Departure & Boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth
Depart Kampala at 6.00 AM for the 7- hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through the cool undulating tea plantations along Kabarole District- epicentre of Uganda’s tourism. Lunch in Fort Portal town.
After lunch, approach one of nature’s great mysteries- the Kigagati hot springs where hot boing water springs out of the earth. Locals use this water as a healing therapy.
After, drive to Amabere gya Nyinamwiru which mean “the breasts of Nyina Mwiru" and are stalactites made up of calcium carbonate. But they carry historical significance because it is where the leader of the Chwezi dynasty stayed and it explains how the 'Mabere' were formed. Here you learn about a legendary King Bukkukku, his daughter Nyina Mwiru and Nyina Mwiru's son Ndahura. Besides these hanging breasts, there is also a beautiful waterfall to top up this beautiful experience.
Make a stopover to one of nature’s great sights- the iconic crater Lakes.
Overnight at Bushlodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Tree climbing lions & game drive
With an astonishing 5000 hippos, 2500 elephants and over 10,000 buffaloes thriving in its grasslands and shorelines, Queen Elizabeth’s NP guarantees sightings of some of Africa’s most iconic species. Hearing the elephants’ calls reverberate around Queen’s crater-fill ed valleys is a magical experience. This is your terrain today!
Start your day with a morning boat cruise across the Kazinga channel- an oasis for many of the fascinating species in this huge park. In the boat you cruise just meters from hundreds of enormous hippos and buffaloes while elephants linger on in the shoreline in a playful gesture.
Then drive to Ishasha sector- place of the tree climbing lions. Enjoy more of the wild beasts that straddle this park as you embark on your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Park.
Dinner and overnight will be at Gorilla CloseUp Lodge, minutes away from the gates of Bwindi- the gorilla tracking place.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla CloseUp Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Tracking the Gentle Giant- Gorilla
It is D-day!
Preparations begin quite early with a quick breakfast to enable you catch up with the group. The hiking and tracking is both beautiful, tiresome and adventurous.
The terrain can be treacherous and muddy while the tracking can take anywhere from two hours to eight hours. But it is all worth it as you come face to face with these dinosaurs of the wild described as the amazing gentle giants.
The gentle habits of these incredible creatures defy their size. You will be guided on how to behave in their presence as well as how to capture your lifetime memorable photos while in their presence. You are restricted to only one hour with the gorillas because of safety and habituation reasons. But again, it is all worth it.
You may also see other primates as well as monkeys, butterflies birds and the incredible mist covered terrain
After tracking, depart for Kabale Town. Dinner and overnight at Cephas Inn.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Cepha's Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure & Igongo Cultural Museum
After a relaxed morning breakfast and savouring the scenery, depart Kabale via Lake Bunyonyi and head off towards Kampala. First stopover will be Biharwe Monument erected in commemoration of the “Biharwe Eclipse” which was dated by astronomers and historians to have taken place in the year 1520 AD and as the only scientifically dated event in the early history of the Great Lakes region.
After, proceed to the Equator crossing- the imaginary line that divides the earth into two hemisphere. Watch water swirl into two different directions in a rare scientific experience. Lunch will be at the Equator.
If you arrive early, you will head straight to the craft centre to buy additional souvenirs.
Depart to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: