Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe international airport – Meet and greet and be transferred to your booked Hotel
Arrival at Entebbe international airport – Meet and greet and be transferred to your booked Hotel
On arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be warmly met by a company representative with your professional English speaking safari guide for meet and greet and then be transferred to your booked hotel in Entebbe town to check in, freshen yourself and later meet with our company representative and safari guide at the hotel reception to brief you about your 14- Days Uganda wildlife and primate experience safari. The hotel is about 10-20 minutes’ drive from Entebbe international airport on the shores of Lake Victoria. Later, if time allows, drive to Entebbe botanical gardens that is found on the shore of Lake Victoria for a walking safari. Botanical gardens is a home to some primates such as Vervet monkeys and several bird species. The walking safari will take you to the shores of Lake Victoria where you will spot some water birds, enjoy the fresh breezes from the lake as well as getting used to the Uganda’s beautiful nature.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Protea Hotel Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to ziwa rhino wildlife ranch
Transfer to ziwa rhino wildlife ranch
Wake early in the morning (0630am), to have all your travel bags arranged, be served breakfast, check out of the hotel to meet your english-speaking safari, have all your bags packed in the vehicle, and then start your drive to ziwa rhino and wildlife ranch. The Ziwa Rhino sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where you can see white rhinos in the wild. Uganda had an adequate number of rhinos which were found in the Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls national parks, but they became nationally extinct due to numerous illegal human activities. Therefore, in 2005, the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary was established to facilitate the re-introduction of rhinos into Uganda’s wildlife inventory. During rhino tracking, you will have a chance to see them close to their feet with the help of the local site guide. After you have had an unforgettable experience with rhinos, relax with a bottle of water and drive to Kabalega diner to have lunch. Later, proceed with the drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls national park – Morning game drive safari and afternoon boat cruise
Murchison Falls national park – Morning game drive safari and afternoon boat cruise
Wake up very early to have a cup of coffee, get your packed breakfast and head to the northern sector of the park where superb game drive safaris are carried out. During the game drive, your safari guide will help you to spot several animals and share with you lot of information regarding various wildlife species that you will spot such as Caped buffalo, Elephants, Uganda Kobs, Jackson hartebeest, Rothschild giraffes, oribis, Lion, Common warthogs some primates species on a lucky day, you may spot a leopard, have short break to enjoy your full breakfast and later proceed with your game drive to fully explore the park and be able to spot several wildlife species. Later early afternoon, leave the jungle and return to your lodge to relax, have lunch and then drive to Paraa gathering point for an afternoon boat cruise safari on the River Nile. The boat cruise will take you through the zones of water mammals and birds like bloats Hippopotamus. After the boat drive back to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Paraa Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bigodi community for cultural experience
Bigodi community for cultural experience
Today, after your fantastic breakfast, check out of your lodge and slowly drive through the park, across the River Nile, and then start your drive to Kibale Forest national park. Kibale forest national park is famously known for its biggest population of chimpanzees, amounting to more than 1500 individual chimpanzees, and some of these are well habituated for tourism and research. On arrival at the park, check in at your booked lodge, refresh and then drive to Bigodi Sanctuary swamp and community. Bigodi sanctuary swamp is punctuated by biodiversity and lovely sceneries, and is a paradise to bird lover’s with over 138 bird species and hosting eight species of primates these include the grey-cheeked mangabey, black-and-white colobus, L’hoest’s and blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and olive baboons plus other mammals like Bushbucks and mongooses can also be found here. Bigodi community walk, will take you through the nearby community to have a chance to interact with local people.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
- Accommodation:
- Rweteera Safari Park
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee tracking – Spend the evening at leisure
Chimpanzee tracking – Spend the evening at leisure
After breakfast, meet your safari guide and transfer to the park information offices to join other guests for a briefing about the dos and don’ts to follow while looking for chimpanzees in the forest, and how to behave around chimpanzees. Then embark on your guided forest walk to search for the intelligent chimpanzees, our closest relatives, sharing 98.8% of human DNA. During your forest walk, you may encounter other wildlife species, both mammals and bird species, such as other primates, bush pigs, and your guide will be able to give you a lot of interesting information about everything that you will encounter, which will make your walk so adventurous. Once you meet chimpanzees, you will spend with them a maximum of one hour to watch how they play in the tree branches, feeding and taking care of their babies and taking as many photos as you would want. This tour will take you to explore the beautiful scenery around Lake Nkuruba. Dinner and an overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Rweteera Safari Park
