15 DAYS WILDLIFE & GORILLA

This safari starts and ends in Kampala Uganda. The safari takes you to the source Nile for White water rafting, Mt Elgon National Park, Murchison falls national park, Ssese Islands, Kibale National Park , Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi impenetrable Park as wellas Kampala city.

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Port, you will be received by your tour guide who transfers you to your booked accommodation hotel for an overnight and dinner at Serena Hotel (Luxury)/ Cassia Lodge (moderate)/ Forest Cottages Kampala (budget). Meal Plan: Full board

Proceed to Mbale found in Eastern Uganda driving via Jinja, which is Uganda’s second largest Town.

Adventure the source of the Nile, Gandi Monument, and later proceed to Bujagali falls on river Nile many kilometers from the source of the Nile.

Alternatively you can try white water rafting which is the main attraction with in Jinja. Have lunch and after continue to Mbale for your dinner and an overnight. Mbale Resort Hotel/ Lucia Villas Mbale/ Mbale Traveler’s Inn. Meal Plan: Half board

You have a nature walk to Sipi falls on River Sipi, on the slopes of Mount Elgon. The hike starts at Crow’s Nest Camping and lodging area. You will walk past the plantations of sugar canes, coffee and matooke along the way.

Have packed lunch and in the afternoon return to Jinja for dinner and overnight at Jinja Nile Resort/ Gately on the Nile hotel/ Hotel paraside. Meal plan: Half board

Drive to Masindi through Kampala, having a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track these Rhinos living here. Have lunch here and then proceed enjoy driving in the green country side filled with home steads and farms. Dinner and overnight at Amuka Lodge

Have breakfast and then proceed with your drive to Murchison falls national park. This national park lies at the northern end of the albertine Rift valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment passes through the vast, palm dotted savanna. It was first gazette as a game reserve in 1926 and its Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area, hosting 76 species of mammals as well as 451 birds.

Upon your arrival, check in at the lodge and prepare for an evening game drive where you will see many animals including; spotted hyenas, lions, bushbucks, hartebeests, waterbucks, Rothschild giraffes, oribi, cape buffaloes, etc.

After return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Paara safari lodge ( luxury)/ Murchison River Lodge (Mid range)/ Red chilli lodge ( budget). Meal plan: Full board

Wake up to a cup of coffee, and then proceed for a morning game drive where you are to see many animal species including; the elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, kobs, giraffes, elands, and many more.

Return to the lodge for some refreshments and lunch as you prepare to go for a boat cruise on the Nile river where you will see many water animals including the crocodiles, buffaloes, water bucks and many more. Dinner and overnight at Paara safari lodge (luxury)/ Murchison River lodge( moderate)/Twig tales
lodge( Budget). Meal Plan: Full board

Breakfast in the morning and then drive to Fort portal, you will set off south west through the western rift valley’s albertine escarpments. Drive through the Bunyoro kingdom’s capital hoima with the green countryside as well as traditional home steads. You have lunch enroute and then later proceed to Fortportal in Tooro Kingdom’s capital which is a very beautiful town in the shadow of the mountains of themoon. Have an overnight and dinner at Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury)/ Primate Lodge (mid range)/Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (budget). Meal Plan: Full board.

Today, visit the breathtaking semliki valley National Park where you will have a game drive to v iew some animal species including the hippos, leopards, waterbuck, warthogs and many bird species.

You also visit both the female and the male hot springs. Have lunch, and visit the kasenda crater lakes that fill the area offering beautiful views. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Semliki safari lodge ( luxuy) Ntoroko Game lodge (mid range)/ Kirumia Guest House ( budget). Meal plan: Full board

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a great view of the Rwenzori Mountain Range, you will arrive in time for lunch and in the afternoon have a boat cruise on Kazinga channel for 2 hours to see many animals like the hippos, birds, this same cruise offers opportunity for photography, game viewing and birding. After the ride, you will visit the beautiful crater lake regions and then return for dinner and an
overnight at the lodge at Mweya safari lodge( luxury)/ Enganzi lodge( moderate)/ Bush lodge( budget).
Meal plan: Full board

Have breakfast at the lodge and then proceed for a game drive in the morning along the Kasenyi and Queen’s mile to view small animals like lions, kobs, elephants, waterbucks, cape buffaloes, spotted hyenas, warthogs as well as the Mongooses. Return to the lodge for lunch and then proceed for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge. The gorge is 16km long and 100 m deep on the rift valley. After return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Have breakfast and then proceed for a game drive in ishasha sector with a chance of viewing the tree climbing lions, you will many other animal species like the kods, antelopes and many bird species.

Have lunch enroute and then proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge/ Mahogany springs/ silverback Lodge/ Lake Mutanda safari Lodge/ Wagtail lodge/ buhoma community rest camp. Meal plan: Full board

Start your day with heavy breakfast and by 8:00am proceed for briefing at UWA head quarters. Make sure you carry along with you a rain jacket, snacks, drinking water, and jungle boots. The guides will lead you inside the forest to see these primates for a group you have been booked for. Carry your lunch box and all the necessary gears to track the rare mountain gorilla which is the most exciting wildlife
experiences on earth.

Tracking these wonderful species takes between 2 and 6 hours but it worth the effort. You are given 1 hour for interaction and taking photos.
In the afternoon, you visit the nearby villages and give you an opportunity of seeing how people surrounding Bwindi Forest live. It’s a great way of support to the local community in a direct way.

The walk starts with your guide who is so informative, rewarding to the average visitor. It will amaze you how local people live and there way of life. After, you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge/ Mahogany springs (Luxury) Silverback Lodge/Lake Mutanda
chameleon Hill lodge (Moderate) Buhoma community Rest Camp. Meal plan: Full Board

Have breakfast and then proceed to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxation experience. Enjoy the breath taking views of the lake , visit the many islands found on this lake as you enjoy various bird species. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia cottages Bunyonyi/ Bird Nest Lodge/ Bunyonyi Overland camp. Meal plan: Full board

Breakfast in the morning and then proceed with –your drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon your arrival, have lunch and then head for an evening game drive where you will see many animal species including; the antelopes, kobs, giraffes, zebras, topis, oribis, elands and many more.

You will as well enjoy many bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Mihingo safari Lodge (Luxury)/Lake Mburo Safari Lodge (Moderate)/ Eagles’s Nest (budget). Meal Plan: Full board

Have breakfast as you prepare for your departure drive back to Kampala city, Have a stopover at the Equator for some presentations. Have lunch enroute and then proceed back to Kampala city.

The guide will either drop you at the airport for your departure flight or will take you to your hotel in Kampala for an
overnight. End of our services.

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Tour Inclusions

Park entrance fees
1 Gorilla permit per person
Transport
Accommodation as per the itinerary
Professional English speaking Guide
Fuel,
Drinking water
Enroute Meals

Tour Exclusions

Visas and Air Tickets

Optional activities not detailed in the Itinerary

Kigali city Accommodation

Items of a personal nature

Laundry services

Beverages/ drinks

Tips