Wild Compass Africa

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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

Pick up - Lake Victoria & shoe bill trekking - drive to lake Mburo np - Evening nature walk

Pick up - Lake Victoria & shoe bill trekking - drive to lake Mburo np - Evening nature walk

Today, you will be picked from the airport or your hotel and journey to mabamba wetland for shoe bill trekking along with other birds on the shores of Lake Victoria.

After this encounter, embark on your journey to lake Mburo national park western Uganda for another thrilling experience. Driving through rolling hills, valleys and scenic landscapes and meeting local people trying to earn a living in Uganda will leave you amazed as you approach the park, the view of Ankole cattle farms and open savannah woodlands is amazing too. Relaxation as you prepare for a breathtaking fabulous evening walking safari, your guide will prepare a table for you in the wild and have an evening wine/snack as you watch giraffes Browse on trees, dazzle of zebras roaming in the wild and have close pictures of wildlife.

Main Destination:
Mabamba Swamp (Uganda)
Best Time To Go August to September and December to February (Best for spotting shoebill)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Hyena Hill Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning farm experience - Game Drive - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning farm experience - Game Drive - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up early morning and join the herd’s men who will take you through the milking experience, learn how to make yogurt and butter locally, grazing cattle, and harvesting crops in the garden. After have breakfast as you prepare for a morning game drive in the park. Enjoy a game drive searching wildlife for example zebras, giraffes', warthogs, buffaloes from the lake impalas and antelopes are seen roam the wild in morning hours.

after this encounter, drive to queen Elizabethe national park for another unforgettable exploration. Depending on arrival time, join the boat trip at kazinga channel and witness Uganda's wildlife on a full display, you will see elephants drinking and relaxing on the lake's shores, buffaloes wallowing into the water, birds singing and crocodiles lying on the shores of the lake.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimp trekking - game drive in Ishasha sector - Bwindi impenetrable national park

Chimp trekking - game drive in Ishasha sector - Bwindi impenetrable national park

On this day, early morning after breakfast, drive to Kyambura information center, you will be given a ranger guide to take you through the walk into Kyambura gorge found in Queen Elizabeth national park. You will have a chance to walk inside the beautiful eco-friendly gorge, witness its permanent river, animals looking for water especially in dry season as well as chimps.

After this thrilling adventure, drive to the southern gate of the park for a game drive searching for leopards, elephants, and impalas’ buffaloes are seen roam the wild. Tree climbing lions are always spotted lying on fig trees either feeding or gazing at their prey in the open savannah of the park.
later proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park.

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 Haven's Lodge
  • Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla trekking - transfer to volcanoes national park rwanda

Gorilla trekking - transfer to volcanoes national park rwanda

Today, wake up early morning for breakfast, have a packed lunch or snack and your drive will drop you at the information center for a briefing and join other trekkers in a gorilla family. You will be handed walking sticks and incase of any assistances needed, the porters are always available for hire at a small fee of $20, they help in carrying the bags and lay a hand in steep slopes.
Guided by expert trackers and armed rangers, you will vanish into the jungle. The trek could take 2-7 hours, but when you finally see those gorillas, it will be a face-to-face experience for 1 hour observing gorillas in their nature habitat.

later drive to cyanika boarder, and drive through land of a thousand hills viewing beauty and Virunga massive, tropical rain forests as you approach kinige town volcanoes national park.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Golden monkey tracking - Dian Fossey - Iby'wacu cultural village

Golden monkey tracking - Dian Fossey - Iby'wacu cultural village

In the morning after breakfast, drive to the parks' headquarters for briefing, you will be given a ranger guide to take you through trekking procedure and hiring a porter in case you need assistance, drive to the trekking point, vanish into jungle to look for golden striking fur monkeys, spend I hour observing their Playful behaviors flipping in trees. It's an exciting moment watching monkey’s move all over in their natural habitat. It takes 1 to 3 hours trekking the golden monkeys.

After this thriving activity, visit Dian Fossey Gorilla fund and witness her conservation efforts and gorilla awareness, later after relaxations at the lodge, journey to gorilla guardian village, listen to their stories, participate in their cultural ceremonies, enjoy folk songs and dance their traditional music by the traditional troupe. As it gets late, drive back to your lodge for an overnight.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Kigali - city tour

Transfer to Kigali - city tour

Early morning after breakfast, embark on your journey to Kigali city driving through rolling hills and rugged terrain viewing landscapes with tropical rain forest.
Have a city tour in Kigali and enjoy the scenic views of Rwanda hills, ancient and unique buildings, know the history of genocide and social life of the local natives of Rwanda, engage in local community activities Nyamirambo women's center and enjoy a local dish.
Later you can be dropped at Kigali international airport or at your hotel. End.

Main Destination:
Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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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