Gorilla Safaris
6 DAY WILDLIFE, GORILLA & CHIMP SAFARI
- 6 Days
Visit three of Uganda’s amazing national parks. Trek chimps in Kibale Forest National Park, see animals of the savanna on game-drive and boat-cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park and trek Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park during this unforgettable adventure.
Day 1: Travel to Kibale Forest National Park
Our Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking tour begins today. We will depart from Kampala after breakfast and head westwards to Fort Portal town.
This route to meet the primates will take about 4 -5 hours. We will have lunch in Fort Portal and continue to Kibale where you will go for either a community walk or visit the beautiful Crater lakes region for a spectacular scenic view of the beautiful landscapes in the evening.
Dinner and overnight will be at your reserved lodge.
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and nature walk in Kibale Forest
After breakfast you will report at the Kanyanchu Tourist Centre for a briefing on the rules before the Chimpanzee tracking experience at 08.00 am.
The trek for the Kibale chimps takes 2-3 hours and it will provide you with the opportunity to also see a variety of other primates and animals as well as birds, and various species of butterflies and insects.
You will return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon go for a nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland to see a variety of birds and monkey species. You will have dinner and overnight at your lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park and then Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
You will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park and go straight for a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The 42km channel joins Lake Edward and Lake George. This boat trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos in Africa and offers an excellent opportunity for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
The prolific bird life is colorful, with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight will be spent at your reserved lodge.
Day 4: Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi
You will wake up early for a morning game drive in the park to see Lions, Elephants, Topis, Leopards, Bush bucks, Cape Buffaloes, Defassa Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, Uganda Kob, among others. You will later transfer to the Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot the tree climbing lions. Enroute the Primates Tour, you will make stopovers at the Bat cave and the Kyambura gorge. You will then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park arriving in the evening. Enroute you will see a great country-side, bamboo forest and have great views of the scenic landscape characteristic of the western rift valley.
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Cultural tour
You will have an early morning breakfast and move to the park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:45 am.
You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the mountain Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours.
The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will have 1 hour to stay with the Gorillas once sighted before returning to your lodge.
Day 6: Travel to Kampala
Our Primate and Wildlife Safari in Uganda ends today. After breakfast, we set off on the return journey to Kampala.
We will have a stopover at Igongo cultural centre to explore the life style of the Ankole and Bahima people and at the Equator where you will have the remarkable opportunity of standing in two hemispheres at the same time and take some photos. You will arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon and either be transferred to the airport for your departure flight or to the hotel of your booking for dinner and overnight.
6-DAY MURCHISON FALLS, CHIMP AND EPIC GORILLA TREKKING
- 6 Days
Head to Murchison Falls National Park and expect: boat trip to the base of the falls plus a hike to the top of the falls. Transfer to Kibale for chimp trekking. You will be fascinated by the primates’ population here. Queen Elizabeth National Park makes your next stop where you expect classic big games (including chances of sighting the rare tree-climbing lions) and boat trip on the Kazinga channel. Visit Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla experience. Exit Bwindi for the Airport.
Day 1 Pickup and Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
Hopefully, your flight is scheduled for an early (not past noon) landing in Entebbe. Your Guide/driver will pick you from the Entebbe International Airport and hit the road to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this park include: the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here. For any birder, Murchison Falls boasts 450 bird species including the elusive shoebill stork (though a rare sighting), dwarf king fisher, the white-thigh hornbill and the Goliath heron among others. you make a stopover in Masindi in order to enjoy your lunch. Continue to the park and check in to your accommodation to relax for the Evening.
Day2 Murchison morning game drive and the afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls
After an early breakfast, tour the Northern section of Murchison with a high concentration of savannah wildlife. Enjoy game viewing and photography of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, giraffes, Uganda kob and lions, the leopards (if you’re lucky) plus a variety of bird species.
Return to your accommodation for lunch as you prepare to have a 3-hour boat trip to the base of the falls. This trip is said to be the highlight of the safari in Murchison falls since it allows you to get up close to the animal species within the water. Cruise past huge hippo pods, crocodiles and numerous aquatic birds adorning the north bank on the way to the mighty waterfalls. You will have an opportunity to take thousands of pictures.
