8 DAYS WILDLIFE & GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI IN UGANDA

This tour starts and ends in Kampala Uganda. It includes a gorilla permit worth $ 700 per person and you are to visit many destinations including Murchison falls national park famo8us for the big five animals as well as a boat cruise on the Nile River. Kibale national park famous for chimpanzee trekking and other monkey species, visit Bwindi impenetrable national for gorilla trekking as well as queen Elizabeth national park famous for the big five as well as a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel.

You are picked from your hotel or place of residence and proceed with your panoramic drive North West through the famous Luwero Triangle, travel to Masindi via Zia Rhino sanctuary.

Have a visit to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track these precious species. Have lunch here and after, proceed to Murchison falls national park arriving in the time of crossing the ferry. Murchison falls National Park lies in the northern end of the

Albertine rift valley, where the Bunyoro escarpments passes into the vast, palm dotted savannah. It has over 76 species of mammals as well as 451 birds. Upon your arrival at the lodge, check in and have an

overnight as well as dinner at Paara safari lodge ( luxury)/ Murchison River lodge( moderate)/Twig tales
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 start your drive to Kibale national park. This is a long day drive and have lunch along the way as you travel.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of fort portal town as well as Rwenzori Mountains.

Upon your arrival at the park, check in at the lodge and then relax for the evening.
Dinner and overnight at Kyaninga safari (luxury)/ Primate Lodge (mid range)/ Chimpanzee guest house (budget). Meal plan: Full board

Have breakfast and then head to the park head quarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking.

You are followed by the rangers who will help you in locating the chimps. Once you meet them, you are given 1 hour to interact with these endangered species to interact and take photos.

Return to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park, upon arrival, check in to the lodge and have an evening game drive to see the big five animals.

Dinner and overnight at Mweya safari lodge/ Enganzi lodge/ Bush Lodge. Meal plan: Full board

Have breakfast at the lodge and then proceed for an early morning game drive where you are to see lots of game including elephants, kobs, giant forest hogs, lions, buffaloes and many more.

Return to the lodge for your lunch and then have a boat cruise on kazinga channel in the afternoon to see many water animals including; the crocodiles, buffaloes, water birds and many more.

Dinner and overnight at Mweya safari lodge (luxury)/ Kyambura game lodge (moderate)/ Bush Lodge (budget). Meal plan: Full board

Have breakfast and drive through east Africa’s most spectacular scenery, the highland rain forests that reach to the volcanoes in which the mountain gorillas live. Have a visit to the bat cave to Maramagambo forest and also view the Kyambura gorge as well.

Make a game drive through the ishasha sector with a chance of seeing some tree climbing lions and many other animal species. Later, drive to Bwindi via the
fantastic scenery of the tea plantations.

Upon your arrival, check in at the lodge and have dinner and overnight at Buhoma lodge/ Silverback 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

Return to Kampala with an enroute lunch and a stopover at Igongo cultural centre to explore the life style of the Ankole and Bahima people.

After, proceed at the equator before arriving Kampala city in the evening. Meal plan: breakfast, lunch. End of 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