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Arrival
Day 1
Pickup from Kampala or Entebbe – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Pickup from Kampala or Entebbe – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Wake up early morning and take breakfast as you wait for the guide from Beautiful safaris Uganda. The Driver will brief you about the tour and let you know where to get any equipment or change money. The journey to Lake Bunyonyi 9 days Uganda wildlife tour is long but very interesting as it offers travelers a chance to observe the life in rural Africa. You will see for yourself how the local people go about their daily life away from the traffic jam and busy life in the capital Kampala. The south western part of Uganda is blessed with incredible scenery – lakes, rivers, mountains, national parks, forests, rolling hills, tea plantations and changing vegetation. Expect to enjoy the journey if you love nature and are a keen observer. There will be stopovers at various landmarks including at the equator crossing for an opportunity to take photos. Lunch will be taken along the way before continuing to Lake Bunyonyi. And proceed to lake bunyonyi checking to the booked lodge and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake bunyonyi experience and transfer to bwindi impenatrable national park
Lake bunyonyi experience and transfer to bwindi impenatrable national park
Wake up early and take a walk along the shores of the lake to enjoy the morning sun as you wait for your breakfast. After breakfast, you will be taken for canoeing and a visit to the different islands on the lake. The birdlife within and around the lake is amazing. Some of the islands are breeding grounds for several species. While on the islands, you will be taken to visit the fishing villages, schools and medical centers. You can interact with the local people and learn about how they survive in the island.
After 3 to 4 hours of enjoying the beautiful lake, the driver will start the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which take only 2 hours of driving. Once you reach the park, you will be taken to your hotel for check-in and refreshment. In the late afternoon, the driver will take you to visit the local Batwa 9 day Uganda holiday safari community. The Batwa pygmies originally lived in Bwindi forest as hunters and gatherers for thousands of years.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla trekking and transfer to ishasha sector of queen elizabeth national park
Gorilla trekking and transfer to ishasha sector of queen elizabeth national park
The briefing for gorilla trekking in Bwindi starts at 7:30am. It is important to wake up earlier and take your breakfast. Request for packed lunch from the lodge before going out for the briefing. The briefing is carried out by the park Rangers and Warden. They will share information about the forest, the gorilla families in the particular sector, what to expect and how to conduct yourself while with the gorillas. Gorilla groups in Bwindi will be allocated based on your overall fitness and age.
Gorilla tracking will expose you to thick tropical forest with opportunities to see butterflies, rare plants, waterfalls among others
After spending one hour with the primates, you will be led back to the starting point and given your certificate of participation. The company Guide will be waiting for you at the starting point to take you back to the hotel for lunch, refreshment and checkout before starting the journey to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Enjojo Lodge (Cottage)
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Game drive to see tree climbing lions – Afternoon Boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel
Game drive to see tree climbing lions – Afternoon Boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel
After breakfast, the company Guide will take you for your first game drive at the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This sector is less explored but is home to the largest group of tree climbing lions in the world. The sector also has the largest population of the Uganda Kob. The main objective of the game drive is to find the tree climbing lions of Ishasha but with opportunities to catch sight of many of the mammals in the park. The lions love resting on the large fig trees which are common in the sector.
After spotting the lions and many of the other park creatures, you will go back to your hotel for lunch and refreshment. The driver will then take you to the Kazinga channel for the afternoon launch cruise. 9 days Uganda safari tour The Kazinga channel is a body of water which connects lake albert to lake George. It has one of the highest concentration of wildlife in East Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning game drive and transfer to kibale national park
Morning game drive and transfer to kibale national park
Wake up early and head for the second game drive at the Kasenyi sector. This game drive is even more rewarding than the first because of the high concentration of wildlife and striking scenery. Expect to spot 9 Days Uganda Holiday Adventurecrater lakes, lions, elephants, hyenas, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, Defassa Waterbuck, Topis, Cape buffaloes, black and white Colobus. The game drive goes all the way up to the shores of lake Edward were you can spot birds like the black bee-eater, broad billed roller and Cassin’s grey flycatcher.
After the 3 hour game drive, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park with en-route lunch. On arrival at Kibale forest, you will be taken to your hotel for check-in before heading for a tour of the Bigodi wetlands sanctuary. This sanctuary is home to 12 species of primates and is one of the most visited birding sanctuaries in Uganda. Expect to spot over 300 recorded species as well as butterflies.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimpanzee trekking kibale national park
Chimpanzee trekking kibale national park
Your driver guide will transfer you to the briefing place right after breakfast, he will then hand in your details and permits for registration and allocation of chimpanzee community to trek. You will then be allocated to a chimpanzee community and your ranger guide will lead you on the trek in search of this great ape. Watch the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, feed, play and rest.
In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi village. You have opportunity to visit a swamp with abundant butterflies, plants, animals and spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and will be of great interest to birders. After this experience you will take a village walk that will lead you to the Coffee experience, banana bear making, busked making and traditional healer.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to murchison falls national park
Transfer to murchison falls national park
Wake up and take breakfast at your leisure. The Driver will pick you up after breakfast to start the long journey to the Murchison Falls National Park via Fort Portal, Hoima and Masindi. Enjoy the beautiful landscape, Mount Rwenzori and the countryside with several small towns and trading centers. Lunch will be taken along the way. Once you reach the park, the driver will take you straight to visit the top of the falls. Here you will be able to witness the river Nile force its way through a 7-meter gorge before falling 45 meters before continuing with a mighty roar. The area around the falls has incredible natural beauty and is excellent for photography.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Morning game and afternoon boat cruise
Morning game and afternoon boat cruise
This is the best time to spot leopards, hyenas and other predators. The driver will begin the game drive at 6:30am. The game drive goes through the northern banks of the great river Nile all the way up to the Nyamsika plateau. Along the way, will spot the Uganda kob, cape buffaloes, hartebeest, Bohor reedbuck, Rothschild’s giraffes and waterbucks among others
The section of the Nile right after the falls has one of the largest concentration of wildlife in Uganda. Expect to spot countless hippos and crocodiles. Birders should expect to spot over 300 species including bee- eaters, cormorants, Egyptian geese, goliath heron, hornbill, kingfishers, pelican, shoebill stork and saddle-bill stork.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Kampala and visit ziwa rhino sanctuary along the way
Transfer to Kampala and visit ziwa rhino sanctuary along the way
The driver will come to pick you after breakfast and as soon as you are ready to begin the journey Nine days Uganda wildlife safari back to Kampala. As you head back to Kampala, the drive will stop for two hours at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. You will be received by the chief Ranger who will brief you about the Centre. Uganda once had over 1000 Rhinos roaming some of the national parks. They were hunted down by poachers for their valuable horns until less than 10 remained in Murchison Falls National Park. The Ziwa Rhino sanctuary was created to protect the remaining lions and help in breeding until their numbers are enough to allow for reintroduction to the wild. The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is also a leading Rhino research Centre funded by several international wildlife conservation Agencies.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
