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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in uganda
Arrival in uganda
Arrive at Entebbe international airport and meet up with Yaneta safaris team. Depending on time and body fitness level, the guide will transfer you to your hotel and you can rest or visit the nearby Entebbe botanical gardens an excellent birding spot to get started on arrival.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- Anderita Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Birding mabamba wetland transfer to lake mburo national park
Birding mabamba wetland transfer to lake mburo national park
Early breakfast, go to nearby Mabamba Wetlands on the shores of Lake Victoria. This is one of the few remaining swamps in the country protected by the local communities – an extensive papyrus swamp with its labyrinth of channels and lagoons, classified as an Important Bird Area, and home to several pairs of Shoebills, Uganda’s most famous avian resident. In the afternoon, head westwards to our first of many national parks, Mburo Lake. This park has varied habitats from open Acacia woodlands to a number of papyrus-lined lakes and swamps here, Will have the afternoon and the following day to cover several different habitats, and its located in the mamba swamp in Busiro central region and its about 7 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning birding including a boat cruise and then transfer to bwindi forest
Morning birding including a boat cruise and then transfer to bwindi forest
Lake Mburo National Park contains multiple habitats, and our time will be divided between birding an extensive area of wetland and the lake, some forested areas, and open country with numerous mammals. No fewer than 300 different bird species have been recorded in the park, an indication of the high diversity present here. The more open acacia grassland, particularly along the Zebra Track, is worth exploring for species such as Coqui Francolin, Red-necked Spurfowl, Black-bellied Bustard, Temminck’s Courser, and African Wattled Lapwing. Later we head southwards, to Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Birding on the road at Bwindi Forest is usually productive. Look for Sharpes Starling, Cinnamon Chested Bee-eater, Mountain Buzzard, Mountain Oriole, Olive Woodpecker, Handsome Francolin, Mountain Masked Apalis, Chestnut Throated Apalis, Olive Pigeon, and Black Saw-wing. Located in Lake Mburo national park, nyabushozi western region Uganda and the travel time will be about 6 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Birding mubwindi swamp
Birding mubwindi swamp
Today we spend a whole day either walking down to the Mubwindi Swamp through the Mubwindi Trail, or the Bamboo area and the community trail. The 4km trail to Mubwindi Swamp is the best place for some of the most difficult to find of all the Albertine Rift endemics including Grauer's (African Green) Broadbill, the beautiful Regal Sunbird, and Archer's Robin-Chat. Mubwindi Swamp is also home to Dwarf Honeyguide, Stripe-breasted Tit, and Ruwenzori Apalis, Located in mubwindi swamp viewpoint, the western region of Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla tracking
Gorilla tracking
On this day, we set off early, with packed lunch, to the park headquarters for a briefing prior to Gorilla Tracking. This is the most exciting lifetime experience of all time. The gorillas are gentle animals and it is an unforgettable experience to photograph them as they interact. It is a wonderful experience to stare into the eyes of these gentle giants watch them in awe as they play and go about their daily activities. It is indeed a “once in a lifetime” experience that you must never miss located in Bwindi impenetrable national park western region Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Birding in queen with evening boat cruise along kazinga channal
Birding in queen with evening boat cruise along kazinga channal
Today, We shall start early after breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Our route to the park will be determined by road conditions, either passing through the Ishasha sector, well known for its climbing lions or alternatively drive through the beautiful sceneries of Rukungiri district. The park, which is named after Queen Elizabeth who visited it in 1954, is the second largest national park in Uganda, and ranks highest with respect to overall diversity, with over 600 bird species listed. Travel time is about 4 hours and located in Queen Elizabeth national park western region of Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Baboon Safari Resort
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morining game drive and transfer to kibale national park
Morining game drive and transfer to kibale national park
Today you will have a morning game drive and then in the afternoon. We transfer you to Kibale national park with evening bird watching some of the species found in Kibale bigodi swamp walk. Dinner and overnight at chimpanzee guest house Kibale contain one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of all tropical forests in Uganda. It hosts 13 species of primates including the chimpanzee. It has 1450 chimpanzees and these represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- The Baboon Safari Resort
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Birding in kibale national park
Birding in kibale national park
