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Adventure and Wildlife in Uganda

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Detailed Itinerary

This safari will offer you an amazing wildlife adventure. You will visit 6 different places of interest during this 11 days tour. The safari explores the best of Uganda like Canoes safaris, Gorilla safaris, Chimpanzee tracking among others. You will visit nature is at its best in Murchison Falls National Park, track the Chimps in Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park , one of the most popular park in Uganda with a boat trip up the Kazinga Channel.

The safari also goes to Budongo forest where there is the highest concentration of primates. This safari will be crowned by a Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is the main highlight.

Safari at a Glance

Day 1: Kampala
Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3 Murchison Falls National Park
Day 4: Budongo Forest Reserve
Day 5: Kibale National Park
Day 6: Kibale National Park
Day 7: Elizabeth National Park
Day 8: Lake Mbunyonyi
Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 10: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 11: Departure

Day 1: On arrival, you will be transferred to a hotel in Kampala. Depending on your arrival timing, you will have the opportunity to enjoy Kampala tour or the night life. Overnight Cassia Lodge (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 2: After a sumptuous breakfast, you will depart through green countryside and villages en route to Murchison Falls National Park. You will pass via the famous Luwero Triangle and a stopover for lunch at Masindi. On arrival at the park, you will have a stop at the water fall and a game drive before check-in to your lodge for overnight. Meals and Overnight: Paara Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 3: You will have a morning game drive in the park. This is a great opportunity to see what Uganda has to offer. You will see lots of wild animals before returning to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon go for launch cruise on the Nile with great photography opportunity. You will have the best photo moments for crocodile, elephants, Birds among others. Meals and Overnight: Paara Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 4: You will drive to an eco-tourism site in Budongo forest after breakfast. Here you will enjoy a nature walk to track chimpanzees as well as an opportunity for the avid bird watchers. Budongo forest has the highest concentration of primates and this will be a great day. You will return to your lodge for lunch and later and evening game drive. Meals and Overnight: Paara Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 5: After breakfast, you will drive through Albertine escarpment of the Rift Valley. You will continue through Hoima town to Fort Portal as you enjoy splendid scenery en route to your lodge in Kibale. On arrival, you will have lunch. Later have a tour of the crater lakes areas for the panoramic views. You will return to the lodge for overnight. Meals and Overnight: Chimps’ Nest (Full Board)

Day 6: Today you will visit Kibale National Park. Here you will have the opportunity to track chimps and among other Primates. Kibale is a great destination for a primate tour with over 10 different species. The Chimpanzee life is similar to humans. You have packed lunch on this day returning to the lodge later in the evening. Meals and Overnight: Chimps’ Nest (Full Board)

Day 7: You will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, you will enjoy a spectacular and magnificent view of Mountain Rwenzori. You will arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. You will have a Launch excursion in Kazinga Channel where you will have a rare opportunity to experience and see animals at a close range. A variety of water birds, Hippos and herds of elephants among other animas will be seen during this excursion. Meals and overnight: Mweya Safari lodge (Full Board)

Day 8: After breakfast, you will proceed to Ishasha area and see the tree-climbing lions. You will have picnic lunch en route as you proceed to Lake Bunyonyi through Kabala, Ishaka with great view the Great Rift Valley. On arrival, check in at your overnight lodge: Meals and Overnight: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort (Full Board)

Day 9: Today you will explore Lake Bunyonyi as you get a canoe experience. Lake Bunyonyi and the surrounding area have great photo opportunity. The Lake has 38 islands within and it’s a bird watchers paradise. You will later enjoy lunch at your lodge before driving through rugged terrain enjoying valleys, beautiful scenery, to Bwindi impenetrable National Park. On arrival, you will check in at your overnight lodge. Silverback Lodge (Full Board).

Day 10: You will enjoy a gorilla trekking tour today. This will be after a briefing by your guide on gorilla trekking etiquette. You will carry packed lunch and water. Gorilla trekking can take up to 4-10 hours depending on how easily a gorilla family is located. You will return to the lodge for a relaxing evening at your lodge. Meals and Overnight: Silverback Lodge (Full Board).

Day 11: After having explored Uganda wild treasures, it’s time to say goodbye. You will drive to Kampala with lunch Mbarara. On arrival in Kampala, You will have a room for refreshment before a drive to the airport in good time to catch your flight back home.

Cost Includes:

  • Full board accommodation while on safari.
  • Bed and breakfast in Kampala and day use on as day
  • All park entrance fees.
  • 01 Chimpanzee Permit.
  • 01 Gorilla Permit.
  • All airport transfers.
  • Canoe in Lake Mbunyonyi.
  • Lunches are detailed in the itinerary.
  • Boat Ride in Kazinga
  • Game drives as stated in the itinerary above.
  • Use of a 4×4 seven seater safari Land cruiser with a pop up roof.
  • Services of an English speaking driver guide.
  • One liter of drinking water per person per day.
  • Farewell Dinner
  • 24hrs emergency flying doctors evacuation fee.

Cost Excludes:

  • Drinks and Beverages not in the Itinerary.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Any item of personal use.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Visas
  • Anything not mentioned above

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