Gorillas - Chimpanzees and Big Mammals Safari
Code: UWAT XIV
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Day 1: Entebbe Airport arrival and arrival
Arrive at the Entebbe International Airport, pick and transfer to you respective accommodation for dinner and overnight. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2: Kampala City- Murchison Falls Park
Begin your safari drive through the famous Luwero Triangle then through Masindi town to Murchison Falls National Park. Have picnic lunch at the spectacular site on top of the falls while viewing the River Nile's beauty perfected.
Dinner and stay overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Red Chili camp (Budget).
Day 3: Game Viewing Murchison Falls Park
Early morning game drive via the Nyamsika Plateau, marvel at elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes, hartebeests and many more wild animals.
After lunch, proceed for a boat trip on placid Victoria Nile upstream to the base of the falls; en route you will see hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck and a wide variety of birds. The boat stops just a couple of meters from the “Devils Cauldron.” Take pictures of the photogenic and majestic Murchison Falls.
Dinner and stay overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Red Chili camp (Budget).
Day 4: Murchison Falls Park- Kibale Forest Park
All day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through the countryside filled with traditional homesteads and farms. Lunch in Fort Portal town. Fort Portal town rests in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon".
Dinner and stay overnight at Primate Lodge (Luxury) or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget).
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking
Search for Chimpanzees and 10 other primates including I’hoestes, red Colubus monkeys, blue, red tailed and gray magabeys (types of monkeys). The guide will provide detailed explanation on primate forest flora and fauna as you enjoy your picnic lunch.
Dinner and stay overnight at Primate Lodge (Luxury) or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget).
Day 6: Kibale Forest Park- Queen Elizabeth Park
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the scenic Rwenzori Mountain ranges for most of the journey. Game drive on the way to Queen Elizabeth National Park; be rewarded with sight of lions, antelopes, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, etc.
After lunch, enjoy a unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga channel into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos; many other animals may be seen drinking at water edges. The launch offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 500 resident species.
Dinner and stay overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Mweya safari Lodge (Budget).
Day 7: Game Viewing Queen Elizabeth Park
Early morning game drive, filled with lots of game viewing. Queen Elizabeth national Park being the second largest National park in Uganda has a lot to offer. Return to the Lodge for a late break fast and Lunch. Have another Evening game drive.
Dinner and stay overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Mweya safari Lodge (Budget).
Day 8: Mweya- Maramagambo forest
Early morning departure to Maramagambo Forest, the forest will definitely leave you awed with it captivating features including the lakes and animals. Visitors can walk through the tropical forest and catch a glimpse of primates, including chimpanzees.
Visit the “Blue Lake” This lake has attractively "blue water" like the name suggests. It is the only one of its kind and only seen here in Maramagambo Forest. Drive through the “Switzerland of Africa”, known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi.
Dinner and stay overnight at Buhoma Lodge (Luxury) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget).
Day 9: Mountain Gorilla tracking
Early morning entry into the Gorilla Sanctuary with a spectacular rainforest, which offers a dramatic steep forested landscape, crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. Mammals include the endangered mountain gorillas, rare golden monkeys, Colubus monkeys, baboons, several bird species, etc.
Dinner and stay overnight at Buhoma Lodge (Luxury) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget).
Day 10: Bwindi Forest Park- Kampala City
Breakfast and leisurely drive back to Kampala with Several stopovers along the way for snacks, local crafts and lunch in Mbarara town. Arrive and transfer to your respective hotel in the evening.
Depart the next Day to Entebbe Airport.
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Package Includes:
- Transportation by 4X4 vehicle.
- All accommodation with meals where stated
- 2 boat trips
- Gorilla permit
- Chimpanzee permit
- Park entry fees
- An English speaking driver guide and
- Mineral water throughout the trip