Also, proceed for a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike is a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must! Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast at your accommodation, drive to the top of the falls where you will have spectacular view of the falls. after you depart for Kibale Forest National Park after breakfast.
Kibale is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, mangabeys and red tailed monkeys. On your chimpanzee trails, these are regularly seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight rest.
Day 4 Chimp trekking in Kibale forest and later transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest
Today you will experience some serious primate business! Kibale Forest National Park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees. Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, which makes it a perfect place to spot them! An experienced ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning.
The activity begins at 8.00am with a briefing regarding the rules of trekking the chimpanzees after which you set off to search for them in the forest. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. You will return to the lodge for lunch after which you will head out for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will arrive in the evening and overnight at your booked accommodation.
Day 5 gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored.
Return to your lodge. Have your lunch and thereafter check out for a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.
Day 6 return to Entebbe
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands just right in front of you and thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route stopovers in Mbarara town for lunch and the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buying some art pieces of interest. Proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport
4-Day Holiday in Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest
- 4 Days
This trip takes you to Lake Mburo NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP and Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to Lake Mburo NP. While in Mburo, go out for game viewing and head to Bwindi. Enjoy the ultimate gorilla trekking experience and proceed to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and sightseeing. Depart Bunyonyi with very spectacular memories of the Bunyonyi little islands. You’ll be dropped off at Entebbe Airport for your flight out.
Day 1
Arrive Entebbe Airport (before 1400hrs) Transfer to Lake Mburo NP
We hope your flight is scheduled for an early (before 14:00) landing at Entebbe Airport. Upon arrival, you will be received by the assigned English-speaking Professional Tour Driver-guide who will welcome you into the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will hit the road for a transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Depending on your arrival time, you will reach Mburo between the early afternoon hours and late evening hours. #Optional (extra cost): Just in case you have reached early and interested, you may proceed out for a breath taking night game drive.Accommodation: (Eagles’ Nest-Budget Level)
Day 2
Morning game drive and then, transfer to accommodation in Bwindi
Enjoy your breakfast as early as possible then proceed for an exciting morning game drive in the park. Expect to see the gigantic eland antelope, zebras in big numbers, topi, impalas, Buffaloes and other savannah animals. Alternatively, you may choose the morning bush/park walk (at extra cost USD 30 pp) in the presence of an armed ranger-guide. You will return to your accommodation then check out and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable NP.Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring over 300 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, which can be trekked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the next morning.Accommodation: (Broadbill Forest Camp-Budget Level)
Day 3
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation
Have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.Accommodation: (Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort)
Day 4
Depart Bunyonyi and return to Entebbe to catch flight out (18:00 onward)
You will have a relaxed breakfast with spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands just right in front of you. Thereafter, you will hit the road for the return to Entebbe (arriving in the late afternoon/evening) for your flight out. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing Home to Africa!Accommodation: Recommended on request
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3-DAY TOUR TO UGANDA – GORILLA TREKKING BWINDI FOREST
- 3 Days
You are expected to arrive a night before the safari or have an early morning landing. The assigned tour driver/guide will pick you up and depart for Bwindi National Park. Encounter the gorillas first hand on your trekking expedition. With strenuous day trekking, it would be ideal to find a better place for relaxation. That place will certainly be Lake Bunyonyi – the place of little birds. You will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi after the gorilla trekking.
DAY 1 ARRIVE ENTEBBE (EARLY), PICK UP AND DEPART FOR BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
We hope that your flight is for an early landing (before 10:00 am) in Uganda. Your safari will start from Entebbe International Airport where the assigned professional tour driver-guide will receive you and then depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, harbouring over 300 of them, which is almost half of the world’s gorilla population.
The drive will take you to southwest Uganda by road. You will cross the equator mark, then head to Mbarara city for lunch, thereafter pass through the hilly terrain of western Uganda into Bwindi. You will arrive and do little but just check in to your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the next day.
