Uganda Safari with Gorilla Tracking
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, transfer to Hotel ( 40 minutes)
We arrive in Entebbe and are welcomed by our driver/guide who transfers us to the Cassia Lodge. After checking in the we are briefed about safari and have a chance to ask and seek clarification about issues which may come up.
Accommodation: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort
Meal Plan: Meals own arrangement
Day 2: Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Amuka Lodge ( 3hrs)
Today we drive to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District. We arrive there in time for lunch. The sanctuary is home to 22 southern white rhinos. The Rhino re-introduction project is a project of Rhino Fund Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Authority. Ziwa is the only place where rhinos can be seen in the wild and the only place in Africa where they can be approached on foot. After lunch we embark on the 2-3 hours Rhino Tracking and thereafter we can relax in the serene environment of the lodge. Dinner & Overnight will be at the Amuka Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Drive To Murchison Falls National Park, Pakuba Safari Lodge ( 3hrs)
After an early breakfast we check out and head on to Murchison Falls National park. Arrive in time for lunch at River Lodge then, then afternoon highlight of the day is a Boat Cruise on the Nile to the bottom of the fall. This offers close views of the Nile Crocodiles, Hippos and so many birds. After the cruise, we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Full Day Murchison Park Game Drives, Pakuba Safari Lodge
After breakfast we head on for a game drive on the Northern bank of the Nile, with chances of seeing lots of wildlife in search for food. We have a chance to spot giraffes, elephants, lions, hartebeest and different species of birds. We return to the lodge to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities till lunch. The afternoon is also open to game drives that increase our chances of spotting more wildlife cooling off under the shades and birding as well.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Transfer To Kibale National Park, Turaco Treetops Lodge ( 6hrs)
Today we leave after breakfast for Kibale National Park via Hoima with packed lunch. We stop in Fort Portal before continuing our drive to Kibale Forest National Park for check in at Turaco Treetops Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking, lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth Park, Mweya Safari Lodge ( 3hrs)
After breakfast, we enter Kibale National park in time for our morning primate walk with the Chimpanzee Trekking as highlight. This park boasts of over 32 primate species and it is known worldwide for rewarding primatologists. A guide will provide detailed explanations not only on primates, but also on the forest's fauna and flora. This 4hour hike is sure to be informative, enjoyable and is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters. We return for lunch and in the afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7: Game Drives,Boat Ride on the Kazinga Channel, Mweya Safari Lodge
We have an early breakfast then begin our day by heading for the mating ground of the Uganda Kobs where we may be lucky to spot some lions and leopards hunting. We will also look out for elephants and other wild animals in their natural habitat. Return for lunch and in the afternoon we take on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy some more of the African wildlife. The Kazinga Channel is the place where we find the highest concentration of Hippos in East Africa. After this experience which takes about 1.5 hours, we take a drive to the scenic crater lake where salt is harvested and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8: Drive to Ishasha sector, game drives, Ishasha Jungle Lodge ( 2hrs)
After breakfast we leave the central Mweya Section of the park and drive to the Ishasha Sector in the south. The landscape changes to mainly made up of riverine forests and savannah grasslands and is significantly different from the Mweya side of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park is habitat to many wildlife species, most pronounced the tree climbing lions. We’ll have lunch at the Lodge and afternoon game drives to increase our chances of spotting wildlife. We are likely to encounter buffalo herds, antelopes, and elephants. Just before sunset we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. As the sun sets, we enjoy our sundowner at the verandah of the lodge.
Accommodation: Ishasha Jungle Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9: Morning Ishasha game drives, lunch, drive to Buhoma, Engagi Lodge (1hr)
Today have a game drive in the morning, lunch and transfer to Bwindi in afternoon. On our game drives in the morning we might come across lions hunting the favourite dish – the Ugandan cob while in the afternoon they may be resting on the spreading branches of the huge acacia trees. Afternoon, we drive further down south to the hilly area of the Bwindi Forest bordering the Virunga mountains in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We arrive at Engagi Lodge in the evening and check in for dinner and overnight stay. At the far south we can see the peaks of the Virunga volcanoes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10: Gorilla Tracking, Engagi Lodge
Today after breakfast we proceed to the visitor’s reception for a briefing at 8.00am about the day’s activity, the tracking of the Mountain Gorilla. We are divided in groups of up to 8 people. 2 - 3 gamekeepers then accompany us through the dense jungle in search of the elusive but friendly mountain gorillas. After 2 to 4 hours we find the family. The silverback with its family of up to 12 members is about 3m away from us. We spend about an hour with the gentle giants and feel fully compensated for our efforts. We return to the lodge for late lunch and relax for the rest of the afternoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11: Transfer To Lake Mburo National Park ( 5hrs)
After a relaxed breakfast, we check out and head for Lake Mburo National Park. One of the smallest in Uganda with unique wildlife, less visited yet rewarding. We arrive in time for lunch and then embark on an afternoon boat ride on the Lake. This opens up chances of spotting more game cooling off on the lake shores and as we enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Accommodation: Lake Mburo Engagi Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12: Morning Nature Walk, Drive To Entebbe For Evening Departure ( 5hrs)
We wake up early for a morning nature walk with the park rangers. We may spot herds of Zebras and Kobs grazing. We return to the lodge for our breakfast before checking out. We drive back to Entebbe with an optional lunch on the way. Our driver will transfer us to Entebbe airport in time for an evening departure.
Meal plan: Breakfast only
INCLUDES
11 days transport
Park fees
Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits
Murchison Falls boat
Accommodation as per the itinerary
Meal plans as indicated in the itinerary
Transfer to the airport
Boat cruise on Kazinga channel
EXCLUDESMeals not mentioned
Personal expenses and tips
Telephone
Visa fees