12 day Uganda Ultimate Safari
A twelve day safari from Entebbe, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest) or Rwanda PNV, plus Chimpanzee trekking in the forests of Kibale or Chamburu Gorge, visiting the orphaned chimps on Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary, game viewing in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, and visiting the famous Murchison Falls National Park on the Nile River.
Important information regarding gorilla permits: Uganda - Permits to view gorillas in Uganda are in high demand, with currently two family groups with 12 people per day being allowed to view at Bwindi, with an additional four permits temporarily available at Bwindi to view a third family, and 6 at Mgahinga. In all cases the Gorilla Permit will be pre-booked and prepaid prior to final confirmation of the safari - safaris are thus dependent on availability of permits. This tour price excludes your permit for Gorilla Trekking.
Highlights
Discover the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest) or Rwanda, Chimpanzee trekking in the forests of Kibale and Chamburu Gorge, game viewing in the Queen Elizabeth Park
Day 1
Entebbe – Lake Victoria Hotel / Boma. Breakfast included. (Airport transfer included)
Day 2
Drive to the Murchison Falls National Park. Overnight Nile Safari Camp luxury tented camp or Paraa Lodge. All meals included. (6-7 hours)
Day 3
Murchison Falls. Game drives & boat cruise. All meals included. Game drives
Day 4
Murchison Falls. Explore southern region of park, near the Budongo Forest. Visit Kaniyo Pabidi Ecotourist site. Overnight Murchison Falls National Park or Masindi. All meals included. (Game drives / boat cruise)Chimp trek optional
Day 5
To Kibale Forest. Chimp trekking & bird watching. Overnight tented camp or Lodge. All meals included. (Full day drive)
Day 6
Kibale Forest. Chimp trekking & bird watching. Overnight tented camp or Lodge. All meals included. (Walking)
Day 7
To Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drives, boat cruise, chimp trekking, bird-watching. O/night tented camp/lodge. All meals included. (3-4 hours drive)
Day 8
To Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth National Park, game drives. Overnight Camp. All meals included (2 hour + )
Day 9
Morning game drive, Ishasha, To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (or Rwanda). Overnight lodge. All meals included. 2-3 hours drive (Bwindi)
Day 10
Gorilla trekking. Overnight as above. All meals included. (Walking)
Day 11
Return to Entebbe via Kampala markets and curio stalls. Overnight Lake Victoria Hotel. Option charter flight – excluded. All meals included. (Full day drive / Charter flight)
Day 12
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary excursion – transfer to flight pm / bird-watching around Lake Victoria /Entebbe. Breakfast included (Airport transfer included)