Day 01: Entebbe – Kibale Forest National
In the morning you will be picked up by our driver from your place of accommodation and then head west to Fort Portal, with lunch en-route in the town. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon and is famous for the many tea plantations. From this lovely town we will drive to Kibale.
Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp..
Day 02: Kibale Forest(Bigodi Village)
Today the forest opens its doors for a sensational chimp tracking. Kibale forest is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rain forest in search of wild chimps. red tailed monkey, black and white colobus monkey and many others
After lunch go to Bigodi swamp walk to see different bird species, primates, coffee tour with community visit.
Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp.
Day 03: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a relaxed breakfast transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park arriving late in time for lunch.
In the afternoon go for a boat ride on Kazinga Channel. Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, from the open Savannah to Rain Forest, dense Papyrus Swamps and Crater Lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward. Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, the park’s magnificent features include dozens of craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga channel with its banks lined with hippos, buffalos and elephants. After we go for a game drive as we head back to the Lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Bush lodge
Day 04: Queen Elizabeth Whole Day
After early morning breakfast, go for a game drive in the Kasenyi sector. Drive towards the mating ground of the Uganda kob. Expect to see lions, leopard, buffalo, kobs, water buck and more animals and birds.
After return to the lodge where you will relax and have lunch. In the after opt to visit the crater area, lake katwe as you go for another evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Bush Lodge
Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After relaxed breakfast drive to Bwindi with a stop over for lunch at Savannah resort, you will have occasional stops for sightseeing and pictures. Arrive Bwindi in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma community, Buhoma Gorilla camp or Broadbill forest camp.
DAY 05: GORILLA TRACKING
The highlight of your safari: a meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi! You will love the gorilla trekking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike, it may take two to eight hours. Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience! For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. The ranger guide always briefs you on how to behave with these giant apes.
Dinner and overnight at Broadbill forest camp, Buhoma community or Lake Bunyonyi
Day 06:Bwindi/Lake Bunyonyi-Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, depart to Lake Mburo with a stop over to have a view of this beautiful lake Bunyonyi with its numerous Islands. After drive to Igongo for lunch. After lunch head to Lake Mburo national park arriving in the evening for a game drive. Expect to see giraffes, zebras, Eland, Impala, buffalo and many more animals and birds.
Dinner and overnight at Eagles Nests.
Day 07: Lake Mburo-Entebbe (Departure)
After breakfast we will go for another game drive, or you may opt to go for a nature walk in the park. You can also opt to go biking. This is the only park where you can walk or bike without fear of being attacked by a cat.
After we drive for lunch in Masaka or the Equator, have a stop over at the Equator crossing for an experiment and shopping.
Arrive in Entebbe/Kampala in the evening where you will be dropped off at your place of accommodation.
The Cost of this safari will be:
USD 2350 per person traveling 2 pax sleeping in a self contained banda/tent, or USD 2100 sleeping in non self contained bedded tent.
USD 2200 per person traveling 3- 5 pax sleeping in a self contained banda/tent or USD 1950 sleeping in non self contained bedded tent.
USD 2000 per person traveling 6 plus pax sleeping in a self contained banda/tent or USD 1800 sleeping in non self contained bedded tent.
Notes;-
- Rates are per person in USD
Inclusive of;
Gorilla permit fees(700$)
Chimpanzee permit fees
Bigodi swamp walk
Park fees in national parks
Boat ride in Queen Elizabeth national parks
Nature walk in Lake Mburo national park
Accommodation as mentioned
All meals in the campsites/ hotels
Drinking water
Transportation in a customized 4*4 Vehicle with pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
Services of professional tour driver/guide