After breakfast, we will drive to Kibale forest arriving in Fort Portal in the late afternoon. Kibale forest national park is the best safari destination for chimpanzee tracking in East Africa. It contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of all tropical forests in Uganda. It hosts 13 species of primates including the chimpanzee. It has 1450 chimpanzees and these represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. It is also home to the rare L’hoest’s monkey and East Africa’s largest population of the threatened red colobus monkey. Other primates that you may see include the black and white colobus, blue monkey, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, red-tailed monkey, olive baboon, bush baby and pottos. Its located in fort portal western region of Uganda and it about 3hours drive.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Chimpanzee tacking and bigodi swamp walk again
Chimpanzee tacking and bigodi swamp walk again
After an early breakfast, we drive to Kibale National Park visitor’s center for briefing and chimp tracking. The activity may last from a few hours to several hours. Kibale forest is home to 13 primates of Uganda. Birding in the afternoon along the main road may be productive. Depending on the weather predictions, birding in a bigodi wetland is also productive with riverine forest birds. Kibale National Park is a good site for a number of birds that are hard to find elsewhere including Speckle-breasted Woodpecker, Cabanis's Greenbul and Joyful Greenbul.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to semuliki national park
Transfer to semuliki national park
Activities included: Animal tracking, hiking, bird watching
On this day we travel to Semuliki National Park. Go for chimpanzee tracking in the Rainforest. This is done in the morning or in the evening due to the fact that these playful primates disappear in the middle of the day. Semuliki is a habitat of over 250 bird species that are melodious in the forest. Later go for a game drive to view the parks' game and birds. Located in semuliki national park in bundibugyo western region Uganda and the travel time is about 3hrs.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Semliki Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Activities at Semliki national park
Activities at Semliki national park
Activities include Hiking, scenic drive, photo safari
Today depart early for Murchison Falls after park entry and watch the falls force its way through the narrow gorge to form a rainbow. Its located in Murchison falls national park, Amuru, the northern region of Uganda and its about 7 hours drive.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruwenzori View Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Explore the Park- Sempaya hot springs, Waterfall visit
Explore the Park- Sempaya hot springs, Waterfall visit
After your delicious breakfast, set out and visit the Sempaya hot springs which are the most attention-grabbing attractions in Semuliki. These springs have a geyser that shoots up from the 8 meters hole, and the water is at a high temperature. The most interesting part about the springs is that one can boil matooke and eggs in the springs and the can get ready for eating n a few minutes. In fact, this is the largest hot spring in Uganda.
Still, along the trail where the hot springs are located, you will be in line to see a number of birds such as the Blue-breasted Kingfisher and various primates such as the red-tailed monkeys, and the grey-cheeked mangabey. Later proceed, to Mungilo waterfall where you will have an opportunity of seeing a number of beautiful birds and it will be a great time for a birder. There is also an opportunity of seeing/trekking chimpanzees but in this park, they can be trekked either in the morning or evening because during the day they tend to hide.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Semliki Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to murchison falls national park
Transfer to murchison falls national park
Activities include Hiking, scenic drive, photo safari
Today depart early for Murchison Falls after park entry and watch the falls force its way through the narrow gorge to form a rainbow. Its located in Murchison falls national park, Amuru, the northern region of Uganda and its about 7 hours drive.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Morning game drive and boat cruise along Victoria Nile
Morning game drive and boat cruise along Victoria Nile
Activities include Bird photography, boat cruise, scenic drive, bird watching.
Enjoy a 3hour boat ride to the foot of Murchison Falls. Enjoy the sightings of Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, Hartebeests. Notable birds seen along the Nile include; Love birds, African Fish Eagles, Pied Kingfishers the elusive Shoebill. Continue later for another boat ride. It takes about 4 hours. It is also a rewarding trip with a variety of animals and birds to the Delta where Victoria Nile meets Lake Albert. Located in Murchison falls Amuru northern part of Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Transfer to zziwa rhino sanctuary
Transfer to zziwa rhino sanctuary
Activities include Animal tracking scenic
Travel to Kampala en-route the Rhino Sanctuary. Rhino tracking will be enjoyed in the afternoon. The resident rangers will guide you to the tracking activity. Get close to them, at a very safe distance. It is such a memorable experience to see them at close range. Tracking lasts between 1-2 hours. After tracking proceed to Kampala city. Here zziwa rhino is located in Buruli central Uganda and it will take about 7hrs drive.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Accommodation:
- Brisk Hotel Triangle
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Transfer back to Kampala Entebbe
Transfer back to Kampala Entebbe
Activities include a scenic drive
End of tour and enjoy your transfer to Entebbe International Airport. Depending on your flight time you can take a tour of Kampala attractions. And it will be a 2 hours’ drive to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