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Crater Lakes exploration tour – Drive to Queen Elizabeth national park
Crater Lakes exploration tour – Drive to Queen Elizabeth national park
Rise up to have a late breakfast (0800 am), meet your safari guide, and go for your crater lakes exploration tour. On your visit to the Crater Lakes, you will be able to encounter some of the most fascinating and wonderful African wildlife and spectacular scenery. It is recommended to reach some of the craters on foot. Kibale Forest National Park is a dream destination in Uganda to explore the Crater Lakes. After the crater lake exploration tour, have a short break to relax and then start your drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most beautiful, scenic, and popular national parks in Africa that are best for an adventurous African safari. The park is remarkable for having the most diverse ecosystems that include humid forests, sparkling lakes, sprawling savanna, shady and fertile wetlands that make it an ideal habitat for 95 mammal species, including several big game (Elephants, Caped Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards), primate such as chimpanzees, and 600 recorded bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu forest – Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu forest – Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
After an early morning heavy breakfast, be driven to Kalinzu forest reserve head office to join other guests for the pre trekking briefings, be given a site guide and then start your second chimpanzee tracking safari from different environment. The second chimpanzee trekking safari will give you a chance to encounter chimpanzees from different and to have an extra experience of how these apes behave from different environments. Your experienced guide will help you to stop and identify several flora and fauna species resident in this forest. Once you find a community of the habituated chimpanzees, you will have a maximum of one hour to be with them as well as enjoying their engagements such as jumping in the tree. After spending an hour with chimpanzees you will drive back to your lodge to have lunch. Afternoon boat cruise safari along Kazinga channel the main water stream which goes through the park and connecting Lake George and Lake Edward.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Morning game drive to search for the tree climbing-Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park
Morning game drive to search for the tree climbing-Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park
After having your tasty breakfast, get all your luggage packed in the vehicle, check out of your lodge and then drive to Kasenyi plains found in the northeastern parts of park for the morning game drive safari in search of wildlife species. Your safari guide will ensure that you spot as many wildlife species as possible and give much information about everything that you well encounter during your game drive. After the game drive, relax and then start the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park via Ishasha to lookout for the unique tree climbing lions which are only found in Ishasha sector. After the game drive, have lunch and proceed with the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park which is famous for being a home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and one of the Uganda’s ancient as well as the most biologically diverse rainforests that is over 25,000 years.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mountain gorilla trekking – Drive to Mgahinga gorilla national park
Mountain gorilla trekking – Drive to Mgahinga gorilla national park
Wake up early in the morning (0600 am) to organize yourself, arrange the necessary equipment for mountain gorilla trekking s. Have a heavy breakfast, get your packed lunch boxes, get enough drinking water, and meet your safari guide to be transferred to the park information offices to be briefed about mountain gorilla trekking dos and don’ts, how to behave in the presence of mountain gorillas, and be allocated a mountain gorilla family to track. Once you encounter the mountain gorilla family, the excitement of seeing the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat will outweigh the hardships you went through while searching for them. After an hour with the mountain gorilla family, you will return to the trekking start point to receive your mountain trekking certificate in appreciation of your contribution. Have some refreshments, enjoy your packed lunch, relax for some few minutes and then start your drive to Mgahinga gorilla national park.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mount Gahinga Lodge
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Batwa cultural trail experience – Explore Lake Mutanda
Batwa cultural trail experience – Explore Lake Mutanda
