This safari package will take you through various rural setting while venturing the nature gifted endowed to the pearl of Africa. The safari starts from the international drive to destinations of savannah and wildlife’s-they include Lake Mburo, queen, Africa’s “Switzerland”, home of endangered mountain gorillas where life memorable gorilla tracking experience is attained, Semuliki with unique night and Day game drives, visit chimps at Kibale, visit the hub of wildlife (Murchison park) and also enjoy the excursions in Kampala the capital city which acquired the from the Impala which are only found in Lake Mburo national park and Jinja town once Uganda’s industrial hub.
Day 1: Entebbe – Lake Mburo National Park.
Upon your arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be welcomed by our Driver-guide. Thereafter transfer to south-western Uganda via Masaka-Mbarara highway, stopover at the Equator for snacks and photo taking. Then drive through savannah and scattered bush country, enter Lake Mburo with en-route game drive to spot some animals like Impalas, Zebras, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Bush bucks, water bucks, warthogs, among others respectively. See a variety of bird species as you enjoy evening boat cruise. More activities like foot safaris, cycling; community visits will be enjoyed the following Day. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge/Mantana Tented Camp/Rwakobo Safari Lodge/Eagles Nest Mburo. Meal plan: Half-Board.
Day 2: Lake Mburo National Park – Lake Bunyonyi – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
After your morning breakfast, take game drive in Lake Mburo, return to lodge for Lunch. Thereafter drive through the mountainous and heavily terraced area of Kigezi, the knowned “Switzerland of Africa”. Stop at beautiful “Lake of Little Birds”-Lake Bunyonyi. Evening proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable. The evergreen forests which habit the most endangered primates with combined excellent service for relaxing after the adventurous tours. Dinner and Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
Early morning your guides will brief you before you head towards the dense forest on your search for gorillas and an intimate interaction with these gentle and endangered animals. The forest also affords viewing other primates including blue monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, red tailed monkeys and chimpanzee, along with a variety of birdlife. The time spent trekking in this unspoiled tropical forest and watching the gorillas is certainly worth the effort. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After breakfast embark our safari vehicle, depart to queen via the Ishasha sector and expect to see the African tree climbing lions. View the amazing contrast in scenery as you move from dense forest to open grasslands dotted with flat-topped acacia and primeval euphorbia trees. This part of the Park is also known for large herds of buffalo and kobs. Turn your eyes and view the well ranged canoes of Mountain Rwenzori. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/Park view Lodge/Bush Lodge. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Dawn excitement game drive. Then visit the volcanic area of Queen Elizabeth N.P. with its many salt lakes and extinct craters. Return to lodge for lunch and breakfast, and then in evening prepare for cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which joins Lakes George and Edward. From the comfort of your boat you can watch for elephant and other game on the shore. Hippopotamus, crocodiles and water birds can be seen along the banks. Return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Semliki National Park
Early morning departure for exploration of Semliki National Park of Sempaya Hot Spring, this area is largely untouched by man. As an extension of the vast forest of the Congo, several species of birds and animals are unique to this park. Dinner and Overnight at the Semliki Safari Lodge. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 7: Semliki National Park
Spend the morning exploring the lush forest filled with primates and birds, game drive both Day and night. After lunch search for chimpanzee and other primates, visit the communities that are the Batwa and Bakonjo. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 8: Semliki National Park – Kibale Forest National Park.
After breakfast embark the safari van and depart to Kibale Forest. This mature hardwood forest harbours 11 species of primates and a variety of birds and butterflies. Lunch en-route and if the afternoon is free go for short hikes and exploring the surroundings. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge or Rwenzori Guesthouse. Meal Plan: Full-Board.
Day 9: Kibale Forest National Park.
Early morning visit to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking (persons must be of a minimum age of 15 years). The forest is also home to other primates like grey cheeked mangabeys, baboons and vervet monkeys. Picnic lunch at Ndali Lodge/Papaya Kibale Lodge/Kibale Forest Camp. In the afternoon, walk through the swamps to see birds and primates at close range. Return to lodge for Dinner and overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 10: Kibale Forest National Park – Murchison Falls National Park.
After breakfast depart for Murchison Falls N. P. through the village towns of Kagadi and Hoima with lunch en-route. Visit the top of Murchison Falls late in the afternoon. With its picturesque setting and reputation for good service the lodge is a perfect base for your last two nights of safari. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge/Chobe Safari Lodge/Pakuba Lodge/Fort Murchison. Meal Plan: Full-Board.
DAY 11: Murchison Falls National Park.
After breakfast embark our vehicle and cross the Nile for dawn game drive on the northern bank of the river. Animals frequently spotted here include Uganda kobs, hartebeest, elephants, Roth child’s giraffe, Cape buffalo, topi and lion. After lunch at the Lodge, relax by the pool or experience nature close-up on a forest walk with a ranger guide. End the day with a boat ride to the bottom of the falls and you will experience and get an answer to Uganda pearl of Africa and Gifted by nature. Return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 12: Murchison Falls National Park – Kampala.
Depart Murchison Falls through Masindi. With lunch en-route, see traditional homesteads and farms en-route. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to go see the last of the African Big Five game (the only wild rhinos to be viewed in Uganda. The sanctuary is breeding a new rhino population after they became extinct in the early 1980’s). Go for a game drive with a guide to track the critically endangered rhinoceros in pristine bush country. The 70 km. square sanctuary, of wooded grassland and open wetland, is also home for many bird species including crowned hornbills, grey hornbills and more! Arrive in Kampala early evening. Dinner and overnight at Sheraton Hotel/Cassia Lodge/Namirembe Guest House. Meal plan: Full Board.
Day 13: Kampala-Jinja.
After breakfast, go for white water rafting on the River Nile. Note: For those who do not want to experience this activity, you can relax along the Nile, visit the famed Source of the Nile, see Bujagali Falls and visit a Fishing Village at Masese. Dinner and Overnight at Nile resort hotel or Nile crested hotel. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 14: Jinja – Kampala.
After breakfast, leave Jinja and visit to Kalagala falls along Kayunga road then for Mbira Forest. Take a nature walk, viewing bird species including as well as other flora and fauna. Drive to Ssezibwa Falls and lunch En-route. Take a nature walk and stop off and visit a cultural wing. Drive to Entebbe for your home flight. Meal plan: Half-Board.
The safari package includes.
Airport transfer
Transportation by safari vehicle
Accommodation as per the itinerary
Park entrance fees
Visit the falls
Visit Mabira forest
Guided nature walk Mabira
Chimp and gorilla permits
Bird watching
Game drives
Boat cruise
Nature walks
Visit Ziwa rhino sanctuary
Cultural trails
Bigodi walk
Rafting along the Nile
The package excludes.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and ciggs.