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15 Days Uganda Safari
Experience an abundance of wildlife, scenery, and cultural experiences on this 15 day Uganda Safari. For most people mountain gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking are the highlight of this safari. There are amazing opportunities of seeing numerous exotic animals like Rhinos, lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopard, elephants, and several species of birds. Enjoy the thundering Murchison Falls and the crater lakes is the western and southwestern of the country.
Safari Highlights,
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks
- Boat cruises in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
- Nature walk in Bigodi Swamp
- Crater Lakes
- Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha
- Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest
- Boat ride in Lake Mburo National Park
- Photo session at the Equator
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your hotel
On your arrival, Gorilla Nomad Safari representative will welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe where you will be spending the first night of your trip.
Accommodation at Via Via Guest House
Day 2: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Have an early breakfast and depart for Murchison Falls National Park. The journey is a magical adventure with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary route to track Rhinos. Your ranger guide will brief you after which you proceed to trek Rhinos in the sanctuary.
Depending on the location of your lodge, after this fulfilling experience and photo session, we proceed to the ‘top of the falls’ where River Nile is forced through a 7-meter gorge with a thunderous fall. Proceed to your lodge for the night.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 3: Morning Game drive and Boat Safari on River Nile
Murchison Falls National park is the biggest in Uganda and offers fulfilling game viewing. The game drives start early morning right after breakfast which increases the chances of sighting different animals especially the predators that tend to go into hiding during the heat of the day. The game drive happen in the northern bank of River Nile, where we look out for giraffes, elephants, hartebeest, Buffaloes, Leopards, Lions and different bird species.
In the after-noon, the safari will continue on River Nile – Nile boat safari towards the mighty Murchison falls. The relaxed boat safari provides more opportunities for spotting a variety of animals and birds and falls from. You have an opportunity to watch the falls from below.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Today we depart for the home of Chimpanzee in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale forest is home to 13 species of primates with the main attraction being chimpanzee tracking and bird watching. The journey to this tropical forest passes villages and colorful road markets. Lunch will en route or packed.
Accommodation at Kibale Forest Camp
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzee tracking is a fulfilling adventure that takes you deep in the tropical forests with streams of water and abundant wildlife. You will start with a briefing from the ranger guide about your chimp trek. On your trek, you might have sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black-and white Columbus monkeys, butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies. With the help of your ranger guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play, groom, and feed.
After lunch visit Bigodi swamp – a community project known for its rich diversity of birds and primates depending on the availability of time. This community project is involved in providing employment for youth through tour guiding, some of the proceeds go into establishment of schools and teachers pay.
Accommodation at Kibale Forest Camp
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today after breakfast, our wildlife tour continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy views of several crater lakes and the mystical Rwenzori Mountain ranges. You will check into your hotel, refresh and then prepare for an evening game drive.
Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 7: Game drive and an afternoon boat cruise at the Kazinga Chanel
You will have your breakfast and prepare for your second game drive. Meet the animals in their different families, clans, and groups are out starting on their day. Watch the animals in their natural habitat and notice the difference with those caged in zoos. You will do this mostly from the Kasenyi plains where there is the large Kob mating ground. Look out for Elephants, Lions, Leopard, Waterbucks, Buffaloes, and several colorful birds.
After this experience, you will head back to you lodge and later have a boat cruise along the Kazinga Chanel.
Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today we start journey to the home of the gentle giants of Bwindi – Mountain gorillas. The journey takes us through the terraced hills of Kigezi highlands. Lunch will be along the way or at the lodge depending on time of arrival. Take your well-deserved rest at your hotel.
Accommodation at Ihamba Residence
Day 9: Mountain Gorilla trekking
On this day, you will have your breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing. Mountain gorillas are true gentle giants found in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga gorilla national par
k in Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable forest is abounding with life hosting species of birds, butterflies, primates, mammals, and trees.
Your ranger guide will guide you to in conjunction with early trackers to the enormous and rare mountain gorillas deep in the jungles of Bwindi. The trekking experience takes anything from an hour (rarely) to about 7 hours to accomplish, you only have one hour with gorillas to capture your finest moment. For those not interested in gorilla tracking can take a community village walk or short guided forest walk.
