| Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls...
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kibale National Park
| A 12-day safari from Entebbe, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest) or Rwanda, plus Chimpanzee trekking in the forests of Kibale or Chamburu Gorge, game-viewing inthe Queen Elizabeth National Park, and visiting the famous Murchison Falls National Park on the Nile River.
Not included in the tour price are a Gorilla Permit of US$ 365 pp/trek and a Chimpanzee Permit of US$ 25 pp/trek. |
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| Start: Entebbe
Scheduled flights: Entebbe Airport | Day 1
On arrival met and driven to Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe. Bed and Breakfast. | Day 2 Murchison Falls National Park
Drive to the Murchison Falls National Park.
At 3 840 square kilometres this is Uganda's largest park, and is home to elephant, buffalo, all the big cats and is well known for its bird life - Shoebill being a sought after rarity. It also has a large population of hippo and huge crocodiles. Afternoon game drive. Nile Safari Camp, luxury tented camp/ Paraa Lodge . | Day 3 Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls - as well as game drives, today you will take the cruise up the Nile to the foot of the Falls, a magical trip through some beautiful scenery. The whole of the Nile River is forced into a gap only 8m wide - the immense force of the water and the views of the Falls are awe inspiring. Overnight Nile Safari Camp / Paraa Lodge . | Day 4 Budongo Forest
A short drive brings you to Sambiya River Lodge. near the Budongo Forest. Overnight at the lodge, and visit the top of the fall, and visit the Kaniyo Pabidi Eco tourist Site - a partnership with the local community. This is an isolated block of the Budongo Forest which has never been logged, and is characterised by its huge mahogany and ironwood trees. This afternoon you can do a forest walk with guides, looking for primates and the incredible bird life such as some rarer species including Chocolate backed and Blue breasted Kingfishers; Black billed Touracos and White thighed Hornbills. Because of its remote location lion, leopard and buffalo are also present, chimpanzees and six other species of primate. | Day 5 & 6 Kibale Forest National Park
Early start for your drive to Kibale Forest, overnight at Ndali Lodge. Visit Kibale Forest, and you can trek chimps if desired. | Day 7 & 8 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, overnight at Mweya Lodge.
Mweya Lodge has been recently upgraded and refurbished. Its location, overlooking the Kazinga Channel, offers fantastic views plus there is a swimming pool, restaurant and al fresco breakfast terrace.
Within these two days you will go on a boat cruise on the Kasinga Channel, famous for hippos and bird life, and trek chimps in the Chamburu gorge (subject to permits being available and group size). Early morning and late afternoon game viewing / drives will also be conducted in search of Uganda's unique wildlife such as the Giant Forest Hog, Red Forest Buffalo and Ugandan Kob. Lion, elephant and leopard are often seen.
The sequence of activities will depend on availability of permits at various times of the day. Your guide will discuss with you during the safari. | Day 9 Bwindi National Park
Morning game drive out of the park. Drive from QENP to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, or to Kisoro on the border of Rwanda (depending on whether permits are held at Bwindi or Rwanda). | Day 10 Bwindi National Park
Today you will head off early, with pre-purchased permits for gorilla trekking. An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Overnight at the White Horse Inn, or similar, Kibale. | Day 11 Entebbe
Return to Entebbe, overnight at Lake Vic Hotel B&B. | Day 12
Transfer to airport for your onward/return flight. | End:
Scheduled flights: Entebbe Airport | Family
There is no age limit for this safari, but if you have small children it is recommended that you do a private safari. Parents should also be reminded that distances can be long and some trekking may be involved. Children may not be allowed to participate in all the activities. | Group size
Minimum: 2 |
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