This 10 Days Uganda’s Gorillas And African Big 5 takes you to the misty mountains of Bwindi impenetrable national park where you will be able to face our closet cousins the mountain gorillas, go on a hunt for the African Big 5 in Queen Elizabeth National park, Murchison falls national park, the primate capital Kibale forest National Park for chimps trelkking.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL IN ENTEBBE
The start of the 10 Days Uganda’s Gorillas And African Big 5. On your arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be met by our professional safaris staff that will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation at your hotel as you wait for your next day’s adventure to North Western Uganda. Dinner and overnight at
Basic: Via Via Guest House
Midrange: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Luxury Lake Victoria Hotel
DAY 2: TRAVEL TO TOP OF MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK VIA ZIWA SANCTUARY FOR RHINO TRACKING ON FOOT.
After enjoying your breakfast at the guest house, set off for Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, which is the only place in Uganda where the Rhinos are seen in the wild!…You will do the tracking on foot during this guided nature walk and get up close to these huge members of the African big five mammals. You will continue with the adventure for an exciting road trip to Murchison falls National Park with lunch en route. Upon arrival inside the park, you will be amazed by the beautiful landscape while occasionally sighting warthogs and other wildlife with a drive to the top of the falls whose views are breathe taking. It is such a beautiful sight with incredible picture moments here. Drive to the lodge as you view wild animals en route. Dinner and overnight at
Basic: Hornbill Bush Lodge
Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Luxury Paraa Safari Lodge
DAY 3: MORNING GAME DRIVE FOR AFRICAN BIG FIVE SEARCH IN NORTH MURCHISON FALLS AND AFTERNOON BOAT CRUISE TO THE BASE OF THE FALLS
After an early morning warm up tea/coffee, you will transfer for a game drive to the northern bank in search of animals like: Lions, Giraffes, oribis, Elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, Buffaloes among other animals and bird species. You will then return to the lodge in time for lunch and relax preparing for yet an exciting activity in the afternoon. After lunch, transfer for a three hours boat ride on the Nile River to the bottom of falls where you will have the opportunity to view animals like; crocodiles, hippos, in the water and some on the river banks, while; buffaloes, waterbucks, and elephants are often seen on the river bank grazing and drinking water. You will then have to hike to the top of the falls for a clear view of the falls. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and overnight at
Basic: Hornbill Bush Lodge
Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Luxury Paraa Safari Lodge
DAY 4: MORNING GAME DRIVE FOR AFRICAN BIG FIVE SEARCH AND TRANSFER TO THE EDGES OF KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, enjoy an early game drive and enjoy some of the vast array of game animals like giraffes, elephants and buffalo that roam the park. You get yet another chance to explore the game drive tracks, to possibly to carnivores like Lions, Elephants and Hyenas plus Vultures in case you missed them in the previous night. Immediately after the morning game drive you will start your journey to Fort Portal town along the way you will see beautiful landscape sceneries, with lunch en route. Dinner and overnight
Basic: Lake Nkuruba Campsite
Midrange: Isunga Safari Lodge
Luxury Crater Safari Lodge
DAY 5: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING IN KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK AND BIGODI COMMUNITY WALK PARK.