Accommodation at Ihamba Residence
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
As you reminisce on your gorilla experiences we depart for Lake Bunyonyi, the 2nd deepest lake in Africa. Enjoy stunning scenery – interlocking hills terraced by the locals as they practice farming named the “Switzerland of Africa” by Churchill, the great British diplomat.
Accommodation at Acardia Cottages Bunyonyi
Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi Islands
Today after a good night sleep, wake up and enjoy the rays of the sun over Lake Bunyonyi. It is surrounded by beautiful hills terraced by the locals as they grow potatoes and other crops for their food and excess for sale.
Take a canoe ride to some of the 29 Islands that will give you an overview of the cultural and history of the area. Most notable is the story of the ‘punishment island’ your guide will share this story while on your boat ride.
In the afternoon, you can dive in the lake for a swim, go bird watching, or hike up a steep hill for more views of the lake and its islands. Alternatively you can set by the lake shores and enjoy reading a book.
Accommodation at Acardia Cottages Bunyonyi
Day 12: Journey to the home of Zebras – Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo National Park is a small gem in south western Uganda – en route to you pass through beautiful landscapes, plantations, and farms.
Our lunch will be at Igongo cultural Museum- exhibiting the life of the native people of the area. We will in the park later that afternoon and take a boat trip on Lake Mburo.
Accommodation at Rwakobo Rock
Day 13: Transfer to Kampala via Equator Monument
After an early breakfast, we take a game drive and proceed to Kampala, with a stopover at the famous Equator line. Have lunch in the city or Equator depending on arrival time and proceed to Jinja.
Accommodation at Source of the Nile Hotel
Day 14: Discover River Nile – White water Rafting
In Jinja, the Nile finds its origin; visit the Source of River Nile where it starts its 4000 km journey through Africa. Your driver guide will transfer you to the starting point of the water rafting where you will find other people waiting for an adventure filled day.
You shall have a whole days rafting experience on River Nile. You will go through half the rapids before lunch and the other half after lunch. There is an option for half day rafting and you choose to rest in the afternoon or choose any of the optional activities.
Optional activities-Quad bike safari, bungee jumping, horseback safari, kayaking
Accommodation at Source of the Nile Hotel
Day 15: Transfer to Entebbe for departure
We hope you had a fantastic time in the Pearl of Africa both in the wild and with the people of Uganda. Buy souvenirs and transfer to the airport or your Hotel in Entebbe.
End of safari
12 Days Uganda’s Primates & Wildlife Safari- Gorilla NOMAD SAFARI
This 12-day Uganda Primate and Wildlife safari offers you an abundance of wildlife, scenery, and cultural experiences in Uganda. Gorilla and chimp tracking may be the highlight of this safari, but there are amazing opportunities of seeing Rhinos, lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopard, elephants, and several species of birds and an abundance of dense green forest. Enjoy the thundering Murchison Falls in the north of Uganda and the crater lakes is the western part of the country. This journey will bring you close to nature and culture.
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Safari Highlights,
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drives
- Boat safaris
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Community walk
- Crater Lakes
- Gorilla tracking
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe inter national Airport and transfer to your Hotel
The Company ( The Gorilla Nomad Safaris) will drop the car at your preferred hotel, Briefing and orientation about the car operation, Tools and other extras that you might have rented on the car . If your pick up is from Entebbe airport , you will still be welcomed and transferred to the hotel or Backpacker in Entebbe or Hotel for your overnight stay.
Enjoy the fresh breeze from Lake Victoria – 2nd largest lake in the world. Get a good night’s rest, your adventure starts tomorrow.
Accommodation at 2 Friends Hotel Entebbe / Via Via Entebbe.
Day 2: Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
You will have an early breakfast and depart for Murchison Falls National Park found on the northern/western circuit. The journey is a magical adventure with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track Rhinos. You will spend a total of 1 hour with the Rhinos after locating them with the help of your ranger guide.
After this experience, you will proceed to Murchison Falls National park.
Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge / Red Chili Camp site
Day 3: Game drives and Boat Safari
Murchison Falls National park is the largest park in Uganda offering a fulfilling game viewing. After an early break-fast we start the day with a game drive on the northern bank of River Nile and look out for giraffes, elephants, hartebeest, Buffaloes, Leopards, Lions and different bird species. Indeed, it is a privilege watching wild animals in their habitat as they eat, play, and protect the young.
