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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Commencing your day with a satisfying breakfast at your Kigali hotel or following an early-morning pickup from the airport, our experienced tour guide will be there to greet you. A brief yet insightful city tour will set the stage for your remarkable journey to the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
As far as names go, there are few that evoke the essence of Africa as vividly as the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi. Picture vast expanses of steep mountains enveloped in dense, humid jungle, and you're on the right track. Spanning an impressive 331 square kilometers, this World Heritage-listed sanctuary, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is one of the continent's oldest ecosystems. It has withstood the test of time, persevering through the last Ice Age when many other forests on the continent disappeared into history.
Upon your arrival, you will be warmly welcomed at the lodge, where you can unwind and savor the breathtaking vistas of the sprawling forest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, ensuring you're well-prepared for the adventures ahead. Grab your packed lunch and make your way to the nearby park headquarters, just a stone's throw away. Here, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing, be assigned to your respective Gorilla groups, and then trek into the forest. The duration of your trek through Bwindi can vary, spanning from 2 to 8 hours, contingent upon the Gorillas' movements.
Upon locating them, you'll spend up to 1 hour observing and photographing the gorillas. Following the trek, savor a well-deserved lunch and receive your official Gorilla trekking certificate. After, meet your guide and transfer back to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Evening Boat Cruise
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Evening Boat Cruise
Begin your day with a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese. This park hosts nearly 100 mammal species and over 600 bird types. You'll encounter large hippo schools, forest hogs, and Uganda kobs, often seen in the tourist villages of the scenic Mweya Peninsula, nestled by the Rwenzori Mountains.
Explore the isolated Ishasha Sector for tree-climbing lions, Maramagambo forest for diverse monkeys and birds, and crater lakes teeming with pink flamingos. Kyambura Gorges is home to habituated chimpanzees. Upon reaching Queen Elizabeth (Mweya Sector), enjoy an evening boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.
The Kazinga Channel is a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, a prominent feature in the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Witness hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and an array of bird-life. The pelican swarms on the shore and birds in the air create an unforgettable sight.
Afterward, return to your lodging for a tranquil night in the heart of the African Savannah.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Morning Game Drive, Transfer to Kibale & Bigodi Swamp Walk
Morning Game Drive, Transfer to Kibale & Bigodi Swamp Walk
Start your day with breakfast in the African wilderness, overlooking the Savannah. Enjoy a second game drive to spot more wildlife, including lions, leopards, and various birds. Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts over 500 bird species, making it a bird-watcher's paradise.
After a 4 to 5-hour drive, you will transfer to Kigali and have a swamp walk at the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. Situated 6 kilometers to the south of the Kibale National Park visitor center in Kanyanchu (no park permit is required for this activity), Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary was established by a local development organization to safeguard the 4-square-kilometer Magombe Swamp. This swamp is home to approximately 200 bird species, with notable highlights including the papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler, and great blue turaco. Moreover, the sanctuary offers excellent opportunities for spotting butterflies and primates, featuring eight different primate species, including the grey-cheeked mangabey.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Murchison Falls
Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Murchison Falls
Start your day with a steaming cup of coffee or tea before making your way to the park headquarters. There, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing on the rules and regulations governing chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. Following this, join the ranger guides for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience deep within the forest. While on the trail, the guides will impart knowledge about the various tree species that thrive in Kibale Forest as you listen for the distinctive calls of these elusive primates.
In addition to the chimpanzees, the area offers opportunities to encounter a variety of other primates, such as golden monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, baboons, white and black colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and pottos. You might see some of these. Afterward, you will transfer to Murchison Falls National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise
On this day, wake up early and have breakfast at 6:00 am. Afterward, your driver and the ranger guide will pick you up from the lodge to start your game drive at 6:30 am. During the drive, you will have the opportunity to see many animals such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, waterbucks, and various bird species, among others. After the game drive, which ends around 11:40 am, return to the lodge to relax, freshen up, and have lunch in preparation for the afternoon boat cruise.
During the boat cruise, you will have the chance to observe various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants along the banks of the Nile, as well as different beautiful birds, some singing in the trees, such as the Bee-eaters, the colored kingfishers, the shoe-bill stork, and many others. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls, where you will witness the mighty waterfalls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Kampala
Transfer to Kampala
After enjoying your breakfast, embark on your final morning game drive in the park. Following the game drive, you will proceed to Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Along the way, there are optional activities available at an additional cost, and your guide will provide you with a list of these activities to choose from.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Cassia Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Visit Lake Mburo National Park
Visit Lake Mburo National Park
After an early morning breakfast meal, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. This park holds the distinction of being the only place in southern Uganda where you can observe zebra and giraffe, both of which have been successfully reintroduced. Additionally, Lake Mburo National Park is the sole park in the country where you can spot impala, slender mongoose, and giant bush rat. Other wildlife you may encounter during your visit includes leopard, topi, and eland. The park is also a haven for bird enthusiasts, with approximately 325 species of birds, including the martial eagle, red-faced barbet, papyrus yellow warbler, and African finfoot.
You'll embark on an extensive game drive within the park, offering you the opportunity to witness the diverse wildlife that calls Lake Mburo National Park home. Afterward, you'll transfer to your accommodation facility for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi & Sunset Boat Cruise
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi & Sunset Boat Cruise
Following breakfast, your journey will take you to the stunning Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. Lake Bunyonyi, which translates to 'place of many little birds,' is unquestionably one of Uganda's most picturesque lakes. This enchanting place, particularly when the morning mist gently rises from the tranquil waters, has taken the place of the Ssese Islands as the ideal destination for travelers seeking relaxation while exploring Uganda.
Lake Bunyonyi offers a selection of remote and idyllic accommodations on its distant islands, providing you with the serene company of only the birds. What sets Lake Bunyonyi apart from many other lakes in East Africa is its absence of bilharzia, crocodiles, and hippos, ensuring a worry-free and safe environment.
In the evening, you'll embark on a mesmerizing sunset boat cruise, visiting some of the lake's 29 islands, including Akampane Island, famously known as the punishment island.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Kigali & End of Trip
Transfer to Kigali & End of Trip
After breakfast, you will transfer to Kigali for drop off at an accommodation facility or the airport for departure. This marks the end of your trip.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