After having your break, get prepare for yet another primate experience inside Kibale forest called Chimpanzee trekking, Kibale’s most popular and more exciting activity Primate Walk which brings up close and personal with Chimpanzees and other primate species that are sought, and a good variety of daytime monkeys invariably encountered, but the stars of this trail are the chimpanzees. Later in the day you shall transfer to the Bigodi Wetlands, situated on the eastern edge of the forest. There you shall take a light walk in the wetlands to observe plenty of primates and wildlife including birds and many monkey species. You will drive to queen Elizabeth National park, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight at
Basic: Pumba Safari Cottages
Midrange: Elephant Hab Lodge
Luxury Elephant Plains Lodge
DAY 6: BOAT CRUISE ON KAZINGA CHANNEL AND GAME DRIVE IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After your breakfast you will be taken to Kasenyi, famous for the early morning and evening game drives for wildlife viewing especially big Mammals. You will enjoy this guided safari while keeping a close eye on herds of Uganda Kob, African elephants, African Cape Buffalos, Waterbucks, Hartebeests, Vultures and lots of other identifiable mammals. You could have a chance to spot some Hyenas, Lions and Leopards after proceed to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon you will take a Boat Cruise along the amazing Kazinga channel to see, at close range, the water animals to include Hippos, Buffalos, Crocodiles and elephants bathing on the channel banks. There is also a variety of bird species on the water banks especially the famous Shoebill, pelican and Jacana. Later get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening plus dinner and overnight
Basic: Pumba Safari Cottages
Midrange: Elephant Hab Lodge
Luxury Elephant Plains Lodge
DAY 7: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING IN KALINZU CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE AND RELAX AT THE LODGE
Have an early morning breakfast and head to Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve for Chimpanzee trekking to meet man’s closet cousins in the wild. You will be amazed to see these primates as they play, swing on tree branches, fight for food etc. The flora in this forest is also among the most impressive you will find in Uganda and it is swarmed a rich wildlife bio-diversity that comprises of primates, wild animals as well as birds. You will have a relaxed afternoon at the lodge or have an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National park. Dinner and overnight will be at
Basic: Pumba Safari Cottages
Midrange: Elephant Hab Lodge
Luxury Elephant Plains Lodge
DAY 8: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING IN KYAMBURA GORGE AND TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST-GORILLAS’ WORLD
Have an early morning breakfast and head to Kyambura gorge Forest for Chimpanzee trekking to meet man’s closet cousins in the wild. The stunning Kyambura Gorge also called the “Valley of Apes” is located in the far eastern corner of the well- known Queen Elizabeth National Park in south western Uganda. The landscape is among the most impressive you will find in Uganda and it is swarmed a rich wildlife bio-diversity that comprises of primates, wild animals as well as birds. Later embark on an exciting road trip back to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park, with lunch en route, arriving in the evening for refreshment, and later dinner and overnight at
Basic: Broadbill Forest Camp
Midrange: Gorilla Mist Camp
Luxury Ruhija Gorilla Lodge
DAY 9: GORILLA TRACKING IN BWINDI AND TRANSFER TO EDGES OF LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
Early morning breakfast and proceed to the briefing point. Enjoy the highlight of your trip – Gorilla trekking, which may last from 2 to 6 hours depending on the group you are visiting. We trek through the rainforest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and other trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. Due to the nature of the activity, you will have packed lunch. After Gorilla trekking, you will drive through the terraced hills to the edges of Lake Mburo national park. Dinner and overnight at will be at
Basic: Mpogo Lodge
Midrange: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Luxury Mihingo Lodge
DAY 10: MORNING WALKING SAFARI IN LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK AND TRANSFER TO ENTEBBE
After having an early breakfast, go for a morning safari walk in Lake Mburo national park. This park is famous for walks inside and around the park on foot where you can see long horned cattle of Ankole community which can mix freely with Zebras, Impalas, Giraffes, Warthogs, Elands, Cape Buffalos and many tropical bird species. Checkout of the lodge and transfer to Entebbe with lunch along the way!! But along the way, you will make a stopover at the Equator line to have an authentic feel of standing at Latitude 00. You will arrive in the evening at Entebbe to readily board your flight back home as you say fare well to the pearl of Africa!
The end of our 10 days gorilla Trekking Uganda safari
THE COSTS INCLUDE:
- Transport in a 4×4 Safari Vehicle
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Guide fees
- Park fees
- Gorilla tracking permit
- Chimpanzee permit
- Government taxes
- Drinking Water on board.
THE COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Tourist insurance
- International flights
- Money for tips and anything of personal nature
- Beverages