start to the Kibale Forest National Park headquarters arriving by 8am to track the habituated Chimps. These engaging apes, our closest living relative, are great fun to watch as they play and fight in the fruit trees. The experienced guides will introduce you to the different members of the Chimp families, as well as the birds and plant life of the forest. The trails through the forest are generally easy to navigate and you are always in company of Park Rangers who will explain the fascinating traditional uses of the forest plant species – the forest elephant, smaller and hairier that its savannah counterpart, moves seasonally into areas of Kibale Forest.
Return to the lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon tour of the crater lakes within the area.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Turaco TreeTops.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer Kibale NP - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Approx 6hrs drive)
Transfer Kibale NP - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Approx 6hrs drive)
After breakfast gather all your belongings and checkout from Turaco Treetops & head south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Ruhija)
There will be a stop en-route for lunch.
Arriving late afternoon to check-in have dinner, relax and overnight at Bweza Gorilla Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi - Ruhija Sector & later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi(Approx 3hrs drive)
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi - Ruhija Sector & later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi(Approx 3hrs drive)
After early morning breakfast you will depart the lodge with a packed lunch and water. You will be transferred to the trailhead in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you will join other guests for a briefing before setting off. As the gorillas constantly move in-search for food & where to comfortably nest the trek duration will vary however the anticipation & the beauty of the forest make it all worthwhile.
After the Gorillas have been located you will spend an amazing hour in their company.
If you stay longer in the forest you will make use of the packed meal.
We recommend- Loose fitting comfortable natural colored clothing, good hiking shoes, insect repellent, a wide hat plus rain coat. Any medical conditions must be reported in advance so the necessary assistance can be provided.
Once done with the trek you will return to the lodge for a hot lunch before your final transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Dinner and overnight at Birdnest Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo Np (Approx 4hrs drive)
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo Np (Approx 4hrs drive)
Enjoy an early morning canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi lasting approximately 3hrs & have your full breakfast before departing for Lake Mburo. The transfer will last approximately 4hrs of great scenary there will be stopping en-route for lunch & refueling.
Depending on the time you arrive Lake Mburo you will have an afternoon game drive otherwise once you check-in at Rwakobo Rock and have early dinner as you get ready for the night game drive.
Lake Mburo is one of the few parks where you can go on a night game drive! At night there is a whole variety of animals that you would not see in the day including bush pigs, genet cat and white tailed mongoose to mention but a few. Night drives also give you the best chance of finding leopards, spotted hyena and there is one male lion in the park who resides down by Lake Mburo itself. It is an interesting experience out at night with a spotlight, an unusual twist on your regular game drives.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer from Lake Mburo to Entebbe Airport (Approx 5hrs drive )
Transfer from Lake Mburo to Entebbe Airport (Approx 5hrs drive )
In company of trained park ranger take an early morning nature walk to the Rwonyo Salt lick Area.
This Salt lick is situated around a shallow water hole & wildlife in this Park find this Saltlick a favorite place to hang around as they enjoy the salt taste. Among the wildlife species that often visit this place are the Impalas, Waterbucks, Bushbucks, Uganda Kob, Elands, Topis, along with Zebras, Hippos, Warthogs, the Rothschild’s giraffes and many more.
Activity lasts approximately 3hrs.
Return to Rwakobo Rock for full breakfast checking out and returning to Entebbe for your on-ward departure flight.
There will also have a stop at the Equator imaginary crossing site on your return journey.
Lunch on this day will be in Entebbe Town at either Café Javas, Protea Hotel or Lake Victoria Entebbe Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