Wake up very early in the morning to be served breakfast, have all your luggage packed in the vehicle, get your packed lunch from the lodge and check out of lodge to visit the Batwa pygmy people community for your great memorable cultural experience. The Batwa people used to stay in the forests of Bwindi and Mgahinga before both places were made national parks to protect the mountain gorillas, golden monkeys After spending some time with the Batwa pygmy people, return to the lodge to have lunch, refresh. Go for an adventurous boat riding safari on Lake Mutanda. Lake Mutanda is the best place to relax after mountain gorilla trekking and other activities at Mgahinga gorilla national park. During your tour to Lake Mutanda, you will do a boat canoeing tour in a dugout canoe with your local guide. After the boat canoe safari on Lake Mutanda, go for an Otter Viewing Experience, also known as “behind the scenes” at the Kaboko River Channel. return to your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mount Gahinga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Golden monkey trekking – Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Golden monkey trekking – Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Rise up very early in the morning to get well-dressed in a recommend style while tracking primates, get your packed snacks, meet your safari guide and then drive to the park information center of Ntebeko to meet other people to attend the pre-golden monkey tracking briefing by the park ranger guide about the dos and don'ts to following during golden monkey tracking, how to behave in the presence of golden monkeys and what to expect while searching for these beautiful primates and start your forest walk in search of the golden monkeys. While searching for the golden monkeys, there are high chances of seeing other wildlife species. Once you meet the golden monkeys, you will stay with them for a maximum of one hour while enjoying their exciting stubbornness as they swift in their movement unlike giant mountain gorillas. After exploring the golden monkeys, return to the park to meet your safari guide and enjoy your packed lunch, relax and then start later start your drive to Lake Bunyonyi.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Morning boat canoeing – Drive to Lake Mburo national park – Evening and night game drive safaris
Morning boat canoeing – Drive to Lake Mburo national park – Evening and night game drive safaris
Wake up at your convenient time, be served breakfast and then go for a morning boat canoeing safari on Lake Bunyonyi which takes approximately 2 hours of the exploring the lake and visiting different islands of the lake with a local canoe guide who is well experienced about the places and all the things around. Lake Bunyonyi is framed with 29 islands of different size across the water making it view the most magical. After canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi return to your lodge to check out and start your journey to Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover at Igongo cultural center to have lunch, tour the Museum of the Ankole people. Have a short break to relax and proceed with the night game drive which will boost your chances to see the nocturnal mammals of savannah such as the spotted hyenas, Leopards, Civet, African. It is an interesting experience out at night and Lake Mburo is one of the best parks for a night game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Mihingo Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Morning jungle walk safari – Spend the evening at leisure
Morning jungle walk safari – Spend the evening at leisure
Wake up very in the morning to prepare to check out of your lodge, have breakfast, and then go for the 2 hours walking safari in the jungle one of the most interesting safaris one can do and feel part of nature and getting closer to some animals even the timidest animals such as zebras without running away from you. A walking safari gives an experience of enjoying the jungle since you are not confined to a vehicle and have a chance to go in the park trails that cannot be accessed when exploring the park with a safari vehicle and all our guests who have done it, have mentioned it that it is “beyond Compare.”This is because the more time you spend in the jungle is the more you enjoy it and spot as many animals as possible. After the morning jungle walk safari, return to your lodge and spend rest of day at the leisure and enjoying the jungle from your lodge cottage till time to be served dinner and an overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mihingo Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Morning horseback riding safari – Return to Entebbe international airport
Morning horseback riding safari – Return to Entebbe international airport
On this day, you will have a simple breakfast in the morning and then go for your early morning jungle horseback riding in the park. Without any doubt, horseback riding safari in Lake Mburo national park is one of the most amazing activities that give visitors an outstanding experience of viewing wildlife and doing a nature walk while on top of a horse. During a horseback riding safari in the park, you will have opportunities to view animals like Zebras, Impalas, and many more. Return to your lodge to have a full breakfast, check out and start your drive back to Entebbe international airport to prepare for your return departure. On your way, you will have a stopover at the Uganda equator line located in Kayabwe, which is believed to separate the planet into two parts; the Northern and Southern hemispheres. After some time, proceed with your journey to entebbe. This will be the end of your 14-days Uganda wildlife, primate, and cultural experience safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
