$2,948 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your 7 days Uganda wildlife Gorillas and Chimpanzees experience will begin with our guide picking you up from the Airport or your hotel in Entebbe and transfer to Murchison falls national park via Kampala-Luwero-Masindi route with a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track Rhinos.
There after proceed to Murchison falls national park via the top of falls and finally head to tour lodge for overnight while enjoying an evening game drive depending on time of arrival in Murchison falls national park.
Travel time: 5-7 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mama Washindi Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Early morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise on the Nile river
Early morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise on the Nile river
Have breakfast by 6am and thereafter proceed to the wilderness in search of the early morning raisers, the morning game drive starts at about 6:30am, look out for animals such as; the giraffes, lions, hyenas, water bucks, elephants, buffalos, antelopes- many species of birds such as; egrets, ibis, shoebill stock, marabou stock, king fisher, egrets to mention but a few. As you have your game drive, you may relax and have a picnic on the river bank as you listen to the groans of the Hippos.
Have an afternoon boat cruise which is spectacular as it allows you to get up close to the aquatic animals such as; the hippos, crocodiles, water bucks, buffalos, elephants etc. Among the birds commonly sited on the boat cruise include the goliath heron, king fisher, weaver birds, bee eater, cattle egrets and the beautiful scenery along the bank. You will then return to the boat station, after either proceed to the top of falls in case you missed it the previous day or end with evening game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mama Washindi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Check out of your accommodation in Murchison falls national park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
The drive from Murchison falls national park to Queen Elizabeth national park takes 7-9 hours driving through the Hoima to Fort portal highway.
You will enjoy views of the rift valley escarpment around Lake Albert and beautiful scenery along the way to Queen Elizabeth national park, with a stop over at the Kikorongo equator monument for photo moment before checking in your lodge.
Relax and have an overnight stay in the park lying at the foothills of Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee tracking, boat cruise and evening game drive
Chimpanzee tracking, boat cruise and evening game drive
Wake up early and have morning breakfast, join your driver guide and proceed to the starting point of Kyambura gorge for Chimpanzee Trekking, briefing by the park rangers or guides.
Briefing: You will have briefing by the Park guides and then a Chimpanzee walk in the gorge. Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge can be little bit strenuous and a certain level of fitness is required. When you find the Chimps, you will spend one hour with them before you retire to your lodge
After the experience, transfer to the lodge for a hot lunch or enjoy your packed lunch as you wait to proceed to the starting point for your afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel where you will spot various bird life and wild life. Finally, enjoy a late evening game drive and return to the lodge for over night stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
Early morning, your driver guide will pick you and drive you through Queen Elizabeth national park to the country side down to the south in Kisoro. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in your accommodation.
Along the way you will enjoy views of several tea plantations, rolling hills, banana plantations, etc.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bwindi Guest House
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Batwa community visit
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Batwa community visit
You will have an early morning breakfast and thereafter be transferred by your driver guide to the park headquarters where park rangers will brief you about the regulations for gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and also you will be divided into a group of 8 visitors. You will be led by a ranger to start trekking of these gentle giants. After you encounter these gentle giants, you are allowed to spend an hour with these magnificent mountain gorillas close up in their natural habitat. Principally hikers will love the trek in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. But overall, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience! After the gorilla trek, you will be given a certificate for succeeding a gorilla trek in Uganda/bwindi then transfer back to your lodge.
You will have an afternoon Batwa community visit to experience the forest life of the Batwa (Pygmy people).
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bwindi Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Entebbe for departure
Transfer to Entebbe for departure
Check out of your accommodation in Bwindi forest and get ready to transfer through the misty hills of southern Uganda back to Entebbe for your departure or for an overnight.
The transfer from Bwindi forest to Entebbe takes 8-9 hours depending on the traffic.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
