12 days Gorilla Trekking, Chimps and Wildlife

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 to rest and refresh from the Journey.

Day 2: Shoebill Trek and Transfer to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Shoebill tracking is best done early in the morning, so you have an early breakfast at the lodge and head out to mabamba swamp in such of the Shoebill after lunch you will head to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 3: Rhino Trek and Transfer to Murchison falls National park

After breakfast you will do a Rhino trek and be transferred to Murchison falls National Park. Upon arrival you view the top of the falls, have your lunch and prepare for an evening game drive.

Day 4: 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. 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 5: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Breakfast at the lodge, and then set off to Kibale national park the primate capital of the world. You will have lunch on the way, dinner and night at the lodge.

Day 6: 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 vervet monkey and the blue monkey.

Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat cruise

This day, after your breakfast, you head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is known for its abundant wildlife including, Elephants, Buffalos, Ugandan kobs, hippopotamus, topi, waterbucks, warthogs, giant pigs, Nile crocodiles, leopards, spotted hyenas, chimpanzees and lions. In total, the park is home to 95 species of mammals and more than 600 species of birds. On arrival you have lunch do a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel to observe wild animals coming to drink in the heat of the afternoon and an evening game drive.

Day 8: Game drive in Kanshenyi sector and Transfer to Ishasha

This day we shall do a game drive in the Kanshenyi sector and then transfer to ishasha still in Queen Elizabeth National park. Game drives in Queen Elizabeth are very interesting and memorable and are best done very early in the morning or late in the afternoon. you will therefore have the chance to see many animals, which is always a wonderful experience.

Day 9: Morning Game drive at Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi

This day, after your breakfast, you will head to the park for a morning game drive and then transfer to Bwindi. Game viewing in the Ishasha area mainly focuses on watching the unique tree climbing lions. Lions are normally seen lazily reclining in the branches of huge fig trees, observing the many Ugandan Kobs that graze on the open plains of Ishasha and these are in fact their main prey. Depending on luck, you may be able to spot them during the safari. Dinner and night at the lodge

Day 10: 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. Dinner and night at the lodge

Day 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

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 12: Departure

Early in the morning, you will have breakfast and then embark on your return journey to Entebbe for your flight back home. Along the way you shall 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.