In the after-noon, the safari will continue on River Nile. You will join others on a relaxed boat safari providing more opportunities for spotting a variety of animals and birds. Watch the water of the Murchison falls – the ‘devils cauldron’. This boat safari will give great animal viewing and the falls.
Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge / Red Chili Camp
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Today after an early breakfast we depart for the home of Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park– the primate capital of the world. We hope you had an adventurous time in Murchison falls National Park. Kibale forest is home to 13 species of primates with the main attraction being chimpanzee tracking among many other engaging activities.
On this journey, you will have stunning views as you pass small villages, local markets and several bird lives. This is a day’s trip with packed lunch or in a town en route. You arrive at your lodge later that evening ready for tomorrow’s adventure.
Accommodation at Isunga Lodge/ Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Little Monkey Camp
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Community Walk
Kibale national park is the primate capital of East Africa. Chimpanzee trekking is a fulfilling adventure that takes you deep in the tropical forest across streams of water. You might have sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white Columbus monkeys, butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies while on this safari. With the help of your guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play and feed.
In the afternoon you will visit Bigodi Village and wetland known for its rich diversity of birds and primates depending on the availability of time. By taking this tour, you are contributing to the development of this community because the proceeds are used to build schools and offer small loans.
Accommodation at Isunga Lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today after breakfast, our tour continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a wildlife experience in the plain of Kasenyi. The drive will take us through views of several crater lakes and the mystical Rwenzori Mountain ranges en route. On arrival in the park, we shall have a small game drive as we proceed to the lodge for lunch
Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 7: Game drive and Boat Safari
Today we arise early morning for a game drive. The animals in their different families, clans, and groups are out starting on their day. Notice the difference between these animals in their natural habitat and those caged in zoos. The game drive happens in Kasenyi plains in the custom made safari cars for game viewing. Look out for Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Kobs, Water bucks etc all this in between the Rwenzori Mountains and the Rift valley escarpment.
In the afternoon the safari will continue on a boat cruise on Kazinga channel which is a stretch of water connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The boat safari offers you great photography sessions in a relaxed way with lots of bird life on the shores, crocodiles, elephants, etc
Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable Forest
Today we start journey to the home of the gentle giants of Bwindi impenetrable forest. This fulfilling journey takes us through the Kigezi highlands with great scenery of terraced hills. Lunch will be along the way or at the lodge depending on time of arrival.
Your lodge in or adjust to the impenetrable forest will offer you great resting as you prepare for the next day’s gorilla trek.
Accommodation at Gorilla Mist camp / Rushaga gorilla Lodge
Day 9: Gorillas trekking in Uganda
The highlight of your safari will be meeting the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park! Enjoy the fullness of the impenetrable forest abounding with life, host to several species of birds, butterflies, primates, mammals. Eventually with help of your guide who is also a park ranger, you will find yourself face to face with the enormous and rare mountain gorillas. The trekking experience takes anything from on hour (rarely) to about 6 hours to accomplish. However, you only have one hour with gorillas to capture your finest moment.
Accommodation at Gorilla Mist camp / Rushaga gorilla Lodge
Day 10: Transfer to Jinja
After an early breakfast, you will drive heading back to Kampala with the option of connecting to Jinja for your overnight at Haven lodge Jinja or Source of the Nile hotel.
Never Miss to explore Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa.
Accommodation at Haven lodge Jinja or Source of the Nile hotel.
Day 11: White Water Rafting on River Nile
Today morning after an early breakfast, you will transfer to the starting point of the white water rafting.
In Jinja, the Nile finds its origin; visit the Source of River Nile where it starts its 4000 km journey through Africa and a great challenge for rafters. You shall have a whole days white water rafting experience.
Accommodation at Haven lodge Jinja or Source of the Nile hotel.
Day 12: Transfer to Entebbe
We hope you have had a fantastic time exploring Uganda. This marks the end of your Uganda primates and adventure safari. The guide will transfer you to your hotel or Airport for your flight back home.
End of Safari
6 Days Wildlife Safari Tour On Self Drive in Uganda
This 6 Days Wildlife Safari Tour on Self Drive gives remarkable Wildlife Safari Tours on Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Trip Overview of the 6 Days Wildlife Safari Tour on Self Drive
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive
Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise along Kazinga Channel
Day 6: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary of the 6 Days Wildlife Safari Tour on Self Drive
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
The 6 Days Wildlife Safari Tour on self Drive starts at the Entebbe international Airport where you transfer from to Lake Mburo National Park located a few kilometres off Mbarara Town.
