10 Days Primates and Wildlife of Uganda

SAFARI OVERVIEW.

Our 10 Days Uganda Safari adventures into the Peal of Africa and reveals the hidden experiences, the trip takes you mainly to the five major National Parks of the country, including Murchison Falls National Park, you will be able to see the rhinos on the way, while in the park you have an opportunity to the see the world’s most powerful falls as the wide River Nile water squeezes in 8meter wide gorge, the park is a home to 76 mammal species and 451 bird spices. We drive to Kibale forest National Park – the park arguably to be the capital of primates and so famous for chimpanzee tracking, the park is a home to 70 mammal species, 13 species of primates, we engage in chimp trek before proceeding to queen Elizabeth National park Uganda’s most popular national park, there are several outstanding tourist attractions including the 95 species of mammals and 600 bird species, the game drive in the Kasenyi plains, boat cruise on the beautiful Kazinga channel and the tree climbing lions. The trip continues to Bwindi Forest National Park for the major highlight of the trip – Gorilla trek, tracking can be done at 4 designated locations including Nkuringo, Rushaga, Ruhijja and Buhoma with a total of 18 Gorilla habituated families that can be tracked every single day. On your day of tracking visitors are allocated different families in the groups of 8 people and are allowed to view the Gorillas maximum of one hour per day.  Trekking time depends on the group allocated to, ranging from 3 to 8 hours. After this unforgettable adventure, it will be time to head to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest savannah national parks, and the only park where you can have a safari walk, while on the walk or on the game drive, several animals can be seen including big herds of zebras, Buffalo, Impala, Giraffes, Warthog and Waterbuck other wildlife can also be  seen while on the 2 hour boat cruise including the crocodiles, hippos  different birds including the colorful Kingfishers and the magnificent Fish Eagles.

Safari Highlights:

Ziwa Rhino Tracking at the Rhino Sanctuary

Visiting the top of the falls

Launch cruises in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo

Private Game drives in Murchison, Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth

Gorilla Trekking

Chimpanzee trekking

Community activities in Bwindi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe Airport – Entebbe Hotel (Approx. 10 -30 mins drive)

On your arrival at Entebbe Airport, your will be met and welcomed by our representative. He will be your tour and driver guide for the rest of the days you will be in the country. After the interaction and brief introduction, you will be transferred to your preferred Hotel in Entebbe for Overnight stay. Bed and Breakfast

• Papyrus Guest House or Airport Guest House for Budget
• Boma Guest House or 2 Friends Guest House for Midrange
• Lake Victoria Serena/Protea Hotel Entebbe for Upmarket

Day 2: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park (Approx. 5-6hrs drive)

After breakfast at the hotel, your driver guide will pick you for a transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. This journey will take you through the famous Luweero Triangle and a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, enjoy a 1-2hrs walk as you track the Rhinos. This is the only place where one is able to see these in the wild. Have Lunch and later proceed with your journey to Murchison falls National Park via Masindi town. You will have another stop over the Top of the falls for a clear and magnificent views of the water forcing its self through a 7-meter gorge and drops to over 43 meters below with a thunderous roar hence forming a beautiful rainbow. Reach at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay. Full Board

• Pakuba Safari Lodge for Budget
• Twiga Safari Lodge for Midrange
• Paraa Safari Lodge for Upmarket.

Day 3: Game drive and Launch cruise to the bottom of the falls

Rise very early in the morning and set out for the game drive before sunrise. Murchison falls being Uganda’s largest park, you will enjoy a variety of wildlife it has to offer including Lions, Leopards, Buffalos, Elephants, large numbers of Giraffes, Warthogs, Antelopes, Waterbucks and Bushbucks as well as the so many different bird species. After like 3-4hrs of the game drive, return to the Lodge for a late breakfast and relaxation. After Lunch, set out for the afternoon launch cruise to the bottom of the falls along the Victoria Nile. This 3hrs boat cruise will enable you to have a glance at a number of waters loving animals such as Hippos, Crocodiles, Buffalos and so many bird species like the kingfishers, Cormorants, Hornbills, Goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelicans and bee-eaters. After the cruise, return to your Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Full Board

• Pakuba Safari Lodge for Budget
• Twiga Safari Lodge for Midrange
• Paraa Safari Lodge for Upmarket.

Day 4: Depart for Kibale Forest National Park (Approx. 7- 8hrs drive)

Early morning have your breakfast at the lodge and depart for Kibale National Park. The Journey will take you through the Western Rift Valley’s Albertine Escarpment as well as the green country side and traditional homesteads of the local people with in the Bunyoro and Toro Kingdoms. Upon arriving in Fort portal, clear days will give you a glimpse of the legendary snowcapped Mountain also famously known as the “Mountains of the Moon” (Mt Rwenzori). Kibale Forest National Park is a home to 13 primate species including the common Mans’ closest Cousins (Chimpanzees). The Forest is also a home to over 325 bird species including the rare Green Breasted Pitta.  Arrive at your Lodge in the evening. Full Board.

• Isunga Lodge or Kibale Guest Cottages for Budget
• Turaco Tree Tops or Crater Safari Lodge – Standard rooms for Midrange
• Primates Lodge Kibale for Upmarket.

Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning breakfast at your lodge and set out for a half day Chimpanzee tracking experience. You will be transferred to the park headquarters ay Kanyanchu for a 30-40mins briefing and get to know more about the chimpanzees and their ways of living with in the forest. After this, you will then embark on your journey to search for these primates through the forest. On spotting the chimps, you are only given one Hour to be with them as you take videos and pictures. Along the way other primate species can be spotted such as the LHoest’s Monkeys, Red tailed Monkeys, Blue Vervet Monkeys, and Black & White colobus Monkeys among others. Other animals that can be seen are Forest Elephants, Buffalos and a lot of bird species. After the tracking, return to your Lodge for Lunch and afternoon transfer to your next destination Queen Elizabeth National – one of country’s best wildlife National parks with over 600 bird species, mammals like Lions, Leopards, elephants, buffaloes and so many others. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge. Full Board

• Warujojo Lodge or Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for Budget
• Kikorongo Safari Loge or Buffalo Safari Lodge for Midrange
• Elephant plains Lodge for Upmarket

Day 6: Game drive and Boat ride along the Kazinga channel

After an early morning breakfast, depart for your morning game drive in Kasenyi areas. Look out for wildlife animals such as Lions, Leopards, Buffalos, Elephants, Antelopes, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Bushbucks and so on. Lunch and in the afternoon set out for the launch cruise along the Kazinga channel. The channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel is a home to one of Africa’s largest hippo populations and bird species. this 3hrs boat cruise will enrich you with views of the water loving animals such as Hippos, Elephants, Buffalos, Crocodiles and other antelopes as we as bird species. Return to your Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

• Warujojo Lodge or Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for Budget
• Kikorongo Safari Loge or Buffalo Safari Lodge for Midrange
• Elephant plains Lodge for Upmarket

Day 7: Ishasha Sector and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Approx. 5hrs drive)

After breakfast leave the northern side of the park and transfer to the southern sector of Ishasha. Game drive in the mid-morning hours searching for the rare tree climbing lions. Afternoon embark on your journey to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The park is well known for being a habit to the endangered species of Mountain Gorillas. Check in at your Lodge. Full Board.

• Ride for a Woman for budget
• Buhoma Haven Lodge Or Gorilla Leisure Lodge for Midrange
• Mahogany Springs Lodge for upmarket

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

The day is finally here for your unforgettable life time experience of meeting face to face with the giant mountain Gorillas. You will start your day with an early breakfast at your lodge and then transfer to the Park headquarters (Depending on which location you have booked your accommodation) for briefing. There are 4 sectors in which Gorilla trekking takes place with in Bwindi Forest. The northern side of the park is comprised of Buhoma and Ruhija Sector and the southern side comprised of Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. After Briefing, you will start on your day’s trek. Searching for the gorillas may take like 2-5hrs depending on where they were last spotted the previous day. Once they have been spotted, you will be given one hour to take videos, photos and also get a chance to ask the rangers and the guides any questions about these giant apes.  Besides the great Apes, the forest is also a home to other wildlife and bird species such as butterflies, primates, mammals, frogs and so on which all can be seen along the way to the Gorillas. After seeing the Gorillas, you will then head back to your lodge and retire for the rest of the day. The whole day activity can take between 5 to 9hrs. Packed Lunch and hiring porters are highly recommended. If time permits, you will also visit the Ride 4 A Woman project in Buhoma and get a chance to interact with local women and also learn about their variety of hand work crafts made out of local materials like basket weaving and knitting. Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge. Full Board

• Ride for a Woman for budget
• Buhoma Haven Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge for Midrange
• Mahogany Springs Lodge for upmarket

Day 9: Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park (Approx. 5hrs drive)

After your morning early breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Mburo National Park which is Uganda’s smallest National Park. The journey will take you through stunning sceneries and views of the Ankole Kingdom with animal farms and different crop plantations. Arrive in time for Lunch at your Lodge in Lake Mburo. Afternoon set out for the boat cruise on Lake Mburo. Look out for Hippos, Buffalos and others. The park is famously known for harboring the largest number of Zebras in Uganda. Other animals that can be seen also include Impalas, Oribis, Giraffes (just been recently relocated from Murchison falls) and a lot of bird species. Overnight at your Lodge. Full Board.

• Rwakobo Rock for Budget
• Kigarama Wilderness Lodge for Midrange
• Mihingo Lodge for Upmarket.

Day 10: Lake Mburo to Entebbe (Approx. 5hrs drive)

Morning breakfast and have a game drive as you exit the park. Look out for animals which are habitat in the park such as Impalas, Zebras, Oribi, Topi, Elands and so on. Lake Mburo also is one of the few parks where one can do a guided nature walk and still most of the animals as if you are on the game drive. The park also is a habitat to more than 300 bird species and also very famous for birders. Later drive back to Entebbe having Lunch en route. Stop over at the Equator for the water experience as well as Photography. Proceed and drop off at the Airport in time for your evening departure flight to your next destination or Back Home. Breakfast and Lunch.

END OF 10 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI ADVENTURE

Cost of the Package Per Person in USD

Included in this Package

• All Airport transfers
• Ziwa Rhino Trek
• Accommodation in Entebbe on Bed and Breakfast
• Accommodation in all National Parks on Full Board.
• All Ground transportation by 4×4 tourist vehicle
• Full time English-Speaking Guide
• 1 x Gorilla permits at USD 800 per person
• 1 x Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale $250 per person
• Boat ride in Murchison Falls
• Boat ride on the Kazinga Channel
• Boat ride on Lake Mburo
• Game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo
• Water on board
• Visit to the Top of the falls
• Crater Lakes Drive

Excluded in this Package 

• All Tips
• Drinks and Beverages – other than where it’s included as part of accommodation package
• International and domestic Air ticket
• Tourist insurance/ local health insurance
• Entrance visas to Uganda
• Activities not mentioned in program