DAY 2 GORILLA TREKKING BWINDI FOREST AND TRANSFER TO LAKE BUNYONYI FOR RELAXATION
After breakfast, proceed to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing on the dos and don’ts during the trekking. You will then enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense. It is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants, is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of 2,200 – 2,478m, but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water, that make it most magical – you could admire them all day.
Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
DAY 3 DEPART LAKE BUNYONYI AND RETURN TO ENTEBBE AIRPORT TO CATCH FLIGHT
You will have a relaxed breakfast with a spectacular view of Bunyonyi’s little islands right in front of you. Thereafter, you will hit the road for the return to Entebbe. Arrive in the late afternoon/evening for your flight. We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit.
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10-Day Primates of Uganda-Luxury
- 10 Days
Bwindi is located in southwestern Uganda, a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley. This ancient rainforest is one of the few in Africa to have flourished and home to half of the world’s endangered population of mountain gorillas. Looking into the expressive brown eyes of these giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter Uganda has to offer.
Day 1: Entebbe
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, you will be welcomed by our representative
and transferred for overnight in the selected accommodation. Just before the unique experience of
discovering the Bwindi Forest National Park and meet the Gorillas.
Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Luxury resort located in or near Kampala
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, your adventure in Uganda begins by driving northwest towards Masindi and Murchison
Falls conservation area, the largest conservation area in Uganda, which offers beautiful sceneries of
grassland acacia savannah in the north and tropical forests in the south. You will stopover for a nature
walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the breeding project which saw the rebirth of the endangered white
rhinos in Uganda. You can see them closely while walking freely in the reserve which is their natural
habitat. Lunch at the restaurant. Proceed to the national park.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time to Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, you will embark on an early morning game drive; explore the savannah in the delta of
the Nile on Lake Albert, Northern bank. As you view and take memorable photographs of the animals in
the wild, you might find elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and,
very rarely, the leopards. Drive back to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you take the boat excursion along the river Nile to the base of the magnificent
Murchison Falls. It is amazing the concentration of wildlife in the bank of the river Nile, including hippos,
crocodiles, and a variety of bird’s species, like African eagles, pelicans, kingfisher, Egyptian geese and
much more. You proceed from the excursion with the walk to the “top of the falls, where the river Nile
creates a narrow canyon of thunderous water as it lowers down the Albertine Rift Valley. You will have a
view from the top of the falls.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest
Early morning after breakfast you drive to Budongo Forest, in Kaniyo-Pabidi eco-tourist site, for the
tropical forest trekking to meet the Great Apes, the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The forest also
is home to many other primates such as black and white Columbus monkey, red-tailed monkey, blue
monkey, vervet monkey and baboons. The chimpanzee trekking is possible due to the conservation
efforts by Jane Goodall Institute and the park authorities to protect the forest and the endangered
chimpanzees. Lunch or packed lunch. In the afternoon, you can take a cultural activity with the Boomu
Women Group eco-tourist site or the Kapega Association made by local guides who have been working
in the forest. This is a moment for you to interact with the people living near the forest, to see how they
live.
Main Destination:
Budongo Forest (Chimps)
Best Time to Visit Dec to March and June to July (Easy chimp trekking)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
Wildlife in Budongo
Accommodation:
Bugoma Jungle Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Bugoma Forest
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 5: Hoima-Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you leave Hoima heading southwest along the Lake Albert and Rift Valley escarpment,
with breathtaking panoramic sceneries as you drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. A stopover is
made in Bugoma Forest South of Hoima. Bugoma Forest is the habitat of the chimpanzees and Ugandan
mangabeys.
According to the time available, we suggest to take a nature walk in the forest or to plant a tree. Lunch
en route in a restaurant. The road follows along the Rwenzori mountain range to Kasese town.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
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
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the early morning, take a game drive along the tracks of the national park, in the Northern sectors
and towards Lake George and Kasenyi village. You might see lions, elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas,
waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, perhaps the leopard which is a rare sight. Queen Elizabeth enjoys unique
landscapes and views of crater lakes and the Albertine Rift Valley, which make this area special and
unforgettable. Lunch.
In the afternoon, take the most exciting safari by boat from Mweya peninsula along Kazinga channel,
one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife, bird’s life and opportunities for
good photographs. Moreover, you will see plenty of hippos, buffaloes and elephants while drinking from
the channel.
