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This 5 days safari involves exploring some parts in Western Uganda where you will visit Kibale National Park which is one of Africa’s greatest rain forests and home to 13 primates; over 100 individuals of Chimpanzees and other species of primates including the Black and white colobus monkeys, 60 species of mammals as well as over 325 species of birds, Also you will continue to Queen Elizabeth National park located 376km away from Kampala and named after the Queen of England, it is home to a lot of wildlife species such as over 500 species of birds, 10 primates, 95 mammal species, climbing lions can also be seen in Ishasha sector, basically the park is a great place with stunning landscape crossed by the Kazinga channel.
On this day after your breakfast, the guide will meet you at your residence/hotel, briefs you and later embark on the approximately 4 hours and 30minutes journey by 7:00 am to Kibale National Park. You will see great sightings of traditional villages and landscapes. Along the way as you will by welcomed by different amazing animals like the baboons, monkeys. Upon arrival continue and visit the attractive crater lakes area, after that, drive to the lodge and check in. Relax there in the evening, have dinner and spend an overnight. Accommodation Options; NdaliLodge(Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guest(Moderate), Kibale Forest camp(Budget) Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner
After having breakfast, transfer to the headquarters of the park where you will be briefed and by 8:00am the search of the amazing chimpanzees begins. As you track them you will have an opportunity to see other wildlife species such as the golden monkeys, the grey cheeked mangabey, L’Hoest’s’ monkeys, birds like; the green breasted pitta. It will surely be a great time when you meet the chimpanzees as you will be in line to see the males guarding their territories, the young ones playing, and feeding. Later return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon visit Bigodi wetland which is home to a number of birds like the Great blue turaco, some primates and also various communities live around. Have dinner and overnight at the lodge. Accommodation Options; NdaliLodge(Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guest(Moderate), Kibale Forest camp(Budget) Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Have your breakfast and leave Kibale for Queen Elizabeth National Park. On your way you will pass via Fortportal town, you will have great sights of the Rwenzori ranges and the local people that do their day-to-day activities near the road. Enjoy lunch along the way and proceed to the park which is bordered by Lakes; Edward and George that are also separated by the Kazinga channel which passes through the park. A big number of animals will be seen such as the topis, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, waterbucks, giant forest hogs, birds among others. During the afternoon you will have a great time on a game drive through the park where you will be introduced to the incredible and stunning views of the park and some ranges of Mountain Rwenzori.
Drive to the accommodation of your choice which great dinner, and also have an overnight there. Accommodation options; Katara Safari lodge/Mweya safari lodge(Luxury), Bush lodge/Marafiki safari lodge(Midrange), Simba safari camp/Mweya hostels(Budget) Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner
On this beautiful day you will be required to wake up so early since you will be going for a game drive so that you could see the morning risers in the Kasenyi track such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, in fact you will be able to see them closely. After go back to the lodge; have breakfast and later lunch as you get ready for the launch/boat cruise on Kazinga channel. While on the boat your eyes will be nourished with amazing animal water species such as crocodiles, buffaloes, hippos and also birds like the malachite kingfishers. Go back to your lodge; enjoy dinner and Overnight. Accommodation options; Katara Safari lodge/Mweya safari lodge(Luxury), Bush lodge/Marafiki safari lodge(Midrange), Simba safari camp/Mweya hostels(Budget) Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast, set out to visit Lake Katwe; it is a Salt Lake and also you can’t miss out on the crater lakes region. Immediately after embark on the journey back to Kampala, stopover in Masaka and have lunch and at the Equator to take photos. Arrive in Kampala in the evening. Accommodation options; Katara Safari lodge/Mweya safari lodge(Luxury), Bush lodge/Marafiki safari lodge(Midrange), Simba safari camp/Mweya hostels(Budget) Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Option Two
Amalgamate trekking Mountain gorillas with chimpanzees from these two Uganda’s amazing lush green forests of Bwindi Impenetrable and Kibale Forest National Parks. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found in the South-western part of Uganda on the edge of the Albertine rift valley. The National Park is obscured with a gigantic miscellaneous impenetrable rainforest that comprehends over 400 species of plants. The National park is faddish for being home to approximate half of the world’s susceptible Mountain Gorillas.