Transfer for 3-4 hours enjoying en-route views of the green terrain vegetation and when you reach the Park break off for lunch then later proceed on an en-route Game Drive watching wildlife wandering around. After check-in your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to enjoy a Game Drive along the various tracks in the Park watching wildlife wandering around then later break off for lunch and later proceed to the shores of Lake Mburo to enjoy a Boat Cruise which offers you views of various water birds, wildlife, hippos and crocodiles. After your Boat Cruise, return back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage, embark on a transfer to the beautiful Queen Elizabeth National Park and en-route enjoy views of the green terrain vegetation, birds and lunch. When you reach the Park, transfer to check-in your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Bush Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive
Wake up early have breakfast then transfer to the various tracks in the Park to enjoy a full Day Game Drive that begins in the Morning and ends in the evening. This rewards you with views of the various wildlife animals wandering around their natural habitat.
After the Game Drive, break off for lunch then later return back to enjoy another Game Drive along different tracks. After your Game Drive, return back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Bush Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise along Kazinga Channel
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to enjoy another Game Drive till Midday. After your Game Drive, break off for lunch then later transfer for a Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel where you watch various wildlife animals, schools of Hippo and Crocodiles. After the Boat Cruise, return back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Bush Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 6: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe
Wake up have breakfast then transfer with your luggage to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.
Inclusive
- Ground Transportation
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation, Meals and En-route lunch
- Drinking water.
Exclusive
- Air ticket
- Visa
- Luxury drinks
- Cigarette
- Laundry, tips to porters and any other personal expenses
3 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Tour on Self Drive
This 3 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Tour On Self Drive takes you on a remarkable Wildlife Tour in Lake Mburo National Park located a few kilometers off the busy town of Mbarara.
Trip Overview of the 3 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Tour on Self Drive
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Day 3: Departure to Entebbe Airport
Detailed Itinerary of the 3 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Tour on Self Drive
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
On arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, you are picked up by a driver guide who transfers you to Lake Mburo National Park located a few kilometers off Mbarara Town and when you reach here, take on an en-route Game Drive as you transfer to check-in your lodge/ hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Mihingo Lodge.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the Park to enjoy a Game Drive along the various tracks watching numerous wildlife animals wandering around their natural vegetation habitat.
After the Game Drive, break off for lunch then later transfer to Lake Mburo to enjoy a Boat Cruise which offers you views of numerous wildlife species, Hippos, crocodiles and birds. After the Boat Cruise, proceed back to your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Mihingo Lodge.
Day 3: Departure to Entebbe Airport
Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage, embark on a transfer to Kampala or the Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.
Inclusive
- Ground Transportation
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation, Meals and En-route lunch
- Drinking water.
Exclusive
- Air ticket
- Visa
- Luxury drinks
- Cigarette
- Laundry, tips to porters and any other personal expenses.
14 Days Uganda Rwanda safari
14 Days Uganda Rwanda safari package is designed for those who are interested in the ultimate wildlife safari in Africa. It involves double gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest Uganda and the Volcanoes National Park among many amazing activities. You will get involved in boat cruises, game drives, chimpanzee tracking, visiting Lake Bunyonyi, birding, visiting the genocide war memorial site in Kigali, Golden Monkey Tracking and conclude with relaxation on the banks of Lake Kivu. We believe you will enjoy your time knowing that you have visited some of the best tourism destinations in Uganda and Rwanda.
Safari Highlights,
- Rhino tracking
- Gorilla tracking
- Chimpanzee tracking
- White Water Rafting
- Golden monkey tracking
- Lake Bunyonyi
Day 1: Arrival and airport pickup – Transfer your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala
A guide from our company will pick you up at the airport for a transfer to Kampala depending on arrival time. If you arrive earlier, the driver will take you for a tour of Entebbe or Kampala city.
Accommodation at 2 friends Beach Hotel
Day 2: Head to Murchison Falls National Park – Rhino tracking at the Ziwa sanctuary
You will wake up early in the morning, take breakfast and set off for the Murchison Falls National Park. As you travel, you will bypass the beautiful countryside of Uganda including the Luwero triangle. The Luwero triangle is where the current government launched a guerilla warfare that brought it to power.
