Maraka Tours & Safaris

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$3,610 to $3,746 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Bwindi & Water Experiment at the Equator

Transfer to Bwindi & Water Experiment at the Equator

You will be picked from Entebbe International Airport, driven to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The first stop over will be at the Equator, where a few experiments will be done some of which include; stepping one foot in the southern hemisphere and another foot in the northern hemisphere; then we repeat the water experiment, as you drive through this region, you will be amazed and impressed by the remarkable scenery that unfolds in sight. The Lowlands and Grassland savannas gradually give way to the cascading hills that seem never to end. You also enjoy the indigenous long horned Ankole Cattle in their land of milk and honey. Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national Park after lunch Enjoy the breath taking scenery of the green terraced hills and snake like roads of this Region and arrive to check in at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After early morning breakfast at lodge drive to the gorilla tracking briefing point with your packed lunch. Get registered and get general briefing before you see off to go and meet these beautiful majestic giant maintain gorillas in the forest. Tracking is captivating and unforgettable experience which is more than repays the effort needed to reach. Tracking starts at 8:3oam and can last from a few hours to a whole day depending on where gorillas were left the previous day. The park is characterized by tangled vegetation dropped over a deeply fissured landscape of steep slippery valleys and high-draughty ridges. It is ever chilly weather and challenging terrains offers the best experience in a trek through one of Africa’s most ancient rain forests in search of the endangered maintain gorillas ranks among the world’s premier wildlife encounter. Have your time and relax as you enjoy the perfect view of Bwindi Impenetrable forest.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Via Ishasha for Tree Climbing Lions

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Via Ishasha for Tree Climbing Lions

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park after morning breakfast via Ruhiija. This drive takes you through the Eastern Sector or part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with fantastic view. This drive is long but rewarding to view Bwindi endemic birds and primates along the way and provide expansive views across the plains of Western Rift Valley to the west. Connect to Butogota-Kayonza. Drive through tea plantations and proceed to Kihiihi for lunch at the selected restaurant/Hotel before driving to Ishasha the remote southern sector of the Park. Here you will be rewarded with the sightings of Ishasha’s most famous residents the tree climbing lions-lounging in the branches while keeping a close eye on the herds of Uganda kobs and this is the only area. Here you can find topis as well as with many teaming herds of buffaloes and elephants in this magnificent natural arenas. Enjoy the attendant cast of wildlife behaviors. Proceed and check in at the lodge late in the evening for overnight.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Morning game drive & Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP

Morning game drive & Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP

After early morning breakfast drive to Kasenyi plains for game drive. The vast savanna of Kasenyi is the perfect setting for a classic African safari experience. Enjoy the photo opportunities. Enjoy the fantastic view of Rwenzori Mountains set against the back drop of jagged wildlife viewing in Kasenyi is rewarding. Huge herds of Uganda kobs attracts pride of lions, guinea fowl scuttle through the grassland and huge elephants strides across the game tracks, other wildlife expected to be seen includes water buck, warthog, baboon, hippos and afterwards proceed to Lake George the famous bird sanctuary. Queen Elizabeth is man biome sphere reserve. After lunch drive to Mweya peninsula for boat ride along Kazinga Channel. This is Queen’s focal point, it is still jam-packed with birds and animals. Its elevated position commands gorgeous views of the Kazinga Channel, the most relaxing way to enjoy the wildlife safari here.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to back to Entebbe

Transfer to back to Entebbe

As you drive and enjoy the perfect view over the beautiful scenery of the dry rolling hills of Anklole within this cattle dry corridor of Mbarara-Masaka with stop over for lunch at the selected restaurant/Hotel in Mbarara, See Ankole long horned cattle.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Maraka Tours & Safaris , not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.