18 Days Uganda Gorilla and wildlife safari

18 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari starts at the Entebbe International Airport offering you remarkable encounters with the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Forest National Park, Golden monkeys of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park, Wildlife animals of Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Safari Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 11: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 12: Golden Monkey Tracking at Mgahinga

Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 14: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo

Day 15: Transfer to Jinja via Mabira Forest

Day 16: Transfer to Jinja (White Water Rafting)

Day 17: Bungee Jumping along River Nile then Kampala

Day 18: Departure to Entebbe Airport

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Arrival at the Entebbe International Airport where you are welcomed and taken through a meet and greet session by the driver guide. He shall then transfer you to explore the Mabamba Wetland Swamp. Transfer for 1 to 2 hour and when you reach her get on a canoe ride to the swamp in company of guides.

On reaching here, yo shall view various species of birds as well as the overly sought-after Shoebill stork. Take many photos to keep then later proceed back to check-in lodge or hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Protea Hotel Entebbe.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Enjoy breakfast early in the morning then embark on transfer to the vast Murchison Falls National Park. The journey shall take you a period of 3 to 4 hours via the Kampala-Gulu Highway watching the green terrain vegetation, bird species, as well as a brief visit at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

On reaching the sanctuary, you are welcomed by ranger guides who take you through precise briefing regarding trekking the Rhinos then later transfer you on a trek for a period of 1 to 2 hours depending on where the Rhinos are located. After a while, you shall meet the Rhinos and stay in their presence taking many photos to keep with cameras that have no flash.

After trekking the Rhinos, you shall proceed back to the headquarters to pick your Rhino Trekking Certificate then have lunch and embark on journey to Murchison Falls National Park. When you get here, embark on an en-route Game Drive watching wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat then continue to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Morning breakfast then transfer to enjoy a Game Drive in the Park. You shall transfer from one track to the next watching various wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; Jackson’s hartebeest, bush bucks, warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffe, hyenas, etc.

Take many photos to keep then at mid day, break off for lunch and later proceed to go to the banks of Victoria Nile. When you get here, you are briefed then at 2:30 am get on an afternoon Boat Cruise to the bottom of the falls. Along the cruise, watch wildlife along the banks breaking thirsts as well as crocodiles and hippos beneath the waters.  After the cruise, you shall return back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Wake up in the morning have breakfast then transfer to the prominent Kibale Forest National Park located a few kilometers off the busy town of Fort Portal. On your journey, view the green terrain vegetation, bird species as well as have lunch. After a while, you shall proceed on journey and after reaching here, proceed to the park headquarters to register for chimpanzee Tracking. After the registration, you shall go and check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Primates Lodge Kibale.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

Early morning breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters for precise briefing on conduct around the Chimpanzees. You shall be welcomed by a park ranger guide who informs you about Kibale Forest National Park, Chimpanzee tracking adventure as well as the other safari activities travelers can do in the park. After briefing, he shall locate you into groups of 8 then assign lead park rangers who lead you into the green forest vegetation to trek the rare species of chimpanzees.

You shall leave the starting points and follow varying tracks in the park for a period of 2 to 4 hours. After a while, you shall meet the chimpanzees and stay in their presence taking many photos to keep in a period of 1 hour. Take photos of them foraging, communicating, leading, playing, patrolling, breast feeding then later proceed back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Primates Lodge Kibale.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park located a few kilometers off requiring you to transfer for a period of 4 hours watching the green terrain, bird species, Rwenzori Mountain at a distance and lunch. After a while, you shall reach the Park and continue to check-in lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Delicious breakfast in the morning then transfer to the Park for a Game Drive. You shall traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; jackson’s hartebeest, bush bucks, warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes etc.

After the Game Drive, break off for lunch then later get to the banks of Kazinga Channel where you meet guides who take you through briefing on conduct while on the cruise. Later you shall jump onto the boat for cruise which takes you 3 hours. Watch various wildlife animals along the shores, schools of hippo and crocodiles beneath the waters. After the cruise, return back to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Very early morning breakfast then transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park. You transfer via the Ishasha Sector and when you are lucky, you will view the tree climbing lions. The journey takes you a period of 4 to 6 hours viewing the green terrain, bird species as well as lunch. After a while, you shall reach the park and check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for short briefing on conduct around the Gorillas. On reaching here, get welcomed by a park ranger guide who offers you information regarding the Impenetrable Forest, vegetation, Gorilla Trekking and other activities you can do in the park. After a while, he shall relocate you into groups of 8 with lead ranger guides who transfer you into the thick forest to trek the Gorillas. Follow varying trails for a period of 3 to 5 hours then later meet the Gorillas and stay in their presence taking many photos for a period of 1 hour. After a while, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Morning breakfast then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The journey takes you a period of 3 to 4 hours watching the green terrain, bird species until you get to the Lake. On reaching the Lake, embark on canoe ride or Boat Cruise along the lake viewing Islands at a distance, green forest terrain then after a while, you shall check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Bunyonyi Overland Resort.