You will stop just before reaching the Murchison falls to visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. White Rhinos became extinct in Uganda’s national parks in 1980. The few that had remained where transferred to the sanctuary for better protection. There are about 18 rhinos in the sanctuary at the moment and there is a plan to reintroduce them in Uganda’s game parks in the future. Lunch will be at Amuka lodge before proceeding to the Murchison falls national park.
The guide will drive you straight to the top of the Murchison falls. The Murchison falls squeezes through an 8 meter wide gorge before dropping with a thunderous roar. You will also spot the adjacent Uhuru Falls that was formed in 1962 due to heavy flooding.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 3: Early morning Game drive and a boat cruise along the river Nile
You will wake up very early to go for an early morning game. Pack your breakfast or coffee to take during the game drive along the southern sector of the park. The morning drive will take you through different parts of the park where you will have an opportunity to spot 4 of the big five including leopards, buffaloes, lions and elephants.
There are more mammals to be found in the park during the game drive like the Uganda Kob, Hyenas, Jackals, giraffes, Hartebeest, Bushbucks and several other species of antelope. Once done with the morning game drive, you will head back to the lodge for lunch and rest.
In the afternoon, get ready to go for a launch cruise along the river Nile ending at the bottom of the Murchison falls. This section of the Nile has a high concentration of Hippos and crocodiles.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
You will wake up at your own time and take breakfast before leaving Murchison falls national park for Kibale national park. The journey is long but worthwhile as you will be able to see Uganda’s beautiful countryside, several landmarks and observe the locals going about with their lives.
Lunch will be at the beautiful town of Fort Portal. After lunch, you will go for a tour of the town and the headquarters of the Tooro Kingdom. Fort Portal stands out because it is located in an area with great weather and lush green vegetation for most of the year.
Accommodation at Kibale Forest Camp
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park
After a breakfast, the driver will take you to the Kibale national park offices for the briefing on chimpanzee tracking. The guides/Rangers will let you know of all there is to know about tracking chimpanzee. Kibale Forest National Park is the best place to track chimpanzees in the world.
The chances of spotting the Chimpanzees are very high and there are 4 communities that are habituated. Chimps love to stay on top of trees compared to mountain gorillas. They are also more vocal hence allowing them to be located from kilometers away. Chimpanzee trekking takes between 3 to 5 hours after which, you will head back to your lodge for lunch and rest. Our driver will then transfer you to Queen Elizabeth national park in the evening. The journey takes only 2 hours.
Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 6: Game drive and launch cruise at the Kazinga Channel of Queen Elizabeth park
You will wake up very early to go for a morning game drive at the Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. This morning game drive allows visitors to spot nocturnal animals retreating back to their dens and also the early risers. Expect to spot leopards, hippos, lions, buffaloes, hartebeests, resident and migratory birds. After your game drive, you will return to have lunch and a rest at your lodge.
At 2:00 pm, you will be transferred to the Kazinga Channel for a launch cruise. The Kazinga Channel is a collection point for most of the parks animals and birds. You will be very impressed with the sheer number of game found drinking and grazing along the banks.
Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 7: Game drives at Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth and Transfer to Bwindi national park
Wake up early for a sumptuous breakfast and prepare for your second game drive in Queen Elizabeth national park. This time, you will be driven to the Ishasha sector of the park which is famous for Tree Climbing Lions. You will see many other park mammals that you might not have sighted during your visit to other sections of the park. After sporting the tree climbing lions of Ishasha, you will leave the park and embark on the journey to Bwindi impenetrable forest park. Lunch will be taken along the way and expect to arrive in Bwindi impenetrable forest park late in the afternoon.
Accommodation at Ihamba Residence
Day 8: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Visiting the Batwa Pygmies
Wake up early and take breakfast before heading for the briefing about gorilla trekking which takes place at the park office at 7:00 am. The head guide will peruse through the requirements and rules for gorilla trekking, what to expect, the gorilla groups and what to see in the park. Bwindi impenetrable forest park has 11 gorilla families with some living near the park offices while others deeper in the forest. The location of gorilla families is done based on the overall fitness and age of travelers. Gorilla tracking is challenging but nothing beats the experience of finally observing a gorilla group.
