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Day 1
Entebbe - Rhino Trekking, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls National Park
Entebbe - Rhino Trekking, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls National Park
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe, your driver-guide will meets & greets you. Shortly after the safari briefing depart & head north of kampala through the districts of Luweero and Masindi to Murchison Falls National Park. Pass through the traditional farms & villages, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Wildlife Ranch for rhino trekking. Stop in Masindi town for lunch en-route & to re-fuel. Afterwards proceed & make a stopover at the top of Murchison Falls, the majestic falls, where the Nile crashes through a 7 metres gorge to fall 45m. The numerous scenic viewpoints are a spectacular & the most impressive view is of the falls. The world most powerful falls are one of the highlights of murchison Falls National Park afterwards proceed to the lodge. Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive & Boat Launch Murchison Falls National Park
Game Drive & Boat Launch Murchison Falls National Park
Wake up for an early morning sumptuous breakfast so that intrepid explorers can begin with an early game drive in the peninsula between the Victoria & Lake Albert Nile. Catch the highest concentration of wildlife in the wilds of Murchison Falls. After lunch take a magnificent boat cruise to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls. The earth literally trembles to one of the world most powerful falls of natural water while crocodiles soak up the sun with their vast jaws menacingly agape before return to the lodge. Overnight Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale Forest National Park “Home of Chimps”
Murchison Falls National Park - Kibale Forest National Park “Home of Chimps”
After a leisurely breakfast will be followed by a transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. This drive is incredibly scenic, going through western rift valley floor & escarpments, tea plantations, sugarcane plantations and lush green countryside which characterizes so much of Uganda. Kibale National Park is a habitat for over 13 primate species which you’re likely to encounter most of them during your visit time. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking experience, kibale Forest National Park
Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking experience, kibale Forest National Park
The Uganda chimpanzee trekking experience is a unique opportunity that will allow you to follow a chimpanzee group in its daily activities. Accompanying Kibale reserve researchers & rangers, you will be on the forest floor to watch the chimps search for their fruits & vocalizing. Then you will follow them for an hour observing the full gamut of their behavior. You will be part of the Uganda Wildlife Authority initiative to trek the chimpanzees without changing their natural environment. It’s one of the great moments of your safari! In the afternoon do the community & swamp walk offered by the member of Bigodi Community. It’s one way of learning about the traditional cultural of Africa. Overnight Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kibale Forest National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park with Rwenzori Mountains in the backdrop
Kibale Forest National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park with Rwenzori Mountains in the backdrop
After a leisurely morning breakfast, do the crater lakes drive as you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive provides you with a chance to see beautiful, cool Crater Lakes & the drive has got the Great views of Rwenzori Mountain ranges in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Mount Stanley at 5,109m is both Uganda & Democratic Republic of Congo highest peak in addition to Ruenzori mountains being the third highest peak in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania & Mount kenya in Kenya. Uganda is among the 13 Countries that an Equatorline passes through, at Kikorongo Equatorline you’ll make a brief stopover for the moment of picturesque and then proceed to the hotel. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game Drive Safari & Boat Cruise safari Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game Drive Safari & Boat Cruise safari Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning breakfast, participate in a morning game drive. The drive through the Kasenyi Plains which is a spot for predators hunting the prey. The game drive provides you with an excellent opportunity to view animals such as jackals, bushbucks, forest hogs, Buffaloes, elephants & kob as they will be going about their daily routines. In the afternoon, head to a fantastic launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel & observe beautiful birds & wildlife. A Ugandan wildlife safari without a boat cruise safari on Kazinga Channel is considered incomplete. The channel attracts large concertation of wildlife & birdlife to quench their thirst & this boat launch safari would certainly expose you to these creatures. After the boat safari enjoy the evening game viewing as you return to the lodge. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Forest National Park Via Ishasha Sector
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Forest National Park Via Ishasha Sector
Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National park is famously known for tree climbing lion, after an early morning breakfast begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with a stopover at ishasha sector for a game drive and thereafter proceed to Bwindi Forest National Park. Overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Mist Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to ranger station, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing by a ranger guide, enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular. The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain varies depending on the movements of gorillas. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle & endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long-savoured. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity. After your day experience return back to the lodge. Overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Mist Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Bwindi Forest National Park - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Bwindi Forest National Park - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
A leisurely morning breakfast will be followed by a transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The drive is characterized with great scenery of the Bwindi Forests, Kigezi cultivated highlands & the great Virunga mountains that straddles the borders of Uganda, Rwanda & Democratic Republic of Congo. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Golden Monkey Trekking Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda - Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Golden Monkey Trekking Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda - Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Ntebeko visitors center a head of the Golden Monkey Trekking Tour. It's a unique experience that will enhance your primate safari in Uganda! You will be led by a ranger guide and hike up into the volcanoes in search of these endangered monkeys and after you find them, you’ll be allowed to stay with them for an hour and then return to the trailhead to begin your journey across the border to republic of Rwanda’s volcanoes National park famously known for the Dianny Fossey research center. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Optional Rwanda Gorilla Trekking/ & or Bisoke Volcan Hike, Volcanoes National Park
Optional Rwanda Gorilla Trekking/ & or Bisoke Volcan Hike, Volcanoes National Park
To go Rwanda gorilla trekking today, a trekking ticket at USD$1,500 is required additional and Alternatively, you will go for a Bisoke hike. Mount Bisoke adventure is one of the most memorable activities in Rwanda. The top of this volcano has a spectacular crater lake. It is simply a 6-hour hike including the 2 hours descending down to the starting point. Experienced hikers can get to the top of this mountain in a matter of 3 hours or even less and return to the base in about an hour. On the day of hiking, hikers converge at the park headquarters at Kinigi at 7:00 am to attend a briefing and be assigned a park ranger. The park rangers are usually natives of the Volcanoes National Park vicinity and thus very knowledgeable about mountain adventures. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Volcanoes National Park - Kigali
Volcanoes National Park - Kigali
A leisurely morning breakfast, will be followed by a transfer to Kigali. Upon arrival in Kigali, take a tour of the city that includes a visit to the 1994 Rwanda Genocide Memorial to pay your last respects for the victims of 1994 Rwanda genocide against Tutsi & after this you’ll advice your guide where to be dropped and or to drop you at the airport targeting for w night outbound flight marking the end of 12 Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