In the evening short transfer to the Ishasha sector of the park, for check-in at chosen accommodation.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Irungu forest lodge
Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 7: Ishasha Sector – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, photographic safari in the Ishasha sector, the southern region of Queen Elizabeth NP, in
search for the “tree climbing lions” which are seen during the hot hours of the day, as they lie resting on
top of Figs trees. See also herds of buffaloes, elephants, topi antelopes and many species of birds. Lunch
en route.
Note: Today transfer can be very long up to 7 hours and depends on roads conditions and place of
allocation of gorilla permits. The choice of the area of the gorilla safari depends on the availability of
permits.
Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time to Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Accommodation:
Back parkers
Luxury lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 8: Bwindi Forest National Park
In the morning you enter the tropical rainforest of Bwindi for the gorilla safari. The activity starts at 8 am
and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated
family of mountain gorillas, which was allocated according to the permits. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a
population of about 420 gorillas, which is half the world population according to 2012 gorilla population
surveys. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. You have one hour for
observing the primates and their behaviours while taking photographs. Ensure you take the packed
lunch and water with you in the bag and for this; you might need the support of available porters.
Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Back parkers
Luxury lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 9: Bwindi – Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a small game national park found in the central
region of Uganda, the Ankole. This is the perfect stopover between Bwindi and Entebbe. After lunch, go
for a game drive in search for the beautiful impalas, elands, topi and many antelopes, buffaloes, zebras.
Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time to Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
Accommodation:
Mihingo Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 10: Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe
After breakfast, last game drive and lunch. Then drive to Entebbe for your flight out from Entebbe
International Airport.
Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
8-Day Experience Gorilla, Chimps and Ishasha Game Drive
- 8 Days
With a free Wi-Fi in our car, this is an amazing Safari which is tailored to give you a feel of three of Uganda’s Wild Parks, with this you are assured of viewing a number of animals which include the Zebras of Lake Mburo, The chance to see the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi, Chimpanzees, Zebras and Antelope herds in Lake Mburo, the tree climbing Lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha Sector and a day in between to relax by the Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your hotel (Kampala city tour)
On your arrival at Entebbe international airport (EBB), you will be met by a remnant safaris staff that will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation. In the evening you will be transferred to Ndere cultural centre In Kampala central, which is a home of performing arts and a representation of Ugandan cultures through music, dance and drama. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Cassia Lodge
· Mid-range lodge located in or near Kampala
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale for chimpanzee
After breakfast at your accommodation you will depart to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda. Kibale NP is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, Columbus monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys and red-tailed monkeys. On your chimpanzee trails, these are regularly seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight rest.
Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time to Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)
Accommodation:
Rweteera safari camp
· Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3: Chimp tracking and the Bigodi Swamp Walk
Have breakfast and head to the trekking point where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger guide will take you chimp tracking and you will be marveled by the sights of primates here. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. Later go out for the Bigodi swamp walk. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a fascinating area, located in Magombe swamp. This area is recognized for its extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates’ species like the baboons, black &
white Columbus monkeys, vervet monkey and the L’Hoest monkey. The Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers. Among the major bird species within the sanctuary is the grand Blue Turaco
Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Rweteera safari camp
Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP and take the Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
After breakfast you will Exit Kibale NP and continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth NP. Queen is Uganda’s second largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. The park’s diverse ecosystem which include sprawling savannah makes it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. You will reach Queen early enough to rest, have lunch and later go for a boat safari along the
Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George to Lake Edward. You will surely be fascinated by the concentrations of giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. Return to the accommodation for dinner and later overnight rest.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
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)
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
· Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5: Queen’s Morning game drive and the afternoon explosion crater drive
Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the park, along the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Lions, Elephants, Leopards (though hard to spot), Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, Uganda kob among others. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch.
In the afternoon you will go for the explosion crater drive. The drive is basically sightseeing with very spectacular view of the breathtaking scenery in and around Queen. There is also plenty of wildlife to see along the drive although commonest are sights of Cape Buffaloes plus Elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
· Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP through Ishasha tree climbing lions
Be up and have your breakfast served. Go for tree-climbing lions’ sighting and thereafter transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check-in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time to Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Accommodation:
· Silver back lodge
· Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Np
All meals included
· All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 7: Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists.