It also has 350 bird species, 200 butterfly species, 27 frog species, and 120 mammals such as baboons, chimpanzees, and more than 30 elephants which make Bwindi a world heritage site. The tour begins and ends from Entebbe/Kampala. Kibale National Forest is one of the top destinations in Africa for chimpanzee trekking. The park contains one of the most blooming varying tropical forests home to 13 species of primates. It is also eminent for Bigodi which is a top birders spot, red tailed monkeys, black and white colobus, and bushbuck. Kibale Forest has more than 138 bird species seen on the nature walk from Sebitoli which takes about 2 days.
After sunrise Breakfast, we begin our road trip to Bwindi arriving to Lake Bunyonyi in the eastern side of this amazing forest of Bwindi Impenetrable forest, a home to the preculia Mountain Gorillas. Road trip stop overs should be expected during the trip especially in places of interest like the Equator mark at Kayabwe, Mbarara town, Kagezi hills and many beautiful types of scenery.
Location: Entebbe
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Buhoma safari lodge or Standard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast inaugurate on the hindmost Mountain Gorilla experience as the guide drives the guests to the Uganda Wildlife Authority point where permanenting about trekking these endangered species is done. After you will be apportioned in groups with an experienced game ranger as a ‘head trekker’ for safety and guidance. The process goes between 1 to 8 hours reckoning on how providential you are tracking the gorillas. An hour interoperating and photography experience is conceding to the guests and Trekking certificates from Uganda Wildlife Authority are awarded on return.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Buhoma safari lodge or Standard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a guided walk in the forest (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest). Visit local villages, schools, hospitals, or clinic centers and learn about the amazing ways of life of the local community. Visit Bwindi Community hospital that provides vital medical and educational services to more than 6500 members of the community, and where donations of any kind to help the community are appreciated by community leaders. Touring the local tea processing corporation that is the community job platform from where the locals earn a living is also a very rewarding experience. This walk is also the surest way of experiencing the amazing cultures and traditions, plus interacting with the Batwa and pygmy communities inhabiting the area.
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kyaninga Lodge or Standard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After Breakfast, drive to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for briefing before conjugating a group headed by an experienced game ranger or guide who is to be your head for the trekking activity in the Kibale Forest. Keep in mind Chimpanzees live in groups of between 50-150 individuals and during day, they break up into small groups to attenuate contention on their resources and they regroup in the evening as they build their nests. An hour interaction is conceded and a certificate afterwards. Reciprocate for lunch and relax waiting for the Bigodi wetland or village evening walk.
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation Name: Kyaninga Lodge or Standard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, drive to Entebbe/Kampala no major activity but to rest and enjoy the city view or to catch a flight back home. If time consents arrangements can be made to visit Entebbe Wildlife Center, Ngamba Islands and Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
Location: Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Option Three
Tracking gorilla safari, Uganda safaris, Uganda gorilla trekking, Uganda tour package Wow the time, to have a tracking gorilla safari, only in Bwindi national park, in this safari will be able to explore the fantastic gorilla and bird-life.
You will be met by African Natural Tours Safaris guide. drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Have a stopover at the Equator for an informative talk and photographic opportunity and then continue to Mbarara for Lunch. Travel through the ‘Switzerland of Uganda’ with rolling green hills through the highlands, with views of the Virunga volcanoes of Rwanda and the Congo, reaching Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the rare mountain gorillas in the late afternoon. Overnight at Camp/Lodge
Full days exploration in the park, tracking gorillas, for this park of tracking is that you needed to be in a good health. You will have a brief before you begin the walking safaris. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the gorillas, which trek can take from half an hour to 9 hours. It’s amazing to sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them marvel and grumble to each other. It is an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful creatures left, which is allowed for only 1 hour! Time permitting, after the gorilla trek, take a guided walk on the Munyaga River trail, which leads to three delightful crystal-clear waterfalls views of epiphytic ferns, tree ferns, orchids colorful butterflies or have a guided village walk to see how the Ugandans live! Overnight at Camp/Lodge
After breakfast, depart early at 7:00am to Kibale Forest National Park with a scenic drive. Have a stopover for lunch. Continue to the lodge, check-in and have an afternoon off relaxing. Overnight at Camp/Lodge
After breakfast, apart from chimpanzees, over 13 species of primates including red tailed and grey cheek Mangabey, birds and other primates. Have a wonderful experience viewing other mammals including smaller elephants, giant forest hog, buffalo, and antelope species. The guide will provide detailed explanations on flora and Fauna to ensure that your walk is both enjoyable and informative. Overnight at Camp/Lodge.
After morning breakfast, to Kampala or Entebbe to your Hotel, or to catch your flight back home
