Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive Entebbe Airport, pick up and transfer to the booked hotel
Arrive Entebbe Airport, pick up and transfer to the booked hotel
Upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, there will be a routine clearance process. Once through, you will meet the assigned English-speaking professional tour driver-guide who will receive and welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will transfer to the booked accommodation. You will check in and rest to recover from jet lag and adjust to the time difference.
In case you arrive early and are interested in some optional activities (at an extra cost), you may consider:
a) An excursion to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens to see a few primates and birds
b) An excursion to Mabamba Wetland in search of shoebill storks
c) Lake Victoria sunset cruise to local islands and bays.
Otherwise, you can just check in and rest.
Accommodation: Airport Guesthouse (budget level) | Meals: Dinner | Drive time: Approx. 10 minutes.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
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Airport Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Kibale Forest area, some rest then tea plantation visit
Transfer to Kibale Forest area, some rest then tea plantation visit
You will have a relaxed breakfast, and at about 8 am, you can embark on a road transfer to Kibale Forest NP. The park is popular for its primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys (Lophocebus ugandae). You will reach Kibale in time to enjoy your lunch at the booked accommodation. Later, after some rest, you proceed for a tea plantation visit. Alternatively, you can head out to explore the Kibale Crater lakes if you love scenery, primates, and bird sightings.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 5 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimp trekking Kibale Forest in morning, afternoon-evening Bigodi Wetlands excursion
Chimp trekking Kibale Forest in morning, afternoon-evening Bigodi Wetlands excursion
Have breakfast and then head to the rangers’ post where you will receive a briefing on the do's and don’t's during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest with an experienced ranger guide. The presence of primates here will surely amaze you. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour in their presence. Later, after lunch, head out for the Bigodi Wetlands excursion. Bigodi boasts an extensive array of bio-diversity including a number of primates and birds. Thereafter, you will return to the accommodation and rest.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, rest and then an afternoon-evening game drive
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, rest and then an afternoon-evening game drive
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will reach Queen Elizabeth NP early enough to relax and have lunch. In the afternoon, proceed for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthog, elephant, lion and buffalo to mention but a few. Alternatively, you can choose to go for the breathtaking explosion crater drive. It is a sightseeing drive with a spectacular view of the magnificent scenery in and around Queen Elizabeth NP. There is also some wildlife to see along the drive, although the most common sights are Cape buffaloes and elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 2-3 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen’s morning game drive and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Queen’s morning game drive and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Wake up early and enjoy your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, lions and leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Optional: If interested, you may go for the twin lakes hike after the boat trip.
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and thereafter embark on a drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP which is famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70%, though sometimes they are hard to spot, especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey. Should you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! From Ishasha, continue to the accommodation close to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in at your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
Accommodation: Buhoma Haven Community camp (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 5-6 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest, transfer to Kisoro – near Mgahinga NP
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest, transfer to Kisoro – near Mgahinga NP
Have breakfast and continue to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing from a ranger guide on the do's and don’ts during the trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time it takes and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants, is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out, and transfer to Kisoro, located close to Mgahinga Gorilla NP. Overnight will be at the Travellers Rest Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Golden monkey trekking in the Mgahinga Forest, afternoon relaxation at the lodge
Golden monkey trekking in the Mgahinga Forest, afternoon relaxation at the lodge
Wake up early, have breakfast and drive to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing from a ranger-guide on the do's and don’ts during the trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Mgahinga Forest for the golden monkey trek. From the golden monkey trek, return to the accommodation for relaxation.
Optional (extra cost): If interested in doing an activity, you may consider a Garama Cave visit, the Sabinyo Gorge or a village walk.
Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 45 minutes to and from Mgahinga.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP, rest and later head out for night game drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP, rest and later head out for night game drive
Have breakfast and then set off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara City. You will arrive at the accommodation in Lake Mburo in time for lunch and spend the afternoon/evening relaxing. At 7 pm, you will head out for the breathtaking Mburo night game drive. During the game drive, expect to see nocturnal creatures including snakes, hyenas, owls and the elusive leopards (on a lucky day) among others.
Accommodation: Eagles’ Nest (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 5 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer back to Kampala
Transfer back to Kampala
After your breakfast, check out and embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport for your outbound departure. Remember to make a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark for some memorable photos while on your safari in the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, proceed to Entebbe Airport where your driver-guide will gladly drop you off. We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit. Thanks for choosing Mambo Gorilla Safaris Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
