15 Days Uganda gorilla safari tour

14 Day Uganda gorilla safari tour

14 Day Uganda gorilla safari tour will include trekking gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable forest ,trek chimps in Kibale fore, Visit Murchison falls, lake Mburo National park, Lake Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth with tree climbing lions and visiting Jinja source of the Nile.

Day 1: Arrival at the air port
At your arrival at the air port you will be welcomed by our driver guide who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala for relaxation and over night.
accommodation
Luxury,Sheraton hotel
Mid -Range, Holiday Express hotel
Budget,Carton hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls via Ziwa for Rhinos

On this day the driver guide will pick you from the hotel and then start 14 Day Uganda gorilla safari tour start a journey to Murchison falls and you will pass by Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will trek Rhinos which are not found else whee in Uganda.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is known as a home of engender Rhinos.The trek will take 1-2 hours according to the movements  of the Rhinos in the Sanctuary, also seen are birds and butterflies which gives a great experience.You will proceed with the journey to Murchison and Lunch on the ,arrive to Murchison falls and the n check into your lodge.
accommodation:
.Accommodation type:
Luxury, Paraa safari lodge
Mid-range, Kabalega wildness
Budget,  Red chill rest camp

Day 3: Morning game  drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of falls.

On this day, you will sett off for the morning game drive towards the Albert and Victoria Nile and experience a great deal of wildlife and birds. On the drive, look out for herds of Elephants, Giraffes, Antelopes, the Uganda Kobs, Buffaloes, water bucks, Lions, and several bird species. After lunch, embark on a launch cruise to the base of the falls.
This 3 hour  boat cruise from Paraa is a rewarding trip that will expose you to many various wildlife species like Hippos, Crocodile and a variety of the bird life that may include the African fish eagles. You will then hike to the top of the falls and enjoy the areal view of the falls as well as other flora and fauna. You will then return to the lodge after the experience for wonderful dinner and rest.
Accommodation
Luxury, Paraa safari lodge
Mid-range, Kabalega wildness
Budget, Red chill  rest camp

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale forest national park.

After  breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale forest National Park, the home of primates.Primates such as chimpanzee, baboons and monkeys.With en-route lunch meals. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge for dinner and peaceful rest.
Accommodation type:
Luxury, Prime lodge
Mid-range, Kibale safari lodge
Budget, Chimpanzee guest house

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and community walk.

On this day, you will wake up early and enjoy quick breakfast, then head to the park head quarters for a briefing session regarding chimpanzee trekking. There after, you will be guided to the forest and experience trekking of the chimps and other primates in their natural habit ant (this is the primate capital of the world).
The park’s site guide will take you through this adventurous experience where you may be blessed with enormous encounters of various forest primates like the L’ Hoest, black and blue Columbus monkeys, baboons and other forest species.

The main highlight of this day will be the chimps. You will enjoy them as they play, sing, communicate and eat. 1 hour is spent with the Chimps. You will  also be rewarded with wonderful sightings of forest bird species like the African broad bill, Ross, butterflies and flora. After your lunch at the park,  you will join  the Bigodi evening tour. This wetland sanctuary near Kibale forest is known for the Columbus monkeys, blue monkeys and a wealth of bird life like the African Broad-bill and the great blue Turraco. Return to the lodge for dinner and over night .

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park.

After  breakfast, you will head  to Queen Elizabeth,  driving through Kasese town viewing the mountain Rwenzori ranges,lunch on the way and at the arrival you will check into your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation type:
Luxury, Mweya safari lodge
Mid-range, Enganzi lodge
Budget,Mweya hostel

 Day 7: Morning game drive – afternoon boat cruise
Early in the morning set off for the game drive in the Northern crater area where there is a lot of dark holes called the black craters with no water. You will be able to see a lot of animal species such as the Elephants, lions, Buffaloes, Leopards, Monkeys such as the black and white Columbus, red-tailed and the blue . Other animals that can be seen are the bush pigs and the warthogs, Antelopes. This side of the park provides a good view of numerous craters. The activity takes 3-4 hour.

Return for lunch at the lodge and in the afternoon go a boat cruise on Kazinga channel. This is very rewarding with the aquatic animals like Crocodiles, Hippos and many bird species like black bee carmine bee eaters and black bee eaters, Lesser Swamp-Warbler, Striated Heron among others. This takes 2-3 hour and then return to the lodge.