The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Return to your lodge for some rest time and lunch. Thereafter, embark on a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation, relax, enjoy your dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Lake)
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi View Resort
· Budget resort located in or near Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 8: Transfer back to Entebbe for your flight
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with spectacular view of the bwindi hills Bunyonyi just right in front of you and thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route stopovers in Mbarara town for lunch and the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buying some art pieces of interest. Proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing remnant tours and travel Uganda.
Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
· Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
· Non-alcoholic drinks
5-Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda
- 5 Days
This is a trip to the famous Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi impenetrable national parks that are in position to provide a magnificent view of the rift valley floor that occupies Lake Edward and George and also enjoy the Gorillas from a close range observing adults feeding, groaning and resting as the youngsters play and move backward and forward in a pleasantly comical demonstration.
Day 1: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National park
You will be picked by our guide at 7:00am from Kampala and embark on your journey to
the famous Queen Elizabeth National park. The Park covers an area of about 1978 km2 and its position provides a magnificent view of the rift valley floor that occupies Lake Edward and George. The park has one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any national park in the world as its well known to be habitat of about 95 mammals along with 612 species of birds. You will briefly stop at the equator in Masaka town for a photo moment and en-route lunch, as you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you can do an optional evening Game drive depending on the time that you will reach. The journey takes 5-6hours.
Forest Safari Lodge
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
· Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Launch cruise on Kazinga
After early breakfast, you will catch up with the early risers as your driver takes you for the morning game drive. It is an amazing experience to have great chances of spotting other wild animals like; Buffalo, Uganda kob (Uganda national antelope), Elephants, Hippos, Lions, Leopards, water bucks, warthogs and many other wild animal
After that excellent drive, you will return to your lodge for relaxation. After lunch, you will
go for an amazing launch cruise on Kazinga Channel where you will have exciting and
unforgettable memories as one of the highlights of your tour. There also a water sail which
provide a magnificent platform for photography taking and across the board game
viewing. As you retire from the boat cruise, you will drive back to the hotel for your dinner
and overnight.
Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
· Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals include
· Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Also included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Morning game drive in Ishasha sector and then Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today after your relaxed Breakfast, Embark on your journey to Buhoma location near the famous Bwindi
impenetrable National park. This park is mostly famous for the rare mountain gorillas and the drive to
the park is incredibly scenic, passing through various local villages and the lush green countryside & hills
which characterize so much of south western Uganda. Once you are in the forest park, it is one of the
richest ecosystems in Africa and the diversity of species is a feature of the park. It provides habitat for
some 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, 220 species of butterflies, 27 species of frogs,
chameleons, geckos and many endangered species. Bwindi is among the most diverse forests in East
Africa with more than 1,000 flowering plant species including 163 species of trees and 104 species of
ferns. The journey takes 4 hours.
Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time to Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
· Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking and Batwa talks experience
After your breakfast, along with your packed lunch, you will report to the park premises for registration by 8:00am and be briefed by Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides. You will then start to trek through the bumpy bushes in search for the amazing Gorillas. There is as well a greater opportunity of seeing other species like the birds, monkeys, chimpanzees, beautiful butterflies among others. The trek could take 1-8 hours but depending on the luck of the day and once you come across these interesting
creatures, it is a really an exciting experience watching them protest or playing with each other and it’s really a special moment being with these fabulous human like primates. The time allowed to be with these gorillas in Uganda is 1 hour and every minute of the experience is worth the time you spent in search for them. As you retire from the forest, you could take an optional activity like visiting the pigmies or you can relax at the lodge.
Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
· Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala with stopover at the Equator
Today is the last day of your trip! After your breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala as you view beautiful scenarios along the way. You will have lunch on route thereafter proceed and have another stop over at the equator for the water experiment if you happen to have missed it on the 1st day of your trip. Proceed with the journey; your driver will drop you at your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe.
The journey takes 7-8 hours.
Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
· All meals included
· Drinking water (Other drinks not included)