Day 11: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Early morning breakfast then transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. You transfer for a period of 2 to 3 hours via Kisoro watching the green terrain, bird species then later you shall get to the park and go to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 12: Golden Monkey Tracking at Mgahinga

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for short briefing on conduct around the Golden Monkeys. On reaching here, get welcomed by a park ranger guide who offers you information regarding the Impenetrable Forest, vegetation, Golden Monkey Trekking and other activities you can do in the park. After a while, he shall relocate you into groups of 8 with lead ranger guides who transfer you into the thick forest to trek the Golden Monkeys. Follow varying trails for a period of 2 to 4 hours then later, you shall meet the Golden Monkeys and stay in their presence taking many photos for a period of 1 hour. After a while, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 13:  Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the green Lake Mburo National Park on a journey of 8 hours via Mbarara. You shall view the green terrain, bird species as well as have lunch. After a while, you shall reach the Park and embark on an afternoon en-route game drive as you proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge.

Day 14: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo

Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the Park for a Game Drive. You shall traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; jackson’s hartebeest, bush bucks, warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, hyenas, Buffaloes etc. Afterwards, you shall break off for lunch then after continue on an afternoon Boat Cruise along Lake Mburo. The Cruise takes a period of 3 hours watching wildlife animals along the shores, crocodiles and hippos beneath the waters. After the cruise, proceed to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge.

Day 15: Transfer to Jinja via Mabira Forest

Have breakfast then embark on transfer to Jinja in the Eastern part of Uganda. You shall transfer for a period of 5 to 6 hours via the famous Mabira Forest. On reaching the Forest, you are welcomed by rangers who take you through briefing about the conduct when engaging in zip lining or guided nature walk around the forest. You shall then be allocated into groups to enjoy zip lining. You shall then climb the tree to zip line from one point to another. Enjoy this for 2 hours then later proceed back to your car and transfer to Jinja. Lunch is en-route. After reaching Jinja, continue to go check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Haven Lodge Jinja.

Day 16: Transfer to Jinja (White Water Rafting)

Breakfast in the morning then embark on transfer for your white water rafting adventure along the River Nile. Reach to the banks where you go through briefing on conduct and later, you shall be located to groups with lead guides.

Afterwards, you shall get onto your boat according to the Grade you chose and raft the vigorous rapids of the Nile for a period of 2 to 5 hours. After the rafting adventures, you shall proceed back to the banks where you have some refreshments and proceed to check-in lodge/ hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Haven Lodge Jinja.

Day 17: Bungee Jumping along River Nile then Kampala

Morning breakfast then transfer to enjoy Bungee Jumping to touch River Nile. You shall reach here and sign a waiver form then later embark on the adventure. This is more like an agreement signed by the travelers so that in case they get issues, no one would be liable. After signing this, you shall get to the top and where you are equipped with the right gear to enable you bungee jump. You then shall be released out in the air to drop down and touch the water of the River Nile. You do this for a period of 2 to 3 hours and when you are done, you shall get back to the banks for refreshments then later proceed on journey to Kampala. On reaching Kampala, get to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Cassia lodge Buziga.

Day 18: Departure to Entebbe Airport

Breakfast then with your luggage embark on departure to the Entebbe International Airport to board flight back home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation
• Transport
• Park Entry Fees
• Gorilla Trekking Permits
• Rhino Trekking Permits
• Golden monkey Tracking Permits
• Chimpanzee Tracking Permits
• Batwa Cultural Visits
• Meals & Water

Exclusions

• International & Regional Flights
• Domestic flights
• Visas
• Personal Expenses, Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Laundry services
• Souvenirs and personal shopping
• Tips and gratuities for guides, trackers, hotel staff
• Travel Insurance
• Optional Activities

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