Day 8: Going on to Ishasha sector – tree climbing lion zone.
You will embark on the game drive  through Isasha sector that will give you a chance to see tree climbing lions.With the help of a ranger / guide to will be able to see these cats in fig trees hence a great experience in our 14 Day Uganda gorilla safari tour,After wards you may decide to have lunch in the Isasha plains on the way to Bwindi forest .At the arrival in Bwindi you check into your lodge.
Accommodation;
Luxury, Gorilla resort
Mid range, Silver back lodge
Budget, Buhoma rest camp

Day 9:Gorilla trekking -Bwindi forest

After very early breakfast, you will be guided to the park headquarters for the briefing, you will get ready, along with your packed lunch and every thing needed in this activity then embark on the lifetime memorable experience in this magnificent forest for gorilla trekking.
The trail you use may reward you with exciting moments of the giant humble mountain gorillas ‘this will be a reward of the ultimate gorilla experience’ as well as other primates that inhabit the forest. The trek may be tough, muddy and slippery at some points but all is forgotten when the giant Apes are sighted.
You will sit around them and then take photographs, look into their brown eyes and this is done for one hour. If you are a Keen birder, look out for various species of forest birds.After every thing return to the lodge for village walk and entertainment if you still have energy and if time allows,dinner and over night at he booked lodge.

Day 10: Going to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast,  check out from the lodge we then  make our scenic journey through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape to Lake Bunyonyi, most clients would love some relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake. You will enjoy an evening canoe ride on the lake and many other activities in this area. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation type:
Luxury ,Bird nest resort
Mid-range,Bunyonyi safari lodge
Budget ,Over land resort camp

Day 11 Going to Lake Mburo National park

After breakfast, we check out from the lodge and make our scenic journey through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape to lake mburo national park.

This park is well known for zebras, Impalas, Antelopes, Kobs, Bush bucks, Elephants,Lions.You will join an afternoon boat ride which will reward you with viewing Hippos, Buffaloes, Crocodiles and birds in this park and as well as taking lovely photographs .Return to the lodge for relaxation

Accommodation type:
Luxury,Mihingo lodge
Mid-range,Rwakobo rock lodge
Budget,Eagle’s nest rest camp

Day 12: Game viewing and transfer back to Kampala
After break fast you will set off for the game viewing of different wildlife like Elephants, Lions, Impalas, Antelopes, Leopard, Giraffes and many more found in this park.
After wards start a journey back to Kampala and you will pass by the Uganda Equator , take photographs, ease your self and have lunch then proceed to the traditional makers and the to Kampala check into your hotel for dinner and relaxation.
accommodation
Sheraton hotel
Holiday Express hotel
Carton hotel

Day 13: Going to Jinja
Early break fast start a journey to Jinja pass by Sezibwa falls, visit the traditional worship places take photographs and the proceed to Mabira forest for nature walk and here you will be able to view mammals, birds of different species and butterflies after the experience continue to the reptile village then have lunch, visit the Bujaggali falls source of the Nile.
In the evening join the Boat ride on the waters of the Nile and cross the river as you taking lovely photographs.After every thing transfer to the for lodge  relaxation and dinner
Accommodation
Jinja Nile resort
Paradise hotel
2 friends guest house

Day 14: Jinja – Entebbe
After an Early break fast we conclude our 14 Day Uganda gorilla safari tour start a journey back to Kampala and then to the air port for your flight back home as you saying bye bye to pearl of Africa
14 Day Uganda gorilla safari tour includes

Gorilla Permit each person
Car hire transportation in 4WD tourist car
Fuel for the entire trip
Park entrance fees in the parks
Bird watching while on tour
Guided game viewing in all parks
Launch cruise in all National parks
Warm lunches during transfer days
Chimpanzee permits at Kibale park
Canoe ride in Lake Bunyonyi

Boat ride in Lake Mburo
Safe drinking mineral water on the way
Meals at the lodges
Services of English speaking  driver-guide
Accommodation  on full board
Airport /Hotel transfer

14 Day Uganda gorilla safari tour excludes
Air ticket and visa fees
Soft sodas and alcoholic drinks
Extra activities out of itinerary
And other personal items/expenses