Once the one hour with the gorillas is done, you will head back to the starting point where you will find our driver waiting for you. The driver will take you back to the lodge for lunch and rest. Later in the afternoon, you will go and visit the Batwa pygmy community who live close to the park. They were relocated by the government after the forest reserve was turned into a park. The Batwa pygmies lived as hunters and gathers for thousands of years in the forest of Bwindi, Mgahinga, Virunga and Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation at Ihamba Residence
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for bird watching, sightseeing and a boat ride
Wake up to have breakfast at your own time and get ready to be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is a famous spot for birding tours in Uganda and sightseeing. It is a small lake with over 40 islands and is ideal for honeymooners and those who want a quiet, serene and romantic place. You will go for a boat ride and island hopping as you watch the local fishermen carrying out their activities. You could also visit the punishment island. This is where young girls who had conceived before wedlock were abandoned to die. Most were rescued by men who couldn’t afford bride price.
Accommodation at Acardia Cottages Bunyonyi
Day 10: Transfer to the Volcanoes national park in Rwanda
Wake up at your leisure and take breakfast before hitting the road to Rwanda. Don’t expect to be bored because the journey from Uganda to Rwanda rewards visitors with beautiful scenery and amazing countryside. Lunch will be taken along the way and after crossing to Rwanda. After lunch, the driver will continue up to your lodge for check-in and relaxation. You can spend the evening on a nature walk or request the driver to take you for a tour of the town of Musanze. Rest early and prepare for gorilla trekking at the Volcanoes National Park the next day.
Accommodation at Gorilla Solution Lodge
Day 11: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Rwanda and visiting the Gorilla Guardians Village
Wake up and take breakfast before heading for a briefing on gorilla trekking at 7:00 am at the park headquarters.
The officials will let you know what to expect during the activity, what you should carry along and how to conduct yourself once with the gorilla family. There are 10 habituated gorilla families in the volcanoes national park. You will be assigned one based in your age and overall fitness.
This is because some of the families live further away from the starting point and may require more hours of tracking. Tracking mountain gorillas involves navigating through rough terrain which can be steep, mud-filled and with sharp tree branches. Once with the gorilla family, take as many photos as you can for you will be with them for only one hour. Mountain Gorillas are curious and playful and may come close to you. Be calm and do not make sudden unwanted movements that could alert them. Follow instructions from the park Rangers.
After your one hour with the gorilla group is done, you will find our company guide waiting at the starting point to take you back to the lodge for lunch and rest. Later in the late afternoon, you will head out to visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village in Musanze which is near the volcanoes national park. The Centre is now known as the Gorilla Guardians Village. It has grown from a simple site where former poachers would sell souvenir to one of the leading cultural centres in East Africa.
Accommodation at Gorilla Solution Lodge
Day 12: Golden Monkey Tracking and visiting the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera
After spending time with the gorillas yesterday, today is all about golden monkey tracking and visiting the twin lakes. Wake up early, take breakfast and head to the volcanoes national park offices for a briefing on golden monkey tracking. After the briefing, you will go into the forest to track the golden monkeys with the park Rangers. Once you reach their territory, you will see them swinging on top of the trees and coming down to forage for insects. Golden monkeys look very beautiful and cuddly but are endangered. You should take as many photos as you can and afterwards descend back to the lodge for lunch and rest. Our driver will take you for a tour around the twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera.
Accommodation at Gorilla Solution Lodge
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Kivu in Gisenyi Rwanda for Canoeing, Swimming, Island hopping and relaxation
Start the day with sumptuous breakfast at your own time and prepare to leave the Volcanoes national park for Lake Kivu in Gisenyi. Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s biggest fresh water lake but shares it with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Once you arrive, you will have lunch overlooking Lake Kivu. Our guide will take you for a boat ride on the lake as you tour the different islands. You will also take part in swimming or simple relaxation at the beautiful shores of the lake.
Accommodation at Gorilla Solution Lodge
Day 14: Transfer to Kigali for a city tour, genocide site visit and departure
Wake up at your own time and start the journey back to Kigali. While traveling, enjoy the beautiful Rwanda countryside with over a thousand hills. Once you reach Kigali, have lunch and go for a tour of the small but very neat and organized city.
Kigali is one of the fastest growing cities in East Africa and is used as an example for other countries to follow. During the Kigali city tour, you will visit the genocide war memorial site, the presidential palace museum, the main market and then finish with some shopping from artisan shops. The driver will drop you at the airport or your hotel in Kigali.
End of Safari