Joongo Tours Destinations

This Trip starts and ends in Uganda. The highlights of this trip will be game drives at Murchison Falls and Lake Mburo National park, the boat cruise on the Nile, Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, chimpanzee trekking at Kibale, gorilla trekking at Bwindi and an experience at Lake Bunyonyi. Be ready to enjoy scenic views and magical moments on this trip

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

You will be picked from the airport by a tour guide from the company who will then take you to your hotel where you will spend the night.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast you will be picked by the guide to transfer you to Murchison Falls NP, along the way you will pass via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, have lunch and do Rhino Trekking. After the Trek you will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and view the top of the falls upon arrival

Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

On this day after your breakfast at the lodge, you will do a game drive in the park and later in the afternoon after your lunch, do a boat cruise and proceed with an evening game drive. Murchison Falls National Park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the vast Bunyoro escarpment transforms into a vast savannah dotted with palm trees. Murchison Falls is home to more than 144 mammals, 556 species of birds, 51 reptiles and 51 amphibians. With large numbers of African elephants, Murchison Falls is impressive all year round. Historically, giraffes inhabit exclusively the northern sector of the park. Buffalo populations have soared to more than 10,000 while Uganda kobs have surged to more than 35,000.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale and Crater Lakes Visit

This day, after breakfast, you will head to Kibale Forest, the primate capital of the world. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and visit the crater lakes in the evening. Crater lakes formed as a result of volcanicity, with a violent eruption causing the explosion of the summit of a volcano, leaving a crater. The lakes are so numerous and vary in size and character, and feature well-developed facilities. dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp walk

Early in the morning, after your breakfast, you will go to Kibale headquarters where you will have a briefing and a ranger will be assigned to guide you throughout the chimpanzee trek. Hiking with the chimpanzees can last about 3 to 4 hours in total. After the trek, you will have lunch visit the community and the Bigodi swamp. Rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty, the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary is a must-visit. A 4.5km walk will take you through this important wildlife corridor of Kibale Forest and will take up to 3hours.This wonderful place is home to over 200 species of birds, including hornbills, turacos, parrots, cranes, kingfishers and many other endemic marsh species. In addition, the sanctuary is home to 8 species of primates, including the black and white colobus, red colobus, red-tailed monkey, gray-cheeked mangabey, baboon olive, the host monkey, the vervet monkey and the blue monkey.

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

You will have an early breakfast and drive to Bwindi impenetrable forest, the home of the mountain gorillas. You will have lunch on the way and various stops to enjoy the scenic views and take some photos. Dinner and night at the lodge.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking

A gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a dream for almost every traveler and has been hailed by some as the best wildlife experience in the world. Gorilla trekking starts at 8am. After your early breakfast you head to the park with your packed lunch for a briefing. Led by our expert rangers, the trek can last from 3 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas will be on a given day after the trek you shall later relax at the lodge.

Day 8: Relaxation at lake Bunyonyi and Boat canoe

This will be your relaxation day, you will spend the whole day relaxing at the lodge by the lakeside and go for a boat ride on lake bunyonyi. Lunch dinner and night at the hotel

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo and Night Game drive

After your breakfast, you will leave for Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and prepare for a night game drive. Lake Mburo is one of the few parks where you can go on a night safari! At night there are a variety of animals that you would not see during the day, particularly bush pigs, genets, white-tailed mongooses, just to mention but a few. Night walks also give you the best chance of finding leopards, spotted hyenas and there is a male lion in the park which resides on the edge of Lake Mburo itself. It's an interesting experience at night with a searchlight, an unusual variation of regular safaris. Dinner and night at the lodge.

Day 10: Safari walk and Departure

Early in the morning, you will go on a safari walk inside the park accompanied by a game ranger where you will be able to see different animals mainly giraffes, antelopes and zebras. After the walk you will embark on your return journey to Entebbe for your flight back home. Along the way you will stop at Equator for lunch and some photos.

Disclaimer

If you request changes to this safari, the indicated rates are likely change.

The Safari Package Inclusive & Exclusives

Package price includes:

·        -  All accommodation on full board.

·         - All ground transportation by 4x4 safari vehicle.

·         - Round trip airport transfers.

·         - English-speaking safari guide driver.

·        -  One gorilla and one chimpanzee trekking permit per person - must be obtained in advance.

·         - All entrance fees to national parks and activities.

·         - Government taxes.

·         - Drinking water in vehicles for the entire safari.

Safari price excludes:

·         - International flights (to & from home).

·         - Internal flight (between Nairobi & Entebbe).

·         - Uganda visa/entry permit.

·         - Personal insurance coverages.

·         - Items for personal use.

·         - Tips, drinks, and souvenirs.