12 days chimpanzee and Gorilla trek in Uganda.

This 12 days (11nights) safari will begin and end in Kampala. It will take you to so many places like; Murchison Falls, Rwenzori Mountain, Kibale N.P, and Queen Elizabeth N.P.
Tour itinerary for 12 days.

Day 1: Kampala/Mambo, Uganda
You will be met by our safari guide or driver who will warmly welcome you. You will have a brief review of how your safari is going to be then he will transfer you to Kampala, Mambo Point or similar for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: The marvelous Murchison Falls
You will wake up a bit early in the morning, have breakfast and then leave Kampala with a panoramic drive Northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. Stop over at Masindi Hotel for lunch. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest protected area in Uganda. Its name is derived from the falls on the Victoria Nile, which divides the park in two sectors.
You will have a relaxation for a while at a site situated on top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile's perfected beauty. Marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over one kilometer wide down through an 8 metre canyon. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with unique view on the Nile.

Day 3: Boat cruise on the river Nile
Have an early breakfast and then embarking on an early morning game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot Elephant, Lion, Cape Buffalo, Rothschild's Giraffe, Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribis, Bushbuck Spotted Hyenas and Leopard. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast you can take a break and relax by the swimming pool.
After lunch, you will sail upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just a few metres from the 'Devil's Cauldron'. There you can marvel at toothsome Hippo, Crocodiles and over the 17-kilometre stretch you may also see Elephant, Waterbuck and Uganda Kobs.
This is also the habitat of many bird species including the Goliath Herons, Egyptian Geese, and Pelican bee-eater, Kingfisher, Hornbill, Cormorant and the rare Shoebill Stork. After taking photographs of the Murchison Falls you will return for dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Fort Potal, Rwenzori Mountain Range
You are expected to wake up and have your breakfast, then transfer to Murchison Falls via the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley. The tour drives through Hoima, the town of the Bunyoro Kingdom, passing though verdant countryside, tea plantations and traditional homesteads. You will reach the Tooro Kingdom, in the shadow of the fabled 'Mountains of the Moon,' the Rwenzori. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge/Rujuna Hilltop Guest House with a spectacular view of the mountains range.

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
On day 5 of your Uganda Gorilla Safari you will leave after breakfast and drive to Kibale Forest National Park for primate viewing. The activity starts at 8 o'clock in the morning. There is a half day search for Chimpanzees and other primates including Phoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and Grey Cheeked Mangabey as well as birds, butterflies and other small insects. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest's fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable.
Lunch can be arranged from Kanyanchu Tourist Centre. On the way do not miss the beauty of the Kasenda Crater Lakes, which dominates all the surrounding areas with the possibility of amazing panoramic views. A visit to Bigodi Swamp Eco Tourism Site is amazing, as the tour will encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge/Rujuna Hilltop Guest House

Day 6: Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
You are expected to wake up and have an early breakfast then later proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, You will have a game drive which will enable you see interesting animals as they take water some of these might be; Waterbucks, Elephants, Leopards, Buffalos, Spotted Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. After that game drive, you will go back for lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge. After lunch, you will enjoy the unique two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of Hippo and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. In the evening, you will relax and then have your dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

 

Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Before you go any where, you will first enjoy a cup of coffee and then take a game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens’s mile in the Park. Expect to see Lion, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Warthog, Spotted Hyenas, Mongoose, Waterbuck, Kob, Leopard, and many small animals and birds. After reaching Lake George you will drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the splendid Crater Lakes region for sightseeing. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari lodge.

Day 8: Ishasha sector, Maramagambo Forest

After breakfast, you will proceed to the Ishasha sector of the Park via Maramagambo Forest. When you reach there, you will have a game drive in search for the rare tree climbing Lions. They are not found any where in Uganda apart from this place so don’t you think you are going to have a life changing experience of your life? You will be served lunch at Savannah Hotel and later continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead.

Day 9: Mountains gorillas- Bwindi.
Have an early breakfast and go for gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park. For those of you who are fascinated with Mountains Gorillas, the time is just appropriate for you and too late for you to begin enjoying your self. These Gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. Dinner and overnight will be at Buhoma Homestead.

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.   

You are expected to wake up early in the morning for breakfast and then take a scenic journey to Kabale. The tour travels through beautiful terrain and rolling hills with terraced landscapes to an area referred as the 'Switzerland of Africa.’ You will Stop over at the Bakiga Museum in Kabale to discover the culture of the people living in the area. Lunch at Arcadia Cottages, with a unique and amazing panoramic view of the Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest in Uganda. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat ride on the lake to various islands for bird viewing and sight seeing. Then later in the afternoon, you are expected to return to Arcadia Cottages for dinner and overnight.

Day 11: Lake Mantana Tented Camp.

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest lake in Uganda. Lunch is served in Mbarara at Lake View Regency Hotel. Afternoon game drives in search of the beautiful Impala, Zebra, Cape buffalo, Eland, Oribis and Topi. Along with the game drive, many visitors can also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo.
For those of you who are fascinated with birds, you will have then in full swing, the likes of Papyrus Gonolek, Brown-face lapwings, Carruthers Cisticola, the extraordinary White Winged Warbler and Bare-faced go-away bird. You will then have dinner and over night at Lake Mantana Tented Camp

Day 12: Transfer to Kampala.

You will wake up, not so early in the morning and have breakfast. You will then drive to Kampala with a stopover at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also be time to stop at the Equator for photographs. Reserved for departure for evening flights or spend another night in Kampala/Entebbe.

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